Obesity Therapy
Usefulness of herbal preparations for obesity discussed
Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, August 25th, 2003
According to a study from the United States, "Despite the negative view of herbs held by the mainstream medical community, botanical dietary supplements for weight loss remain extremely popular with the general public. In fact, the use of herbal and alternative medicines has increased in the last decade in the United States."
"This article reviews the most commonly used herbal weight loss preparations so primary care physicians can communicate the risks and benefits to obese patients and inform them on the...
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