'The Goop Lab' and other controversial documentaries: Why Netflix is facing criticism for promoting 'pseudoscience'

Netflix is stirring up controversy by giving Gwyneth Paltrow a platform to share what several critics are calling “pseudoscience” with her new show, The Goop Lab, which debuted this week.

With the facial, “venous blood is taken from the patient and separated into the cellular component and the plasma component,” Nava Greenfield, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City, explains to Yahoo Lifestyle. “The plasma is then injected or topically applied back to the patient in specific locations. It can be used for hair loss, or in combination with microneedling for the face.

But Spiegel emphasizes that psychedelic drugs need to be used in a controlled setting and in combination with psychotherapy for these mental health benefits. Spiegel is also wary of the series, telling Yahoo Lifestyle: “Goop is her company so it’s an infomercial, basically. She’s a great actress, but that doesn't make her an expert on these so-called treatments. It’s fine to explore things as long as you don’t pretend your exploration is more than what it is. I don’t like the pretense of it being a scientific examination.”

‘The spreading of misinformation can have a real impact’Critics are concerned that those misleading claims will now have an even bigger platform on The Goop Lab, with Netflix’s 167 million subscribers worldwide.

In 2019, RealClearScience.com posted a list of multiple shows that have aired on Netflix, which the publication dubbed “anti-science documentaries,” while the American Council on Science and Health shared their own list back in 2017. The documentaries called out include What the Health, Cowspiracy and The Magic Pill.

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

The Goop Lab Vanquishes Wellness Skeptics With Gwyneth Paltrow’s CharismaGoop’s Netflix show makes wellness techniques from the plausible to the pernicious seem equally appealing. Eat right. Exercise. And stay the hell away from Goop. What is Gwynnie lacking?
Source: Slate - 🏆 716. / 51 Read more »

What's Happening In Episode 2 Of Goop Lab?The Goop Lab is officially here on Netflix, and we've got some questions. Specifically — why are they all jumping into a freezing cold lake?!
Source: Refinery29 - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

What's Happening In Episode 2 Of Goop Lab?The Goop Lab is officially here on Netflix, and we've got some questions. Specifically — why are they all jumping into a freezing cold lake?!
Source: Refinery29 - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

Taylor Swift Explains Why She Fell in Love With Joe AlwynTaylor Swift opens up about her relationship and explains why she love Joe Alwyn in her new Netflix documentary, Miss Americana.
Source: marieclaire - 🏆 102. / 63 Read more »

The Goop Lab Vanquishes Wellness Skeptics With Gwyneth Paltrow’s CharismaGoop’s Netflix show makes wellness techniques from the plausible to the pernicious seem equally appealing. Eat right. Exercise. And stay the hell away from Goop. What is Gwynnie lacking?
Source: Slate - 🏆 716. / 51 Read more »

Demi Lovato's 'Anyone' Lyrics Were Her Call for Help Before Her OverdoseDemi Lovato's 'Anyone' Lyrics Were Her Call for Help Before Her Overdose Grammys It's a shame that they didn't notice. I was telling people (in comments online) when she put out her song 'Sober' that that song wasn't about strength. It was about beating herself up. And I couldn't believe that her management team didn't realize it.
Source: ELLE Magazine (US) - 🏆 472. / 51 Read more »