Weight loss pills really work?

BooBop · 01-04-2007, 09:57 AM

Save your money!!!

FTC fines marketers of weight loss pills
By DONNA DE LA CRUZ, Associated Press Writer 33 minutes ago

The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday fined the marketers of four weight loss pills millions of dollars for making false advertising claims ranging from rapid weight loss to reducing the risk of cancer.
FTC Commissioner Deborah Platt Majoras said the products would remain on store shelves, but that the companies would have to stop making the false claims.
"What we challenge is the marketing of the claims," she said. "The marketers are required to back up the claims with the science and if they can't do that they can't make the claim. But we don't ban the products from the shelves."
The FTC investigated a variety of claims made — including rapid weight loss and reduction in the risk of osteoporosis, Alzheimer's and even cancer, Majoras noted.
Fines were levied against marketers of Xenadrine EFX, One A Day Weight Smart, Cortaslim and TrimSpa. Majoras did not specify how much each marketer was being fined and did not identify the marketers. The FTC scheduled a new conference later Thursday to announce details.
Efforts to reach the product manufacturers were not immediately successful.
Majoras said that some of the money paid as civil fines would be returned to consumers. "We always try to get money back when consumers have been deceived," she said. "In this instance I'm pleased to say that I believe we're going to get millions back from some of these products to be able to return it to consumers."
Majoras, speaking on NBC's "Today" show, said the FTC investigation found that the marketers of Xenadrine had a study that said those who took a placebo actually lost more weight than those taking the pill.
"They not only didn't have studies to support the claim, they actually had a study that went the other way," she said.
Some of the products marketed their claims through infomercials or celebrity endorsements. Anna Nicole Smith, for example, has endorsed TrimSpa.
"Testimonials from individuals are not a substitute for science," Majoras said. "And that's what Americans need to understand."

Brandy1 · 01-04-2007, 09:58 AM

I just saw that piece on the today show. I just throw up after every meal then run a mile. Seems to work.

^^just kidding^^

goldfishcracker · 01-04-2007, 10:06 AM

LMAO Brandy.

People who take these pills are just being lazy. Diet and exercise is it people.

BooBop · 01-04-2007, 10:12 AM

Guess I should go get rid of that banana pudding I just had for breakfast.... :(

HunyBunns · 01-04-2007, 10:15 AM

Excuse me, goldfishcracker, I disagree. Shoving everyone who takes diet pills into the category of "lazy," is not only inaccurate, but ignorant. For many people, diet and exercise is not "it," and for those people, sometimes some extra help is required. Granted, not everyone taking diet pills does the required exercise and diet, but I find your statement to be incredibly stupid and offensive.

And before anyone makes assumptions, NO, I'm not taking any diet pills.

Neon Beach · 01-04-2007, 10:16 AM

Where are my pills?

BooBop · 01-04-2007, 10:21 AM

I gave you a pill NB

goldfishcracker · 01-04-2007, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunyBunns

Excuse me, goldfishcracker, I disagree. Shoving everyone who takes diet pills into the category of "lazy," is not only inaccurate, but ignorant. For many people, diet and exercise is not "it," and for those people, sometimes some extra help is required. Granted, not everyone taking diet pills does the required exercise and diet, but I find your statement to be incredibly stupid and offensive.

And before anyone makes assumptions, NO, I'm not taking any diet pills.

LMAO okay.

Silas Stingy · 01-04-2007, 10:35 AM

i do and they work fine. not this stuff though.

pcstutsman · 01-04-2007, 10:39 AM

More than likely the only diet pills that will actually "work" are ones that a doctor prscribes for you along with possibly other meds for health conditions and a diet exercise plan. I've taken every **** one on the market it seems like and none of them worked for me, however I wasn't dieting and exercising at the time either. ALl of them say you have to do that with the pills, or they wno't work. Well **** it will work just as well with just diet and exercise too. But again, go with your doc and skip all thes gimmicks

01-04-2007, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Weight loss pills really work? Save your money!!! FTC fines marketers of weight loss pills By DONNA DE LA CRUZ, Associated Press Writer 33 minutes ago The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday fined the marketers of four weight loss pills millions of dollars for making false advertising claims ranging from rapid weight loss to reducing the risk of cancer. FTC Commissioner Deborah Platt Majoras said the products would remain on store shelves, but that the companies would have to stop making the false claims. "What we challenge is the marketing of the claims," she said. "The marketers are required to back up the claims with the science and if they can't do that they can't make the claim. But we don't ban the products from the shelves." The FTC investigated a variety of claims made — including rapid weight loss and reduction in the risk of osteoporosis, Alzheimer's and even cancer, Majoras noted. Fines were levied against marketers of Xenadrine EFX, One A Day Weight Smart, Cortaslim and TrimSpa. Majoras did not specify how much each marketer was being fined and did not identify the marketers. The FTC scheduled a new conference later Thursday to announce details. Efforts to reach the product manufacturers were not immediately successful. Majoras said that some of the money paid as civil fines would be returned to consumers. "We always try to get money back when consumers have been deceived," she said. "In this instance I'm pleased to say that I believe we're going to get millions back from some of these products to be able to return it to consumers." Majoras, speaking on NBC's "Today" show, said the FTC investigation found that the marketers of Xenadrine had a study that said those who took a placebo actually lost more weight than those taking the pill. "They not only didn't have studies to support the claim, they actually had a study that went the other way," she said. Some of the products marketed their claims through infomercials or celebrity endorsements. Anna Nicole Smith, for example, has endorsed TrimSpa. "Testimonials from individuals are not a substitute for science," Majoras said. "And that's what Americans need to understand."

01-04-2007, 09:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brandy1 I love Derf!! Join Date: Nov 17 2004 Posts: 8,021 Rep Power: 37	Re: Weight loss pills really work? I just saw that piece on the today show. I just throw up after every meal then run a mile. Seems to work. ^^just kidding^^ __________________

01-04-2007, 10:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
goldfishcracker Join Date: Nov 9 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Re: Weight loss pills really work? LMAO Brandy. People who take these pills are just being lazy. Diet and exercise is it people.

01-04-2007, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Re: Weight loss pills really work? Guess I should go get rid of that banana pudding I just had for breakfast.... :(

01-04-2007, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
HunyBunns tanTALK'S Stickiest Bunns Join Date: Nov 12 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 37 Posts: 1,506 Rep Power: 9	Re: Weight loss pills really work? Excuse me, goldfishcracker, I disagree. Shoving everyone who takes diet pills into the category of "lazy," is not only inaccurate, but ignorant. For many people, diet and exercise is not "it," and for those people, sometimes some extra help is required. Granted, not everyone taking diet pills does the required exercise and diet, but I find your statement to be incredibly stupid and offensive. And before anyone makes assumptions, NO, I'm not taking any diet pills. __________________

01-04-2007, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
Neon Beach I'm Banned Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 46 Posts: 52,065 Rep Power: 0	Re: Weight loss pills really work? Where are my pills?

01-04-2007, 10:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Posts: 9,497 Rep Power: 13	Re: Weight loss pills really work? I gave you a pill NB

01-04-2007, 10:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
Silas Stingy Join Date: Jul 14 2006 Posts: 232 Rep Power: 3	Re: Weight loss pills really work? i do and they work fine. not this stuff though. __________________ only if it's on sale

01-04-2007, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
pcstutsman I'm Banned Join Date: Jun 27 2004 Location: Indiana Age: 29 Posts: 8,293 Rep Power: 0	Re: Weight loss pills really work? More than likely the only diet pills that will actually "work" are ones that a doctor prscribes for you along with possibly other meds for health conditions and a diet exercise plan. I've taken every ** one on the market it seems like and none of them worked for me, however I wasn't dieting and exercising at the time either. ALl of them say you have to do that with the pills, or they wno't work. Well ** it will work just as well with just diet and exercise too. But again, go with your doc and skip all thes gimmicks

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