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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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