Fat Burning Diet Pills
If you were to purchase a diet pill at random without delving to deeply into the mechanics, the chances are you will have purchased either an appetite suppressant, fat binder/blocker or a fat burner.
There are several other less common varieties and genres, but it generally accepted that the three aforementioned are the most popular.
The concept of fat burning diet pills is appealing at first glance - a diet pill that will burn or melt away excess body fat. The marketers of fat burners tend to target the emotions with headlines and soundbites such as “Effortlessly Burn Excess Body Fat” and “Rapid Fat Loss in 48 Hours” - in truth is the only pounds you are likely to lose are the ones found in your wallet.
Historically, fat burners were based around Ephedra, a substance that was effective for reducing excess body fat and used in the so called performance enhancing drugs that athletes and sportsmen and women have on occasions too great a temptation.
Ephedra is now a banned substance - the FDA has withdrawn the use of Ephedra as an ingredient and may not be used in any diet pill, weight loss supplement or slimming product.
The reason for this is not based around politics or commercial interest, quite the opposite - Ephedra can produce side effects from the minor to the severe. Several deaths were linked to Ephedra based diet pills.
Ephedra is still available from several sources via the web - it is highly advised not to do so, but the black market will always provide a way.
Are Fat Burners Effective
Fat burners treat the result of over indulgence, a preventative measure is better than a cure - fat burners will only treat the resulting aftermath without actually aiding a long term or permanent weight loss solution.
Most fat burners contain a high caffeine content amongst other ingredients that raise the metabolic rate and increase the heart rate.
The methodology behind the fat burner is to bring the body to a state whereby it can cause its own weight loss - how do you feel after drinking several cups in quick succession.
The effect of the fat burner can cause the heart rate to rise and cause restlessness or a jittery feeling. Without the resulting action of the body in motion or exercising the fat burner doesn’t actually cause any fat loss.
It could be argued that caffeine alone will cause the same effect as a fat burner.
Should I Use A Fat Burner
Unless you have a very active lifestyle a fat burner is likely to disappoint.
It is interesting to note that fat burners are not available as a prescription only treatment for weight loss!
One the most popular fat burners with the longest history is Hydroxycut. More about Hydroxycut
