Many dieters turn to weight loss pills for a quick fix. some people have tried the traditional methods of diet and exercise and found it doesn’t deliver the desired results quickly enough. others want to add an additional method of losing weight to their current weight loss program. But do diet pills deliver everything the advertisements say they do?
What are Over the Counter Diet Pills?
Over-the-counter, or OTC, diet pills are those available at a local mass retailer. There are also some diet pills available exclusively online. Not all of the pill manufacturers have performed studies to determine the safety or effectiveness of these pills. The lack of federal regulations on over-the-counter diet pills means that manufacturers don’t need to prove that the products work or that they result in any form of weight loss.
As always, it’s important that you speak with your doctor before taking any diet pill, since there are some products that use ingredients that negatively interact with certain medications or conditions. Many OTC pills are advertised as natural but contain herbal ingredients that can affect a person’s health.
Effectiveness of OTC Diet Pills
Fat blockers such as alli and chitosan are noted for the ability to block a percentage of dietary fat and help increase weight loss. these must be used with exercise and a reduced fat diet in order to show an increase in weight loss. Fat blockers may also block necessary nutrients from entering the blood stream and cause certain vitamin deficiencies, so it is advisable you take a multivitamin when taking a fat blocker.
Appetite suppressants such as Hoodia are marketed as a natural way to decrease appetite and lose weight safely. while these products may seem effective initially, once they’re stopped, the weight will come back. and if you’re not eating nutrient dense foods while taking these pills, you could experience a nutrition deficit.
Some diet pills combine ingredients that help suppress appetite and help clean out the gastrointestinal track. this loss of water and bulk weight induces a slight weight loss, but the weight returns easily upon stopping the pills.
In conclusion, while most diet pills may offer some form of weight loss, the only real fight against weight gain is a sensible diet and consistent exercise.
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