How To Buy The Best Slimming Tablets

If you are currently browsing the internet looking for a slimming tablet or weight loss supplement the most important thing to remember is that the companies that produce the products have a duty to make their product look as attractive and appealing as possible – they are in business to make money first and foremost, especially the over the counter market.

There are basically two distinct categories of slimming pill – ones that are available via prescription …from your doctor or GP and those that can be bought on the high street or from the web.

Prescription slimming pills are usually pharmaceutically produced drugs and not available to buy or  simply on request – you cannot walk into your GP’s office and ask – mainly because it doesn’t work that way and secondly because there has to be specific reason …. you have to be what is considered to be extremely overweight or obese.

There is not a exact science to identifying if you are extremely over weight or obese – but there is a rough tool that you can use called the Body Mass Index calculator – if your Body Mass Index or BMI is around the 30 mark or over you should really start reducing this sooner rather than later.

Latest Additions To the Over the Counter Market

Alli – the hugely publicised fat blocker based on Xenical. Contains the active ingredient Orlistat that stop a percentage of dietary fat from being digested.

Alli is available in most high street stockists but certian restrictions apply. More about Alli

Appesat – dubbed the seaweed slimming pill. A bioginate complex produced from natural substances that directly competes with hoodia.

Appesat is an appetite suppressant that works by creating a feeling of fullness. More about Appesat

So… if you do think you are obese or bordering on obesity your first course of action is to visit your GP – express your concerns and depending on your GP stance towards slimming tablets you may be lucky – but do be warned that any weight loss medication prescribed by your doctor is technically a drug and so does not come with some kind of a risk from a side effect. Your GP will no doubt highlight any potential risks.

This is why is very important to only take prescription slimming tablets under the supervision of your GP – do not be tempted to buy anything that is prescription only from the web as you may be putting yourself at risk – plus there is high chance you may be buying something that is counterfeit and completely useless.

The second major category is the non prescription slimming pill – or slimming pills that can bought over the counter or via the web – this is the market where the dreaded hype often comes into play.

If this is your first experience of research into slimming pills  – the biggest piece of advice I can give is not to believe everything you read on the manufacturers product site.  Slimming products that are freely available to buy are usually based around herbal and natural substances – there are very few rules governing what manufacturers can and cannot say – and the rules and regulations that do exist are rather blurry.

So – if you are in position where, for whatever reason the prescription route is one that is not open to you – you will have to buy a natural slimming product.

Nowadays there are hundreds of different brands from all over the world – the internet has made the health market and particular the weight loss market easily accessible.

The herbal weight loss market, just like any other industry is blessed with premier and superior products and cursed with dubious and inferior ones.

There isn’t really a best slimming pill – there are several available to purchase that have all the necessary accreditation and have undergone clinical trials – but one of the the most important factors to consider before buying any diet product from the web is – can I contact them. Product sites that supply just an email address obviously do not want to be contacted.

So, no matter how appealing the product seems always look for telephone number – if a company offers a legitimate product they will take orders by the telephone and equally answer any customer service issue by telephone. If you cannot find a telephone number on the product site then they have something to hide.

Recommended Slimming Products

Xenical – possibly the most effective prescription only slimming pill. Xenical is pharmaceutically produced and only availble by GP administration.

Xenical is the brand name for the active ingredient Orlistat and can block a percentage of fat from the food you consume. It is strong slimming drug and not without side effects. More about Xenical

Unique Hoodia – a natural appetite suppressant using only raw Hoodia Gordonii powder. Unique Hoodia is UK manufactured and distributed.

A majority of the Hoodia products use cheap Hoodia extract – Only raw powder has an appetite suppressing effect. More about Unique Hoodia

Proactol – a natural fat binder that is available to buy direct without the need for a  prescription. Proactol voted as one of the best 5 ways to lose weight 2008.

Proactol works in a similar way to Xenical by preventing the absorption of dietary fat. More about Proactol

Dexatrim For Weight Loss

Dexatrim, quite possibly is the weight loss pill with the longest history in the diet and supplement market. There are three main products in the range most of which use an appetite suppressing ingredient to promote weight loss.

Quite interesting Dexatrim targets different parts of the day and offer differering products for mornings and evenings.

A few years back, Dexatrim were associated with weight loss drugs and some products contained the now banned substance Ephedra. Today though, the formula and the principle is very much based on the herbal and natural.

Dexatrim Diet Products

There are 3 main products in the Dexatrim products range.

• Dexatrim Natural – A natural herbal formula to be taken daily. Classed as a dietary supplement to be used in conjuntion with a diet and exercise and can boost the body’s ability to burn fat and calories. Chromuim, Ginseng and Green Tea figure in the compound.
• Dexatrim Max 2 – More liquid based, and effervescent tablet that will dissolve in water to produce a dietary supplement drink that again utilises Green Tea.
• Dexatrim Max – the new and improved formula that is suggested for evening use. Contains and appetite suppressant hat can reduce the urge to snack in the evening.

The product range is rather confusing and if all three were combined and taken daily it work out very expensive.

» read more: Dexatrim Appetite Suppressant

Phentermine Appetite Suppressant

Phentermine is a GP prescribed appetite suppressant or slimming pill. Although it shares certain similarities with Hoodia, in particular its effect on hunger cravings and reducing appetite – it is the other end of the spectrum as far as Hoodia Gordonii and naturality are concerned.

There is nothing natural about Phentermine, it is a pharmaceutically produced slimming pill that is strongly advised to be taken under strict supervision and control of a doctor or healthcare professional.

Phentermine is an amphetamine and phenethylamine class of weight loss drug. Make no mistake this is a drug – and powerful one that is not without side effect and risk.

Phen375 is the legal Phentermine alternative

How Does Phentermine Work

The introduction of Phentermine into the body will have a direct and swift effect on the brain. Neurotransmitters within the brain transmit signals to the central nervous system that cause the body to react and revert to “fight or flight” mode. Fight or flight mode is an instance whereby the mechanics of action within the body reach such a degree that the brain does not send hunger messages. The obvious result is loss of appetite and false feeling of satiety.

Phentermine History

Phentermine has been the subject of much debate and currently enjoys the status of an FDA approved weight loss drug – but only via prescription. This has not always been the case – in the late nineties, cases of heart valve disease where discovered in patients that were caused by the use of Phentermine derivatives. Derivatives were removed voluntarily from the open market but Phentermine stayed – possibly due to the power of market forces.

Today, Phentermine is easily acquired from the web and black market. It strongly advised against but desperation will always find a way. Phentermine is a genus and some of the popular brand names include;

• Adipex
• Anoxine-AM
• Fastin
• Ionamin
• Duromine
• Redusa
• Obenix

Phentermine For Obesity

Phentermine is prescribed for obesity and veiwed as short term only. It is highly addictive and used by GP’s to rescue a patient that is in dire need of weight loss and has not the ability to diet un aided. A GP will not prescribe Phentermine for cosmetic purpose.

Phentermine Side Effects

Often described as “chemotherapy for weight loss” Phentermine can create more health problems than it solves. Common side effects include: insomnia, nervousness, blurred vision, irritability, severe headache, stomach pain, diarrhea, high blood pressure, seizures, mental depression, panic, psychosis and fainting.

Another not so common side effects but nonetheless possible is heart failure.

Phentermine Vs Hoodia Gordonii

If you are obese to such an extent that your life is in danger, medical attention should be sought. If your GP does advise using a pharmaceutical weight loss drug ensure to ask him or her the possible repercussions. Your GP should make judgement based on your medical history.

Make no attempt to purchase Phentermine via any source.

Hoodia Gordonii can match the power of Phentermine for suppressing appetite – but not as quickly. Hoodia Gordonii is the safer natural alternative; but when a radical and quick modification in the brain is needed to save a life a GP/drug combination is the only choice.

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