Weight-Loss Supplements Not Effective For Majority Of People.

of 27 weight-loss “supplements that had been recalled by the FDA, but were still on the market,” revealed that one-third of users “didn’t lose any weight,” and while another third reported some weight loss, just “nine percent said they lost all the weight they hoped to and kept it off.” Additionally, the study found that about half of surveyed users “said they experienced at least one side effect, including a rapid heart rate, jitteriness, dry mouth, or digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea.” Consumer Reports concludes that “the key to success is finding a diet you can stick with,” and “a recent review of 48 studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that popular programs like Atkins, Jenny Craig, and Weight Watchers, all worked as well as another.” adding that 20 percent of surveyed users believed the supplements “were safe and tested” by the FDA. TIME notes that “unlike prescription drugs, supplements aren’t regulated under the strict criteria that require manufacturers to perform rigorous safety and effectiveness testing before getting approved.” http://time.com/3648784/weight-loss-supplements/