Dragon's Den backed slimming aids. Will they work?

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I usually wouldn't dream of buying slimming aids but have to admit I'm tempted to try 'Prima'. They have been backed by investment from the 'Dragons'. Has anyone tried them or know anything about them? They're not cheap if they're a waste of time but well worth it if they work. Frightened of being scammed and missing out in equal measure. AIBU to try them . AINBU to try them.

Forgot my ? there. The teacher in me is forced to point out I know. Oh for an edit button.

That’s a scam

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Well that didn't take long. Thank you. Must get myself on Twitter.

The reviews are awful and the ingredients don't have anything in them that would suggest they would have any impactful advantage.

Have you read the Amazon reviews? They are all one star.
This is what's in it.
Apple Cider Vinegar Powder, Sodium, Guarana Extract, Vegan Powder, Magnesium, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12

Vegan powder made from real vegans.

I doubt very much that the Dragons would have had anything to do with it.

Thanks everyone. Suppose it's a case of if it sounds too good to be true......

It’s a scam. My FB feed has been inundated with these things. All different names, all apparently approved by Dragon’s Den.

None of these slimming aids work. Not a one. If they actually worked, you'd get them free on the NHS and we wouldn't have an obesity crisis.

Advertisers will lie, quote famous names and try to make the product sound as if it has a scientific basis. In fact, there isn't, as far as I know, a single study showing that they work.

There is no such thing as a real slimming aid. If these things worked they'd be sold in every shop in the land.

Keep that in your head and you won't go far wrong.

Have a packet of salt and vinegar crisps and a coffee instead.

If slimming aids worked nobody would be fat.

I take glucommanan fibre capsules which blunt your appetite and stop the gnawing hunger pangs. I get the capsules on ebay. They're cheap enough, so if you find they don't work you haven't wasted much.

They sound like a vitamin and mineral supplement. Can't see any way that will help with weight loss.

Def scam. Fell for it, bought st discounted price, they charged more bank contacted me and informed was a scam. New debit card sent!!

You get that it was a scam even without them charging you too much, right? As in ALL slimming aids are a scam? Why would you buy it in the first place?

There is no such thing as a real slimming aid.

Amphetamine sulfate

Amphetimine is a slimming aid in the same way heroin is.

I get those plus the "I just wriggled a little bit every day and got slim from that". Along with a picture of two separate people (check things like ear shape) as before and after.

I assume they remove any negative comments on fb which to me is always a red flag. If the comments are all cheerleader type and no negative then it raises up questions to me. The most obvious answer is they don't answer any negative feedback and just remove it.

None of these were ever on Dragons Den . I researched it quite extensively with names and brands etc

Cider vinegar is no diet aid anyway. I have a lot each day for gallstones, which it's great for. I'm also a size 18 and do about 10-15 miles a day walking. I've not lost a pound!

OP have a look at Saxenda or Ozempic instead. Both have Facebook groups you can join for lots of info from people who are taking these. Saxenda is NHS approved though must people self fund via private prescription. Ozempic isn't yet approved for weight loss but is expected to be approved later this year under the name Wegovy.