Top 5 false weight loss claims

The following claims for non-prescription weight-loss products are not scientifically possible:

1. “Lose weight without diet or exercise!”
Consistent and permanent weight loss takes work and effort. Pills, patches, and creams can’t do the work for you.

2. “Block the absorption of fat!”
Experts agree that there is no magic non-prescription pill that allows you to block the absorption of fat, carbohydrates, or calories to lose substantial amounts of weight.

3. “Lose 20 pounds in 20 days!”
Safe and effective weight loss is losing 1-2 lbs per week. Products that promise quick weight loss may be hazardous to your health.

4. “Everybody will lose weight!”
We are all unique and no single product can be guaranteed to work for everyone.

5. Lose weight from your hips!
It is not possible to pick and choose where on your body you want to lose weight.

Here are a few more…

• “Lose weight with our miracle diet patch!”
  Nothing you can wear or apply to your skin will cause you to lose weight.

• “Lose weight no matter how much you eat!”
  Losing weight requires making smart food choices. You can’t lose substantial weight while continuing to eat unlimited amounts of high calorie food.

• “Lose weight permanently! Never diet again!”
  Products that promise permanent results, even after discontinuing the use of the product can’t be trusted.