Diet Pills and Weight Loss Products: Efficacy and Side Effects

Are over-the-counter diet pills as effective as Phentermine? Explore how Hydroxycut, Slim Fast, and fat-burning supplements like Yohimbine impact appetite and metabolism during fasting.

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The Best Over-the-Counter Diet Pills for Women

About 45 percent of women who've tried to lose weight have attempted to do so with the help of dietary supplements, according to an article published in Obesity in 2008, making this a common practice.

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Weight Loss Supplements for Children

No weight loss supplement has been proven to be safe or effective as a treatment for obesity in children. The only nonprescription weight loss product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration-- a drug known as Alli or orlistat-- is considered safe only for adults over age 18.

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