We’ve all
seen the commercials on TV or in magazines: diet and
weight loss supplements promising remarkable results. Health
magazine states that weight loss dietary supplements are a $3.8 billion
industry. We’d all love to lose quickly,
just by popping a pill. But are weight loss supplements a safe weight loss
method, and are natural and herbal weight loss supplements really worth the
money?
Weight loss supplements
Diet and
weight loss supplements come in many forms: pill, powder, liquid and more, and
can be found at your neighborhood drugstore, market and health food store. You
can find even more online. But even though they’re available almost everywhere,
most diet and weight loss supplement ingredients are not federally regulated,
and lack scientific studies to back them up. Because they are not regulated by
the Food and Drug Administration, there is insufficient evidence to support the
effectiveness of herbal and
natural weight loss supplements. Even with ingredients that seem like they’d be
safe to consume, these weight loss supplements are likely unsafe. Talk to your
doctor before taking any weight loss supplement, even natural and herbal weight
loss supplements, and never use a supplement to replace a healthy balance diet
and exercise
Natural weight loss supplements
Some
weight loss supplements can be useful aids to a good diet-and-exercise program.
The keyword here is “aid.” Again, these supplements should never be used to
replace a healthy diet or exercise. Because they’re not regulated by the FDA,
natural weight loss supplements don’t undergo the same rigorous testing as
prescription drugs. However, the FDA does monitor product safety after it’s for
sale on the market, so check the FDA website before taking any natural weight
loss supplement. Always read labels carefully and talk to your doctor or
pharmacist.
Herbal weight loss supplements
Herbal
supplements like green tea, caffeine, hoodia, bitter orange or the Indian herb
forskohlii sound natural and safe, don’t they? Think again. A bitter orange can
cause a range of potentially serious health problems, and that’s just one
ingredient. Remember, just because herbal weight loss supplements may be
natural doesn’t make them safe. Always check with your doctor before taking any
herbal weight loss supplements.
Possible side effects
Natural
and herbal supplements based on fruits and vegetables are generally safer than
diet pills or supplements that contain chemicals or drugs, but even natural and
herbal diet pills and weight loss supplements can have their side effects.
Caffeine can temporarily increase heart rate and some herbs may cause
gastrointestinal irregularities. In addition, herbal supplements that help
reduce your body’s fat intake may also reduce your body’s absorption of vital
nutrients and minerals. You should always consult your doctor before trying any
new natural or herbal weight loss supplement or diet plan.
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Dr Tango is a Consultant Physician with facts and Figures Email- caremed001@gmail.com Blackberry Pin - 74282d21
I used to take one herbal green tea,at first?I lost weight tremendously,it made me visit d toilet very well.den all of a sudden?it stopped nd nw?I gained mre weight than before.I need help
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