Weight Loss Herbs
Several herbal compounds that claim to
have weight loss properties, including chromium picolinate, garcinia cambogia,
chitosan, conjugated linoleic acid and ma huang (ephedra) have not been
studied in long-term prospective trials.
Obesity & Weight Loss Therapy
The cosmetic and social implications of obesity make obese persons more
willing to accept excessive risks of weight loss therapy if they believe
the therapy will help them lose weight.
Obesity Survey
A recent survey, conducted by Dr. Klein and Dr. Robert Nease at Washington
University School of Medicine, revealed that on average obese patients
would accept a 6 percent chance of immediate death from treatment with
an obesity drug if that drug allowed them to achieve their desired body
weight. In fact, one-fourth of our patients would accept a 21 percent
chance of immediate death to reach their desired weight.
Source: 1999 Press Release: North American
Association For The Study Of Obesity
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