The latest miracle weight-loss product being marketed by "spammers" is called Anatrim.

This may be the most hyped diet product on the internet at the moment, and the claims found in the millions of "spam" emails largely appear to be largely false. We have found no evidence that Anatrim was ever "recommended by Oprah" or covered by respected news organizations "like CNN."

Anatrim claims to use the following supplements in its formula: Anatrim Gordonii, Garcinia Cambogia, Green Tea, Spirulina and Ginger Root.

The main ingredient, Anatrim Gordonii, actually seems to be the name the manufacture of Anatrim has given to the South African plant Hoodia Gordonii (see our description of Hoodia).

Real Hoodia, as you will see if you check our information page, is an endangered species and is almost impossible to obtain. The so-called Hoodia in Anatrim, like that in many of the other Hoodia products currently being sold, appears to contain little, if any, of the active ingredient needed to suppress hunger.

Garcinia Cambogia is an herbal compound that contains HCA (hyrdoxycitric acid), which may impede the absorption of fat.

Green Tea is well-known as a source of caffeine. Spirulina is a type of algae rich in amino acids and protein. Ginger is thought to be a good source for antioxidants.

The combination of ingredients contained in Anatrim would not appear to have much proven fat burning potential, and we have seen no reliable scientific evidence to date that Anatrim aids weight loss.

We would suggest you treat emails urging you to buy Anatrim the same way you treat emails from your many overseas friends offering to share with you amazing riches.