According to statistics, only five percent of those who lose weight through dieting, keep it after the diet. Many dissatisfied with their weight for a long time in vain looking for an effective tool for weight loss. Unfortunately, the miraculous way that would help everyone, has not yet been invented. The only reliable way - change your lifestyle, and not on time, and for good. We need to start to eat right, exercise regularly, monitor their health.

Even if you use OTC drugs for weight loss, you still need to reduce your calorie intake to get rid of the extra kilos. Before choosing this or that pill or diet, gather as much information about them. Beware of very hype, obviously unrealistic promises and high prices - they almost never justified.

Supplementation with chitosan

Tablets contain the dietary fiber, which is obtained from the shells of mollusks. The manufacturers claim that taking these tablets reduces the absorption of fat, lowers cholesterol and promotes weight loss. It is usually recommended to take from 2 to 6 grams per day of chitosan, 1 gram portions with each meal

Disadvantages:   It may cause flatulence, bloating and diarrhea. If taken in too large quantities, it can prevent the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Studies have shown that helps reduce the weight of chitosan only when taking it, the patient eats food with low fat and calorie intake limits.

Dietary supplements containing chromium

The drug lowers blood sugar Blood sugar - one of the main indicators of human health Helps the body burn fat, control hunger, reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, promotes muscle growth.

Disadvantages:   One form of chromium picolinate, may cause various side effects, including anemia, memory impairment and DNA damage.

Results about half studies indicated a positive effect of chromium, but during the other half of the studies it was found.

Supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

It is sold in capsules or syrup. It is recommended to take 3-5 grams per day.

Pros:   Moderate effect was found CLA on weight reduction, comparable to that of placebo Placebo - an effective tool for self-hypnosis .

Disadvantages:   Manufacturers claim that the additive promotes the growth of muscle mass and fat burning, but the evidence for this was found. But it was found that CLA increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

CLA is found in meat and dairy products; in the course of animal experiments it was found that they act as antioxidants, and also possess anti-cancer properties. However, there is no evidence to suggest that CLA same effect on people.

Dietary tablets with guarana

The main active ingredient tablets - caffeine. Guarana contains twice as much caffeine than coffee beans.

Disadvantages:   It can cause insomnia, irritability, anxiety Anxiety - how to distinguish normal from disease? , Headaches, increases blood pressure, causes palpitations.

There are suggestions that these pills increase the rate of metabolism, suppress appetite, stimulate physical and mental activity. It is well known that caffeine can actually suppress your appetite, but it does not contribute to burning calories.

Dietary supplementation with glucomannan

We need to consume 1000 calories a day How many calories a day you need to lose weight - everyone has their own rate   and take 2 capsules before each meal. It is believed that these additives suppress appetite and reduce the absorption of fat.

disadvantages : Manufacturers promise weight loss at 250-500 g per day. Exciting, attractive but completely unrealistic promise.

Glucomannan used as a food thickener. Neither its safety nor effectiveness has not yet been proven. Weight reduction apparently takes place because of the hard limit calorie intake.

Obesity is an excessive accumulation of fat on various parts of the body. However, obesity - is not only a cosmetic defect, it is a serious violation of the metabolic processes, increases the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes and hypertension.

To calculate the optimal weight and obesity diagnosis, doctors often use the body mass index (BMI) - weight-value of man and his growth. BMI calculation is very simple: it is the weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters. Body weight may be insufficient, normal or redundant.

Extreme obesity means that a person has serious health problems associated with being overweight. However, remember that even a small weight loss can prevent or reduce the health problems caused by obesity.

Symptoms of obesity

The main symptoms of obesity is excess weight, which is used to determine body mass index. However, because BMI does not calculate the amount of body fat directly, some people, such as athletes, high body mass index, but they do not have an excessive accumulation of fat, and thus obesity.

When you need to see a doctor

If you think you have obesity, if you are concerned about the health problems associated with being overweight, consult a doctor. The doctor will evaluate the possible effects of obesity and to find a suitable strategy for weight loss. Even modest weight reduction can reduce or prevent problems associated with obesity. Weight loss is usually achieved by altering food intake, increasing physical activity, and lifestyle changes. In some cases, prescribe medicines for weight loss or appetite control, as well as surgical treatment.

Causes of Obesity

Although body weight influence genetics and hormones, obesity arises when you consume more calories than you burn during exercise and daily activities. These excess calories are deposited as fat. Obesity generally is the result of a combination of causes and contributing factors, including:

• sedentary lifestyle. If you are not very active, you burn enough calories. When sedentary lifestyle number of calories consumed exceeds the energy needs of the organism.
• poor diet and eating habits. High-calorie food, fast food, a violation of the diet (instead of three or more meals a day - just one, and in the evening), alcohol abuse and lack of control of portions - all contribute to weight gain.
• pregnancy. During pregnancy, the woman's weight necessarily increases. After birth, get rid of the accumulated kilograms is quite difficult, and the extra weight becomes the basis for further weight gain.
• lack of sleep. Insufficient sleep (at least seven hours in a day) can lead to a hormonal imbalance and consequently an uncontrolled increase in appetite. In case of violation of hormone levels is often a need for high-calorie food, rich in carbohydrates, which can also contribute to weight gain.
• some drugs. Some drugs can promote weight gain when not neutralize their effects by diet or exercise. These medications include some antidepressants, drugs for diabetes, antipsychotic medications, steroids and beta blockers.
• some diseases. Obesity can be caused by underlying disease, such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other diseases. Some diseases, such as arthritis Arthritis - a variety of forms and complications Indirectly contribute to obesity as limiting physical activity. Slow metabolism Improves metabolism and losing weight without dieting As decreased thyroid function, is unlikely to cause obesity.

Complications

With obesity increases the risk of several serious complications, including:

• Elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides;
• diabetes Diabetes - threatening and incurable disease   Type II;
• high blood pressure (hypertension);
• metabolic syndrome (a combination of high blood sugar Blood sugar - a very important indicator , Hypertension, high triglyceride levels and cholesterol);
• heart failure;
• stroke;
• cancer, including cancer of the uterus, cervix, ovary, breast, colon, rectum and prostate gland;
• sleep apnea;
• depression;
• gallbladder disease;
• dysfunction of the female reproductive system such as infertility and irregular periods;
• osteoarthritis;
• skin problems, such as slow wound healing.