India, May 8 -- In a world where the pursuit of weight loss is almost never-ending, new fads and miracle solutions seem to pop up every other week, from drugs like Ozempic making headlines to detox teas flooding your Instagram feed. With so many trends and "quick fixes" being promoted, it's easy to feel overwhelmed (and a little skeptical). Are these methods actually effective? Or are they just cleverly marketed gimmicks?

Dr. Chinyere Nedo, a Family Medicine Doctor and Physician who regularly shares health and wellness tips with her Instagram family, ranked popular weight loss methods in her April 3 post. (Also read: Doctor explains why you should not eat after 8 PM: 'If you're eating late at night, you're spiking blood sugar' )

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