HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
HEALTH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL ABUSE
There are health concerns associated with the overuse or abuse of any drug. Abuse can occur with any over-the-counter or prescription drug, including weight loss products. Some of those health concerns are discussed here.
Laxatives and Diuretics
Many people abuse laxatives and diuretics in [...]
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight BEHAVIOR THERAPY
Ultimately, changes in behavior lead to successful weight loss more than anything else. Changes in behavior may have a much larger impact on weight loss than once thought. High stress can lead to overeating. People who are in a period of emotional turmoil (such as the [...]
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Healthy Ways to Lose Weight PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Increasing physical activity produces direct and indirect benefits. Simply exercising for 30 minutes, three to five times per week, will assist with weight loss. Increased exercise leads to increased energy expenditure and plays a large role in weight loss. Continued exercise most importantly leads to [...]
OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
OTHER DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA)
DHEA is an adrenal hormone that is a precursor to the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen, as well as other hormones. DHEA is reported to increase testosterone and decrease total body fat, and also to have anabolic and anti-aging effects. The anabolic effects are of particular importance.Abuses [...]
Dietary Supplements stimulants for Weight Loss
Dietary Supplements stimulants for Weight Loss
With the withdrawal of ephedra from the U.S. market, companies producing dietary supplements for weight loss have replaced ephedra with other stimulants to induce weight loss. Many of these stimulants contain caffeine or are very similar to caffeine. Caffeine and related substances suppress appetite and cause increased [...]
DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
DRUGS APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs approved for use in weight loss programs can be broken
down into the following categories:
1. Anorexiants (drugs that work on chemicals in the brain)
a. Amphetamines
1. Benzphetamine (Didrex®)
2. Diethylpriopion (Tenuate®; Tenuate Dospan®)
3. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn®)
4. Phentermine (Adipex®; Adipex®-P or Ionamin®)
b. Sibutramine (Meridia®)
2. Lipase Inhibitors (drugs [...]
Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss
Dietary Supplements for Weight Loss
Dietary supplements are popular products for weight loss. These products are often promoted with elaborate advertising campaigns, often using celebrity endorsements that promise consumers they will lose weight and feel wonderful. Many people believe that since these products are “natural,” they are safe. The reality is that “natural”means [...]
Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine
Phenylpropanolamine is similar to amphetamine, but does not cause euphoria and does not have the same potential for abuse. Phenylpropanolamine was used as a cough and cold agent initially, since it relieves congestion associated with the common cold. Before long, people realized that it caused appetite suppression and that they were able to lose [...]
