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latest diet craze  Raspberry ketone is being touted as a
"miracle fat burner," but experts don't yet know if it's
effective -- or safe.  Wouldn't it just be wonderful if a pill
could instantly dissolve off all our extra holiday cheer? Some
claim to have found it in a supplement called raspberry ketone.
Others warn us to look at the facts. Here's what we know about
raspberry ketone, thanks to some smart investigation by
dietitian intern Marian Crockett: Claim: "Raspberry ketone is
the primary aroma compound of red raspberries." Fact: True.
Raspberry ketone (also referred to as RK) is a chemical compound
that gives raspberries their fruity fragrance. Food and cosmetic
manufacturers add it to their products for this purpose. Claim:
"Research has shown that raspberry ketone can help with weight-
loss efforts, especially when paired with regular exercise and a
well-balanced diet of healthy