Has Dr. Phil publicly commented on any supplements or given official endorsements?
Executive summary
Dr. Phil has a documented history of commercial involvement with supplements and weight-loss products, including a 2003 licensing deal for the "Shape Up" line that led to regulatory scrutiny and a large settlement [1] [2]. More recently, his official website has published sponsored content tied to supplement-maker Encer, showing direct commercial relationships with supplement companies [3] [4] [5].
1. The early-2000s Shape Up deal: an endorsement that became a legal and regulatory headache
In 2003 Dr. Phil lent his name and image to a branded line of nutritional supplements called Shape Up — vitamin packets, meal-replacement drinks and bars — under a licensing agreement with CSA Nutraceuticals, and the venture drew an FTC investigation and consumer lawsuits that culminated in a $10.5 million settlement in 2006 after allegations of false or unproven claims [1] [2] [6].
2. Does Dr. Phil still endorse supplements? Evidence of sponsored content on his platforms
Dr. Phil’s official site runs a “Sponsored” section that has included posts paid for by supplement-related companies — for example, content marked as sponsored by Encer, owned by HC Supplement Solutions, LLC — indicating that his brand platform is being used for promotional activity tied to supplements as recently as 2025 [3] [4] [5].
3. Public comments about supplements versus mistaken or fraudulent endorsements on social media
Dr. Phil has publicly warned consumers about scams that use celebrity names to sell CBD and other products, appearing on outlets such as TMZ Live to disavow fake CBD endorsement claims and telling audiences not to fall for scams that misuse his name [7]. That public disavowal coexists with the documented commercial ties above, meaning consumers must distinguish between unlicensed, fraudulent social-media claims and sponsored or licensed promotions published through his official channels [7] [3].
4. Ongoing brand extensions and third-party products using his name — unclear provenance and consumer reviews
There are third‑party products and review pages online marketed under “Dr. Phil” product names (for example, “Dr Phil Sugar Control” and “Dr Phil Sugar Clean Drops”), accompanied by customer reviews on platforms like Trustpilot; those listings show consumer-facing products carrying his name but do not by themselves prove an official endorsement unless linked to his branded channels or formal licensing agreements [8] [9]. Booking agent and cataloging sites also list endorsements and brand partnerships attributed to McGraw, which can reflect paid collaborations, licensing deals, or investments — but such directories are not primary proof of a given endorsement without contract-level documentation [10].
5. Clinical claims, professional responsibility and commentary from health outlets
Medical and consumer-health outlets note that while Dr. Phil recommends general measures such as multivitamin supplements in his weight-loss program, major health authorities find no strong evidence that vitamin, mineral, or herbal supplements alone produce weight loss — a nuance that separates a public suggestion from a clinical endorsement of product efficacy [11]. This distinction matters in public perception: recommending a “high-quality multiple vitamin-mineral supplement” in a diet plan is not the same as a paid, product-specific endorsement, though his 2003 Shape Up arrangement shows he has participated in both types of activity [11] [1].
6. How to reconcile disparate signals: paid sponsorships, past licensed endorsements, and anti-scam statements
The record shows three coexisting realities: past licensed product endorsements that led to regulatory action (Shape Up, CSA Nutraceuticals), present-day sponsored content on Dr. Phil’s official platforms connected to supplement firms (Encer/HC Supplement Solutions), and public statements disavowing fraudulent celebrity endorsements circulating online [1] [2] [3] [7]. Each source — official site sponsorship notices, legacy legal reporting, independent health outlets, and fact-checkers — carries its own incentives and limits: site sponsorships generate revenue for the brand, historical coverage highlights litigation risk, and fact-checkers protect consumers from scams [3] [1] [7].
Conclusion
Yes: Dr. Phil has publicly commented about supplements (including recommending multivitamins in his weight program) and has a documented history of official endorsements and licensed product deals (notably Shape Up) as well as current sponsored content on his site tied to a supplement company; he has also publicly warned against fraudulent uses of his name in fake CBD and supplement ads [11] [1] [3] [7].