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Any supplements for reducing obesity which is safe and no side effects?
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Nope: No such thing as a free lunch. No medications and definitely no dietary supplements are free of side effects. Also no dietary supplements reduce obesity regardless of marketing. Dietary supplement manufacturers are allowed to make marketing claims w/o proof of safety or effectiveness w/o any required 3rd party oversight. Fda only investigates if someone complains. Focus on nutrition & exercise.
Answered 7/21/2013
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