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weight loss supplement
Supplements marketed for weight loss.
Notes:
- little evidence OTC weight loss supplements effective [3]
Related
anorexiant (appetite suppressant)
weight gain
Specific
artificial sweetener
bitter orange (Citrus aurantium)
Cellasene
chitosan
cortisol-blocking supplement
Dexatrim Natural
Herbalife
hydroxycut (Iovate, MuscleTech)
Metabolean
suvaril
thyroid booster (Thyrin-ATC, Thyrox T-3, Thyrotril, Thyrostart)
General
pharmaceutical agent
References
- Prescriber's Letter 9(5):28 2002
- Prescriber's Letter 13(1): 2006
Problems with weight loss supplements
Detail-Document#: 220112
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2022