Weight Loss - No magic pill
If you're looking for an easy fix to your weight loss struggle be cautious. According to the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) it's constantly battling fraudulent and bogus claims in the weight loss industry. Most recently the FDA has targeted 70 different weight loss supplements.
Many weight loss supplements contain "undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients", frequently in levels exceeding FDA recommendations. These ingredients include drugs not approved in the U.S. These substances impact blood pressure and anti-seizure medications, diuretics, along with drugs linked to suicide, depression, and cancer.
Be smart! We've known for a long time the only way to successful weight loss is to eat right and exercise. It's not easy, but it is possible. . .and well worth it!
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
The Best Way to Lose Weight
Many weight loss supplements contain "undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients", frequently in levels exceeding FDA recommendations. These ingredients include drugs not approved in the U.S. These substances impact blood pressure and anti-seizure medications, diuretics, along with drugs linked to suicide, depression, and cancer.
Be smart! We've known for a long time the only way to successful weight loss is to eat right and exercise. It's not easy, but it is possible. . .and well worth it!
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
The Best Way to Lose Weight
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Comment by David on March 23, 2009 at 10:47am -
Usually, the FDA is reactive rather than proactive when it comes to these usually bogus "quick-fix" OTC medications for weight-loss. For the user, beware. Many times they aren't only useless, they can often be harmful.
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