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There is an obesity epidemic in the US and in fact all across the world. The diet industry is a multibillion dollar industry but do any of these products really work? Well the answer is yes and no. Is there really such a thing as a diet patch you can wear to lose 10 pounds a week and still eat pizza and sit on the couch all evening? Of course not, but there are advertisements out there that want you to believe it.

The only way to truly lose weight is to eat less and exercise more. No diet program or pill is going to produce results on its own. There are supplements however that can help maximize the results of your dieting efforts.

Some of the most popular supplements on the market right now contain acai berry extract. The acai berry is the fruit of a palm tree that is found only in central and South America and has been called a 'superfood' because of the high level of antioxidants and vitamins and minerals they naturally contain. People taking an acai berry supplement have in trials lost about 300% more weight than those who followed the same diet and exercise plan without taking a supplement.

As the acai berry is a fruit it is of course highly perishable, and therefore very expensive to buy in the Western world. For that reason alone most people who want to try acai take it in the form of a dietary supplement that contains the fruit's concentrated extract. This too is not inexpensive but there are some very good ones available that offer a free trial, a sort of try before you buy.

Free Trials like these have gotten some bad press recently, but used carefully they can be a great way to try all kinds of products for under $10. The key to not getting stung by free trials is to read the terms and conditions very carefully before you 'claim' yours. The wording has to be there by law, but it is of course, often right at the bottom of the page, in the smallest print. In response to some of the bad press many reputable companies have made efforts to make it easier for customers to cancel their free trials, so they can order with a little more confidence.