If you’ve turned on the TV after midnight, you’ve no doubt seen the ads: Eat all you want, never exercise and still lose weight with this little pill. But, says Columbia University obesity expert Heymsfield, the scientific research just doesn’t support the claims of these unregulated weight loss supplements.
There are prescription appetite suppressants that can help with weight loss, but these drugs should only be used under your doctor’s supervision. 강남다이어트 These include antidepressants such as bupropion and naltrexone (Contrave(r)), which act on the brain to curb hunger, and the injectable medication setmelanotide (Imcivree(r)), a class of medicines called melanocortin 4 receptor agonists.
Another option is orlistat, which works by blocking the action of lipase in the intestine. This prevents 30 percent of the fat consumed from being absorbed, so it’s excreted in the stool. Orlistat has been approved by the FDA at a lower dose for over-the-counter use by adults (under the name Alli). However, many people who have tried these medications say that they work best when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise.다이어트약