Weight loss water pills can sometimes be used as a quick shortcut to losing weight. Although on the scales it initially looks good, as the result can be almost instant, are there health implications to using this method for losing weight?
Your body needs fluid to function correctly and to keep up our energy and blood sugar supplies. Any decrease in your normal supply can have an adverse effect on your general well-being.
Water pills are known as diuretics and are commonly prescribed by GP's for the treatment of high blood pressure as they trigger the kidneys to eliminate excess fluid which may have built up around the body which may have increased blood pressure. They are also used to treat people who may have swollen ankles, poor circulation due to blocked lymph glands, and also to help the body get rid of toxins. Excess water can come from a diet high in salt (sodium) as the salt gets retained in your body leading to excess water as the kidneys cannot excrete the water quick enough. Weight loss water pills target this excess water leading to losing weight even though water pills (diuretics) are not prescribed for this practice. It has been stated by the medical profession that using weight loss water pills for losing weight can be dangerous and may lead to serious health problems.
Weight loss water pills can simply remove any excess water from the system which will, naturally, lead to some weight loss as water can be quite heavy. This weight loss is not permanent nor can it be sustained and does not help to burn fat and calories. Taking these water pills over a long time of time can cause medical problems including low blood pressure if the taker has normal blood pressure readings, and can deprive the body of essential nutrients e.g. potassium, magnesium and sodium, which are essential minerals needed for good body functioning. Weight loss water pills could lead to dehydration, loss of appetite (not in a good way), cramps in the muscles, headaches, nausea, some vision defects, constipation, dark coloured urine-which could lead to urinary infections- and a very dry mouth.
People who have (or have had) kidney or liver disease, gout or diabetes should consult their GP before even considering this diet.
Therefore these pills should be taken with supervision from your GP, with regular blood pressure and kidney function tests, as there are other safer ways to lose weight. Celery, asparagus, parsley and coffee are said to be natural diuretics but these, again, should be consumed in moderation.
The conclusion is, therefore, that the amount of short-term weight loss you gain from taking weight loss water pills is not worth the overall effect this could have on your general health.
This article was written by Alex Boylin, who lives in the UK. If you found this article helpful, you might like to read Alex's other articles here at Ezine and his eBook "The Truth About Weight Loss" which can be found here http://www.quickandeasyweightlossme.com
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