Weight loss supplements can be dieter’s friend or foe. When used properly, they can greatly aid in your weight loss goals. Not all health supplements available on the market are safe to consume. The reason for this is because weight loss supplements are poorly regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Thermogenic herbs are used as weight loss supplements because they increase the blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and the overall athletic performance of a person. The most dangerous is probably ephedra. Ephedra has long been used by the Chinese as a cure for respiratory ailments. In the 80’s it was even used as a weight loss supplement. The FDA has banned this drug since 2006 for its’ links to hypertension, heart attacks and strokes. As a weight loss supplement it was effective for only a few months, the weight lost by the user would eventually return, causing rebound weight gain. (more…)