Yi shou diet pills, sometimes spelled in English as ji shou and li shou, are a weight loss supplement produced in mainland China. The phrase can be translated as "receive gift" or to be "given" something. As fat burners, the pills are said to increase metabolism, the rate at which your body consumes fat for energy. However, to date, no scientific evidence supports this claim. Before taking any weight loss supplement, understand its ingredients and their possible side effects for your health and safety.
Herbs
Marketed under several different brands and names, including Magic Slim, common ingredients in yi shou or ji shou diet pills include herbal ingredients like wheat germ, ling zhi and fox-nut. Green tea is also widely used, as it is believed to increase the metabolism. Many Chinese diet pill manufacturers claim to use only natural herbal ingredients, but lace their products with banned or dangerous chemicals, according to "Time" magazine.
Sibutramine
Sibutramine is a chemical component of Yi Shou Ultimate Fat Burner 400 mg capsules and Yi Shou Ultimate Fat Burner Extra Strength 650 mg capsules, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which are not yet approved for sale in the U.S. Sibutramine is an appetite suppressant that may cause allergic reactions or negatively interact with other drugs or medications. Talk to your doctor about any weight loss product containing sibutramine, as its efficacy and safety in yi shou diet pills has not been established by scientific research.
Synephrine
Synephrine is frequently found in yi shou diet pill formulations. Also known as bitter orange, this appetite suppressant and metabolism booster purportedly raises the heart rate, thereby speeding up the body's fat-burning capacity. However, these claims have not been proven in studies, so use caution before ingesting any product containing synephrine. The effects can be similar to those produced by ephedra or ma huang and may cause insomnia, nervousness and agitation, as well as dangerous symptoms such as accelerated heart rate.
Chitosan
Considered an inhibitor in the development of fat according to Vanderbilt University, chitosan is found in many dietary supplement. It is thought to literally soak up fat cells before they form and reach the stomach, but no scientific studies have proven this theory to date. Acting like an enhanced fiber, chitosan is believed to accumulate fat into a large clump or mass that is then excreted from the body through a bowel movement before the fat can be absorbed and stored in the body.
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