Ayds was an appetite suppressant candy introduced in the United States around 1940, marketed as a diet aid to help curb appetite and promote weight loss. It came in flavors such as chocolate, chocolate mint, butterscotch, caramel, and later peanut butter. The candy contained active ingredients like benzocaine initially, later phenylpropanolamine, aimed at reducing hunger. Ayds was heavily advertised through commercials, with slogans like "You're eating less... Thanks to the Ayds plan!" and claims of natural weight loss by eating less on the Ayds plan. The candy was taken with a hot drink before meals to help suppress appetite without using drugs or stimulants that could cause nervousness. Celebrity endorsements and widespread advertising in the mid-20th century made it popular. However, in the mid-1980s, the candy's name became problematic due to the association with the rising awareness of the AIDS disease, which caused significant weight loss. Despite attempts to rebrand and introduce new flavors, Ayds saw a decline in sales and was eventually discontinued by the late 1980s. Vintage TV commercials for Ayds often highlight the taste, appetite suppressant effect, and ease of use as a "delicious" weight control aid.