Do weight loss patches work?

The market has been flooded with weight loss patches and some of them are quite costly. But do weight loss patches work? Before you part with your hard earned money to buy one of these patches consider the following:

How are weight loss patches supposed to work?

Varying claims are made by manufacturers of weight loss patches. The main premise is that the patch slowly releases certain ingredients into the blood stream through the skin, known as transdermal delivery. They claim that the ingredients of the diet patch will aid weight loss by suppressing appetite, speeding up metabolism and stimulating thyroid activity.

Confusing information about weight loss patches

Diet patch manufacturers often claim their product is supported by clinical trials. This is very misleading. Many of the ingredients contained in these diet patches have been scientifically proven to aid in weight loss. However, none of these studies have been done on the actual diet patch and their effectiveness in delivering ingredients into the bloodstream. Even if the ingredients were effective they can do no more than aid in a sensible weight loss programme. They are not a fast and solo solution.

Medical studies have shown time and again that weight loss that is too rapid will have adverse affects to the body's systems and functioning. So, even if the claims were true they would involve risk.

Always consult with a medical practitioner when unsure about using products on your body.

 

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