What Experts Mean When They Explain What Is The Baking Soda Trick
Medical Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, especially if you have underlying health conditions.
If you’re searching around for Melt Peak drops reviews after watching a lengthy video with Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Ania Jastreboff, as well as clips from “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” describing a special baking soda recipe for weight loss, it’s all a weight loss scam. Melt Peak drops, or MeltPeakDrop, is not legit, and no actual baking soda weight loss recipe actually exists. Scammers are advertising the ruse in mobile games, on social media and alongside news articles. Those ads lead to a website hosting a lengthy video presentation showing unauthorized AI depictions of Winfrey, Jastreboff and “Today” show hosts all hyping a supposed baking soda weight loss recipe, possibly a “baking soda shot” or “baking soda water shot.” Scammers push the baking soda recipe idea to keep viewers hooked and watching the entire video, waiting for the eventual reveal of the recipe. The video never presents any such recipe, instead only offering purchase options for Melt Peak drops.
After the video on the scam website, the Melt Peak drops scam will then take consumers to a checkout page where they will possibly be charged more money than promised, as well as unexpected monthly recurring fees for a subscription or membership. They might receive phone calls attempting to upsell them on more supplements. Also, watch out for fake money-back guarantees. Call center agents might only offer a 50% refund, as opposed to the earlier promise of a 100% money-back guarantee.
Any consumers who fell for the Melt Peak scam should report fraud to their bank or credit card company. Make sure you stop those monthly recurring fees. Also, file a complaint on IC3.gov. Include every detail from any emails you received, as well as any information appearing on your bank or credit card statement next to the charges.
Sean Thompson, MS, MPH, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Nourish
“Based preloads can be a practical tool for bariatric patients who struggle with portion control,” says Sean Thompson, a Northampton-based dietitian with a 4.99-star rating across 385+ reviews. “But I always tell clients: the foundation is still protein-first meals and mindful eating. Think of the gelatin trick as training wheels, not the whole bike. And if you have kidney concerns, check with your doctor — excessive gelatin can be protein overkill.”
Sean specializes in accessible, evidence-based nutrition for individuals with disabilities and those navigating post-surgical diets. She holds dual master's degrees from Tufts University and approaches care without a weight-centric lens.
