Here's what's in those weight-loss supplements

Friday, May 22, 2009 - 20:14 in Biology & Nature

Weight-loss product labels don't always say exactly what's inside. Here are the most common ingredients. The makers of natural weight-loss products use a wide range of plant and animal extracts, vitamins and minerals that they promise will speed metabolism, suppress appetite, make you feel full and convert fat into muscle. Some of these ingredients are sold individually, but the bestsellers of the weight-loss category are often diverse and constantly changing combinations touted as "proprietary formulations."

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