Throughout my career, I’ve seen dozens of “hot” weight-loss supplements come and go, including bitter orange, chromium picolinate, CLA, hoodia, yerba mate, raspberry ketones, and now green coffee bean extract. Each has been touted as an effortless way to shed pounds, by either boosting metabolism, mobilizing body fat, or suppressing appetite. But as a health professional, it’s my job to be skeptical and ask the tough questions, such as does it really work, where’s the proof, and, above all, is it safe?
