Study found few 'wonder pills' had randomised clinical trials to back up dietary claims
By Claire Bates
Last updated at 5:28 PM on 7th March 2012
Weight loss: Impossible without reducing calories and exercising, says Professor Melinda Manore after studying a range of diet pills
Diet supplements are often advertised as extreme fat burners or craving quashers. But evidence used to support these claims simply doesnt add up, a leading U.S nutrition expert has warned.
Professor Melinda Manore from Oregon State University analysed the research used to support hundreds of diet pill claims.
She found no evidence that any single product was a 'wonder pill' causing significant weight loss and found some even had detrimental health effects.
'What people want is to lose weight and maintain or increase lean tissue mass,' Prof Manore said.
'There is no evidence that any one supplement does this. And some have side effects ranging from the unpleasant, such as bloating and gas, to very serious issues such as strokes and heart problems.'
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