which is responsible for breaking down fat in the body. pills like Orlistat are responsible for inhibiting the action of Lipase thereby reducing the absorption of lipids (fats) in the body.
Most herbal pills are designed to decrease an individual’s appetite and thereby reduce their daily calorific intake. Although various herbal pills claim to be effective and ‘guarantee’ results, very few herbal pills have undergone clinical testing to establish their effectiveness. On the other hand, OTC (over the counter) pills contain caffeine and other synthetic substance like synephrine that supposedly increase the metabolic rate of the body, thereby increasing the rate at which calories are burned up by the body.
In essence, different pills have different mechanisms for helping people loose weight. What is equally true is that not all pills are as effective as they claim they are.
What are the side effects of pills?
Lipase inhibitors like Orlistat remove unabsorbed fat through the intestine and common side effects of consuming Orlistat include cramping, gas and diarrhea. In addition, people using pills like Orlistat are also advised to consume multivitamins as lipase inhibitors also reduce absorption of vitamins. People using pills like Meridia are advised to look out for common symptoms like high blood pressure and increased heart rate. In fact, people with existing heart problems are usually advised not to use pills like Meridia (as sibutramine has a tendency of interfering with the normal functioning of the heart). There is a misconception that herbal pills are safe, and even ‘all natural’ pills have various side effects like diarrhea, constipation etc.
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