The industry for weight loss products is booming with consumers preferring to use the promise of quick weight loss in place of regulated diet and activity.

The weight loss products in the market come with a caveat, ‘At Your Peril’. The products work by disallowing ingestion of fat by the body. The body’s fat requirements are not met and there is a danger of deficiencies of vitamins and minerals. If you have any pre-existing condition, it is all the more important that you check with a doctor as to whether you should choose a particular product.

Blood Pressure

Is your blood pressure normal? Confirm this with a medical expert. If you are hypertensive and obese weight loss products may seem to be the answer to your problems. Under your physical circumstances, mild exercise and careful diet are methods that are both cumbersome and time consuming. If your blood pressure borders on high or you have a family history that points to the possibility of you developing high blood pressure, you should know that certain chemicals in these products have the impact of increasing blood pressure. Avoid products with constituents like orlistat and rimonobant.

Digestion

If you consider weight loss products, also consider the strength of your digestive system. The products claim that you can eat anything you like without facing weight gain. When the fats get flushed out of your system, you will find yourself facing a situation of having diarrhoea soon after a meal. Some products work differently and cause constipation. There are some that describe themselves detoxification agents. This works on the belief that weight loss occurs when toxins are discarded from the body. The product will clear the toxins and bacteria in your colon. The drawback of this system is that it clears the necessary bacteria as well. If you repeat the use of this product, you will irritate the lining of your colon and face complications for lack of necessary bacteria in your digestive tract.

Diabetes

If you are a patient of diabetes, you will have to keep your weight under control to control the disease. Weight loss products that work on the basis of appetite suppression are considered safe to lose weight when you are facing this disease. The diet pill may produce side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, insomnia and tiredness. It is necessary to exercise when you consume this medicine. This medicine can be consumed only on a short term basis. The diet product is effective in reducing your food intake and with regular exercise you will find that your weight is in reduction mode.

Heart Disease

What is the extent of weight loss that you have to reach? Weight loss products that work to reduce your food intake also have an impact of increasing heart beat. So, if you are a patient of heart disease, you face the risk of insufficient sleep because you will have a regular urge to clear your bowels which becomes diarrhoea if you consume fatty food. You will feel nauseous a lot of the time and will feel tired most of the time. A few medicines have been approved for people with heart disease but they demand a lifestyle that includes exercise and dietary control. Ask your doctor’s advice before embarking on this path.