Millions of people used diet pills everyday hoping to lose weight without knowing the true fact that diet pills could become a potential health risk to them. Americans spend a massive 50 billion dollars a year on diets and diet related products. We are being bombarded with commercials advertisements about fat blockers, carb cutters and appetite suppressants. Curiously with all of these amazing pills on the market and billions of dollars spend by the consumers, why is it that Americans obesity problem are still in an epidemic proportions?
Most people believe that diet pills and supplements will solved their overweight problems overnight. To them taking diet pills is the only solution to a quick remedy. Diet pills come in many varieties marketed as appetite suppressants, carb blockers, fat blockers and metabolism boosters. The active component used in most diet pills is Ephedrine under the brand names Metabolife, MeTrim, Herbalife, Adiphen, Thermalean, Lipodrene, Zymax, Genicil, Patent Lean, Thermoslim, Ultra Lipo Lean, Trim Life, Hydroxy Cut, Xenadrine, Herbal Phen-Fen, Shapefast, Thermoburn, Thyro-slim, Trim Spa, Natural Trim, Thermo-Lift and many others.
Ephedrine is an alkaloid from the leaves of Ephededra equisetina, E. Sinica, and other species (family Gnetaceae). It is also called Ephedra & Ma Huang, the plant source for the Alkaloid ephedrine. Indigenous to China, India and parts of Southeast Asia. According to the FDA, products containing ephedrine extracts have caused hundreds of illnesses, including seizures, heart attacks, strokes and even death. They are amphetamine-like compounds with powerful and potentially lethal stimulant effects on the central nervous system and the heart. These compounds act as stimulants that can cause rapid or irregular heartbeats (heart arrhythmias). It dilates the bronchial muscles, contacts the nasal mucosa, raises the blood pressure and is a cardiac stimulant. Further these compounds often cause psychological side effects such as depression, nervousness, insomnia, and rapid heart rate. When taken in combination with caffeine, ephedrine can over-stimulate the central nervous system, leading to potentially life-threatening results.
To avoid using Ephedrine, many companies are now offering Ephedrine free supplements. Unfortunately they still have some of the same side effects as appetite suppressants such as Dexatrim and Acutrim, which can produce symptoms such as, increased heart rate, dizziness, high blood pressure, nausea, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, dry mouth and diarrhea.
There are many prescription diet pills on the market as well including the popular and most commonly prescribed prescription appetite suppressant Phentermine. It is sold under the brand names: Lon amine and Adipex. These supplements, like most others, suppress the appetite and stimulate the central nervous system. Keep in mind that each diet pill has its own set of potential side effects. Many, especially stimulant-based diet pills, are habit-forming and lend themselves to abuse. Abuse of these drugs may lead to psychological and/or physical dependence.
In many cases, people use diet aids to help suppress the appetite, block fat and carbs or to boost the metabolism. The problem with suppressing the appetite among other things is that appetite suppression leads to the consumption of fewer calories. It is a common misconception that consuming fewer calories leads to weight loss. When you consume too few calories, your metabolism actually slows down. As your metabolism slows, the amount of weight you lose also slows down. Eating too much or eating too little may have devastating effects on the body.
In order to lose weight safely and effectively in the long-term you have to actually consume a moderate amount of calories. Food provides the fuel your body needs to function properly and that includes your metabolism. Fat blockers like Xenical may have many harmful side effects such as oily spotting, anal leakage, intestinal cramping, gas with discharge, nausea, diarrhea, oily discharge, fecal urgency, loose and oily stools, fecal incontinence, frequent bowel movements, and inability to control bowels.
If you think that this is only an inconvenience rather than a health threat, consider this - whenever fat absorption is blocked, there are some likely discomforts and risks. Mainly, the essential vitamins, A, D, E, and K are "fat soluble" vitamins. It means that they are carried, along with fat, into the bloodstream. If you are limiting fat absorption, you cannot help but restrict absorption of these essential micronutrients. They play a major role in metabolism, immune function, and overall health.
In recent studies it is noted that people who use fat blockers only end up blocking 30% of the fat they take in. Controlled studies have also proven that the difference in weight loss for fat blocker users and non-users is miniscule --try 1-2 pounds. Carb Blockers - Ultra Carb, Carbo Lock, Carb Away, Ultimate Carb Phaser 1000, Carb Cutter, and Carb Eliminator - seem to have some of the same effects as fat blockers. Carb blockers claim to reduce between 30-45 grams of carbs from entering the body. Keep in mind that the FDA does not regulate the supplement industry therefore, the FDA hasn’t studied many of the pills manufacturers peddle. Manufacturers don’t know if carb blockers work long-term or if they may have long-term effects. Short-term effects include - gastrointestinal distress, heartburn, excessive gas and diarrhea. And there are no studies or testimonials to prove if these supplements keep the weight off in the long run.
To ensure a healthy life and maintain a long-term weight-loss, the best thing to do is to change lifestyle such as regular exercise, dietary changes, and regular medical check-ups. Diet pills and weight loss supplements are simply not necessary.
Source : PowerfulRemedies.com
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