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If you want to buy weight loss product, you can drop by a pharmacy and check on the best brands in available, or even shop online. But remember that weight loss products have different ingredients and different side effects. So before deciding to buy them, make sure you are well informed.

Types of weight loss products

If you want to buy weight loss product, make sure you know how they are classified so you know what is best for you. They can be in the form of burners, blockers, or appetite suppressors. Some makers even combine two or all of these in one product. Here is a guide:

1. Burners – These are calorie and/or fat burners that contain stimulants that can increase your metabolism. An increased metabolic rate means that your body is burning more calories than its normal pace. However, side effects include an increased heart rate, anxiety, and high blood pressure.

2. Blockers – These prevent your body from absorbing calories that come from fats and carbohydrates. They come in the form of laxatives and popular examples are slimming teas and Xenical. Be careful in using these since they can also prevent your body from absorbing necessary vitamins and minerals it needs. Another side effect is dehydration so make sure you drink lots of water from time to time.

3. Appetite suppressants – These products prevent you from eating too much or from indulging in cravings and binging. They may also contain calorie burning stimulants like caffeine and green tea. Avoid excessive usage of appetite suppressants because it can lead to eating disorders like anorexia.

Protect yourself

When you buy weight loss product without any prescription, make sure they so not violate any rules set by the FDA. Avoid those that have Ephedra because its side effects can be very dangerous ranging from skin irritations to vomiting and even death. The FDA is also giving precaution for products that have any or more of the following words:
1. breakthrough
2. easy
3. magical
4. new discovery
5. guaranteed
6. effortless
7. exotic
8. secret
9. miraculous
10. mysterious

By Phillip England