A member asked:

Are there any complications for me taking a natural diet pill for a 15 year old? i know there are for regular diet pills but what about a natural diet pill.. is it any different? like what are some side effects to taking natural diet pills as a 15?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

We previously answered your question. Diet pill (either herbal product or western medicine) is not recommended for a 15 year old kid. Low calories diet, i.e. less carbohydrate and fatty foods, and daily exercise are the mainstay of treatment. It should be done with patience, losing weight slowly but steadily and it can be done.

Answered 5/27/2022

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Understand the "Natural" is a key word for a supplement product that is not regulated by the FDA. They are only investigated when & if they start killing/injuring people. Scientific studies find a large number of these products contain contaminants like heavy metals or stimulants. Given the large number of different products there is no way to say the one you are considering is safe or not,

Answered 5/29/2022

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