Share 'Identifying Weight Loss Scams'

The next time you watch an infomercial, read an advertisement, or spot a new supplement reporting miraculous weight loss results, I wouldn’t blame you for cocking a wary eyebrow. When evaluating claims for weight loss products, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recommends a healthy portion of skepticism; most don’t come close to fulfilling their claims. And in the rare cases where a product migh…