1. Willpower Works Better, But...
While willpower works better than any appetite suppressant in pill form, some people need a supplement or prescription drug to ward off the munchies. There is a variety of herbal weight loss remedies and new prescription appetite suppressants introduced every year, and doctors and health professionals debate the effectives of such supplements, since many people depend on them to quell their appetite. Remember, hunger and appetite are different things; hunger being the physical need for food, appetite the psychological one.
2. Hit or Miss Herbal Supplements
Whether you buy diet pills online or through the mail, read the ingredient list carefully. You'll find there are several herbs used in most of the over the counter appetite suppressants. Gur gum, made from Indian cluster beans, gives the user a full feeling, but unlike water, sometimes provokes gastrointestinal problems. Yerba mate mimics the effects of caffeine, but can cause damage to the esophagus. Garcinia, often used in weight loss pills, comes from a native Southeast Asian plant and despite its use in many appetite supplements, doesn't have any proven effect on weight loss.
3. More Health Problems Than They Solve
We've all heard the stories about prescription appetite suppressants like ephedra and phen-phen causing high blood pressure, palpitations and other health problems. Generally speaking, if you have a predisposition to heart or high blood pressure, avoid prescription weight loss pills altogether. Many appetite suppressants belong to the amphetamine class of drugs, so they will increase the chance of nerves and sleeplessness Remember that popping a weight loss pill alone won't do the trick, you'll still need to exercise and change other lifestyle habits.
4. Watch Out For Drug Interaction
Whether you use herbal remedies or prescription appetite suppressants, consult your doctor to find out about possible interactions with other drugs, like antidepressants, blood thinners and birth control pills. Don't take herbal or prescription weight loss pills if you are pregnant, nursing or if you have a chronic condition that requires daily medication.
5. Curb Your Appetite With the Right Foods
Curb your appetite safely by eating foods like apples, oatmeal and health shakes made with green tea or wheat grass in lieu of taking potentially dangerous prescription appetite suppressants. Drinking plenty of water also reduces appetite by making the stomach feel full.
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