Are Weight Loss Pills Effective?

Studies show many doctors tend to overestimate the amount of weight loss caused by obesity drugs or were simply clueless.

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In case you missed the previous video, check out Are Weight Loss Pills Safe? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-weight-loss-pills-safe).

As with all lifestyle diseases, it’s better to treat the underlying cause, which in the case of obesity is a fattening diet. Here’s an example of what’s possible with a healthy diet intervention: The Weight Loss Program That Got Better with Time (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/The-Weight-Loss-Program-That-Got-Better-with-Time).

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