Sunday, September 21, 2008

Does Exist a Truly Effective Diet Pill?

By Ricardo d Argence


Diet pills are a very aspiring option for those who have failed to lose weight after trying every possible way to do so. There are lots of different types, and each works in a different way. Non prescription diet pills generally contain caffeine, which increases heart rate and basal metabolism and gives you more energy in work outs, which can be quite effective in weight loss. Once these pills contained ephedra but the FDA banned it in 2003 after proof that ephedra occasionally caused arrhythmia and sudden death. Now most non prescription diet pills use green tea, which seems to have an effect on the metabolism and also slows fat production. When choosing a diet pill it is important to understand what you are getting.

But, does exist a truly effective diet pill? Look below to discover which type of diet pill can help you lose the most weight in the shortest time.

Appetite Suppressants. The favorite seems to be appetite suppressants. The diet pills helps in monitoring the increase in weight, hence you could control your weight in the future. I'd like to suggest diet pills that suppress your appetite for maintenance and long term weight loss.

Fat Burners. Diet pills that truly burn fat are hard to find. Most claim huge weight loss when their pills only contain a form of caffeine. Some are straight caffeine pills. Others come as green tea and guarana. That said, some do work. Green tea is a proven fat burner with other health benefits. A hot cup of refreshing green tea every day is a good way to lose 10 pounds over a couple months, but for serious weight loss, look to appetite suppressants.

Carb Blockers. Diet pills that claim to block carbohydrates are the least effective method. In the first place, all of them have white kidney bean extract as a root ingredient. Secondly, they are costly and don't usually work. They may inhibit the absorbtion of carbs, but not the astronomical amount they claim. Dietrine claims to block up to 1150 calories per day from one pill. Fat chance!

Use a carb blocker, and you're almost guaranteed to increase the amount of carbs you eat. Why? The answer is psychological. Pop something like dietrine, and attend a party. My bet is you'll be lured into that false sense of security, and think I can eat all these food because I'm using a carb blocker. Don't become a victim of the scam. Needless to say, I don't recommend any carb blockers.

Do Diet Pills Really Work? Even the most effective diet pills are only meant to be taken for a short period of time, usually six months or less. During that time, doctor-prescribed weight-loss drugs can trim anywhere from 5 to 22 pounds, or up to 10 percent of your body weight. But after six months, your body develops a tolerance to these drugs' effects, and weight loss plateaus. After that, if you don't also follow a healthy eating and exercise plan, the weight will come right back.

You need to keep in mind that the pills are just supplements. Their purpose is not for use unless you commit to adopting a healthier lifestyle including heathier eating patterns as well as exercise habits.

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