One in seven have tried diet pills, research shows

March 2, 2007 (WLS) -- A surprisingly high number of Americans take diet pills for weight loss.

Researchers surveyed more than 9,000 adults about their supplement use. They found that one in seven people had taken supplements to try to lose weight at some point. Young women were the most likely to have tried the supplements.

The survey also finds most people who use diet pills have no idea they are not tested for safety and effectiveness the way prescription drugs are.

Experts say diet pills seem like a quick fix but they are a waste of money and a way to gamble with your health.

There is more on this research in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

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