WEIGHT-LOSS PRODUCTS: WATER PILLS
Water pills, which we doctors call diuretics, have long been a popular weight-loss aid. The idea is that if we’re overweight because we tend to retain excess water, then all we have to do is take a few diuretics (water pills) to flush it all out, and we’ll be slim and trim. But no one becomes obese because he or she retains water. In fact, the percentage of body weight that can be attributed to water actually drops when one becomes obese. Sure, water pills will cause a slight weight loss due to the elimination of water. But those pounds will quickly be regained. So, when all is said and done, taking water pills is pointless and greatly increases the risk of dehydration.
If water retention is really a problem for you, it may be a sign of a medical problem such as an underactive thyroid gland, an overactive adrenal gland, congestive heart failure, kidney
failure, or some other serious condition. See your doctor.
All in all, water pills are not safe, sane diet aids. Their effect is very temporary, and overindulgence may lead to dehydration. To make matters worse, using these water pills can cause you to lose magnesium and potassium, two minerals essential for a healthy cardiovascular system.
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