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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 24, No. 3, 2017, pp. 1-4
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Bioline Code: mj17029
Full paper language: English
Document type: Editorial
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 24, No. 3, 2017, pp. 1-4
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Weight Loss Supplements: Boon or Bane?
Ansari, Reshma Mohamed & Omar, Norfaizatul Shalida
Abstract
Dietary health supplements for weight loss seem to be the future nowadays. However,
this industry is plagued by lack of regulations and ignorance regarding the constituents of the
supplements. Of all the supplements consumed, the ones for weight loss are most commonly
found in the market. Reports of liver failure, kidney impairment and worsening of chronic
ailments in patients who consume these supplements are surfacing recently which make us
question the credibility of these products. The safety of these products lie in the clear stating of
the ingredients by the manufacturer, well informed patient, knowledgeable physician and tight
regulations from the regulatory board.
Keywords
dietary supplements; weight loss; green tea; toxicity; liver failure
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