Sunday, October 4, 2009

Fat Burning Supplements: Are they safe?

Fat burning supplements are flooded in the market promising easy weight loss. Do you think these supplements really work like wonders or there is a downside to these magic pills? Anyone who is willing to experiment with these magic pills, I would advise them to first take a close look at what the product is all about.

What are fat blockers?

Fat blockers are fat burning supplements used to get rid of the body fat. These supplements are made from a shellfish called chitosan. It enters the body and binds to the fat in the food you have ingested and keeps it from being absorbed by the body. There are two drawbacks to this method – first, the fat blockers also inhibits the body from absorbing essential nutrients. Second, that bound fats also need to leave the body, which remain in the body and often cause stomach pain, and diarrhea, etc.

What are appetite suppressors?

Another form of weight loss suppressor is called appetite suppressor. Body appetite is suppressed by altering the body chemicals and hormones. Supplements used to take away general hunger are called noradrenergic drugs. Negative side effects of these supplements vary from nervous feeling to heart attack.

Active Metabolism:

Increasing the body metabolism has long been used a method of weight loss. The most common drug used for this purpose is caffeine. When caffeine enters the body and the blood, it releases the hormone that quickens the body metabolism. Overuse of metabolism stimulants can have negative side effects and often reverse the metabolic rate.

Are Supplements Safe?

Well, companies who sell these supplements often claim that these drugs are safe when taken in small quantities and work wonders at the same time. But since these drugs interfere with body’ s natural physiological processes – the side effects are obvious that range from small effects to fatal effects.

Those who have any hormonal or heart problems – they should always avoid taking supplements. However, for others, its their personal choice but one needs to consult with a doctor before taking it.

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