And there are very few such studies of diet aids.

The decision whether to take over-the-counter diet aids takes into account your personal feelings and the medical facts.

The few diet aids that work often come with warnings.

Are there other reasons you might not want to use diet aids?

No over-the-counter diet aids have been proved to be both safe and effective for everyone.

Some diet aids may help you feel less hungry so you don't eat as much.

There is no proof that most over-the-counter diet aids work.

Most diet aids don't have to pass government safety tests.

You avoid the possible risks and side effects of diet aids.

I'm desperate and have to try something else, even though I know that diet aids don't usually work.