People lose weight for many reasons. Some are obese and if they do not lose the weight they will end up with some serious health issues such as heart disease, certain cancer and diabetes. Others want to lose weight simply to look better, increase their self-esteem, increase their energy levels or to enjoy the things in life that they cannot if overweight. No matter what the reasons for weight loss are, many turn to diet pills as the answer.
Diet pills are the quick fix which allow people to lose loads of weight without the hassles of diet and exercise. The problems with these pills is they come with some serious side effects and can even be fatal. These types of pills are typically not regulated. They do not have to be tested by the FDA in order to be distributed to drug stores and other places. If certain pills do prove to be dangerous, they will be pulled by the FDA, however, it might be too late at this point for those that are already taking them.
Some diet pills that have shown to come with dangerous side effects include Dexatrim and Acutrim. These pills contributed to high increases in blood pressure. Others such as Phen-Cal and Phen-Fen have contributed to seizures, stroke, heart attack and in some cases, death. Ephedra is another ingredient found in some pills led to death and has since been banned.
Other side effects that come with these types of pills include:
* racing heart beat or heart palpitations
* dizziness
* nausea
* depression
* impotence
* shaking
* anxiety
Diet pills can also lead to addiction if used for long periods of time. Even if physical dependency is not a side effect, emotional dependency can become a problem due to the pills not showing significant results. This can lead to depression and you continue to take the pills thinking that weight loss cannot be achieved without them.
There are alternatives out there that can be used for weight loss other than these harmful pills. Herbal supplements are but one alternative. Green tea is one that has been shown to help one lose weight naturally. The acai berry is another herbal remedy that is effective. You could also go on a simple low fat diet combined with exercise.
Whichever alternative you choose to use, they do not come with the serious side effects as do the diet pills and weight loss is achieved just the same. Talk with your doctor on which is a good solution for your weight loss goals.
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