There are many prescription diet pills on the market as well including the popular and most commonly prescribed prescription appetite suppressant Phentermine. It is sold under the brand names Ionamine and Adipex. These supplements, like most others, suppress the appetite and stimulate the central nervous system.
Keep in mind that each diet pill has it's own set of potential side effects. Many, especially stimulant-based diet pills, are habit-forming and lend themselves to abuse. Abuse of these drugs may lead to psychological and/or physical dependence.
In many cases, people use diet aids to help suppress the appetite, block fat and carbs or to boost the metabolism. The problem with suppressing the appetite among other things is that appetite suppression leads to the consumption of fewer calories. It is a common misconception that consuming fewer calories leads to weight loss. When you consume TOO FEW calories, your metabolism actually slows down. As your metabolism slows, the amount of weight you lose also slows down. Eating too much or eating too little may have devastating effects on the body. The best thing to do is to find a healthy medium. Did you know that in order to lose weight safely, effectively and long-term you have to actually consume a moderate amount of calories? This number is rarely under 1,2000 calories per day. Food provides the fuel your body needs to function properly and that includes your metabolism.
Fat blockers, like Xenical, may have many side effects as well including; oily spotting, anal leakage, intestinal cramping, gas with discharge, nausea, diarrhea, oily discharge, fecal urgency, loose and oily stools, fecal incontinence, frequent bowel movements, and inability to control bowels. While some may see this is an inconvenience rather than a danger, consider this - whenever you block absorption of fat, there are some likely discomforts and risks. Mainly, the essential vitamins, A, D, E, and K are "fat soluble" vitamins. That means that they are carried, along with fat, into the bloodstream. If you are limiting fat absorption, you cannot help but restrict absorption of these essential micronutrients. They play a major role in metabolism, immune function, and overall health. In recent studies it is noted that people who use fat blockers only end up blocking 30% of the fat they take in. Controlled studies have also proven that the difference in weight loss for fat blocker users and non-users is miniscule. Try 1-2 pounds.
