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This substance is all-natural and is great at taking excess fats out of the body. However, if you develop any allergic reaction to shellfish, you might as well try other natural weight loss remedies. You might be surprised, but Chitosan has many other uses than just for shedding off excess pounds.

Chitosan is derived from chitin. Chitin is made from the hard exoskeletons or skin of sea animals such as shrimp and lobsters. Chitosan, aside from being one of the most popular natural weight loss remedies available today, is also used as:

Plant fertilizer and to ward off plant diseases caused by fungi.

A Filtration constituent in water treatment plants – removes unwanted particles, as well as oil, heavy minerals and other unnecessary particles.

A purifier used in manufacturing of wines, beers and others. It is great for removing yeast and fruit particles.

Because of the substance’s ability to coagulate blood, it is used as a component in bandages. It also has anti-bacterial properties, and does not cause side effects.

As one of the many natural weight loss remedies, Chitosan is effective in eliminating the excess fats in the food you eat. How does this substance do it? It acts like a magnet for fats, thus instead of your body absorbing them, Chitosan simply flushes out the fats in your body. So even if you eat foods with fat contents, they will not be absorbed by the body and add unwanted pounds.

It’s said that Chitosan is effective in eliminating about 30 calories coming from fats. This is by using the substance as is. When in modified state, it can absorb fats 3-6 times its weight. However, this claim is based on mere hypothesis alone.

Clinical tests of Chitosan’s effectiveness in shedding off excess pounds have been, initially, conducted only on animals, not in humans. Although the tests yield positive results, many weight loss experts still don’t agree that Chitosan is great for weight loss on humans. When tested on humans, those who took placebo demonstrated just the same amount of weight loss as those who were given the substance. Up to this day, the claims of this substance are still debatable.

Its ability to bind with fats in foods is said to help eliminate them, which contributes to weight loss, instead of being absorbed by the body. This property of Chitosan makes it one of the many natural weight loss remedies available these days.  Chitosan cannot be digested and absorbed by the gastro-intestinal tract, since this is made from a hard substance called chitin – the same substance that makes up the hard shells and skins of sea animals like shellfish. It has no calorie content. So no matter how much Chitin you consume, no additional calories are introduced into the body. 

Before starting any weight loss program, consult with a doctor. 

Hans K Anderson

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The Food and Drug Administration said the maker of the dietary supplement Hydroxycut has agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products. The product is available in grocery stores and pharmacies.

Hydroxycut is advertised as made from natural ingredients, which I personally have my doubts as to whether some products labeled natural are in fact natural. At least 9 million packages of Hydroxycut were sold last year according to the FDA .

Government health officials warned anyone using Hydroxycut, which includes dieters and body builders to immediately stop using Hydroxycut. This supplement is widely linked to cases of serious liver damage and at least one death.

Dr. Linda Katz of the FDA’s food and nutrition division said the agency has received 23 reports of liver problems, including the death of a 19-year-old boy living in the Southwest.

Other people affected, experienced symptoms ranging from jaundice, or yellowing of the skin, to liver failure. One person has received a transplant and another was placed on a list to await a new liver.

When buying supplements make sure you fully understand the possible side effects.

Hans K Anderson

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Diuretics natural? Natural weight loss remedies have become very popular since people started believing that to be well-liked by others, one must have a desirable body. That’s part of the reason why more than 300,000 people surf the internet daily for weight loss articles. 

One of the most profitable industries today is the weight loss industry. Companies are funding expensive research just to develop the best weight loss methods around. Despite the ever booming market of weight loss products these days, obesity remains one of the main health concern of many people. That’s why many artificial and natural weight loss remedies are preying on such people – they keep giving them promises, then they fail to deliver. People only end up frustrated after trying out  remedies that fail to work.   People then tend to give up their dream of having a fitter body all together.

If you have been trying to get rid of excess weight for some time now, chances are you have tried different natural weight loss remedies.  Though some of these remedies claim to be all-natural, the ingredients printed on the labels seem very strange. This is the bad side of taking such supplements: you don’t know what you are putting in your mouth. Little did you know that the all-natural products you consumed may be putting your health at risk.  The best weight loss advice you can get is regular exercise and healthier food choices.

Some of the most commonly used ingredients in weight loss remedies these days are herbal diuretics. Diuretics make you lose water weight. Usually, the substance added to such supplements to provide diuresis is caffeine. Some companies however, use other substances. One is juniper seeds, which can damage the kidney. Another is equistine, which can damage brain cells. Some use horse tail, linked to seizures and hyperactivity. Others use dandelion, hawthorn and green tea.

Herbal diuretics only make you lose water weight. It means that the pounds you lose have nothing to do with eliminating fats. Also, the amount of weight you lose is not at all that substantial. Herbal diuretics used as natural weight loss remedies may also interfere with medications such as Lasix, Lithium and Digoxin.

One of the best natural weight loss remedies is drinking plenty of fluids. Ironically, it’ll let you lose water weight naturally. Plus you will have better skin and many other health benefits. Remember that when you use herbal diuretics for too long, your body will be stripped of essential electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. Using diuretics is a temporary solution to weight loss problems, since you are losing only water weight.

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You cleanse your skin by taking a shower. You cleanse your mouth by brushing your teeth, flossing and gargling with mouthwash. Isn’t it high time you also consider undergoing colon cleansing? Plus, it is said that you can lose as much as 40 pounds by undergoing the process. See if you can get that much weight loss with other natural weight loss remedies available.

It seems that no one really wants to discuss the inner workings of your tummy, especially anything about your colon. Things such as constipation, diarrhea and flatulence are better off discussed with a medical expert than with a friend. However, if your tummy is sticking out, perhaps no amount of exercise, crash dieting or other natural weight loss remedies can get rid of that bulge more than colon cleansing.

When is it the right time to undergo colon cleansing? When you suffer from recurrent exhaustion, long-term constipation, flatulence, ineffective digestion, and bulging tummy, it’s time to undergo the process.

When you consider colon cleansing as one of the many natural weight loss remedies, you will not only shed off excess pounds, but you will also get rid of toxins and parasites in your colon. This is achieved with the use of certain herbs and substances, as well as replacement of the friendly ones that are lost during the process.

Some of those commonly used to rid your colon of toxins and parasites are psyllium husks, flax and fennel seeds, licorice roots and many others. There are actually more than a hundred different herbs and substances which can be used for detoxifying your colon. There are many natural weight loss remedies out there today, and if you want to use colon cleansing as one of them, you really have to stick to directions. Your colon has been collecting lots of toxins for many years now. Usually you have to take such herbs and substances for around 3 months. Plus, you need to make some sacrifices – all for the sake of achieving a healthier lifestyle. You need to make healthier food choices and regular exercise.

However, there is another way of cleansing the colon. It uses oxygen, herbs and other substances. This is also quicker as compared to the one discussed earlier, which takes a long-term plan. This is the one for you if you hate taking herbs and other mixtures.

If you are considering colon cleansing as a means to get rid of excess pounds, you can read tons of research about it on the internet. Being one of the numerous natural weight loss remedies available for you to try, it has its own set of benefits, as well as a few adjustments that have to be made on your part.

Make sure you consult with your doctor before starting any kind of weight loss program.  It’s always a good idea to let your doctor know what you are about to try. 

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