In a free market setup, suppliers react to consumer demands by giving what they want, at the price that both parties agree to. Other factors, such as competition and seasonal demand, are also considered when determining the goods that will come out of the market.
This is the same idea for weight loss pills, which have only come out of the market in recent years because of the upsurge of demand for stuff that will miraculously shed off fat from unknowing people.
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