Supplements

I noticed yesterday that the FDA forced a number of Hydroxycut products off the market, including their weight loss supplement because of a number of serious adverse reactions, including liver failure and death. This, and the ephedra experience indicate that perhaps when weight loss will involve the use of supplements to help, medical supervision is needed. Not necessarily I full blown program such as the Serotonin-Plus program, but even a one-time consult with a physician to discuss the strategy, any supplements contemplated, etc.

Supplements are not held to the same regulatory standards as prescription medications, and it is important to have a good working knowledge about what ingredients are in that supplement and whether you are taking any medications that may interact adversely.

Reminder that Channel 9, (CBS) is doing a story about our program on their 11pm news this Thursday nite. A husband/wife team will be profiled who lost lots of weight. Your doctor was interviewed as well. I believe they also interviewed a weight loss doctor from GW Hospital as a countering viewpoint. I am interested to see how this story is "spun" Tune in!!!