| It may sound simple, but if you have struggled with | | | | popular. While they are not a new invention, there |
| weight loss you know that it can be very difficult. | | | | are now so many on the market it would be |
| That being said, let's explore some interesting new | | | | impossible to keep track of them all. The six main |
| methods for weight reduction. | | | | types of supplements are: fat burners, fat blockers, |
| Weight Reduction Surgery | | | | carbohydrate blockers, thyroid regulators, appetite |
| Though still somewhat risky, weight loss surgery has | | | | suppressants and Cortisol reducers. |
| become increasingly popular in the last decade. There | | | | The most popular medication on the market is Alli, an |
| are two kinds of weight reduction surgeries currently | | | | over-the-counter fat blocker. While Alli is considered |
| in use today: restrictive and malabsorptive. | | | | to be quite effective, its side affects that include |
| Restrictive surgery reduces the size of the stomach | | | | loose stools and inability to control bowels. These side |
| either by removing part of it or closing part of it off. | | | | effects can be a deterrent for many people who |
| A smaller stomach means you feel full faster and eat | | | | would otherwise like to try the medication. |
| less, thereby causing weight reduction. Malabsorptive | | | | The real difference between a supplement and a |
| surgery removes part of the small intestine and/or | | | | drug is that supplements are not regulated by the |
| alters its relation to the stomach. The small intestine | | | | FDA. This means that supplements, while often being |
| is where most digestion and absorption of food | | | | just as effective, did not have the budget and |
| occurs, so by shortening it, less food is actually used | | | | backing to support FDA trials. However, studies have |
| by the body. | | | | shown that people taking supplements are more likely |
| It is easy to understand why someone struggling | | | | to also follow a diet and exercise program while |
| with their weight would be drawn to this type of | | | | those taking a drug believe the drug to be all they |
| surgery. While it may seem extreme, the health | | | | need to lose weight. |
| benefits can be great and are seem almost | | | | While surgery, supplements and medication have all |
| immediately. Not only do most patients lose weight | | | | proven to be effective for losing weight, it is still |
| right away, they also see improvements to | | | | important to consider risks and side effects. Also, |
| obesity-related conditions. | | | | different people will experience different levels of |
| Weight Reduction Dietary Drugs | | | | effectiveness based on environmental factors, |
| Dietary supplements for weight reduction are hugely | | | | metabolism and other health-related issues. |