An Overview Of The Most Popular Diet Pills
There are two types of diet pills available on the market. Prescription pills are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and must meet certain safety requirements. Supplemental pills are sold over the counter and aren’t classified as diet drugs, so these pills have no federal safety regulations. Most dieters prefer to try different over-the- counter diet pills since these are the pills marketed heavily on television by celebrities and musicians.
Types of Popular Diet Pills
Alli – The main ingredient in Alli is the fat blocker Orlistat. This pill blocks 25% of each meal’s fat intake from being absorbed. The unabsorbed fat is passed through the colon. One major side effect is that the excess fat in the colon can cause leakage or runny bowels that are uncontrollable.
Hoodia Gordonii Plus – Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent harvested for its appetite suppressing qualities. This pill tricks the body into believing it’s full before a large quantity of calories are consumed. Taken a half hour before meals, the Hoodia Gordonii pill can help people take in up to 1,000 less calories a day.
Thermogenic Hydroxycut Advanced – The original Hydroxycut products were recalled in May of 2009. This new product relies on caffeine anhydrous to help increase metabolism for a faster calorie burn. Its rapid release capsules are supposed to promote higher energy so a person can work out longer and harder.
Orovo Advanced Weight Loss – Inspired by an episode of Oprah and Dr. Perricone’s whole foods philosophy, Orovo combines vitamins and whole foods that help promote weight loss. The pills contain a mixture of herbs, ground whole foods such as alfalfa and flaxseed, and a small amount of antioxidants. The ingredients work together to reduce fat absorption and increase metabolism.
Fenphedra – This diet pill makes some serious weight loss claims, with some dieters claiming to lose 12 pounds in two weeks. Fenphedra uses Dicaffeine Malate, Chocamine, Phenylethylamine, and Synephrine. The ingredients work together to burn fat, increase energy, and suppress appetite. Since this product relies heavily on stimulants, some users may feel jittery while taking the pills.
There are a ton more diet pill products on the market, and diet researchers create new blends of pills each year. Dieters need to research the ingredients and side effects of each product before beginning any new pill. Diet pills aren’t a weight loss cure, and most of them still require diet and exercise to see optimal weight loss success.
If anyone has used any of these diet pills please leave a comment and let everyone know how they worked for you, good or bad.
