PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Alex L. Rogovik
AU  - Ran D. Goldman
TI  - Should weight-loss supplements be used for pediatric obesity?
DP  - 2009 Mar 01
TA  - Canadian Family Physician
PG  - 257--259
VI  - 55
IP  - 3
4099  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/3/257.short
4100  - http://www.cfp.ca/content/55/3/257.full
SO  - Can Fam Physician2009 Mar 01; 55
AB  - QUESTION In my clinic I have a large population of overweight and obese children. There is a range of weight-loss supplements marketed for the adult population. What natural health products for treatment of obesity are effective and can be used in children? ANSWER Weight-loss supplements lack sufficient data supporting their efficacy and safety, even in adults. Most weight-loss supplements cannot be recommended at this time for children. Options for obese adolescents include increasing consumption of fibre with diet or using fibre supplements, such as glucomannan. Dietary fibres can also prevent side effects of orlistat, the only medication available for treatment of obese adolescents.