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Weight loss Privacy Statement

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Most Weight loss websites contain comment sections (a.k.a. message boards). We do not actively monitor these comments and the information on them is for entertainment purposes only. If we are alerted to something we deem inappropriate in any way, we may delete it at our discretion. We use email validation on most of our message boards in order to reduce “comment spam.” These email addresses will not be shared with any third party.

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October 28, 2007

Popular weightloss pills

Herbal or dietary supplement

The claims

What you need to know

Bitter orange

Decreases appetite

  • Touted as an "ephedra substitute" but may cause health problems similar to those of ephedra
  • Long-term effects unknown

Chitosan

Blocks the absorption of dietary fat

  • Relatively safe, but unlikely to cause weight loss
  • Can cause constipation, bloating and other gastrointestinal complaints
  • Long-term effects unknown

Chromium

Reduces body fat and builds muscle

  • Relatively safe, but unlikely to cause weight loss
  • Long-term effects unknown

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

Reduces body fat, decreases appetite and builds muscle

  • Might decrease body fat and increase muscle, but isn't likely to reduce total body weight
  • Can cause diarrhea, indigestion and other gastrointestinal problems

Country mallow (heartleaf)

Decreases appetite and increases the number of calories burned

  • Contains ephedra, which is dangerous
  • Likely unsafe and should be avoided

Ephedra

Decreases appetite

  • Can cause high blood pressure, heart rate irregularities, sleeplessness, seizures, heart attacks, strokes and even death
  • Banned from the marketplace because of safety concerns, but may still be legally sold as a tea
  • Despite the ban, many ephedra products still sold on the Internet

Green tea extract

Increases calorie and fat metabolism and decreases appetite

  • Limited evidence to support the claim
  • Can cause vomiting, bloating, indigestion and diarrhea
  • May contain a large amount of caffeine

Guar gum

Blocks the absorption of dietary fat and increases the feeling of fullness, which leads to decreased calorie intake

  • Relatively safe, but unlikely to cause weight loss
  • Can cause diarrhea, flatulence and other gastrointestinal problems

Hoodia

Decreases appetite

  • No conclusive evidence to support the claim
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