The Pink Patch diet aid consists of a skin patch containing ingredients that enter the bloodstream through the skin. It is intended to help people lose small amounts of weight, and the company's website promotes a weight loss of 5 lbs. The manufacturer claims it can help suppress your appetite and stop food cravings. Although no research has been conducted on this specific product to back up these claims, at least one of the ingredients is associated with appetite suppression.
Step 1
Research the ingredients of the Pink Patch to make sure you're not allergic to any of the ingredients. The Pink Patch contains Fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack), a type of seaweed included in other weight loss supplements. The patch also contains 5-HTP, a naturally-occurring chemical in the body, which is associated with satiation, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, and taking it may lead you to eat less. Additional Pink Patch ingredients include yerba mate, flaxseed oil and lecithin.
Step 2
Place the Pink Patch anywhere on your body, such as your upper arm, upper thigh, lower back or midriff. You'll probably want the patch to be covered by clothing.
Step 3
Remove the patch after 24 hours and replace it with a new one. Do this at the same time every day. Repeat this step until you have accomplished your weight loss goal.
Step 4
Drink plenty of water, as advised by the Pink Patch website. The website also advises limiting coffee intake to one small cup per day, and avoiding alcohol. If you must drink alcohol, have only one glass of wine.
Step 5
Watch for side effects associated with Fucus vesiculosus, which may be due to the high levels of iodine in seaweed or contamination with heavy metals, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Iodine can cause metallic taste sensations, increased salivation and indigestion. Chronic use of Fucus vesiculosus has a laxative effect, and may lead to worsening acne. Because Fucus vesiculosus may have blood-thinning qualities, abnormal bleeding can occur.
Step 6
Use the patch as part of a reduced-calorie, low-fat meal plan and exercise program, recommends the Pink Patch website. In other words, do everything you normally would do to lose weight if you weren't wearing a patch.
Things You'll Need
- Pink Patch weight loss product
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