Banned: The World’s Most Dangerous Diet Trends - Part 3
We're at the finish line now as this is the last chapter of our series. We wanted to wrap this up for with more recent examples of what can only be called "diet insanity". Let us know what you think about these crazy diet plans and most importantly, have you ever tried any of them yourself? Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 4 Anyway, let's go into a couple more examples before we wrap up, okay? By the year 2000, we had shifted our focus from just popping pills to seeking out "natural" remedies. We believed that plants were always a safe bet. Turns out, we were quite mistaken. The Rise and Fall of Ephedra In the early 2000s, Ephedra was all the rage. This plant-based supplement promised boundless energy and rapid weight loss, making it a favorite among athletes and busy parents alike. But there was a serious downside. Ephedra acted as a potent stimulant, putting immense strain on the heart and being linked to high blood pressure and strokes. The most notorious inci...