Do Diet Pills Really Work?

A simple answer: it depends.

Now that’s not a diplomatic answer, but a dietitian’s answer. The reason that many diet pills don’t work for particular people is that they were marketed to the general public.

What of the Testimonials?

The miracle stories that companies use as their testimonials are those specific body types that the diet pill worked best for. For instance, a metabolism booster type pill would work very well for an individual with a slower metabolism.

On the other hand, negative reviews often come from those who have a different body type than the pill is designed for. The same metabolism booster that worked well on one person isn’t going to work well for someone who has an average or high metabolism.

And the Clinical Studies?

The FDA is responsible for making sure that companies are honest about the results of their studies. Companies that make nutritional supplements aren’t allowed to make exaggerated or false claims, unless they can back their claims with studies.

And though studies have to be published to be legitimate, companies will publish and advertise the studies that show the best side of their product. Always remember that a company wants to show the best case scenario for their product so that it will sell.

So What Works?

You need to know your body so you can know what diet pill will work best for you. By finding the right fit, you might say, a person can get fit with the help of a diet pill.

It helps to know your body mass index (BMI). There are several calculators online that can help you find yours out. It helps to be honest with yourself: you might be much healthier than you’d realize.

• For those that are severely obese, check with your doctor first. They will have access to supplements and techniques that can help you lose weight in a healthy manner, but quickly so that you can avoid the health problems associated with obesity.
• For those with a BMI just over 30, you might find exercise difficult because of your weight. Seek out a diet pill that will cling to lipids in your digestive system (called a “Fat Binders”) and focus on eating a low-fat low-sugar diet.

  Surprisingly, a metabolism booster (also known as “Fat Burners” from their scientific name “thermogenic”) won’t work very well for a person with a high BMI. People with larger bodies naturally have higher metabolisms to maintain their bodily functions.

• For those who are just overweight (usually considered to have a BMI between 25 & 30), and can keep up a regular exercise routine, a “fat burner” would probably work best for you. A diet pill with thermogenic properties can multiply your workouts and make them burn many more calories with only moderate efforts.



• For those that are a healthy weight but struggle to stay that way, try an appetite suppressor every once and a while. Appetite suppressors only have temporary effects before your body will get used to them so their mostly good for starting off a diet.

Do Diet Pills Work?

In this light: yes! Don’t get down on yourself and find that pill that works for you!