Diet Patches - Fact vs Fiction
Author: robert | Posted: 23.07.2008 | Views: 10
A diet patch aims to help people lose weight quickly andnaturally. Often promising "amazing" results in a very shorttime, these products have found themselves at the center of muchspeculation and controversy. In the opinion of many in themedical and health community, companies that sell diet patchesdo so by making deceptive claims. We will examine some of theseclaims below as well as take a look at some of the potentialhealth risks associated with the use of the diet patch, andconclude with a brief recommendation on a healthier way toachieve weight loss withdiet and exercise.
Claims Against the Diet Patch
- In March, 2004, marketers of the "Peel Away the Pounds" patchagreed to pay a one million dollar settlement in the casebrought against them by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), whocharged that the company had been making false andunsubstantiated weight loss claims in violation of the FTC Act.
- In November, 2004, Illinois Attorney General, Lisa Madiganfiled a lawsuit alleging that a Nevada corporation called DietPatch, Inc., used false advertising to lure consumers across thecountry to its Web site, then fraudulently billed them forhundreds of dollars of ineffective weight loss products.
- In December, 2004, Canadian consumers who purchased the Zyapexand Dyapex Diet Patches from Performance Marketing Ltd., weregranted a full refund. Performance Marketing had given consumersthe false impression that without dieting or exercise, theycould lose weight, reduce their appetites, control theircravings, and increase their metabolisms.
Potential Health Risks
The diet patch has never been proven safe or effective. The FDAhas seized millions of these producs from their manufacturersand promoters. In addition, most patches are based on iodinecompounds, and exceeding the body's acceptable maximum iodinelevel, which can pose a health risk. As is the case with manythings that seem "too good to be true", the potential healthrisks from diet patches should be carefully considered againsttheir claims of amazing results. Moderate exercise and goodnutrition are certainly more work, but their safety andeffectiveness has been proven many times.
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Liz Smith is Editor-in-Chief of Trouve Publishing, and afrequent contributor to the award-winning site,www.thedietchannel.com.
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