Weight loss products, Pharmacology FAQ

Do Weight Loss Supplements Work? Exploring Ingredients and Safety Concerns

Weight loss issues? Hello, can collagen, bitter orange, dietary fiber, amino acids, aloe vera, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel in weight loss pills help with weight loss? Can amino acids aid in weight loss during sleep? Do they pass through the liver and kidneys? Are these sub...

Dr. Huang Shenggang Reply:
Hello, regarding weight loss issues, it is advisable to consult a physician for personalized assessment based on individual constitution. Concerning collagen, bitter orange (zhishi), dietary fiber, amino acids, aloe vera, hawthorn, and dried tangerine peel, these can assist in di...

Evaluating Three Popular Weight Loss Products: Safety and Effectiveness

Regarding these three medications? Hello Dr. Liao, I learned about three weight loss products through a friend's recommendation: (1) Phase 2-Carbo Intercept, a second-generation starch neutralizer, (2) ZANTREX-3, and (3) So to So Magic Mushroom. My friend had great results ...

Dr. Liao Huiling Reply:
Hello! What you mentioned is a dietary supplement and not classified as a medication, so I cannot assess the effectiveness of the product. However, upon reviewing the ingredients of ZANTREX-3, it primarily contains stimulants that may cause increased energy and reduced appetite, ...

Are Japanese Weight Loss Pills Effective and Safe?

Weight loss medication I saw an advertisement on a channel for a weight loss product called Japanese Cassia Seed, which seems to help lose weight in a short period. Are such weight loss products advertised on television really effective and free of side effects?

Dr. Lin Shangyao Reply:
Hello: In response to your question, I do not have information on all the components contained in "Japanese Cassia Seed." Based on its name, it is speculated that it may contain "Cassia" as an ingredient, but a detailed review of its components is necessary. I...