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Appetite Suppressing

by Kimberly Clark

An appetite suppressant is any substance that is designed to reduce a person's desire to eat. Appetite suppressing drugs are typically prescribed by physicians to people who are battling serious cases of obesity. Doctors commonly administer these kinds of drugs to their patients in pill form.

Most appetite suppressing drugs work by releasing chemicals into the brain that curtail a person's hunger. With any brain regulating drug, there is the risk of experiencing serious side effects. For this very reason, appetite suppressing drugs like these are only available to people who have obtained a prescription from their doctor.

Some appetite suppressants, on the other hand, work by increasing the speed at which a person's body burns calories. However, no matter how they are designed to work, appetite suppressants should only be considered a short term solution for treating obesity. This is because the brain quickly gets use to the effects of the drugs and, as a result, in time they may not work as well as they initially did.

Some Suppressants Are Available without a Prescription

Of course, there are some appetite suppressants that are available without a prescription. The active ingredient in most over-the-counter appetite suppressant products is generally a non-regulated drug or herb. For the best results, any appetite suppressant should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and a regular exercise program.


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