"The idea is that you eat normally, don't diet but allow the patches to boost your metabolism giving you increased energy and helping you lose weight steadily in a safe, effective, long term way"
"British men in the know have been ordering the patch in greater numbers than women - possibly because it doesn't involve any disgusting flavoured milkshakes or dry crisp breads. It's simply a patch - similar to the ones that help you give up smoking - which releases natural minerals derived from a type of seaweed that stimulates the metabolism to help burn fat and increase energy "
"For those among us who want to lose weight without too much effort.. comes the very latest weight loss patches made of sea weed... Recent tests in the UK do suggest that the patches are effective"
BBC 1 O'clock news
"The booklet accompanying my six-week supply congratulated me on discovering the revolutionary new way to slim naturally.. The key ingredient, which is transdermally absorbed from the patches, comes from Fucus Vesiculosus. Seaweed, to you and me. Not just any old Fucus from Bognor or Blackpool, though. This is a chic little number from the Brittany coast "
"A small sticking plaster could be the answer to every slimmer's prayer"
"If you thought nicotine patches were good, then maybe you'll want to try the latest slimming craze.. the weight loss patch that helps you lose weight while you wear it on your arm or hip"
"The active ingredient is a type of seaweed called Fucus Vesiculosus, which contains compounds including iodine and amino acids. These are said to stimulate thyroid function, which in turn stimulates the body's metabolism."
"The weight loss patches help speed up the metabolism and therefore the rate at which fat is burned." Woman's Own
"You want effortless weight loss. These weight loss patches could help you lose weight without thinking about it. slimsteady Dermopatch contains sea kelp extract reputed to speed up the metabolism."
"Karl believes the patches have worked - he's lost over a stone in weight in the last six weeks"
Channel 5 News
