> nervous about not finding any brands that I was familiar with

Every "amazing" supplement I hear about encounters this problem. It has become laughable just how scammy/scummy some of the packages look.

Here's one of the more recent https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Non-Stimulant-Thermogenic-Bur...

It's recommended by a seemingly serious and reputable doctor. I'm not buying it though.

The problem is that the supplement market has the incentive to maximize short-term marketing since their isn't any defensibility without a "proprietary" formula, which is a red flag in itself.