The Diet Pill Guide
The Consumer's Book of Over-the-Counter and Prescription Weight-Loss Pills and Supplements| By: | Deborah Mitchell; David Charles Dodson |
| Publisher: | Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. |
| Print ISBN: | 9780312287115 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781466843561 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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Can you lose weight by taking a pill, powder, or tea? Find out the truth--and the risks... Containing up-to-date, authoritative information, The Diet Pill Book spells out what over 200 name-brand products contain and analyzes the validity of the manufacturers' claims. Warnings, cautions, and possible allergic reactions are clearly stated. This essential reference covers: * Prescription weight loss products including: Mazanor, Xenical, and Meridia * Single ingredient, over-the-counter weight management products including: Chitosan, Chromium picolinate, and Pyruvate * Combination over-the-counter weight loss products, including: dieter's teas, herbal laxatives, metabolism boosters, and fat-reducing soap Each entry explains: - Whether or not the ingredients promote weight loss, and if so, how - If the dosage is sufficient to promote weight loss - If there are any reliable studies to support manufacturers' claims - If the product is safe; if it interacts with other drugs or foods, and what its potential side effects might be Before you take any weight-loss product, protect your health, and save your money with: The Diet Pill Book