The following are seven
common weight-loss claims made for products available over-the-counter,
including nonprescription drugs, dietary supplements, creams, wraps,
devices, and patches. As of December, 2003, such claims were determined to
be scientifically infeasible by the United States Federal Trade
Commission. These claims include:
1) Causes weight loss of two
pounds or more a week for a month, or more without dieting or
exercise.
2) Causes substantial weight loss, no matter what or how
much the consumer eats.
3) Causes permanent weight loss (even when
the consumer stops using the product).
4) Blocks the absorption of
fat or calories to enable consumers to lose substantial weight.
5)
Safely enables consumers to lose more than three pounds per week for more
than four weeks.
6) Causes substantial weight loss for all
users.
7) Causes substantial weight loss by wearing it on the body
or rubbing it into the skin.
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