A Guide to FDA-Approved Weight Loss Supplements

By Phillip England

Indeed, the industry of weight loss products and programs is very big in America such that many products claiming to make one lose weight have sprouted out like mushrooms in recent years and they are selling like hotcakes. The reason why this is happening is because people prefer quick weight-loss schemes as opposed to going through the old “diet and exercise routine”. But many of these products don't have the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval.

Many of the weight-loss supplements out now are created just to make a quick buck and not to serve as the “weight loss savior”. These supplements do not require prescription so they are not regulated the same way with prescription drugs which makes them even more dangerous. Here are some reminders from the FDA to help consumers interested in these diet products and supplements.

1. Any product that claims to make you lose weight effortlessly is lying. Losing weight takes more than just drinking a weight loss drink or eating a low-fat energy bar.

2. Diet patches that claim to absorb fat are proven to be ineffective. The FDA has seized millions of these from their manufacturers.

3. Pills that supposedly block fats or those who claim to act as fat magnets that will easily drain your fats do not work. The FDA has already filed several legal actions against companies that produce these types of products.

4. Beware of supplements that contain ephedra. Ephedra is an alkaloid chemical compound that supposedly promotes weight loss. Side effects may include severe skin reactions, irritability, nervousness, trembling, profuse perspiration, dehydration, itchy scalp and skin, vomiting, irregular heartbeat, seizures, stroke or death.

The truth is, science has yet to come up with a pill or supplement that will facilitate easy weight loss to its users. Therefore, any product that claims to do just that is completely deceiving the consumers. Unfortunately, many people still fall for this tricks.

The FDA also advices people to look out for products that contains the following words on their claims and advertisements:

1. easy

2. effortless

3. breakthrough

4. guaranteed

5. magical

6. new discovery

7. mysterious

8. exotic

9. secret

10. miraculous

Revolutionary Weight Loss Treatment

By Phillip England

You may have heard it from CNN or read it online from a blog or news website – people are starting to take Adderall for weight loss. The Adderall weight loss treament is becoming popular especially because modern society is obsessed with fad diets and weight loss regimens that provide quick and drastic results. Still, no matter how good some people may describe the results that Adderall has given to them regarding weight loss, this drug still has side effects that can cause health problems and drug addiction, which can even lead to death. If you still want to take it, at least consult with a doctor or dietician.

What is Adderall?

Before you pop this pill to start losing that excess weight, you need to know what it really does. Adderall is amphetamine combined with dexedrine prescribed normally to children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or ADD (attention deficit disorder). It is also known as dextroamphetamine and it has been around for more than 20 years.

The Adderall weight loss treatment to treat obesity

Obesity has become an alarming epidemic among young children, resulting in severe health problems even before they reach the age of 10. Some doctors are prescribing Adderall to treat obesity and avoid diabetes. Still, it is advisable not to take Adderall if you have a heart condition, glaucoma, high blood pressure, an overactive thyroid, or if you are taking antidepressants and other stimulants. Consult a health professional and never take a gamble.

Good or bad?

Whether Adderal weight loss really happens is still subject to debate. There are certainly some interesting success stories. CNN highlights the story of a boy named Ziai, who was prescribed Adderall by his doctor. Ziai was considered obese and the drug made him lose a lot of weight over the many years that he was prescribed to take it. The doctor states that he has prescribed the drug to 90% of his patients suffering from obesity and all of them lost weight.

Still, some people still criticize the use of Adderall for purposes other than for treating ADHD. Ask your doctor before taking it.