When it comes to health, weight loss is a huge industry. People know that they ‘re getting fat, and they want to do something about it. For this reason, companies come out of the woodwork with products that promise to be the “magic bullet” for weight loss, such as the Canadian company Herbal Magic. Are these supplements effective? Are they worth the money?

When it comes to herbs, there is certainly evidence that some substances can assist your body in functioning properly. However, herbs almost always have a subtle and complimentary effect. Herbal Magic makes many claims as to the weight loss ability of their formulations, supposedly backed up my science. However, when independent labs assessed the Herbal Magic formulations, they were found to be less than what they claim. In addition, many of the studies that the company cites have fundamental flaws.

The herbal preparations used may have not been specifically studied for weight loss, for example. In other cases, the samples were insufficient, or the study was only performed on mice and not applied directly to human subjects. In no instances were the exact Herbal Magic formulas used in a valid scientific study that proved that they were effective for weight loss. On top of that, the mandatory program is very expensive, costing several hundred dollars every single month, with a one year commitment!

As with any effort, a little common sense goes a long way. If you want to lose weight, there is nothing that is quite as effective as a healthy eating plan and a regular exercise program. Eat whole foods and move  your body! It really is that simple, not to mention inexpensive. In addition, if you do look into supplements, be extremely cautious when assessing the claims that a company makes. Never sign up for a program like Herbal Magic without doing your research on both the supplement, and the practices of the company that sells the product.