Andreas Michalsen

Andreas Michalsen is a doctor and columnist for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.), known for his column "Richtig essen" (Eating Right). He is currently newsworthy because his image is being used without his consent in deepfake advertisements on social media. These deepfakes, part of a larger criminal scheme, promote unverified health products like Moringa capsules, falsely claiming they are endorsed by Michalsen. Eckart von Hirschhausen learned about this scheme from a whistleblower. Michalsen's column focuses on nutrition and health, as evidenced by his recent article discussing cholesterol management through diet and questioning the health benefits of margarine. The unauthorized use of his image highlights the growing problem of deepfake scams targeting reputable figures in the medical field to promote potentially harmful products, raising concerns about misinformation and public health.