Weight loss is a challenge to oneself and also a love for life. So how should we choose among the numerous weight loss products on the market as we embark on the journey to becoming slimmer? When consumer rights are infringed upon, how can we protect our own rights? Here are some tips to share with everyone.
1. Types of Weight Loss Products
Weight loss products can be roughly divided into two categories: internal use and external use. Let’s take a detailed look at what is included in each category!
Internal Use
(1) Intestinal Suppressants
Orlistat, a lipase inhibitor, can inhibit lipase, preventing the breakdown of fat molecules, thereby reducing fat absorption. This drug can also significantly lower blood lipids in obese patients. However, this category of drugs can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction, respiratory infections, headaches, menstrual disorders, anxiety, fatigue, etc., and it also affects the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, leading to deficiencies in these vitamins. Therefore, long-term use should involve adequate supplementation of fat-soluble vitamins.
(2) Chinese Herbal Products
There are many reports about Traditional Chinese Medicine and formulas, such as willow tea, bitter tea, cassia seeds, honeysuckle, goose weight loss tea, and kudzu, all of which can reduce blood lipids and weight to varying degrees.
External Use
This category of weight loss products is used externally, causing less damage to the body. Although results may come slowly, they are very popular.
(1) Weight Loss Patches
Weight loss patches are products that allow the absorption of medicinal ingredients into the body’s bloodstream through the skin or acupoints to achieve weight loss.
(2) Weight Loss Soap
Weight loss soap is a cleansing product that can reduce subcutaneous fat and achieve a slim body effect. During the production of the soap, weight loss agents and auxiliary ingredients are added, and it can be gently massaged onto the fatty areas during use, then rinsed off.
(3) Weight Loss Cream
Weight loss cream, also known as slimming cream or body shaping cream, is a type of special skin cosmetic used to reduce subcutaneous fat and beautify the body shape. It is made by adding active components of weight loss agents and penetration enhancers into an emulsified cream base. During use, the cream is applied to fatty areas and massaged to facilitate the penetration of active ingredients, aiding in the decomposition and removal of excess subcutaneous fat.
2. Purchasing Weight Loss Products
When purchasing weight loss products, everyone should be cautious and buy from legitimate institutions (pharmacies, hospitals, and medical institutions with business licenses and drug operation permits), following the “three checks and three attentions”: first, check if the packaging label is complete, review the mechanism of the drug in the instructions to ensure safety and efficacy, and avoid purchasing counterfeit or substandard products; second, check the production date and expiration date, and pay attention to the approval number to see if it is authorized by a national authority; third, check product certification to ensure it has obtained relevant quality certificates issued by the National Health Department.
Consumers should request and retain shopping receipts when purchasing products, and when consumer rights are infringed upon, promptly call the 12315 hotline for rights protection.
3. How to Lose Weight Scientifically
Firstly, dietary control is key. Reduce the intake of high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, and increase the consumption of nutritious and low-calorie foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, fish, and beans. At the same time, pay attention to controlling portion sizes to avoid overeating.
Secondly, moderate exercise is essential. Aerobic exercises like running, swimming, and cycling can effectively burn fat and improve cardiovascular function; strength training, like weight lifting and push-ups, helps increase muscle mass and metabolic rate, allowing the body to consume more calories even at rest.
Additionally, choosing a suitable weight loss method for oneself should not be overlooked. Health should be prioritized; make wise decisions based on personal circumstances, choose appropriate weight loss methods and products, and consult professional doctors or fitness coaches when necessary.
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