Weight Loss Pills- Are They Safe?

The pills are in the market as appetite suppressants, carb blockers in name of Xenical, Meridia, Adipex, Sanorex and many more. Although most of these pills have been removed out of the market but the shops are still thriving with the pills of the similar type which promise to make you shed weight fast.

The pills can be divided broadly into two types. One is the herbal category and the other contains those prescribed by you physician. The herbal pills vary according to the contents of which they are made. They are made of herbs and are considered to be safe. The prescribed ones on the other hand give more visible results when used. They are similar to the drugs and have their own side effects.

How do these pills work?
These pills act on the neurotransmitters responsible for the hunger and mood. The constituent of the pills act on your neurotransmitter and thus your appetite is suppressed and you eat less.

Some other like Xenical prevents the absorption of fat in your body. The pill Xerisan ASA and Banital if taken will prevent the complete assimilation of carbohydrates in your body.

The Yohibine increases lipolysis the process by which the fat burns in our body.

There are other in the herbal pills, such as ephedra and green tea, which have their own functioning. Green tea has caffeine which suppress the appetite and thus the weight loss.

Effects
The pills have their side effects. While the meridian may result in the constipation, increase in blood pressure and headaches. The Xenical may result in the increased bowel and high fatty bowel. Some drugs result in the decrease in the blood cholesterol level and decrease level of insulin resistance.

The herbal pills come in different combinations and if not consumed cautiously or if taken with the drugs prescribed by your physician then they may have their own consequences.

The drugs containing ephedrine may result in heart attacks, strokes and death in some cases. These are chemical compounds which cause irregular heart beat, increase blood pressure, and also result in depression, insomnia.

Suppression of the appetite result in decreased consumption of food thus the body gets fewer nutrients than it should which in the long run result in nutritional deficiencies. Moreover when you stop taking the pills you are equally prone to regain the weight lost over the months.

Looking at the possible side effects of the pills it can be concluded that there is no substitute to work out and healthy balanced diets.