Weight Loss Pills: Do They Really Work?

We’ve all seen the commercials on television and viewed magazine ads that show weight loss pills that do wonders for your diet. They claim that all you need to do is take these pills and overnight, the weight will start falling off.

You don’t have to watch what you eat or do any exercising, just take the pills. If you’re looking for a weight loss plan and are interested in trying some of these weight loss pills in your program, read through the following commonly asked questions first before making a decision to go for it or not.

Do they work? The ads for these weight loss pills claim that you can lose mega amounts of weight, but if you look closely at the ad, you’ll see the fine print, where it says, “Results not typical.” That means that even though the girl shown in the ad lost 100 pounds, most people don’t have the same kind of success.

If they don’t work like they claim, why are they so popular? The answer lies - not in the scientific testing of the product - but rather in the fact that it’s considered a convenience. Just the idea that you could lose lots of weight in a short period of time by taking a pill is enough to keep consumers who want to lose weight desperately clinging to hope. Their temptation of the product is fueled even more when they start taking the pills and see they’ve lost a couple of pounds.

How are they supposed to work? Most contain ingredients such as Guar Gum and psyllium, which are said to give you that “full” feeling, so you won’t be tempted to overeat. They also contain caffeine and guarana, which is supposed to help increase your metabolism.

But the wonder ingredient appears to be the chitosan. It works by helping to block the absorption of the fat we consume. Couple this with the fullness feeling and the increased metabolism and you have yourself an awe-inspiring product.

Are they safe to our health? Since the removal of the harmful versions of the ingredient ephedra, these pills have not been shown to be extremely unsafe for us. But it is recommended that you don’t take these pills with certain other medications or while you’re pregnant because the side effects could be harmful.

It’s important to remember that these pills should never replace a healthy weight loss plan. You’ll still need to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, even though some of these products claim you won’t need to. They might be safely added to your weight loss program as long as you take every precaution and check with your physician to be sure it’s safe for you to take.

Warren Tattersall has been a full time nutritional consultant for over a decade and works with people all over the world to help them improve their health, increase their personal energy levels and to use supplements to assist with diet related health issues.

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