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Diet pills reviewed
Diet pills are a very tempting proposition if you want to lose weight, especially if you have already tried conventional weight loss plans with little or no success. Diet pills offer us everything we want to achieve and quickly.
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:
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Proactol™ is a clinically proven weight loss product with four published pre-clinical studies. The results of these clinical studies show that by taking Proactol™ after each meal you can reduce your dietary fat intake by up to 28%.
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 is a prescription only diet and weight loss pill used for the long-term treatment of clinical obesity. Xenical can also help to improve medical risk of obesity such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar.
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 suppressants:
Ephedra:
 Ephedra is an active ingredient used in many diet pills and weight loss supplements. Many of these products are advertised as ‘Thermo’, ‘Lean’ or ‘Fat Burners’. Since the early 1990, the FDA has issued numerous warnings to consumers of diet products and supplements containing Ephedrine and we too would recommend that you exercise extreme caution before consuming any products that contain this substance.
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.
Phentermine:
Phentermine is a prescription medication; however you can find it readily available online in many different forms and strengths. Phentermine works by suppressing appetite via a central mechanism in the brain. Phentermine is a stimulant that increases the amount of adrenaline in your body and this suppresses the appetite. Phentermine has been used as an effective form of therapy for obese patients who need to lose weight. However, Phentermine can cause a series of side effects so it should only be used as a short term drug to help patients with the beginning of their weight loss programme rather than a long term weight loss aid.
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.
Hoodia:
Hoodia is probably the most well known diet pill ingredient. For the last few years Hoodia has been heavily marketed and therefore it has become very popular.
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 burners:
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA):
So, what does CLA claim to do? CLA is a fatty acid that is produced by bacteria in the gut of animals such as sheep, cows and turkeys. It is also found in small amounts in plants such as sunflowers and safflowers. It is thought that humans can also make CLA, given the right balance of bacteria in their gut and a healthy diet. Its function is to help transport, store and metabolize fats in the body.
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 blockers:
Chitosan:
Chitosan is the name given to fibre derived from the exoskeleton of shellfish and it claims to have the ability to block fats. There are some outrageous claims about Chitosan across the internet from sellers claiming that you can eat whatever you want and still lose weight. However, there is very little evidence in the form of clinical studies to back up these sensationalist claims.
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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