The Diet Pill Guide (2002)
Family & Relationships / General, - Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / Weight Loss, - Medical / Drug Guides, - Medical / Pharmacology -
NOT_MATURE -
David Dodson, Deborah R. Mitchell, David Charles Dodson
Overview
<b>Can you lose weight by taking a pill, powder, or tea? Find out the truth--and the risks...</b><br><br>Containing up-to-date, authoritative information, <i>The Diet Pill Book</i> 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:<br><br>* Prescription weight loss products including: Mazanor, Xenical, and Meridia<br>* Single ingredient, over-the-counter weight management products including: Chitosan, Chromium picolinate, and Pyruvate<br>* Combination over-the-counter weight loss products, including: dieter’s teas, herbal laxatives, metabolism boosters, and fat-reducing soap<br><br>Each entry explains:<br><br>- Whether or not the ingredients promote weight loss, and if so, how<br>- If the dosage is sufficient to promote weight loss<br>- If there are any reliable studies to support manufacturers’ claims<br>- If the product is safe; if it interacts with other drugs or foods, and what its potential side effects might be<br><br>Before you take any weight-loss product, protect your health, and save your money with:<br><br><i>The Diet Pill Book</i><br>