There are a
lot of weight loss products that offer that fast weight loss results, however,
are these really guaranteed? Could these
products live up to their assurance of a fit body?
In US,
there is an estimated 50 million people who try to lose weight, unfortunately,
only 5 per cent are successful. One
thing's for sure, beware of fraudulent claims and extreme high cost because
there is no magic to losing weight.
Samples of
weight loss products in the market nowadays:
· Diet Patch – this was already
removed since 1990’s by FDA since they were proven ineffective.
· Magnetic Diet Pills – allegedly
flushes out fat, but not.
· Guar Gum – causes internal
obstruction.
· Electrical Muscle Stimulators – no
proven effect.
· Eyeglasses that Suppress Appetite
– These claims that the projected image on the retina decreases appetite. No proven fact.
· Weight loss earrings – through
acupuncture, suppresses appetite.
There are
also examples of weight loss products:
Diet drinks
that are mixed with beverages or food are used as meal substitutes. A downside of this is that once a person
stopped taking the drinks, they would eventually regain the lost weight after a
short period of time due to feeling of emptiness in the stomach.
Another is diet supplements and medicines
that also don’t work long-term.
Over-the-counter pills that compose of phenylpropanolamine hydrochloride
may raise blood pressure and palpitation.
Ephedra on the other hand can cause serious side effects such as heart
problems, seizure, stroke, and even death. E.g.:
- Herbalife Nutritional Program –
good as two meals, dieters may rely on shakes and follow artificial dieting
methods and just don’t want food to work into their lives.
- Mega-Thin 100 Formula – Its formula
contains an anti-fat weapon, however, diet is not emphasized that’s why it’s
concluded that it has an appetite suppressant.
- Nestlé’s Sweet Success –
recommended to take three times a day and it does not promote healthy eating
habits. Weight loss is difficult to
maintain once intake is stopped.
- Ultra Slim Fast – this plan
requires regular exercise but does not teach good eating habits.
- Diet pills with Ephedra and PPA –
many of these have enclosed diet plans.
Slimming can come from the diet plan and not the pill intake and there
are risks of adverse side effects.
- Chitosan products – contains fibers
which were taken from shellfish that may cause diarrhea, bloatedness, and
gas. This will only work if a low fat
diet is practiced.
- Chromium Supplements –claim that
products will lower blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol but causes anemia and
even memory loss. Studies show only
minimal or no beneficial effect at all.
- Green Tea Extract Products – known
as strong anti-oxidants that help lower cholesterol and triglycerides, and
promote weight loss, however, the caffeine content could cause insomnia and
restlessness.
- Algae Tablets - Spirulina contains
significant nutrients that can be an acceptable food when used as part of a
varied diet but are very expensive.
- St. John's Wort Supplement - Claims
that it will suppress appetite and promote weight loss but it could lead to
gastrointestinal discomfort, tiredness, sleeplessness, and arouse allergic
reactions.
- Glucomannan Products – claim that
two capsules before each meal decrease food absorption. Known as food thickeners but not yet proven
safe or effective. Weight loss will only
happen if good diet plan is followed.
Even if you
plan on using over-the-counter weight supplements or even participate in a
weight loss activity, the verdict is that you still have to eat fewer calories
than you burn to lose weight. When choosing a weight loss product or program,
collect as much information as possible.
