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Hoping a fat burning pill can be your quick-fix solution to weight loss? You're not alone. Many people turn to a fat burning pill as quick and easy means of shedding pounds.
But surely if weight loss was as simple as taking a fat burning pill, wouldn't everyone be doing it? Is the idea that you just have to take a fat burning pill in order to lose weight simply to good to be true? How do they work? And are they safe?
There are three different types of medication that are meant to induce weight loss, and they all work on your body in different ways.
One of the ways these medications can work is by helping to release fat currently stored in cells into blood stream. Once in the blood stream the fat becomes free-floating fatty acids which are then absorbed by the muscles to create energy. Another way these medications tend to work is by acting as an appetite suppressant. This process usually involves changing the levels of particular hormones and neurotransmitters.
The neurotransmitter called serotonin is often involved because it plays a part in mood and the capacity for feeling full. The last type of medication works as a what's known as a 'fat blocker'. It works by preventing your body from absorbing fats during the digestive process.
There are many risks associated with taking these kinds of medications. Fat blockers in particular have some negative side effects, including stomach aches and diarrhoea, and a tendency to interfere with other medications, notably birth control and estrogen supplements. They can also encourage malnourishment as they often block the absorption of lots of fat-soluble vitamins. Some of these medicines are high in substances like caffeine, which can have a negative effect on the heart. These medications also don't help slimmer to re-learn appropriate eating habits.
If you are considering using one of these medications, make sure you talk to your doctor first, and have him or her monitor your health and wellness whilst on the drug.
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