Who should avoid
Is Weight Loss Supplements Safe? Who Should Avoid Them
Is weight loss supplements safe? It depends on the product and the person. Some people should avoid them or ask a doctor first, including anyone under 18, pregnant or nursing, or on certain medicines. SodaBurn is for adults 18 and older and holds two caffeine sources, so the same cautions apply.
Written by the SodaBurn label deskUpdated · 4 min read
The risk
Is it safe to take weight loss supplements?
It can be safe for some adults and risky for others, and a label cannot tell you which you are. FDA does not review supplements before sale (FDA, Q&A on Dietary Supplements), and many fat burners may hold hidden drugs (FDA, Weight loss product notifications).
NIH says little is known about whether these products work (NIH ODS, Weight loss supplements). Green tea extract, for example, has been linked to rare liver injury (NCCIH, Green tea).
Who should avoid
Who should not take weight loss supplements?
People under 18 should not take them. Pregnant or nursing people, and people with heart, liver, kidney or blood sugar conditions, should ask a doctor first. So should anyone on regular medicine.
| If you | Why to ask first |
|---|---|
| Take diabetes medicine | Chromium may add to the sugar-lowering effect of diabetes drugs (NIH ODS, Chromium) |
| Take a blood thinner | Guarana and grape seed may raise bleeding risk |
| Have heart or blood pressure issues | Caffeine may raise heart rate and pressure (FDA, How much caffeine is too much) |
| Are pregnant or nursing | Caffeine limits need a provider |
| Have liver disease | Green tea extract has been linked to liver injury |
Quick check
Is SodaBurn safe if you fall into one of these groups?
We cannot call SodaBurn safe for anyone. If you fall into one of these groups, ask a doctor or pharmacist first. Use the questions below as a starting point, not a verdict.
SodaBurn: 2, 3 or 6 bottles1 fl oz (30 ml) a bottle · 1 dropperful a day · 60-day money-back guarantee
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What are the signs a supplement is not safe for you?
Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting or a racing heartbeat that will not settle means stop and call 911. Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or pain under the right ribs means see a doctor right away.
Jitters, poor sleep, nausea or headache are also reasons to stop and ask. Keep taking prescribed medicine. See the who it is for guide.
SodaBurn: 2, 3 or 6 bottles1 fl oz (30 ml) a bottle · 1 dropperful a day · 60-day money-back guarantee
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SodaBurn questions people ask
Are weight loss supplements dangerous?
Some are. FDA warns that many may hold hidden drugs, and stimulants can raise heart rate. Others are mild. A label cannot show which, so ask a doctor or pharmacist.
Can weight loss supplements affect your heart?
Stimulants can. FDA lists a rapid heartbeat, palpitations and high blood pressure as signs of too much caffeine. Anyone with a heart condition should ask first.
Who should avoid SodaBurn?
Anyone under 18, and anyone pregnant, nursing, on medicine or with a condition until a doctor agrees. Guarana, green tea and licorice-derived glycyrrhizinate are on the label.
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