Weight loss gummies are often marketed to help people lose weight, burn fat, decrease appetite, or boost metabolism. While some ingredients may offer benefits, there’s not enough evidence to say they are safe or work for weight loss.

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Weight loss gummies generally lack safety and effectiveness.

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How Do Weight Loss Gummies Work?

Weight loss gummies work by incorporating specific ingredients into your diet that may help decrease appetite, boost metabolism , "detox" the body , or promote fat loss. A common ingredient is apple cider vinegar (ACV).

Most studies on apple cider vinegar (ACV) and its effects on weight and metabolism have been conducted in animals.

One small study found that people with obesity who took ACV for 12 weeks while

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