Here’s what we know so far about the potential for significant weight loss in a plant or herb.

How Do Supplements Compare to GLP-1 Medications?

Clinical trials of Mounjaro and Zepbound, the brand names for tirzepatide, produced similar results.

supplements and plants on a table

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The range for weight loss varied from 1 to 4.5 lbs," said Patel.

Are There Any Risks to Trying Supplements for Weight Loss?

Supplements are not intended to treat medical conditions, Zerr added.

If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is, Patel said.

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Davies M, Frch L, Jeppesen OK, et al.

Chromium picolinate supplementation for overweight or obese

adults.

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2013;2013(11):CD010063.

Published 2013 Nov 29.

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Green Tea.

Published 2012. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK547925/