Hoodia, Alli, and Phentermine: What you Should Know

A common mistake that many people make is to put all of their faith in a diet pill. They take diet pills as a way to lose weight. Not doing much else to help achieve their weight loss, they put way too much faith into a pill. These diet pills are nothing more than a supplement. Some of them can actually help your weight loss, but none of them can do the entire job for you. You will still need to eat right and exercise to see the results that you want and maintain your health.

There are hundreds of diet pills on the market today and this makes it very confusing for those trying to  decide on which diet pill to try. If you feel overwhelmed by the amount of diet pills on the market, here is an overview on a few of the most popular ones out there:

Hoodia: This is a cactus which grows in the African Desert and has been used for generations as an appetite suppressant by the Natives before they went off on long hunts, this way they wouldn’t have to worry about going hungry while they were out. There is very little that is known about the actual weight loss results from taking Hoodia, as well as possible side effects. There has been one study conducted which has raised questions on the possibility of Hoodia being dangerous to the hunger promoting part of the brain.

Alli: This is actually a version of a prescription obesity medication called Orlistat Xenical. By reducing the amount of fat that is absorbed into your body via your intestines, Alli offers its takers weight loss results. You are directed to take Alli three times a day with your meals. Meals should contain less than 15 grams of fat. Consuming meals which contain more than 15 grams of fat can lead to minor side effects such as diarrhea and a change in your bowel movements.

Phentermine: This is a pill which can be prescribed to you by your physician as an appetite suppressant.
It is suggested that it be taken by those that are considered to be in the obese range, not just slightly overweight. While many people do generally see results by using this diet supplement, those that lose will generally gain the weight back. Some of the side effects that can be attributed to taking Phentermine are high blood pressure, constipation, insomnia, constipation, blurry vision, and dry mouth.  People with certain medical conditions will want to stay away from taking this diet supplement.

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