Diet Pills -- Dangerous And Deceiving

Are you thinking of losing weight the fast and easy way? You might think that taking diet pills is the best solution. Before you pop that pill into your mouth, ask yourself some questions. Have you read all information regarding that drug and have you checked if it is approved by drug authorities? The truth is, not all weight loss medications that claim to be effective and safe, are indeed safe no matter how convincing and tempting they might be. Most of these pills have the term “natural” and “organic” attached to their labels which make people think that it is not dangerous.

These pills are sold over the counter at certain drug stores and are available at health shops. The FDA is not as firm in the regulation of these drugs because they fall under the category of weight or diet supplements and not as prescription drugs. However, once these products are released in the market for public use, the FDA monitors and observes its use and has the authority to prohibit its sales once proven dangerous.

Due to the danger that it can bring, you can do your own research to ensure your safety if you still decide to use diet pills. You can check websites authorized to post bulletins and news about these diet pills. They have updated information on which drug has been proven to be effective and safe. They also have records of which drugs are under observation due to complaints or those already banned by the FDA. Use this information to help you choose which diet pills cannot harm you and be dangerous to your health.

One weight loss pill that has been banned by the FDA is ephedra. Ephedra is similar to amphetamines which suppress the appetite or speed up the metabolism of a person. The FDA has banned this product because the risk of using it is higher than the benefits a person can get. It has been proven to be unsafe for the health. It can cause adverse reactions which may be potentially life-threatening such as hypertension or high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack.

Another weight loss pill banned by FDA is country mallow. Country mallow is effective in losing weight because it decreases the appetite. The manufacturers of this also claim that it increases the number of calories that you burn. However, it has been found out that country mallow also contains ephedra.

There are still lots of diet pills banned by the FDA and there are still those which are under studies. No matter how natural they claim these pills to be. There is still risk since some of the manufacturers do not include the name of the dangerous ingredient on the labels. Taking the short cut to weight loss may lead to death. If you really want to lose weight, do it the right way. When you are having a hard time in doing so, ask the help of professionals rather than risking your life with these pills.

Thomas Mitchelle enjoys writing for Uniformhaven.com which sells cherokee scrubs and discount scrubs as well as a host of additional products.