In order to lose weight faster, in addition to a healthy diet and to practice physical activity regularly, it may be necessary to use fat-lowering metabolism and fat burning medicines, which reduce the absorption of fat in the intestine, which reduce appetite or combat the fluid retention.
Among the best solutions to lose weight are green tea, chitosan, goji berry and the drugs Saxenda and Orlistat. Here is the complete list and what each one serves.
Weight Loss Medications
Some of the medicines that can be used to lose weight, which are sold in pharmacies and must be prescribed by the doctor and used according to their recommendation are:
1. Sibutramine
Sibutramine works by reducing hunger and making the feeling of satiety reach the brain faster by helping control the amount of food eaten. That way, this remedy can be used as the first treatment in people with obesity.
This remedy should not be used by pregnant women, breastfeeding women and in cases of heart disease, anorexia, bulimia, use of nasal decongestants and antidepressants. See the side effects of Sibutramine.
- It is ideal for : people who are dieting, but have great difficulty in controlling hunger and desire to eat more fatty or sugary foods.
- How to take : Generally, the recommendation is to take 1 capsule in the morning on an empty stomach, but if weight loss does not occur after 4 weeks of use, the doctor should be consulted.
2. Orlistat
Also known as Xenical, it works by preventing the absorption of fat in the intestine, which reduces the amount of calories consumed, helping in weight loss and in controlling high cholesterol and obesity.
Orlistat is contraindicated for pregnant women, breast-feeding women, and people with bowel malabsorption or the tendency to have diarrhea. See the summary of Orlistat's complete package insert.
- It is ideal for : being used on days when fat-rich meals are made, for example, to decrease the amount of fat absorbed and help maintain dietary results. Ideally, it should not be used as a solution to ingest more fatty foods on a daily basis.
- How to take : It is advised to take 1 tablet before meal so as to decrease the amount of fat ingested in food.
3. Saxenda
Saxenda is a medicine in the form of an injection that can only be used under medical prescription. It acts at the center of hunger and satiety, making one less appetite. In addition, one of the effects of the medicine is the change in taste that makes food not taste so nice.
However, it should not be used by people who are not considered obese during pregnancy or in adolescents because the effects of the drug have not been clarified in this age group. See the full leaflet of Saxenda.
- It is ideal for : people undergoing medical and nutritional monitoring to treat obesity of BMI greater than 30 kg / m2 or with BMI greater than 27 kg / m2 and associated diseases such as hypertension or type 2 diabetes.
- How to take : usually 1 injection of Saxenda per day to achieve a reduction of 10% of weight in 1 month. The dose may be increased gradually if advised by your doctor.
4. Loraserine hydrochloride - Belviq
Belviq is a remedy against obesity that acts on the levels of serotonin in the brain, decreasing appetite and increasing satiety with few side effects. With the reduction of appetite it is possible to eat less food, losing weight. See the leaflet for this remedy in: Belviq.
- It is ideal for : people on a diet who need to decrease their appetite to avoid eating foods with many calories, and fast weight loss. However, it can only be used with a prescription.
- How to take : take 2 tablets daily, one at lunch and one at dinner.
Natural Remedies for Weight Loss
The best natural remedies for weight loss are based on herbs and natural products that improve the functioning of the body, such as:
1. Green Tea
It has the properties to accelerate the metabolism and to favor the fat burning, being able to be consumed in capsules or in the form of tea.
One should consume 3 to 4 cups of tea per day or take 2 capsules morning and afternoon, but it is contraindicated for people with caffeine sensitivity or heart problems.
2. MaxBurn
Supplement made from green tea and acai, has the power to increase metabolism and decrease appetite. You should take one capsule before lunch and dinner, but it is important to remember that the sale of this medicine has been banned by Anvisa.
3. Chitosan
Chitosan is made from fibers present in the seafood skeleton, it increases satiety and decreases the absorption of fat in the intestine. You should take 2 capsules before lunch and dinner, but it is contraindicated for people who are allergic to seafood.
4. Goji berry in capsules
This remedy is made from fresh fruit, and acts on the body as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and should take 1 capsule before lunch and dinner.
It is important to remember that although natural, these remedies are contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people with high blood pressure or heart problems, and ideally they are prescribed by the doctor or nutritionist.
Home Remedies for Weight Loss
Home remedies for weight loss are the easiest and safest options to use for dietary help, especially for those who are obese. Among the main ones are:
1. Eggplant Water
To prepare, you should cut 1 eggplant into cubes and soak in 1 liter of water overnight. In the morning, one should beat everything in the blender to consume throughout the day without adding sugar.
2. Ginger Water
You should add 4 to 5 slices or 2 tablespoons of ginger zest in 1 liter of ice water, drinking the mixture throughout the day. For best results, ginger should be changed daily.
3. Herbal diuretic tea
To prepare this tea, add 10 g of artichoke, horse mackerel, elderberry, bay leaf and aniseed in 1 liter of boiling water. Turn off the heat and stifle the pan, allowing to rest for 5 minutes. Drink the tea throughout the day and follow the treatment for 2 weeks.
In addition to knowing the remedies, it is important to remember that all these medicines bring more results when combined with healthy eating and regular physical activity.
How to lose weight without medicine
Controlling the glycemic index of foods is a great way to lose weight without having to take medicine and not feel hungry. Nutritionist Tatiana Zanin explains what it is like controlling the glycemic index in this light and humorous video:
