She confirmed that there are supplements that are expensive and have no benefit
Abu Dhabi Health Authority warns against the indiscriminate use of drugs for weight loss
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has classified weight loss products into three types, according to their effect, and warned against the indiscriminate use of drugs and nutritional supplements for slimming and weight loss, and the resulting serious health problems, noting that the consumer often considers nutritional supplement products to be safe and natural. However, he is not aware of the potential harmful effects associated with its use, especially when its use accompanies the use of other medicines, in addition to the presence of some fraudulent products, which pose a danger when used by the public, and they have been warned against their use by local and international health institutions.
The department stressed that taking nutritional supplements can help to get rid of excess weight, but it can cause health risks in the long run. There are some effective ways to lose weight, in addition to preserving the nutrients that the body needs, such as eating healthy foods and exercising. Physical, balanced diet.
The department explained in the booklet "Dietary Supplements .. Weight Loss", which was recently issued, and "Emirates Today" obtained a copy of it, that weight-reduction products contain many ingredients, such as herbs, fiber and minerals in different quantities, and the product may contain one component. Only, however, some products contain dozens of ingredients, and weight loss products are available in various pharmaceutical forms, such as tablets, capsules, liquids, and powders.
The department said: “Many people resort to using weight-reducing supplements as a quick way to get rid of excess weight and obtain an ideal body, without the trouble of adhering to a diet or following an exercise regime. Unfortunately, many users of these products do not have sufficient knowledge of their components, and what It can cause health risks and damage, especially with its increased spread in recent times, and its availability for sale through multiple outlets, social networking sites and the Internet.”
The department classified weight loss products into three types according to their effect, which included ineffective products, limited effective products, and the third type was unsafe products to use, noting the possibility that weight loss supplements could be expensive and have little benefit, warning against misleading claims about weight loss pills. The magic diet, fat melting, losing weight without dieting or exercising, especially since it's hard to believe, is actually hard to achieve too.
She pointed out that the ineffective products in the product have very limited information about them, and the evidence for their alleged benefits is based on unapproved studies, pointing out that limited effective products may help reduce weight, but often their effect is limited and unnoticeable, especially if they are not accompanied by a pattern Healthy life and proper diet.
adulterated products
The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi has warned that there are products that are not safe to use, and are marketed as effective in reducing weight, but in fact they are adulterated products with undeclared chemicals in the components of the product, and their presence is not declared, pointing out that some of these products may also contain On some medications and hormones that have the ability to reduce weight, but they should not be used except in certain medical conditions, in specific doses, and only under medical supervision.
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