New research into slimming tablets has revealed that certain weight loss supplements are useless and no better than placebos.  Despite claims that they boost metabolism, burn fat and lessen appetite, research shows that the pills are no more effective than dummy pills.

The study, carried out by Dr Ellrott of the University of Gottingen Medical School in Germany, tested nine popular slimming supplements against placebo pills in order to determine how effective weight loss pills actually were.

A combination of both men and women were studied with all the participants kept in the dark about the tablets they were consuming.  Over an eight week period half of the participants took placebos whilst the other half were given slimming pills. 

Interestingly, the results revealed that most of the participants only shed a few pounds, with those taking the placebo pills losing roughly the same amount of weight as those on the diet pills.  This new discovery has prompted experts to call for more rigorous testing and scientific evaluation to prove the benefit of the weight loss pills before they are let on to the market.

Those looking to lose weight can be assured they will receive a top class service with The Hospital Group.

The Hospital Group is the UK’s biggest provider of weight loss surgery, including gastric bands, gastric bypasses and gastric balloons which can give you a healthier lifestyle.

David Ross, Chief Executive of The Hospital Group said: “Dieters often try and aid weight loss by using diet pills, but for many people they simply do not work.  Weight loss surgery is not a quick fix option, but it can provide a long lasting result for those who have failed to lose weight by other means.  Those who come to The Hospital Group can be assured of a dedicated, professional service. This latest news is just another reason to seek an effective weight loss solution with The Hospital Group.”

Since The Hospital Group was established in 1992, it has risen to become the UK’s biggest weight loss surgery providers, performing more gastric procedures last year than the NHS.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at 5:23 pm and is filed under Weight Loss News.