This is from the Better Business Bureau :
- Use caution with pills and capsules that promise to "burn," "block," "flush," or otherwise eliminate fat from your system. Even the best diet pill or weight loss product is, at best, only a temporary or partial measure.
- Be wary of claims that promise immediate, effortless and/or "guaranteed" weight loss. Also watch for buzzwords like "breakthrough," "secret," "exclusive," or "miraculous" in advertisements. They are not scientific words and often appear in misleading promotions for fraudulent products.
- Be cautious of vaguely worded testimonials that cannot be verified. Testimonials should not serve as a substitute for scientific proof of a product's effectiveness.
- Before committing to a weight loss product or program, check with your physician, a qualified nutritionist and/or a registered dietitian.
- Also check with the Better Business Bureau or the Food & Drug Administration if you have questions about an advertised product or weight loss promotion. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
