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Fat Blaster, Fat Blocker, Fat Binder and Fat Magnets are just
a few of the many "weight control" or "slimming" products available. But
what is the rationale behind such products often sold in pharmacies and
do they really work? Pharmacists must ensure that their activities for promoting
weight loss are in the best interest of the patient.
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(1) OTC weight control products
This article is the first
of two about slimming. It looks at the evidence base behind some ingredients
and products thought to help with weight loss and finds that the evidence
is fairly limited
(PDF 80K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 20 July 2002, p103-105. Vol 269, no 7207
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(2) Popular slimming diets
This article looks at some
of the popular diets that you may be asked about by people wanting to
lose weight
(PDF 65K)
Pharmaceutical Journal, 27 July 2002, pp135-137, no 7208
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ARTICLES (PJ 1/8
January 2005)
Why pharmacists might like to find out more about local slimming clubs
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