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So many weight loss products now promise fast weight loss results, however, is these any real guaranteed they work? Do any of these products live up to the claims made by the advertising companies?

In the US there is an estimated 50 million people who are trying to lose weight. Unfortunately, and this is a sad statistic, only 5 per cent are successful. Something is going on - let’s look at some products and see if any of them have proven results.

1 Diet Patch - this was already removed by the FDA since they were proven ineffective.

2. Magnetic Diet Pills - these allegedly flushes out fat. They just didn’t work.

3. Guar Gum - proven to cause internal obstructions, not to lose weight.

4. Electrical Muscle Stimulators - sounded great but shown to have no benefits what-so-ever.

5 Eyeglasses that Suppress Appetite - the claim was that a projected image on the retina decreased a persons appetite. As you expect, this does not work.

6. Weight loss earrings - acupuncture of the ears suppresses appetite. No, people with earrings don’t lose more weight then people without.

7. Diet drinks. A solution for short term dieting as weight loss can be achieved. Let us look at the big picture and the long term. Once a person stops taking the costly drinks, they will regain the lost weight, and usually, more weight.

8. Herbalife Nutritional Program. Just replace two meals with a drink and some vitamin pills. This is not a viable solution to weight issues and who wants to replace two meals - we like to eat - and we should eat right.

9. Mega-Thin 100 Formula. It’s a formula that supposedly contains an anti-fat weapon. In fact it is just a short term appetite suppressant that will soon wear off and weight gain will start.

10. Nestl’s Sweet Success. A supplement to take 3 times daily which does not promote healthy eating habits. Weight loss can not be maintained once the intake is stopped. A costly weight loss program that is ineffective in the long term.

11. Ultra Slim Fast. This plan actually requires regular exercise, which is a very good thing, but it does not teach good eating habits that are essential for long term weigh loss success.

12. Diet pills with Ephedra and PPA. Many of these have enclosed diet plans that work in with the pills so it could therefore just be the diet plan that loses the weight. There are several well known risks with these pills such as heart problems, seizure, stroke, and death - don’t us them.

13. Hitosan products. These contain ingredients taken from shellfish and are supposed to promote weight loss. They can cause diarrhea, bloating, gas and will only work in any way if an ultra-low fat diet is practiced.

14. Chromium Supplements. These claim they lower blood sugar, reduce body fat and lower cholesterol levels but have been shown to cause anemia and some memory loss. Studies have concluded no long term beneficial effects.

15. Green Tea Extract Products. These are known as anti-oxidants that will help lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and also promote weight loss. While the anti-oxidant part is of little doubt and very benefical, the weight loss portion is still to be proven. The caffeine content can cause insomnia and restlessness in some, but agina, may be benefical in small amounts.

16. Algae Tablets. Spirulina contains nutrients that can be a nutritional food when used as part of a balanced diet. These may be usuful as part of a larger weight loss program but by themselves are ineffective. They are very expensive.

17. St. John’s Wort Supplement. Claims that it will reduce appetite and promote weight loss are not confirmed. It is much more likely that it will lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, tiredness, sleeplessness, and allergic reactions.

18. Glucomannan Products. The idea is that that two capsules taken with each meal will decrease fat absorption. These are just food thickeners and they are not yet proven safe or effective. Like all things, weight loss can only happen if a healthy diet plan is followed.

As you can see, the “fad diet” market is massive and very nearly 100% of the products are ineffective. You must stay away from these products.

But, weight loss is not a secret and you do not need a miracle product. You need a good working program that you can easily stick to. One that fits immediatly into your lifestyle so no major changes are required. There are few programs like this available but they can be found.