Health risks from weight loss drugs

Possessing an attractive body, a balanced figure is the dream of almost everyone, especially women. To achieve that goal, in addition to regular exercise, physical activity, it is also necessary to combine with a scientific nutritional regimen.

However, many people, because of the desire to lose weight in the fastest time, hastily use weight loss drugs without considering the negative consequences on health. Learn about the harmful effects of weight loss drugs on the body, to be a smart consumer.

1. Health effects

Weight loss drugs often contain Methycellulose, Sterculia... These substances are not absorbed into the blood but only stay in the intestines and absorb water, causing bloating and fullness, so the user does not feel hungry. Using weight loss drugs can cause diarrhea, dizziness, loose stools, and a lot of fat.

Patients will feel very uncomfortable because of frequent stomach rumbling, stomach pain, and abdominal cramps. More importantly, this drug should not be used for a long time because it reduces the absorption of vitamins (soluble in oil, fat) such as vitamins A, D, E, K. Meanwhile, if one of these vitamins is lacking, it will cause disorders in the body: osteoporosis due to lack of vitamin D, blood clotting disorders due to lack of vitamin K...

2. Causes malnutrition in the body

Weight loss drugs such as: Bensphetamine, Didrex, diethylpropion, Tenuate, Lorcaserin, Belvig, Bontril, and phentermine all contain Benzedrine, Phenamin, Amphetamine... these substances affect the central nervous system causing insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of hunger and not wanting to eat, making the user tired.

This is very dangerous because when you improve your weight, it means you have not been taking in enough energy. Consequences: Your body is exhausted, loses resistance, causes drowsiness, insomnia, high blood pressure and constipation.

3. Wasteful

Weight loss pills are just a temporary solution, because eating and drinking are daily problems. So we see that using pills to lose weight is very passive, costly in terms of money, wasteful in terms of food, because we use food to bring nutrients and health to the body.

All weight loss drugs are only effective for a short time, which can be from a few days to a few months. When we stop using the drug, the body returns to a state of excess weight, in addition, it is also affected by the side effects caused by the weight loss drug.

To lose weight effectively and safely you should:

- Adjust your diet, lifestyle and especially be active. Compared to using fast weight loss drugs, this method reduces weight less and slower but is very safe.

- Limit foods high in sugar, starch and fat, eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Absolutely do not eat dinner too full or too late. Need to adjust your lifestyle appropriately, limit staying up late or waking up late. Most importantly, maintain regular exercise every day.

- If you are really obese and need to use medication to lose weight, you need to see a doctor and get a prescription for the dosage and instructions on how to use it.

Source: https://soyte.camau.gov.vn/bai-khoa-hoc-chinh-tri-va-xa-hoi/nguy-co-suc-khoe-tu-thuoc-giam-can-291601