Abstract

Ajay Ramdas Nannar58460*, Shendge S Raosaheb58461 and Kishor S Salunkhe58462

Many obese people take dietary and herbal supplements to reduce weight, and millions of dollars are spent on these products each year. The efficiency and safety of a number of supplements, however, remain under doubt. Supplements are thought to facilitate weight reduction by increased energy expenditure, satiety, fat oxidation, inhibiting dietary fat absorption, modulating carbohydrate metabolism, elevating fat excretion, boosting water excretion, and improving mood. Due to the area’s rapid development, this study provides an overview of the current research on a few dietary supplements, herbal combinations, and combination products. Further study is necessary to determine the effectiveness of several supplements because they haven’t been put to the test in randomized controlled trials. Patients should be guided through the use of dietary supplements by nutritionists and medical professionals, who should also report any unfavourable side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The production, sale, and marketing of these supplements would be subject to additional regulations.