Tropical Weight Loss
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Water pills should not be used for weight loss. Although diuretics do cause rapid weight loss, this loss is caused by water weight, not fat loss, and you will regain it as soon as you rehydrate.
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Read More »Have you considered clinical trials for Weight management? We make it easy for you to participate in a clinical trial for Weight management, and get access to the latest treatments not yet widely available - and be a part of finding a cure. Check your eligibility What are water pills? Water pills, or diuretics, are usually used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, or kidney disease. Diuretics act on different parts of the kidney, causing salt (sodium) and water to be drawn from the blood and excreted into the urine. Some diuretics also cause potassium or sugar to be excreted into the urine. Urine volume increases as fluid moves from your body and into your urine. The result is a decrease in edema (excess body water weight) and lowered blood pressure. Water pills for weight loss Diuretics can cause the figures on your scale to drop rapidly, but do not be fooled into thinking that you’re losing healthy weight. The drop in the numbers on your scale is due to water weight loss, and you will likely regain it as soon as you start drinking again. Various athletes have historically taken diuretics to drop weight quickly. This is especially true in the case of athletes who compete in specified weight categories, such as boxers. Because of their abuse by athletes, diuretics have been included on the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of prohibited substances¹. Diuretics are also sometimes abused by people suffering from eating disorders, such as Bulimia Nervosa, as a way to purge and lose weight rapidly. Long-standing inappropriate use of diuretics can lead to chronic electrolyte imbalances and kidney disease². The dangers of taking water pills for weight loss Diuretics are meant to be taken only under certain conditions to treat specific illnesses. There are four main classes of diuretics, with the common types listed below along with possible side effects:³ Taking diuretics for weight loss can lead to dehydration, fatigue, dizziness, low blood pressure, muscle cramps, and potentially serious electrolyte imbalances. Natural diuretics Instead of heading for water pills if you’re retaining a bit of water, choose a more natural, safer way of getting rid of excess water weight. Try any of the following strategies instead of potentially dangerous diuretics: 1. Reduce your salt intake High dietary salt intake causes your body to retain water. Eating a very salty meal causes an increase in your fluid intake without an accompanying increase in your urine output. The result is an increase in your body water weight⁴. Reducing salt in your diet can ensure that you don’t retain unnecessary water. 2. Drink some tea or coffee Tea and coffee are mildly diuretic, and the caffeine in them may also help you shed a few pounds of extra weight.⁵ 3. Drink a cup of hibiscus tea Some evidence shows that hibiscus extract (Hibiscus sabdariffa L) has diuretic properties and preliminary studies have shown it to be safe with low toxicity⁶. 4. Snack on watermelon, pineapple, asparagus, watercress, or hawthorn berries Watermelon, pineapple, asparagus, watercress, and hawthorn berries are thought to have mildly diuretic properties. Besides that, they are also loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.⁷ 5. Work up a sweat Exercising improves circulation and causes sweating, both of which can alleviate symptoms of fluid retention.
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Read More »A few small studies found that people taking green coffee lost 3 to 5 pounds more than people who weren't. Green coffee may act by lowering blood sugar and blocking fat buildup. Green coffee also seems to help lower high blood pressure in some people.
Green coffee beans are raw, unroasted coffee beans. The roasting process seems to destroy some of the healthy, natural chemicals in the beans. Because of media attention, green coffee has become a popular supplement for weight loss. Why do people take green coffee? Some research shows green coffee may help with weight loss. A few small studies found that people taking green coffee lost 3 to 5 pounds more than people who weren't. Green coffee may act by lowering blood sugar and blocking fat buildup. Green coffee also seems to help lower high blood pressure in some people. One small study in people with mild high blood pressure showed benefit over the placebo. Optimal doses of green coffee have not been set for either condition. Quality and active ingredients in supplements may vary widely from maker to maker. This makes it hard to set a standard dose. Ask your doctor for advice. Can you get green coffee naturally from foods? Green coffee comes from the same beans people use for brewing coffee. The only difference is that the coffee beans are unroasted.
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