When we talk about the therapy of a medical condition or problem we usually talk in terms of medication of that organic or in organic problem. No doubt in case of weight loss the word “therapy” does not means medication only , it also includes diet intake modification, weight loss surgery, behavior modification and proper physical activity. But as is the case with other diseases general perception about the treating obesity is once again medication in forms of pills and capsules. Large over the counter sales of weight loss drugs in the form of pills and capsules is boosting pharmaceutical industry with each growing day. Whether these pills work or not it is a different issue. But complex of obesity is being cashed in every possible way.

Different type of Weight Loss Pills in the Market

There are countless brands of weight loss pills in the market one cannot pursue them just by their commercial or brand names. So it is easy to discuss them under following categories. • Fat blockers • Fat burners • Starch blockers • Herbal pills • Diet pills

Fat blockers

Fat blockers are as effective as their name indicates; it is a separate debate, but their market value cannot be denied. If we talk in term of business they grab most of the share in the weight loss pill market. Fat blockers are usually thought as a fat traffic sergeant or regulator which does not allows dietary fats to absorb through the gut into the blood. Fat blockers are claimed to be an efficient way to lose weight as the dietary fat is passed into stools, no matter what amount you take.

Fat burners

This category of weight loss pills is even more attractive in its name. Fat burners are claimed to burn the body fat. Burning means cut down of fat or adipose tissue deposited in the body. Their mechanism of action is not known if we talk in terms of substantial scientific evidence in most of the cases. But in terms of sales this is one of most saleable weight loss medicine.

Starch blockers

Starch blockers block dietary starch and glucose and ultimately help to cut down calorie intake in weight loss therapy. Starch blockers are meant to block dietary sugar and glucose from entering into blood and being metabolized into energy and other metabolic products. Loss of calories causes the loss of excessive weight.

Diet pills

Weight loss pills also include diet pills. Diet pills contain a particular diet formula which contains a specific type of nutrient or sometimes an appetite suppressor. Most probably they depress the appetite and cause a sensation of filling in the stomach which lessens the diet intake and results in the weight loss. Their market value is also at higher note although they lack proper scientific research and knowledge.

Herbal pills

Herbal weight loss is one of the hottest things in the weight loss industry. Most of people think that herbal weight loss pills don’t have any kind of side effects so they go for them. What type of weight loss herbs are in use? What is their effectivity? In which forms they are available? What are their modes of action on body? All of this stuff has been talked in detail in ‘Herbal Weight Loss’ category of this site.