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Study found few 'wonder pills' had randomised clinical trials to back up dietary claims

By Claire Bates

Last updated at 2:59 PM on 7th March 2012

Weight loss: Impossible without reducing calories and exercising, says Professor Melinda Manore after studying a range of diet pills

Diet supplements advertised as amazing fat burners or craving quashers, should be treated with extreme skepticism, according to one nutrition expert.

The evidence used to support weight loss pills simply doesn't add up.

Professor Melinda Manore from Oregon State University studied the research used to support hundreds of diet pill claims.

She found nothing that proved any single product was a 'wonder pill' causing significant weight loss. In fact some even had detrimental health benefits.

'What people want is to lose weight and maintain or increase lean tissue mass,' Prof Manore said.

'There is no evidence that any one supplement does this. And some have side effects ranging from the unpleasant, such as bloating and gas, to very serious issues such as strokes and heart problems.'

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