Thread: Weight Loss Supplements Do Not Work

I read a very interesting article in Telegraph.co.uk that says "Health food supplements said to speed up weight loss make absolutely no difference and should be avoided, two new studies have found."

Manufacturers of weight loss supplements ( tablets, pills and powders) claims to help dissolve fat, suppress appetite and boost metabolism. But studies from Britain and Germany showed that some supplements containing substances from cabbages and plant extracts are no better than "fake" dummy pills. Researchers suggests these supplements be removed from the market since they have very little effect in helping people lose weight.

Researchers reviewed data on glucomannan (dietary fibre), chitosan (fat absorber), chromium picolinate (appetite suppressant), green tea, calcium, bitter orange, guar gum, and they wrote:

"The findings from systematic reviews fail to provide sufficient evidence that any food supplement can be recommended for reducing body weight."

Source: Telegraph.co.uk - Weight food supplements 'do not work'

See? I've always known it's such a waste to spend money on supplements.. Now, it's already proven..

I'm not surprised about this report either. But we can't say that all weight loss supplements don't work right? There might be a few that actually helps users lose weight.

Green tea? I thought this supplement would at least work. Well, might as well drink the tea. I think it's better.. a lot cheaper too.

You're right sasa. The drugs that were tested were those who contain cabbage and plant extracts. As for others, maybe researchers are yet to study their effectiveness.