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Might weight loss supplements be harmful to teens or children going through puberty?
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Yes: Weight loss supplements are unregulated and can have contaminants, they can have bad interactions, and they can be directly harmful. They often have cardiac side effects. They should be avoided. If a child is obese, consult their pediatrician and perhaps a dietician.
Answered 6/8/2017
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