Top 5 Weight Loss Laxatives
Posted: Monday, February 18, 2008
by Greg Frost
Subliminal Cds
Laxatives were initially popular for curing constipation. Nowadays, these laxatives are becoming the talk of the town especially among dieters, who used them as another form of weight loss supplement. Here, we will recommend to you Top 5 weight loss laxatives, which you might want to consider on purchasing in order to tackle the weight problem.
There is an array of laxatives available over the counter and they come in various forms too. Some are tablets, liquids, powders, granules, chewing gum, chocolate-flavored wafers and amazingly even caramels! The more common types include lubricants, stool softeners, bulk-forming products and stimulant laxatives.
#1 Slimming Tea The most popular laxative product available in the market takes the form of tea. These form of laxatives are very affordable. Slimming tea and dieter's tea are some out of the many laxative teas that is highly recommended. Do try to choose one that is made up of herbal products, so that it can help to ensure a healthier body!
#2 Saline laxatives
Saline laxatives contain ions such as sulfate, phosphate and magnesium, which cannot be absorbed. As such, these ions stay in the colon and draws water, causing the stool to soften. Milk of magnesia and Epsom salts are some of the few saline laxatives that are available in pharmacies. Epsom salts contains more magnesium sulfate, hence it is a better laxative as compared to the latter.
#3 Lubricant laxatives
Lubricant laxatives contain mineral oil, which stays in the intestine. It then coats the stool particles. This prevents water from leaving the stool, hence resulting in a softer stool.
#4 Emollient laxatives aka stool softeners
Docusate is found in the stool softeners. It is a wetting agent that aids in the penetration of water in the colon and it mix with the stool. Docusate takes around a week or two before it shows results. This form of laxative is considered as one of the safest laxatives as compared to others.
#5 Hyperosmolar laxatives
Just like most laxatives, the hyperosmolar laxatives results in stool softening. Hyperosmolar laxatives cannot be absorbed and digested. This causes them to remain in the colon and retain the water upon consumption. Some examples of the hyperosmolar laxatives include lactulose and sorbitol. These are relatively safe but usually, they are only available as prescribed by the doctor.
Overall, the use of laxatives for weight loss is not highly recommended. This is due to the unhealthy side effects that these laxatives can cause. But if you really wish to try them, do consult your doctor or physician about the best and safest laxatives that are available.
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)That was the dumbest thing I've ever read. Almost all weight loss in regards to laxatives is due to water loss, literally. It will only leave a person with dehydration, a cramped stomach and, if usage is continued over extended periods of time (laxative abuse), electrolyte defeciences, constipation, malabsorption, reduced bowel deficiency, intestinal bleeding, and many other undesirable side effects. It is also a popular form of purging with eating disordered individuals, regardless of the fact that no calories are being discharged, as digestion has already taken place at this point. Promoting laxatives as a weight loss option is irresponsible, potentially harmful, and unprofessional.You are so right. Why would anyone promote laxatives as a way to lose weight. It can kill you.well. just maybe, if a person has experienced weight gaining over the years and has taken upon themselves to increase exercise, they go into menopause, weight gain is not coming off no matter what they do to lose the extra lbs, they cut out all forms of sugar, and fat.. or at least only use healthy fats when necessary, eating more fruits and vegetables and drinking loads of water .. no soda, no fast food, no junk foods, even though they'd love to have them!.. and only eating very controlled portions, foods that are OKAY on diet guru lists..fat burning supplements, weight loss pills, and by the way, the person has had two children and has gained this 30 lbs over the last 5 years due to 'aging' and menopause..in places like the stomach, thighs, 'back fat' and buttocks, this might be the only option. Afterall, if they have literally tried everything (and believe me they have!), including exercising when never before were they an exercise buff.. but stayed relatively slim.. and, actually turned men's heads!, they started the tread mill, they added swimming to thier routine a good 4 to 5 days out of the week.. yes, trying everything they can think of obsessively trying to lose weight and nothing has worked.. the scale just does not budge one ounce.... then !!!! it's a problem they need to confront. Even having tried illegal prescription drugs thinking this would at least let them lose 10 lbs...Look you're mind has been made up.. However, when you get into menopause..if you're even a woman for that matter, you can maybe understand the symptoms and feelings of others.. who have literally, literally - and I'll write it again, literally ! tried everything.. this might be something that will finally show some results!.. Some of us do not want to be told that we just have to 'live with our bodies; and also, some of us are just not into weight training!
good ideas if followed with precautions.jessicamathew
Great idea. I use aloe vera lax 3x/wk and it keeps the scale down but I still watch what I eat.
You disenters to the man's article aren't as smart as you think. Regular use of some safe laxatives have a similar effect to that making oneself vomit after eating which is dangerous itself. But laxatives used properly can move food through your digestive tract before a lot of the fattening nutrients have been absorbed. I know because of a colon conditon I have, the doctor advised me to take a sizable dose of Milk of Magnesia every 3 days. I had lost 20 pounds because of my illness, and on this routine, I have not gained any of it back. Although it is not being taken for that purpose it is an added benefit. I was about 20 lbs overweight. The Doctor checks me every six months to see if there is any adverse effects. That has been about 2 years and all is still well.
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