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They will ask . . .Be informed
Plan
OTC weight loss aids ~10 mins
Specific diets ~30 mins
Health buzz words ~10 mins
Health Food Buzzwords
Superfoods All-natural Organic
Antioxidants Energy Boosting Diet
10-Grain Healthy 100 calories
Reader’s Digest
“Superfood”
qNo legal definition
qFoods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
qObtain through variety of fruits and veggies
qEating goji berries ≉ life changing
“All-natural”
qDoesn’t = healthy
qSame principle for supplements
qGenerally means no artificial preservatives or extra chemicals
qModeration is key
“Organic”
qFarms use alternative methods for fertilizing and raising animals
qStrict U.S. Department of Agriculture standards
qMust be at least 95% organic to use seal
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“dirty dozen” vs “clean-15” http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list.php
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• Veggies and fruits• 50% of grains should be wholeWhole
• Can be high in chemicals• Check labelDiet
• Danger of overeating• Substitute for fruit or veggie
100 Calories
• SUBJECTIVEHealthy
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“Whole Foods Organic Yogurt Parfait”
Raspberry Ketones HCG
Garcinia Cambogia alli
OTC D
iet Aids
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Raspberry KetonesRaspberry ketones
Gives raspberries their smell and used as flavoring and fragrance agent
High amount in supplements not tested for safety
Similar structure to synephrine
May cause palpitations and reduce warfarin effects
“miracle fat-burner in a
bottle”~Dr. Oz
Article;; Pharmacist's Letter;; May 2012;; Vol: 28
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
What should consumers do?
Stop using the product and labeled diet instructions and discard product
Why was the FDA concerned?No evidence to support weight loss claim and promoted with very low calorie
diet
What is it?
Hormone produced by the placenta
PL Detail-Document, Unapproved Marketing of HCG Products for Weight Loss. Pharmacist’s Letter/Prescribe r’s Letter. February 2012
Garcinia CambogiaGarcinia Cambogia
Contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA)
No evidence of meaningful or sustained weight loss
Garcinia may increase serotonin or cause liver toxicity
Pharmacist's Letter 2014;; 30(10):30100 8
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alli (orlistat)
https://www.myalli.com
alli (orlistat)
OTC orlistat (Alli) for weight loss: an update. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescrib er's Letter 2007;;23(7):2 30 70 2.
↓ fat absorption 25%
Leads to oily stools, urgency, spotting
Limit fat to 15-20g/meal
Recommend daily MV
Take Home PointsDiets trends emphasize more fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats and less processed and foods and added sugar
Recognize health terms that have meaning vs those used solely for marketing
Unproven benefit with most weight loss aids and often safety concerns. No quick fix.
More Info•Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 •Mayo Clinic•Harvard School of Public Health
General diet info
• Pharmacist’s Letter (OTC agents)• Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
(herbals and supplements)• Mayo Clinic
OTC products&
supplements
• Mayo Clinic• US News commentary on top 38 diets
Specific fad diets and
tactics
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