Obesity Drugs May Not be as Effective as Some May Think

Weight loss pills may not be a quick fixAlthough some people may believe that taking weight-loss drugs could be an effective means of dropping excess pounds, an alkaline diet – rich with fruits, vegetables and whole grains – may be a safer option.

According to a new study published in the journal, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, researchers are finding that anti-obesity drugs may not have lasting benefits for overall health and wellbeing. Additionally, some people may find that they begin gaining weight again after quitting.

One of the reasons for this phenomenon could be that users generally see dietary pills as a quick fix and do not take into account that they need to do behavioral and lifestyle adjustments to keep the weight off in a healthy manner.

“Anti-obesity drugs haven’t successfully tackled the wider issues of obesity because they’ve been focused predominantly on weight loss,” Dr. Jason Halford said. “Obesity is the result of many motivational factors that have evolved to encourage us to eat, not least our susceptibility to the attractions of food and the pleasures of eating energy rich foods – factors which are, of course, all too effectively exploited by food manufacturers.”ADNFCR-1960-ID-19677838-ADNFCR