Diet pills reviewed
The attraction of diet pills and their sensational weight loss claims can be hard to pass up. But are all diet pills really as safe and effective as they claim to be?
Do diet pills really work?
The effectiveness of diet pills and their main ingredients have been extensively studied by many research institutes and organizations world wide. This research has never been pulled together or published in a way that gives you, the consumer a chance to compare all of the different diet pills and weight loss products available on the market to make an informed decision.
According to 'Fat Exploding the Myths - by Lisa Colles' Americans are reported to spend an estimated $50billion each year on weight loss products and it is estimated that over $6billion of that is spent on weight loss products that are fraudulent.
Weight Loss Research's aim is to help consumers avoid buying fraudulent weight loss products and point them in the direct of success. Weight Loss Research has conducted extensive research on a large number of diet pills and their main ingredients. Below you will find a detailed overview of this research.
Our research made us realize that a large number of diet pills on offer are ineffective and even somewhat dangerous. Although through the research we did find some diet pills that are effective, have no known side effects and are very good value for money.
Clinically proven weight loss
Proactol
Proactol works in a very similar way to Xenical but it is the perfect prescription free alternative.
Proactol patented fibre complex Opuntia ficus-indica binds with dietary fats on contact to form a fluid gel around the fat, which means the fat cannot be absorbed by your body. The blocked fat will just pass naturally and safely through your body.
Proactol is a licensed medical device product (MDD 93/42/EEC) for weight management.
Proactol is also proven to decrease food cravings and lower blood cholesterol levels.
After our extensive research on diet pills we believe that Proactol is the most suitable non prescription weight loss product available to the open market. Proactol is supported by strong clinical studies and research.
You can also be assured that they are buying a quality product because of its medical device (MDD 93/42/EEC) certification which is upheld by the strictest regulations.
The results of clinical studies show that Proactol can help you to:
- Reduce your dietary fat intake by up to 28%
- Reduce your calorie intake
- Reduce your excess bodyweight
- Reduce your food cravings
- Reduce your blood cholesterol
If you are serious about taking control of your weight then we would recommend Proactol as a clinically proven product that can help you to achieve your goals, by enabling you to manage your weight more easily.
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Prescription weight loss
Xenical (Orlistat)
Xenical capsules contain an active substance called orlistat, which acts as a lipase inhibitor, this basically means that if taken after a meal, Xenical binds with dietary fats and stops them from being absorbed into your body. Xenical is a proven method of weight loss, however you can only get Xenical on prescription and it will only be issued if you suffer from clinical obesity.
In conclusion Xenical is a medically proven product, which will help patients with long term weight loss. Xenical is however only available on prescription so you will have to consult your doctor if you are interested in taking this product.
Appetite suppressant
Ephedra
Ephedra is made up of amphetamine-like compounds. These compounds have powerful stimulant effects on the central nervous system and the heart. Ephedrines act in a similar way to adrenaline. This substance dilates the bronchial muscles, contracts the nasal mucosa, raises the blood pressure and is a cardiac stimulant. These powerful stimulants can cause dangerous side effects such as irregular or rapid heartbeats, and psychological side effects such as depression, nervousness and insomnia. When taken in conjunction with caffeine and some herbal stimulates, ephedrine can over-stimulate the central nervous system, with potentially life threatening consequences.
In conclusion Weight Loss Research believes that weight loss products containing Ephedra should be avoided because of the serious and potentially life threatening side effects.
Appetite suppressant
Phentermine
In conclusion Weight Loss Research believes that patients should really consider the potential side effects and consult medical advice before choosing Phentermine. Whilst most of the reported side effects of Phentermine are mild, there have also been reports of more serious side effects such as blurred vision, dry mouth, sleeplessness, irritability, chest pain and rapid heart beats.
Appetite suppressant
Hoodia
Hoodia is a cactus-like plant known as the prickly pear cactus. It grows in semi-deserts and can be found in South Africa, Botswana, Nambia and Angola.
Hoodia contains a chemical called P57 that targets the hypothalamus which is the part of the brain that tells you that you are hungry or full. Some studies have shown that Hoodia is 10,000 times more effective than glucose at telling hypothalamus that you are full.
The main concerns with Hoodia are that there is over 13 types of the substanc. However the only active ingredient for appetite suppressing found so far is P57 and this can only be found in one type of Hoodia called Hoodia Gordonii. It takes about five years for Hoodia Gordonii to mature so that it can be harvested and the P57 can be abstracted.
Hoodia has been in very high demand yet it is very hard to grow and harvest so there is very low supply. With a high demand and low supply it is very questionable whether all the products claiming to contain Hoodia actually do.
There have been widespread reports of counterfeit Hoodia products. Some of the reports estimate that almost 80 percent of Hoodia products are contaminated or counterfeit. Therefore many Hoodia consumers will be wasting their hard earned money on counterfeit goods that contain nothing but bulk and filler. It is impossible to know if a Hoodia product contains pure Hoodia, and the active ingredient P57, unless it has been tested by an independent laboratory.
In conclusion Weight Loss Research would advise that you should be very cautious if you purchase Hoodia based weight loss products because you could be wasting your money on product that does not contain what it needs to, to aid weight loss.
Fat burner
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Most of the research into CLA has involved studying its anti-cancer properties in animals and human volunteers. More recently, studies have looked into CLA's ability to increase lean tissue (build muscle), while reducing fatty tissue in the body..
So far, scientific research on CLA's weight loss claims has been mainly based on animal studies. These studies have shown an improvement in the muscle-to-fat ratio i.e. fat loss and muscle gain; very few studies have been conducted using human volunteers. Those studies that were carried out on humans have shown a range in results from loss of fat to either negligible effects or even an increase in fat mass. We are still awaiting data from long-term studies involving humans before we can draw conclusions as to its efficiency and safety in helping people lose weight. In the meantime, we would suggest caution in taking CLA supplements. Pregnant and breastfeeding mums should avoid this altogether.
In conclusion CLA is an expensive fat burner that has very little clinical evidence to back up its claims of fat burning and fat reduction. Until more research is carried out Weight Loss Research would advise consumers to think carefully before spending a lot of money on a product that may have very little effect.
Fat blocker
Chitosan
Most of the Chitosan research has been carried out on animals. These studies did show that Chitosan had some fat-absorbing abilities. However, we could not find any conclusions from studies that were carried out on human participants. From our research we have found that most weight loss experts tend to agree that Chitosan does not work effectively for weight loss. However Chitosan does have a different benefit, studies have shown that Chitosan can lower cholesterol levels.
In conclusion Weight Loss Research would advise you against buying Chitosan as a complete weight loss supplement as there is no evidence that it works. Although Chitosan has been proven to lower cholesterol levels, most Chitosan products are very expensive and there are cheaper, more effective cholesterol management products available.
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