The market for diet supplements has grown rapidly in the past few years as more and more people look for quick ways to lose weight. This is an area fraught with misinformation, with various diet supplements being touted as the next wonder cure, often without a shred of evidence to support them.

At the same time, there are some effective products out there - how can you tell the difference? The bottom line is that before considering any of these products, you should be sure to get good information on both safety and effectiveness.