FTC: Caffeinated underwear won’t help you lose weight

By Staff The Associated Press

Posted October 1, 2014 9:51 am

Updated October 1, 2014 9:52 am

1 min read

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If you purchased caffeine-infused underwear because of promises it will make you thinner, federal regulators say you were hoodwinked - but at least you can get your money back. Trae Patton/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

PORTLAND, Ore. – If you purchased caffeine-infused underwear because of promises it will make you thinner, federal regulators say you were hoodwinked – but at least you can get your money back.

The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that two companies have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers who purchased “shapewear” that supposedly can reduce cellulite and fat because it’s infused with caffeine, vitamin E and other things.

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The FTC says there’s no scientific evidence to back up those claims.

In a settlement, Norm Thompson Outfitters of Oregon, and Wacoal America Inc. of New Jersey agree not to make claims that their products cause weight loss or a reduction of body size.