Many people understand that being overweight or obese could lead to health problems such as cardiovascular conditions or type 2 diabetes, but some choose dietary aids to help get to a healthier weight in as short a time as possible.

With the FDA’s recent announcement that more than 15 different Hydroxycut products are being taken off the market due to the development of liver disorders, the millions of Americans who had been using the Hydroxycut line may be wondering: what now?

For those who want to supplement plans that include common weight loss advice of diet and exercise, other options include consuming omega-3 fatty acids that promote healthy heart function in many studies, as well as ensuring that one reaches daily recommended guidelines for vitamin intake.

One other option may require a simple prick of the needle, as a 12-week study in the Middle East Journal of Medicine revealed that testing for foods that react negatively with the immune system using an ALCAT exam, could lead to weight loss of up to 37 pounds.