Six weight-loss supplements to avoid
Apple cider vinegar
For half a century, apple cider vinegar has been touted as a natural weight-loss aid. Does it work? A preliminary study (only 12 people) showed that it helped people feel fuller. But scientific evidence that it brings weight loss is lacking. And vinegar's acidity can wreak havoc on the digestive system and bones - and interact dangerously with blood pressure and diabetes drugs. Eat apple cider vinegar on a salad if you enjoy it. But for now, Dr. Beckerman recommends against using it as a supplement.
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