Medical experts skeptical of Tom Brady's new immunity vitamins

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is receiving plenty of flack for launching his new $45 TB12 immunity booster vitamins amid the coronavirus pandemic, and it's not just the average joes criticizing him via social media.

Emergency physician and medical toxicologist Ryan Marino, registered dietitian Lalitha Taylor and registered dietetic technician Olivia Fitzgerald are skeptical of Brady's new vitamins that allegedly help your immune system “recover from the effects of stress, optimize its response, and keep you feeling your best," and shared their concerns with Forbes' Alex Reimer. 

“I have a number of concerns," Marino told Reimer. "The biggest one is, the timing of this, and releasing something with specific mention and marketing about the immune system and antiviral properties in a global viral pandemic. It’s definitely suspect to me. … I don’t think a lot of the marketing that goes into supplements is ethical, but especially in this case. It’s very clear this was timed to be released during this pandemic. The way it’s been marketed highlights a lot of people’s fears.”

Taylor and Fitzgerald even admitted that there's not much you can do to actually boost your immune system. When Reimer requested comments from TB12 in response to the medical experts concerns, no one responded... probably because it's hard to argue with medical professionals.

TB12 also sells plant-based protein powder, whey protein, protein bars, various other health supplements, apparel, performance and pliability equipment and much more. Brady's latest venture with these immunity vitamins certainly is questionable, and it's hard to imagine anyone will purchase them after hearing the concerns from various healthcare professionals. 

This isn't the first time Brady has received criticism since leaving the New England Patriots after 20 years with the organization. The 42-year-old quarterback was denounced for entering the wrong home while trying to meet with Bucs offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, and even for holding an offseason workout at a Tampa high school with some of his new teammates amid COVID-19 concerns.