[FACT OR FAKE #8] Will This FB Post Help You Lose 9kg of Belly Fat?
This suggested post "Diet Tips: Shed 9kg Fast" on Facebook has been spotted frequently, which got us thinking - is it possible to lose belly fat using miracle pills?
By Melody Oei — 05 Jul 2013, 05:39 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Suggested post, "Diet Tips: Shed 9kg Fast", spotted all over Facebook
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This is what the suggested post by "Diet Tips Revealed: How To Burn Fat" reads, "Use this 1 tip to erase unwanted belly fat. You will not believe how easy & cheap it is!" [CLICK TO SEE]
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Clicking on the suggested post leads to "Women Health" website. Screenshots of "Women Health" VS. "Women's Health":
"Women Health" website claims a product called "The Garcinia" is "quickly gaining popularity in Malaysia"
The landing page's headline reads, "Special Report: How To Lose 13 Kilograms of Stomach Fat in Just 5 Weeks With These 2 Diet Cleanses That Celebrities Use."
The site reads, "This report was created by Women Health to expose the truth behind a very weird diet hitting Malaysia." The article features Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh & the experience of "Staff reporter Kiana Tan" when trying a product called "The Garcinia."
The site also says that the "miracle pill" "has been getting a lot of attention since it was recently featured on The Dr. Oz Show."
Quotes from the report on "Women Health" website:
"The Garcinia is the latest buzz in the 'battle of the buldge.' With millions of people praising this so called 'miracle pill' that you take as a supplement to lose weight."
"Well, we here at Women Health were a little skeptical of this Garcinia...So, with my editors blessing, I decided to go out and put the product to the test myself."
"The best part about choosing this product specifically is that I received a Free Trial of Solpria after the purchase of Garcinia. All I had to do was pay for shipping!"
Clicking on Facebook user "Charyl Chan" links to Facebook user "TJ Lewis"
Clicking on any of the Facebook usernames (mostly Asian) on "Women Health" website lead to differing Facebook users (mostly Western).
Clicking on the "Beauty & Style" or "Sex & Love" tabs all lead to "Advanced Garcinia Cambogia" website
Is it possible to lose belly fat with pills?
According to Rush University Medical Center specialist, Kazlauskaite, "When ad claims a 'one trick' solution, you should remember that their main objective is to sell their product rather than to help you."
rush.edu"Typically, there are many things you may need to improve to lose belly fat. I would say start by focusing on changing or improving 1 thing. Then, once you conquer that 1st objective, you can move on to the next thing, & so on."
rush.eduRush specialist Dugan, "Moderate-intensity physical activity, I'd say, is the 'magic pill' because the health benefits go beyond keeping your waistline trim: Not only can it reduce your risk of cancer, stroke, diabetes & heart attacks, but physical activity can improve the moods of patients."
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