Unsafe At Any Size?

The pharmaceutical establishment and the vitamin groups are at odds. What a surprise. While the pharmaceutical establishment slaps warning labels on weight loss supplements and publishes all kinds of double-blind studies, the vitamin and natural-cures crowd wars against Big Pharma. Meanwhile, you don't have time for this. What do you believe? Do you just go with one or the other? Remember, this is your health we're talking about. Take the time to investigate hoodia, green tea, conjugated linoleic acid, chromium, as well as ephedra. Ephedra with green tea extract may actually be safe -- if you don't exceed the recommended dosage and consult a pharmacist, doctor or natural healer. Some ways to investigate natural weight loss supplements:

• Read the label -- you can do this online. If it's a list of long chemical terms you can't pronounce, be wary -- and yes, look them up!
• Even if there are all-natural ingredients such as vitamin C and grapeseed, check to see how they interact.
• Make sure you take the required nutrients while on a weight loss program -- don't "crash" diet with a formula and just expect it to work instantly!
• Run from any weight loss supplement that promises you'll shed pounds without exercise.
• Don't disbelieve claims that you can still enjoy your favorite foods -- moderation is the key.