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Steven H. Williams, MD answers: Will diet pills or supplements help me lose weight?

I want to lose some weight (about 10-20 lbs) and I am wondering if any diet pills or supplements will help me.  The only ones I've heard of are Alli and Hydroxycut-- do those work?  Are there better weight loss pills out there?  I would like to use something that won't cause any gross side effects. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Steven H. Williams, MD
10 months ago
By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Unfortunately there are no tricks.

There are some medications that attempt to increase your metabolism (stimulants) or change your aborption of calories -- typically blocking fat absorption.

While the mechanics of these make sense many times they are not associated with long term significant fat loss.

The best way to handle it is increasing your activity and decreasing your caloric intake.

I hope this helps.

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