Yes, we all know that there are those of us out there that need to lose a few pounds. For some of us, like me, a few equates to more like 40 lbs, but who’s counting? There are so many different products available promising to shed weight that it is hard to keep them all straight. Here is a breakdown of the three major categories of weight loss supplements:
Ok, let’s start with the rocket science first.
Appetite suppressants work by suppressing your appetite. Some include stimulants to help burn calories along with an ingredient to keep you from feeling hungry. Most research shows that the maximum weight loss usually occurs within 6 months of beginning an appetite suppressant and that if you haven’t lost at least four pounds over a four week period, that is time to move on to something else.
Calorie Burners are the big daddy of the diet pill craze. These are the ones that contain stimulants to increase your metabolism and help you burn up more calories. Some common stimulants used in these diet pills are caffeine, guarana and ephedra. It is vitally important to follow the label instructions when taking these types of supplements because misuse or overuse can cause an increase in blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety.
Absorption Blockers block your intestine from absorbing carbohydrates or fats. This allows your body to get rid of more of what you put into your body. The downside to this is that while you carry away fat more efficiently you also lose some of the fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, and K.
Listen, before you decide to commit to
diet pill supplementation, you need to understand that no pill is going to perform miracles. I don’t care what the commercials say. The fat fairy is not going to swoop down and deliver you from obesity. You must be willing to work for it. That is why they call it a supplement, because it supplements your existing weight loss regimen. Proper diet and consistent exercise are vital to losing weight. Many diet pills on the market can help but don’t expect them to do all the work for you.
