Vitacost.com
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Natrol 5-Hydroxytryptophan and Nature's Way Standardized Green Tea Extract are the top-ranking products in the e-tailer's review of 13 weight loss supplements sold on the site. Products were ranked based on a comparison of label claims to actual content, expected effectiveness, safety and price. Vitacost.com notes it did not evaluate weight loss supplements containing ephedra because it does not sell the products due to safety concerns. The company previously evaluated St. John's wort supplements (1"The Tan Sheet" March 27, p. 9)
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