OTC
Diet Pill
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OTC diet pills of many kind are available for slimmer to purchased at health food shops, by mail order or by internet. This over the counter slimming pills usually contain mixtures of so called slimming ingredients. Provided here are some of the most well promoted:
Fat magnet/Fat absorbers/Fat Blockers: Claim to absorb fat. Common ingredient, chitosan is a derivative of ground shell is said to absorb 4-8 times it own weight in fat. Taking 8 pills a day would average out around 12g of fat not absorbed. Big price for small benefit. Possible side effect include causing lack of essential fat and vitamin absorption.
"Slim while you sleep" pills : Claim to help you lose weight and build muscle. This otc slimming pill is to be taken before going to bed, after four hours without food. Test have reveal that these pills contain little more than collagen protein. They probably work to help weight loss because you can't eat anything after around 7:00 pm.
Appetite suppressants : Claim to alleviate hunger or make you feel full more quickly. These are usually based on fibrous or gel like substances, such as glucomannan. Guar gum once sold on this basis but is now withdrawn as it caused internal blockages and other problems.
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