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Diet
Pills: Which Ones Works? Which Ones Don’t?
Nearly
every woman has either tried diet pills or have at least considered it. However,
with so much conflicting information and with so many available options, it is
hard for a woman to decide which one is right for her. In this article, we will
discuss some of the most popular options. We will take a closer look at the
biology behind each pill, how effective it is, the risks and lastly the side
effects.
1.
Alli: Ali is
the new kid on the block. It has created so much excitement because it was a FDA
approved diet pill that is accessible over-the-counter. When it was initially
released, many stores sold out their first shipments very quickly. Alli works by
allowing the fat to be absorbed in the system. If taken before a meal, the pill
cuts down the amount of calories from fat by 25%. The prescription strength
Xenical only blocks 30%.
Does it
Work?: If one
commits to working out and improving their diet (low fat, cut calories) can help
individuals lose 50% or more weight than simple diet and exercise. Alli, must be
taken before a meal in order for it to be effective.
Risks:
Alli has
less risks than other diet medications. This is because it works with the
stomach and not the brain. It doesn’t move through the bloodstream or go to the
liver or the kidneys. However, it does block fat, and this also includes the fat
soluable vitamins D, K, E, and A. A multi-vitamins should be taken so that one
is not deficient in these vitamins.
Side Effects: The most bothersome and well-known side effect is the leakage and greasy stools that occur when one consumes more than 15 grams of fat at a time.
2. Meridia: Meridia works on the brain so
that the body believes that it is full, even when it is not. It is best known as
an appetite suppressor.
Does it
Work?: Clinical
trials have found that upwards of 60% of individuals who took the diet pill for
a period of a year, experienced a loss of 5% body fat. Not huge losses.
Risks:
The
biggest and most well-known risk of Meridia is that it has the potential to
raise blood pressure. Though only 2% of individuals will be effected by this,
people who suffer from high blood pressure are should probably not use the pill.
Side Effects: Meridia is a stimulant and my cause jitterness, nervousness and problems with sleep.
3. Hoodia: Hoodia works by suppressing the
appetite. Legend has it, that African bushmen, took the root so that they could
hunt for long periods of time without going hungry.
Does it
Work?: Some
doctors and weight loss experts are unsure about whether or not Hoodia actually
works. But many users swear to dramatic weight loss and appetite suppression.
Risks:
There are
no known health risks to Hoodia. However, because there is no FDA regulations,
you have to be careful about the products you use because they may or may not
contain the amount or the ingredients claimed on the packaging.
Side
Effects: None
noted
4. Bitter Orange Extract: Bitter Orange
Extract is an appetite suppressant that works by constricting the blood vessels
and increasing both the metabolic and the heart rate. Synephrine is the main
ingredient.
Does it
Work?: There have
been many testimonials, but no hard, scientific evidence of the success or
failure of the diet pill.
Risks:
The main
ingredient in Bitter Orange extract. Synephrine, has been linked to potentially
causing strokes. In fact, synephrine has a very similar structure to ephedra,
which was banned in 2004 by the FDA.
Side
Effects: Common
side effects include the jitters, speeding heart rates, and the inability to
sleep.