Remember Dr. Stanley Bernstein? The weight-loss doctor is in the midst of a court battle with a former partner, and is suing for more than $10 million.
As part of the court hearings, Bernstein wants to keep the public out of the civil trial, which could have major repercussions for open courts.
His argument? To protect his weight-loss secrets.
Marketplace produced a story back in 2002 about that very diet -- and found it to be very low in calories, and not necessarily healthy. In our 2002 interview, Bernstein said this about his diet plan:
Read more about our story, "The Bernstein Diet" here.
As part of the court hearings, Bernstein wants to keep the public out of the civil trial, which could have major repercussions for open courts.
His argument? To protect his weight-loss secrets.
Marketplace produced a story back in 2002 about that very diet -- and found it to be very low in calories, and not necessarily healthy. In our 2002 interview, Bernstein said this about his diet plan:
Bernstein says his diet is 100 per cent medically supervised and it's about more than just counting calories.
"We use a lot of vitamins and minerals on our patients and we have a unique feature. Some of our vitamins are given by injection."
Clients are injected with a combination of Vitamin B6 and B12, three times a week. The idea is that the vitamins work to break down the fat.
"The B vitamins make it easy for someone to stay on a diet," Bernstein said. "I find that they enhance the weight loss. Our patients are losing between four and five pounds a week."
That's the big draw: rapid weight loss. It comes with a price tag. The initial consultation ranges from $195 to $235. Add to that $100 per week for services and injections.
Bernstein says an average patient who loses about 35 pounds will wind up paying about $1,000.
Every new client is given the Dr. Bernstein Diet manual and recipe book. Inside, there is a very specific list of foods you can and cannot eat. There are also daily menus.
Bernstein says most patients are allowed between 850 and 950 calories a day. He says there are really no side effects.
Read more about our story, "The Bernstein Diet" here.
