Can a Slimming Patch Help Weight Loss?
Apr 27th, 2008 by Jo Johannson
Slimming patches have only recently come on to the dieting and weight loss markets. Although patches have been used successfully in other areas, some people wonder whether it is as effective as taking the same ingredients orally, that are found in the leading brands of slimming pills, tablets and supplements.
The technology within a Slimming Patch is called a transdermal delivery system. It delivers the ingredients through the skin.
One of the benefits of a slimming patch is that it’s discreet. A patch worn under the garments can’t be seen. It’s also slow-releasing and has the additional benefit of always being on, so there’s no need to remember what time you have to take your slimming tablets.
Slimming pills, in most cases have to revolve around food and the times you eat. But with slimming patches, it’s the opposite - where meal times are now governed by the patch.
Are Slimming Patches Effective?
There is a lot of debate as to whether a slimming patch can actually deliver enough appetite suppressing, fat blocking or fat binding ingredients into the body, to have enough of an effect to be a ‘real’ method for weight loss.
There are some truly effective slimming pills, and tablets on the market today. Some of them offer significant benefits for weight loss. But slimming patches? Are they just a fad or gimmick, designed to lure the customer into spending more money?
The FDA in the United States is currently taking some of the leading slimming patch manufacturers to task in an attempt to restore some kind of legislation.
They want to prevent the sort of ridiculous claims that are sometimes seen in the slimming pill market, with no clinical evidence to substantiate them. That can only be good for the consumer.
Do Slimming Patches Have Side Effects?
Any product that’s taken - whether it’s eaten, drunk or put on the skin, can carry some risk. Some of the claims made by slimming patch manufacturers might make you think that since the patch is applied to the skin, it therefore has no side effects.
This is not the case - it is important to understand exactly what it is you are introducing into your body.
Should I Use a Slimming Patch?
It’s definitely worth a try. If you’re looking to lose weight, then a slimming patch could give you the same weight loss benefit as a slimming pill, with less hassle. It’s easier and more convenient. But do ensure you find a reputable manufacturer.
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