To eliminate the extra pounds, the solution is even a balanced diet and exercise. How to lose weight with weight loss products risks said that “only the wallet loses weight”. This is the conclusion of the study released by the Deco Proteste that got 20 weight loss “products” on the shelves of super and hypermarkets and shops of dietetics, available in sections “healthy” and “slimming”. The results of the analysis of the composition and labelling of packaging claims announced serve notice to consumers: some of these products have no effect, other diuretic substances contain or laxatives, incompatible with a real weight loss.
The “formulas” to lose weight for sale in supermarkets “combine plants, fruits or vegetables, are enriched with vitamins or mineral salts and claim super powers against the excess pounds,” explains the study of Deco Proteste denouncing that “to convince, resort to a supposedly scientific discourse, but often full of mistakes”. According to the analysis, some of these products contain the same substances that, in high concentrations, can be dangerous as it is the case of stimulants, which elevate the heart rate. In addition, note, the price is high ranging between 6 and 40 euros per package.
“Some products analyzed propose slimming with the use of diuretics and laxatives, which are losing water and feces instead of fat. Others contain caffeine, a stimulant substance, this, for example, in green tea and Guarana. But high amounts would be needed to allow for the weight loss. And in such quantities, there is a risk of heart rate changes, “warned the study summary that unmasks these products.
But there are more warnings: Careful, for example, with the typical “seduction strategy” used on labels and packaging that is based on “scientific” language with appearance. Example? “Morphological differences Vary (metabolic pathways) individual: constipation, water retention, excessive appetite (…)”, cites the Deco Proteste to then disassemble this message: “one thing is the morphology of an individual (alto, bass, etc.), other metabolic characteristics, i.e. how transforms and kills, e.g. fats and carbohydrates”.
In addition to science is also the strategy of using “natural ‘ substances” to convince consumers. “The list is vast and sweeping since the essential aloe vera to exotic fruits like ACAI, Brazilian, passing by the ginseng, typical of oriental medicine. But the real effectiveness of these substances under the proposed dose is for demonstrating “, note the study also States that some of these plants are not risk free and that you need to be careful with interactions with other medicines.
Finally, get even some tips on signs that should serve as a warning: “don’t trust products or diets that promise weight loss easy and effortless. Have the same care with allegations of scientific knowledge, miracle cure, secret ingredient and traditional medicine. Terms like “feeling of satiety” or “Thermogenesis” must also sounding the bells. Products that claim to be safe, especially because they contain natural substances, or include ‘ undocumented stories with testimonials from consumers or doctors claiming amazing results are yet to reject “.