An appetite
suppressant (or appetite suppressor) is a dietary weight loss supplement that
mimics the feeling of satiety or ‘fullness’ in the stomach so that you feel
satisfied between meals and do not have the urge to snack.
Appetite
suppressants are believed to work by increasing the levels of serotonin (the
feel good hormone) in the brain that is responsible for controlling the mood
and also the appetite, tricking the brain into believing the stomach is full.
These can be
especially beneficial if you find the temptation to snack too hard to ignore as
they can help to reduce your daily calorific intake resulting in weight
loss.
The majority
of appetite suppressants are natural, usually containing plant or herbal
extracts, though there are a few appetite suppressants that are prescription
only.
Natural Appetite Suppressants Vs.
Prescription Appetite Suppressants
One of the
most widely used prescription appetite suppressants is phentermine (Also known
as Adipex-p). It is normally prescribed only for obese (extremely overweight)
patients with a BMI over 30, or those with a BMI over 27 who are at risk of
serious illness or disease if they do not lose weight.
It is generally prescribed as a short-term solution
i.e. a few weeks. While phentermine is highly effective at controlling weight,
it can cause very serious side effects in some individuals and has the
potential to be highly addictive due to its similarity to the amphetamine
family which is why it needs close monitoring by a doctor.
There are a
wide range of natural appetite suppressants available providing an alternative
way to curb your appetite.
Supplements
that contain Glucomannan (Konjac Root) extract are particularly sought after. Celebrity weight loss expert Dr Oz has
discussed the significant weight loss benefits of Glucomannan on his TV
show. Glucomannan can be taken as a
pill, a powder solution and with shirataki noodles. It has been called “nature’s skinny sponge”
for the way it absorbs liquid making you feel fuller.
Popular Appetite Suppressants
Phen375 – Bestselling appetite
suppressant and fat burner
Phen375 is
specifically designed as a natural alternative to Phentermine. It contains ingredients
such as L-Carnitine, Sympathomimetic Amine (Citrus Aurantium) and Capsaicin-1.12
to help to suppress
appetite, increase metabolism and burn fat.
Phen375 has many glowing testimonials from happy customers who say
Phen375 has helped them to lose between 3-5lbs a week.
Adiphene - New appetite suppressant
that does more
Adiphene is
a relatively new appetite suppressant which is described as “the appetite
suppressant equivalent of the prescription only, Adipex-P”. But as well as suppressing your appetite it
also helps in a number of other ways.
Adiphene also
helps to:
·
increase
the body’s metabolism naturally
·
bind
dietary fats together so less fat is absorbed and stored on your body
·
helps
to raise body temperature so that the body can burn fat more efficiently
Adiphene
contains 12 ingredients including Glucomannan, Chitosan and Cayenne Capsicum. It
is one of the more affordable appetite suppressant products and comes with a 30
day money back guarantee so you can try it risk free.
Green Tea – A natural non-pill
alternative
If you can’t
take pills you may prefer another option to help to suppress your appetite.
Green tea is an excellent alternative.
Green tea’s
appetite suppressing qualities are believed to be down to it including a
nutrient called EGCG which increases a natural hormone in your body responsible
making you feel full. Green tea also contains a small amount of caffeine and
caffeine is proven to be a very effective appetite suppressant.
Some
slimming teas contain green tea plus other teas which may have health and
weight loss benefits. One such tea is
Kou Tea which is a blend of 4 teas.