Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Are Diet Pills Harmful or Not?

By Ricardo d Argence

It is impossible not to notice diet pill advertisemetns while reading a fitness magazine. It seems there are always pages about diet pills more than anything else. When all is said and done, my question is, will diet pills be harmful to my system?

Diet pills have a good possibility to help with weight loss and this appeals to people who have had a hard time losing weight past especially. But such gains must be weighed against potential dangers of diet pills, such as hazardous side effects. One should be aware of the dangers of diet tablets before taking any.

You may consume less calories while taking diet pills, but you will also have less energy and slower metabolism. And slower metabolism is often a cause of obesity, since the body stores and doesn't use as many calories.

Ephedrine is used in a large number of diet pills as it increases the heart rate and metabolism rate which could lead to heart attack or stroke. This is a drug that should not be taken if you have high blood pressure, or heart and thyroid problems. This has been linked to a number of deaths and serious illness.

Caffeine is a common ingredient in diet pills. Always read the label and any that say they contain more then 300mg of caffeine should not be taken as this could be very harmful to your health, because like ephedrine, caffeine raises your heart rate and blood pressure and again could lead to a heart attack or stroke.

The contents of different types of diet pills can potentially cause severe side effects. Misuse of these drugs lead to addiction. Consult a doctor before you take any prescription diet pills to determine whether they're habit-forming and which signs to watch out for that will alert you to a problem.

Though these pills or supplements can help you lose weight always do your research before taking a diet pill or food supplement and contact your doctor to make sure that they are safe for you to take. Also make sure to exercise regularly and eat healthy as these will help improve your chances on reaching your weight loss goals.

This weight loss drugs are effective, however adding a healthy and active lifestyle can enhance the benefits. The absolute best way to get vitamins, fiber and minerals is the balanced food groups of oats, cereals, rice, potatoes with fruits and vegetables. Adding weights to an exercise regimen increases the number of calories burned during a workout and helps keep the heart healthy.

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