Most of us believe we could probably lose a few pounds, not only to look and feel better, but to also live a healthier life. A myriad of weight loss techniques are available to us \u2013 from diets, protein shakes, fat-burning workouts to surgical solutions and supplements.<\/p>\n
As consumers, we\u2019re constantly bombarded with advertisements in magazines and on television that show us that being thin is in \u2013 and, being overweight is out. Of course, it all depends on whether you\u2019re comfortable in your own skin or not. It\u2019s all a matter of personal choice and there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with either one.<\/p>\n
Are these products safe?<\/p>\n
However, if you\u2019ve decided to shed a few pounds, you may have opted to go the route of weight loss enhancement products to speed things along should regular exercise and diet not be working quickly enough. But, how much do you know about these products? Are they safe or could they be putting your health at risk?<\/p>\n
We hope to answer those questions and a few more by pointing out a few facts about these products.<\/p>\n
Does the product have FDA approval?<\/p>\n
While it isn\u2019t illegal to sell these items without Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval, the products must be safe and prove the accuracy of the claims they make. But, under certain conditions, the FDA will step in quickly, if they suspect the contents to be harmful or unsafe. Should an investigation be launched and a danger to consumers be discovered, the product will be recalled and removed from store shelves.<\/p>\n
As of 2008, over 400 products have been recalled due to related concerns. Products aimed at perfecting the body, such as these, may conceal substances that could lead to serious illness. Of the 400 recalled products, 40 are for losing weight, 70 claiming enhancements to sexual performance, and 80 for building muscles stronger and faster.<\/p>\n
Heeding warnings from the FDA<\/strong><\/p>\n When the FDA advises consumers to avoid what they deem to be a dangerous product, you should heed the warning. It could be certain supplements have been found to be tainted with hazardous chemicals, additives or even prescription drugs. According to the FDA, new products on the market that claim to provide life-altering results should also be used with caution.<\/p>\n That\u2019s because, although a particular product is still on the market, it doesn\u2019t mean the FDA isn\u2019t gathering information to make a determination as to that product\u2019s safety. At the first sign of an adverse reaction \u2013 Stop using the product immediately! You may even report the side effects to the FDA for further testing and data gathering on the product.<\/p>\n Risk of buying foreign products<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s a risk in buying foreign weight loss products. They tend to be cheaper, but these products are also less likely to follow any of the safety rules and regulations the FDA has imposed to keep consumers safe. Not only could you be buying a product inferior to a similar product sold in the U.S., you could be putting your health at risk.<\/p>\n Safety issues<\/strong><\/p>\n Several supplements with safety issues have been reported by the FDA to potentially cause:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Liver damage Although each individual is different, the FDA advises to be aware of these conditions as possible risks.<\/p>\n Weight loss products safety<\/p>\n As you should always do before using your hard-earned money to purchase weight loss products you\u2019re unfamiliar with, consult your healthcare professional. This is also true when beginning an extensive exercise program or radical diet. Your personal medical history plays an important role in the final decision and should not be taken lightly \u2013 especially if you\u2019re currently taking prescription medicines that could present adverse drug interaction.<\/p>\n Keep in mind, you\u2019re paying for health insurance for a reason. And, that reason is to make sure you stay healthy. So, if you\u2019re currently uninsured, now may be a great time to get a .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Most of us believe we could probably lose a few pounds, not only to look and feel better, but to also live a healthier life. A myriad of weight loss techniques are available to us \u2013 from diets, protein shakes, fat-burning workouts to surgical solutions and supplements. As consumers, we\u2019re constantly bombarded with advertisements in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[306],"tags":[],"importance":[],"type-content":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18028"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18028"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18028\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18028"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18028"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18028"},{"taxonomy":"importance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/importance?post=18028"},{"taxonomy":"type-content","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/type-content?post=18028"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Stroke
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Heart tremors
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Kidney failure
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Loss of life, in extreme cases<\/p>\n