Slimming products

If you want to lose weight, there's a range of slimming products available that can make the process a little easier.

Shopping for slimming products is a lot easier these days - rather than just having to check your local chemist, you have the resources of the web to help you track down the slimming products that are right for you.

Some of the slimming products available include;

• Diuretics - Diuretics work by promoting water loss - they do not burn fat. Therefore as soon as you stop taking diuretics and revert to your usual diet, you will gain the weight back in the form of water. You should consult your doctor of nutritionist before taking diuretics
  
  
• Fat burner patches - Fat burner patches work by increasing the body's metabolism and thus burning off more calories. However, to be effective they must be used in conjunction with a healthy eating plan and an exercise programme. They almost always require a prescription, so it is essential to talk to your GP first. Be aware also that there are various side effects from such drugs.
  
  
• Laxatives - Laxatives come in both natural and synthetic forms. Whichever you use, be aware that using laxatives to lose weight is neither effective nor good for your health in the long term.
  
  
• Appetite suppressants - Appetite suppressants work by changing the chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters) to reduce your cravings for food. You eat less and thus lose weight. The problem is that unless you also make changes in your diet and exercise levels, when you stop taking them you revert back to your original eating habits and re-gain the weight.
  
  
• Patches - Patches contain a variety of natural ingredients designed to speed up your metabolism and promote fat burning. There is also a new type of patch on the market that releases an aroma to suppress appetite.