Weight Loss: Now A Pill To Lose Weight

Why would Indians fall prey to this drug?

¡°Obesity is a growing problem in India and other developing countries and is largely the result of a chronically improper diet and lack of physical activity. Obesity is an outcome of sedentary lifestyle and westernization of our society. Over-eating junk food and lack of physical exercise result in high body mass index (BMI).¡±

Will this drug work for an Indian body?

¡°Vis-a-vis to western countries where junk food is cheaper, in India, the population, mostly the upper strata of society, in metropolitan cities are getting afflicted because there is a lack of exercise, there is a tendency to eat more junk food and so they are putting on more weight and becoming obese. Yes, these drugs have positive impacts on Indians for a small period of time only.¡±

How does this drug work? What is the effect on the body?

¡°Most of these drugs suppress appetite by activating the brain receptors for a neurotransmitter called serotonin, which triggers feelings of satiety and satisfaction. This drug raises the energy levels and suppresses the appetite and pushes the body to burn more calories. But continuing weight loss medicine in long term is unhealthy and ineffective.¡±

Expert views on Weight loss drugs

These medicines are avoidable and should not be consumed by just anyone. Only those who are obese and suffering from conditions related to this should take prescribed ones, which doctors term ¡°lifestyle medications¡± rather than ¡°diet pills¡±. These medicines are prescribed only to those people with a BMI (body-mass index) over 27, as part of a broader weight-loss regime that involves other medications such as diuretics and a calorie-restricted diet and exercise.