Pills to reduce appetite: review of drugs and reviews

Appetite suppressants are drugs used in pharmacy pharmacology. Recently, they have also gained popularity in the sports nutrition market, and many famous brands have begun to release their own product lines in this category.

Despite the fact that they are classified as fat burners, they are not exactly that. Anorectics not only have a fundamentally different mechanism of action on the body, but are also distinguished by their high efficiency, as well as a high risk of side effects. First things first.

Appetite suppressants: sports nutrition

Initially, pills that suppress appetite began to be used in sports nutrition. Anorectics help athletes regulate their appetite after hard training in order to get all the necessary substances from food without overeating. Most thermogenics, such as yohimbine, which accelerate fat burning by increasing body temperature, contain appetite suppressants .
In particular, forskolin, which is widely used in sports nutrition, suppresses appetite and stimulates metabolic processes. Supplements that help athletes maintain athletic shape without fat deposits include: HMB, Peruvian maca, 7-Keto and carnitine. The dietary sports complex ZMA works not only as a natural fat burner, but also accelerates the growth of muscle mass.

When should you use anorexics?

Many people quickly become disillusioned with various dietary nutrition programs.
In most cases, diets are simply ineffective and can even cause harm to the body. Not every person is able to withstand the strict restrictions on the consumption of foods that dietary nutrition programs have. As a result, a breakdown occurs, and the weight is gained again. Nutritionists are confident that most of the problems with excess weight are associated with poor eating habits. Of course, they can also be a consequence of various diseases, and in such a situation, appetite suppressants will no longer help you. Today we are talking only about those people who do not have serious health problems and want to lose weight. Most often, appetite suppressants in bodybuilding begin to be used if, over the course of three months, a person cannot lose 0.5 kilograms of weight in one week.

Professional athletes rarely encounter such problems, but at the amateur level they are often difficult to avoid. It should be noted that many anorectics were created specifically for athletes. These drugs are often the safest among all pharmaceuticals used in sports. However, we do not recommend that you start using appetite suppressants on your own.

First, you should consult with a specialist and only after that anorectics can enter your life. You must understand that they are not a means of losing weight. This is just one of the tools that allows you to achieve your goals faster. If you do not follow a certain nutrition program and do not exercise, it will be almost impossible to get rid of fat.

Appetite suppressants: composition

The composition of appetite suppressants differs from each other, but generally manufacturers use the most effective substances that reduce hunger and promote fat burning. Here are the main ones:

• green tea extract;
• alpha lipoic acid;
• DMAE;
• cayenne pepper extract;
• chromax;
• caffeine;
• fiber;
• mixture of amino acids;
• proteins and vitamins;
• pectin.

How to deal with this?

• In order to reduce your appetite, you first need to start controlling your eating process and choosing healthy foods. To reduce appetite, it is recommended to reduce portion sizes and eat food after a certain time.
• You should not drink liquid immediately after eating, as this contributes to the rapid appearance of appetite. Avoid frequent overwork; during overwork, a person loses all his beneficial vitamins, and the body requires additional saturation with useful substances.
• To reduce appetite, it is recommended to eat slowly, without being distracted by various factors, such as TV or computer. You should not overeat, thereby stretching the stomach; this leads not only to the consumption of food volume, but also to excess weight.
• Use special medications that block the feeling of hunger for a long time.

Appetite suppressants: properties

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The properties of each representative of anorectics directly depend on its composition. Main benefits of appetite suppressant :

1. decreased feeling of hunger;
2. acceleration of metabolic processes;
3. getting rid of excess weight;
4. saturation with energy;
5. calming effect;
6. normalization of sleep.

Helpful information! A well-known natural appetite suppressant , glucomannan provides a feeling of fullness due to the fact that, when it enters the intestines, it absorbs liquid and turns into a gel. It loads the digestive system with itself instead of high-calorie food, and then, without being absorbed, is removed from the body, taking with it unprocessed food residues.

Appetite suppressants: application

The use of an appetite suppressant is associated not only with the desire to quickly lose weight. From a medical point of view, drugs help reduce weight for people who are at risk, since the development of obesity is directly related to the development of diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, varicose veins and others. Therefore, if a person on a diet loses less than 0.5 kg per week, then he is prescribed appetite suppressants . Athletes use such supplements in preparation for competitions to maintain shape. Basically, anorectics are used in small courses of 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the result.

Information! Increased intake of vitamin C and B12 promotes faster digestion of food. As a result, the feeling of hunger comes faster, even after a hearty meal. But a lack of these vitamins can negatively affect your health. Therefore, experts advise taking dietary supplements that suppress appetite and contain a complex of necessary substances.

Why is increased appetite dangerous?

Frequent stress and daily overexertion lead to a rapid reduction of endorphins (hormones of joy), so a hungry person becomes irritated and passive, and develops a negative attitude towards everything around him.

However, increased appetite cannot be called normal. The constant desire to eat, eating all kinds of negative emotions, negatively affects the body, the consequences are known to everyone: extra pounds, many diseases associated with them.

Pathological appetite leads to:

1. To obesity.
2. To the load on the heart , stomach, intestines, musculoskeletal and endocrine systems.
3. To disturbances in the functioning of the reproductive system , failure of reproductive functions.
4. To addiction , when food is not received, a person’s state becomes depressive, almost like withdrawal symptoms for drug addicts.
5. To the negative impact on the speed of movement of thinking processes against the background of obesity.

Appetite suppressants: action, effect on the body

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Appetite suppressants have a depressing effect on the hunger center and activate the satiety center. There are several types of anorectics.

1. Adrenaline. These appetite suppressants promote the production of stress hormones, thereby triggering energy metabolism and reducing appetite. These harsh drugs have a negative effect on the psyche, increase blood pressure, and quickly become addictive. Therefore, they are sold in limited quantities and by prescription.
2. Serotonin. These drugs activate the action of the “happiness hormone” serotonin in the brain, regulate the transmission of impulses in the central nervous system, and improve sleep. Such products help to abstain from fatty and sweet foods; they are also available only by prescription.
3. Nutritional supplements. They suppress the feeling of hunger, but at the same time, do not cause as many side effects as the previous types. For example, cellulose, which is part of anoretic drugs, absorbs liquid, swells and causes a feeling of fullness in the stomach. Garcinia Cambogia reduces appetite and prevents the formation of fat cells. Supplements, in addition to suppressing appetite, accelerate the metabolism of proteins and fats.

What food is suitable for burning fat?

The range of sports nutrition for burning fat is represented by the following types of supplements: fat burners, thermogenics, appetite suppressants and meal replacements. They are produced by both Western and domestic sports nutrition brands.

Before purchasing any supplement, you should pay special attention to its originality. Check with the seller where the product is supplied from. Carefully inspect the packaging: the label must be securely glued, the lid must be tightly screwed on, the expiration date of the product, the composition of the product and the manufacturer’s coordinates must be indicated. Please note the GMP compliance symbol. There should be no spelling errors in the text on the label. If at least one of these points is not met, with a 99% probability you have a fake in your hands. This happens all the time, even in large retail chains of sports nutrition stores. And the funniest thing about this situation is that often the seller himself does not even suspect that he is selling counterfeit sports nutrition.

Under no circumstances use supplements that you are not sure are original, since no one will give you a guarantee that the composition of the product corresponds to what is written on the packaging. At best, you will eat a “dummy”. At worst, you consume a product of unknown origin from the cheapest raw materials, potentially carrying a huge risk to your health, in some cases even containing narcotic substances.

Fat burners

Fat burners are a group of supplements whose action is aimed at breaking down fat cells. This effect is achieved due to the content of caffeine, L-carnitine, yohimbine, taurine, zinc, green tea extract and other substances of natural origin.

1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)

There are also a number of stronger fat burners that contain stimulants that affect the functioning of the central nervous system. They increase the production of dopamine and norepinephrine, which allows us to train harder and enjoy physical activity. Most often this is an extract of geranium oil (1,3-dimethylamylamine, DMAA), which has a strong energetic and euphoric effect on the body.

Geranium oil extract is prohibited for consumption by the world anti-doping agency and is legally prohibited from distribution in some European countries. In Russia, 1,3-dimethylamylamine is completely legal.

This substance is found in many pre-workout supplements and fat burners at a dosage of 25-75 mg per serving. These supplements really “unwind” your body, increase strength, improve relief, burn excess fat, but there is also a dark side to the issue. With long-term use, they cease to have such a powerful effect, and very often many athletes exceed the recommended dosage in order to obtain a powerful stimulating effect. This is not beneficial: the cardiovascular system constantly has to work in a very difficult mode, the central nervous system is overexcited, appetite worsens, sleep is disturbed, and potency weakens.

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Beta-phenylethylamine (PEA)

Beta-phenylethylamine (PEA), which also has a psychostimulating effect, is often found in fat burners. Unlike geranium oil extract, PEA is not a natural remedy. It is obtained synthetically. Phenylethylalamine enhances mental focus and improves mood, which allows you to train more intensely. In sports supplements it is used in a dosage of 400-500 mg.

In the Russian Federation, phenylethylalamine in concentrations above 15% is prohibited and included in the list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.

Ephedrine

Some manufacturers (whose legal status is questionable) add ephedrine to fat burners and pre-workout complexes, which is a narcotic drug, the sale, production and possession of which entails criminal liability. In terms of its effect on the body, ephedrine is similar to amphetamine - it has a powerful psychostimulating effect, increases energy, increases heart rate, suppresses appetite, and speeds up metabolism. All this leads to rapid weight loss, and the satisfied customer runs to the store for a new can of fat burner, once again breaking the law and risking criminal liability. But even if we ignore the legal side of the issue, using ephedrine for fat burning can hardly be called advisable. In addition to weight loss, ephedrine leads to tachycardia, arrhythmia, hypertension, angina pectoris, nausea, excessive sweating, insomnia, attacks of aggression, hyperglycemia, salt imbalance in the body, etc.

Think about it: is losing weight with the help of drugs containing ephedrine worth serious health problems, addiction and the risk of ending up in prison?

Thermogenics

This type of supplement works on the principle of increasing thermogenesis, which leads to burning more calories during workouts. The body's heat production increases, body temperature rises, and the body removes a large amount of water. In addition to the main components like caffeine or green tea extract, contained in almost all fat burners, thermogenics also contain naringin and tyramine, which are responsible for the breakdown of glucose in the body and the production of adrenaline.

Thermogenics can be classified as “light” fat burners; they do not overload the central nervous system with large doses of stimulants and do not contain creatine, which is designed to increase strength by accumulating ATP in cells.

Keep in mind that this type of sports nutrition for burning fat is more intended for women and girls who want to prepare for the beach season or simply lose a few extra pounds.

Appetite suppressants

This type of supplement (also called anorexigens or anorectics) leads to faster fat burning by suppressing the hunger center and activating the satiety center located in the hypothalamus.

Main active ingredients:

• fluoxetine;
• sibutramine;
• lorcaserin;
• dexfenfluramine;
• their analogues.

Research confirms the effectiveness of using these supplements. However, doctors also point out their side effects and possible harm to health: damage to the heart valves, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, myocardial fibrosis, insomnia, arrhythmia, etc.

Appetite suppressants can be bought not only at a sports nutrition store, but also at a regular pharmacy. They are often purchased by women who do not have enough time to exercise and hope to lose extra pounds by reducing the amount of food they consume.

However, due to the expensive cost and potential health hazards of these supplements, it is recommended that you simply make adjustments to your diet and add physical activity to your daily life - the results will be no worse, and the health benefits will be much greater.

Meal replacements

This group of supplements, produced by leading sports nutrition brands, is designed to be a complete meal replacement. This could be a cocktail that should be diluted with water in a shaker or blender, or a bar containing all the necessary nutrients.

Their advantages are obvious:

• the amount of all necessary micro- and macroelements is already balanced;
• low amount of calories;
• ease of storage;
• speed of preparation and consumption.

Meal replacements contain a complex protein containing proteins with different rates of absorption, complex carbohydrates obtained from natural products, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. They have only one drawback - the excessively high price.

Meal replacements are well suited for those who sometimes do not have the opportunity to take a full meal due to being very busy. This will have a much better effect on your weight loss or gain of lean muscle mass than if you make quick snacks by eating fast food, sweets or flour products.

Side effects of substitutes can manifest themselves in the form of disruption of the digestive system only in the case of individual intolerance to one or another component included in the product.

L-carnitine

L-carnitine (levocarnitine) is a natural substance found in dairy products, fish and red meat. It is not a fat burner, but its use during weight loss is very effective. Its benefit lies in the fact that it transports part of the adipose tissue into muscle mitochondria, where it is converted into energy (ATP) and consumed during strength training. In addition, L-carnitine has a number of other beneficial functions, including: increasing mental and physical activity, increasing stress resistance, reducing bad cholesterol levels and improving myocardial metabolism. It is also a powerful antioxidant. L-carnitine is included in most fat burners, but is also sold as a separate supplement in all sports nutrition stores. It is recommended for consumption in a dosage of about 2 grams per day.

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Appetite suppressants: for children

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Increased appetite and insufficient physical activity in children can cause obesity and health problems. In these cases, nutritional adjustments are made: the calorie content of food is reduced, sweet and starchy foods are excluded, and the proportion of vegetables and fruits in the diet is increased. Natural preparations, such as corn silk infusion, are recommended as an appetite suppressant Therapy that reduces emotional stress is of great importance.

Appetite suppressants: for weight loss

An appetite suppressant is included in most fat burners. Typically, a decrease in appetite is noted already in the first days of taking the drug. Reducing calorie intake inhibits the accumulation of new fat cells. By adding systematic training, the process of losing weight will significantly accelerate. In a calm state, fats are not burned. Just like guarana, curcumin and nattokinase, appetite suppressants prevent overeating and speed up metabolism.

Important! An appetite suppressant will help you achieve stable results in losing weight:

1. subject to proper nutrition and regular physical activity;
2. in the absence of alcohol in the diet;
3. with frequent meals in small portions;
4. when drinking enough water.

Suppressants: tablets

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1. You need to choose a drug for weight loss especially carefully so as not to harm the body. Therefore, it is worth turning to well-known manufacturers of nutritional supplements that produce high-quality products. Mason Natural makes the appetite suppressant Fat Burner Plus Super Citrimax (60 tablets).

Sports nutrition reduces appetite and promotes fat burning. The drug is manufactured in accordance with state standards and has passed clinical trials. The appetite suppressant contains :

• calcium, chromium;
• garcinia cambogia;
• Griffonia seed extract;
• guarana seed extract;
• green tea extract and cinnulin;
• microcrystalline cellulose.

Recommendations for use: take 2 tablets up to 3 times a day with meals.

Contraindications

Not recommended:

• Pregnant women.
• During the period of breastfeeding.
• Disruption of the normal functioning of the kidneys and liver.
• In case of individual intolerance to the components of the drugs.
• People with heart disease and diabetes mellitus, blood vessels.
• Age up to 21 years.

If tablets are used if there are contraindications, poisoning and loss of consciousness may occur, as well as the progression of various diseases.

Appetite suppressants: capsules

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1. An appetite suppressant is a complex of active substances that, complementing each other’s qualities, effectively fight excess weight. EVLution Nutrition produces an appetite suppressant in a convenient form in the form of “Lean Mode, Stimulant-Free Fat Burner Supplement” capsules (150 capsules).

The composition of the drug includes:

• Garcinia Cambogia extract,
• green coffee extract,
• linoleic acid,
• acetyl L-carnitine,
• green tea extract.

The drug promotes fat burning without stimulants, suppresses appetite, starts metabolism, regulates the level of antioxidants, and supports energy intake.

Recommendations for use: take 3 capsules half an hour before meals 2 times a day: morning and evening.

Useful tips

So, what should a person who decides to resort to the help of fat-burning complexes do?

Mode construction

There is no need to start taking this group of sports nutrition products at the very beginning of the weight loss process. Proceed in the following sequence:

1. Increase your daily activity (walk more, use the stairs rather than the elevator, walk before bed).
2. Then remove flour and sweets from your diet. Live with this diet for at least a month.
3. Then intensify your training: more super-sets, tri-sets, giant sets. Less rest between reps and sets. Be sure to pump up your legs. We live like this for three weeks.
4. Add cardio training - at least 2 times a week for an hour. It is most effective for weight loss to be done in the morning, on an empty stomach, but this is not very beneficial for health. Stick to this regimen for at least three weeks.
5. And now we include sports nutrition products - our body effectively burns fat. And only now does it make sense to strengthen this effect. The most effective regimen: 30 minutes before a cardio session (on an empty stomach), take a portion of strong coffee and 100-150 mg of yohimbine (in the form of a complex product or in its pure form).

Product selection rules

When choosing a sports supplement for fat burning, focus not on advertising, not on reviews on the Internet, not on a bright label and not on the price - look carefully at the back of the jar, where the composition is written. The more specific information is written there, the better.

There is no need to choose multicomponent mixtures. Remember that the stronger the stimulating effect, the more stress your cardiovascular system receives.

There is no need to create illusions. When you look at athletes advertising this or that fat burner, remember: sports and training are the main job of these people. They have often been in the industry for at least 10 years. And they achieved the shape that you see on TV or in a magazine, first of all, through a strict diet and training regimen. And certainly not in a couple of weeks.

Building a nutrition plan for burning fat

1. Before cutting down your daily diet, remove sweets and starchy foods from the menu - often this is enough to get the fat burning process started. Monitor yourself in the mirror and on the scale.
2. Nothing changes after completing point #1? Increase the proportion of protein in your diet. Again, the arrow on the scale and the reflection in the mirror do not add optimism? Then calculate your required caloric content and the caloric content of your diet and compare. Try to create a diet with a calorie content less than basal metabolic rate by 100 kcal. Eat like this for a week. Weigh yourself. If the weight comes off, we eat like this for another week. Check weighing again. If it goes away, everything is fine, if it doesn’t go away, it’s still minus 50 kcal, due to carbohydrates. And so on.
3. Reduce your consumption of sweet fruits as much as possible. Your source of vitamins should be northern berries (raspberries, cranberries, rowan berries, cloudberries), citrus fruits (grapefruit is especially good) or vitamin-mineral complexes.
4. Study calorie tables: this way you can find out the nutrient content of what you eat and get as close as possible to your ideal diet.
5. Do not believe the labels on the packages: as a rule, “fitness”, “for weight loss”, “sports”, “low-fat” are full of simple sugars and have nothing to do with a healthy diet. Therefore, read the labels and ingredients.
6. In your diet, stick to foods that are familiar to you. Are you used to getting protein from fish? Eat fish. Carbohydrates from pearl barley? Great, just ask how much of this cereal you need. Do you like nuts? Use it as a source of fat, but again, calculate how much you need.
7. Stop believing in the “eat to lose weight” formula. There are no miracle foods or superfoods - just your usual balanced diet of healthy foods.

There is no need to try to burn fat in 2 weeks. Want to get ready for summer? Start doing this at the end of February. Then expectations will be more consistent with reality. And stop striving for the number on the scale, especially for girls. No one cares how much you weigh: 65 kg of “toned” kilograms consisting of muscles is much more attractive than 50 kg of saggy skin and protruding bones.

Appetite suppressants: instructions

Each person's body is different, so before starting to take an appetite suppressant , it would be wise to consult a doctor. The process of losing weight will go faster if the body receives a sufficient amount of calcium - at least 1000 mg. The safest supplements include omega-3, linoleic acid, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed oil and fish oil.

Appetite suppressants: how to take

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It is important to follow the instructions for using appetite suppressants . It is recommended to take the cellulose supplement in 2 tablets up to 3 times daily with meals.

In capsule form, take 3 capsules 30-60 minutes before meals, twice a day - before breakfast and before dinner.

There may be other methods depending on the dosage, active ingredients and manufacturer.

Important! Be sure to carefully read the instructions on the drug packaging before taking it.

Contraindications and side effects

The use of special medications to reduce appetite can often cause side effects.

These include:

• Increased blood pressure.
• Frequent headaches, especially at the end of the day.
• Abnormal stool.
• Insomnia.
• Feeling of apathy.
• Stomach upset.
• Deterioration of the condition of the skin.
• The appearance of discomfort in the work of the heart.
• Mentally unbalanced state.

Individual side effects may also occur, which can cause various types of diseases. To avoid such manifestations, you must carefully read the instructions for use and consult your doctor.

1. Kidney diseases.
2. Lesions of the nervous system.
3. Headaches and migraines.
4. High blood pressure.
5. Regular fainting.

Appetite suppressants: reviews

There are many dietary supplements that suppress appetite, and many reviews on them. Users write about the high effectiveness of the drugs; some begin to act on the third day of use, while others on the second. All of them really help you lose weight. The main thing is to choose the right supplement with the least side effects. Consumers note that it is important to choose the right remedy, and it is better to be treated under the supervision of a doctor, since appetite suppressants are prescribed mainly for severe obesity.

Appetite suppressants: price

Prices for appetite suppressants are very high, both in pharmacies and in Russian online stores. Moreover, there is no guarantee that this drug is effective and is not a counterfeit. Using the link below, you can order an appetite suppressant at an adequate price from a trusted supplier who receives the product directly from the manufacturer. Prices here are 2-5 times lower than in pharmacies, and the quality of the products is tested in clinical laboratories. The site presents many drugs for weight loss: Goji berries, beta-glucan, diindolylmethane, grapefruit oil and others. For the overall health of the body, there are supplements here: coenzyme Q10, ginseng, folic acid and vitamin complexes.

Fighting psychological reasons

Everyone knows that when you are stressed, depressed, or in a bad mood, you want to eat more. But we need to fight this, eating problems will not lead to anything good. Before opening the refrigerator, try to calm down, tune in to the positive and do push-ups from the floor several times, preferably more.

And so every time you want to eat. You can squat, bend in different directions, pump up your abs, hang on the horizontal bar. Exercise will help curb hunger, get unnecessary and unpleasant thoughts out of your head, and at the same time burn up extra calories. No matter how hard it is, don’t be lazy to move more. Movement is life!