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JuniorSlim For Children & Preteens Weight Control

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I would be careful of this product. My six year old granddaughter had major stomach issues with this product. I am not sure that it is suitable to young children

There is a lot of information on the product on their website.

* Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) has been used since ancient times to `take the edge off' appetite and was traditionally used to avoid 'growling stomachs' during church services! Fennel also supports the health of the liver, kidneys and spleen. The health of these body organs is essential for the breakdown of dietary fat and the elimination of waste products from the body. Furthermore, Foeniculum vulgare is a rich source of beta-carotene and vitamin C, and animal studies have shown its supportive properties for healthy blood sugar levels. (Farag, R, Abu-Raiia, S, and Abdel-Moein, N. "The essential oils of coriander, common dill, and bitter fennel and their effects on diabetic rats." Bull Fac of Agric, Univ of Cairo 1992;43(1):31-44.).
* Peppermint (Mentha piperita) has been used for many hundreds of years to maintain healthy digestion. It relaxes the muscles of the digestive tract and supports the flow of natural digestive juices and bile, which assist the body to effectively digest and process food.(Taylor BA, Luscombe DK, Duthie HL. "Inhibitory effect of peppermint on gastrointestinal smooth muscle" Gut. 1983;24:A992). Peppermint has also been shown to support healthy digestion by calming the stomach. (Kline RM, Kline JJ, Di Palma J, et al. "Enteric-coated, pH-dependent peppermint oil capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in children". J Pediatr. 2001;138:125-128).
* Dandelion (Taraxacum officinalis) is an unusually nutritious food. It contains substantial levels of vitamins A, C, D, and B complex as well as iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, manganese, copper, choline, calcium, boron, and silicon. The bitter principles of dandelion are very good for digestion, including the secretion of salivary and gastric juices. Dandelion also supports the flow of bile, and helps to maintain liver health. (Hook I, McGee A, Henman M, et al. "Evaluation of dandelion for diuretic activity and variation in potassium content". Int J Pharmacog 1993;31(1):29-34). In recent studies, Taraxacum officinalis was shown to have an effect on laboratory animals with respect to body weight. (Racz-Kotilla E, Racz G, Solomon A. "The action of Taraxacum officinale extracts on the body weight and diuresis of laboratory animals." Planta Med 1974;26(3):212-217).
* Milk-vetch (Astragalus membranaceous) has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries as a tonic for the endocrine system. Preliminary research suggests that Astragalus membranaceous might be useful in supporting thyroid health, and the endocrine system, as well as healthy metabolism. (Xia SN, Xu ZZ, Zhang ZH, et al. "Hyperthyroidism treated with "yiqiyangyin" decoction". J Tradit Chin Med . 1986;6:79-82.) (Zhang YD, Wang YL, Shen JP, et al. "Effects on blood pressure and inflammation of astragalus saponin 1, a principle isolated from Astragalus membranaceus" BGE Acta PharmSin . 1984;19:333-337). (Zhang H. "Treatment of adult diabetes with jiangtangjia tablets". J Trad Chin Med. 1986;7:37-39).
* Liquorice (Glycorrhiza glabra) has many uses, including being a general tonic for the digestive system. A recent human study found that a preparation of licorice may reduce body fat. Fifteen normal-weight subjects consumed licorice for 2 months (3.5 g a day). Body fat mass was measured before and after treatment. Licorice was able to reduce body fat mass (Bernardi M, D'Intino PE, Trevisani F, et al. Effects of prolonged ingestion of graded doses of licorice by healthy volunteers. Life Sci. 1994;55(11):863-872). Another study found that a topical preparation of glycyrrhetinic acid (a component of licorice) was able to reduce the thickness of fat on the thigh in human subjects. (Teelucksingh S, Mackie ADR, Burt D, et al. Potentiation of hydrocortisone activity in skin by glycyrrhetinic acid. Lancet. 1990;335:1060-1063).
* Wood betony (Stachys officinalis) is very useful for the child who may turn to food for comfort. Wood betony can help to support digestive health and metabolism in growing bodies.
* Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is well-known for its soothing and calming properties. (Muller SF, Klement S. A combination of valerian and lemon balm is effective in the treatment of restlessness and dyssomnia in children. Phytomedicine. 2006;13(6):383-7).


CAUTION
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age. Do not deprive your child of healthy food. Consult a dietician or nutritionist for advice if your child has more than age-appropriate baby-fat to decrease.

I'm a pediatrician and I was searching for gifts for my nieces and I found this. I have not used it but I am appalled at the idea of diet pills for children, because, let's face it, that's what this is. I don't see any ingredients even listed to check out. Most likely this does nothing to help weight loss anyway. Why oh why are "supplements" unregulated by the FDA??? I only put the star in because Amazon wouldn't post the review without it.