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Dangers of weight-loss pills
Weight loss pills are often marketed as a quick fix for long-term weight loss. TV and magazine adverts promise the pills will boost your metabolism, increase your energy and help you lose weight quickly. PHOTO| FILE
What you need to know:
Generally, if you are using or considering using any product marketed as a dietary supplement, check with your health care professional or a registered dietician about any nutrients you may need in addition to your regular diet.
Weight loss pills are often marketed as a quick fix for long-term weight loss. TV and magazine adverts promise the pills will boost your metabolism, increase your energy and help you lose weight quickly. As much as we might wish they were, weight loss pills aren’t a magic solution to losing weight.
And if you’re about to take what you think of as “natural” dietary supplements, you should be aware that these products also contain hidden active ingredients contained in prescription drugs.
