Diet Pills Persuasive Essay

Everyone has seen the ads, “lose ten pounds in ten days” or “miracle in a bottle.” What those ads forget to mention are the dangers associated with these “miracle” pills. Although many diet pills promise a quick fix to weight problems, the dangers linked to them are astonishing. The risks are higher than other drugs partly because the FDA does not regulate these supplements. have researched many these ‘miracle’ pills over the last two years due to my interest in medicine and health issues. The usage of unregulated diet pills is a problem in the United States; the risks involved with taking them should be understood and recognized. I will talk about the dangers of diet pills, followed by America’s obsession with weight and ‘quick’ fix diets
Prior to 2004 the drug Phen/Fen was legally prescribed to individuals, it was recalled after it was proven that it caused dangerous side effects and serious heart valve problems. The Harvard research that allowed the drug to be FDA approved was actually funded by the pharmaceutical company that discovered Phen/Fen. (Henry 2002) The FDA does regulate how products can be advertised, how they are used including the dosage level and the length of use but harmful substances are still on the market. These substances can be abused if not taken correctly.
The fascination with losing weight will not leave our television set or magazines any time in the near future. The images will to continue to overwhelm us but it is the responsibility of the individual to know the dangers of these ‘miracle’ pills. Understanding the risks involved with diet pills must be recognized and understood. I talked about the dangers linked with diet pills, the culture associated with it and the regulation responsibilities of the government. So, next time you see an ad promising a ‘quick fix,’ just remember the risks and that the woman or man on screen is just a paid