SUPPLEMENTS ... Promise of lightening the carbo load
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A wave of new supplements promise to allow people on low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins program to satisfy their cravings for potatoes and pasta without feeling guilty.
Dozens of so-called "starch neutralizers" and "starch blockers," with such names as Starch Away, Starch Buster, Carb Intercept and Carbo Grabbers, promise to ease the caloric burden -- and dietary regret -- of a favorite sandwich or meal. Although some nutrition experts say the nonprescription products could indeed help, they're no quick fix or cure-all for obesity.
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