Is there such a thing as safe diet pills for women? The weigh in on this changes so regularly it is hard to keep up.

Let us take a moment to explore the different types of diet pills available. There is the appetite suppressing diet pill. This includes things like Citrimax and Conjugated Linoleic Acid. While these may be effective in helping some women lose weight, it is also believed that in others it can cause them to regain the weight. They also have some serious suggested side effects such as heart valve damage.

Another type of diet pill is the absorption blockers which essentially do what they sound like they do. They block the absorption of carbohydrates or fats by your intestine. Typically these pills are created using natural products like kidney beans and soybeans. That having been said it is believed that copper and zinc is lost from the body when using this pill type. And there is no evidence that it isn’t also disposing of important vitamins you need in your body.

And then there are the calorie burning diet pills. These pills have stimulants in them and increase the metabolism. This makes your body burn more calories than it would normally. Problems associated with a high metabolism are much the same as those associated with thyroid disease. You have an increased heart rate, blood pressure and high anxiety levels. These things can take a severe toll on a normal system of organs and the damage can be beyond repair if continued long term. The contents of these pills is usually things such as guarana, green tea, caffeine and ephedra, which can be very dangerous.

Knowing what diet pill is safe is not an exact science. There are too many factors to be sure. Every person has a different body and the effects of these pills will be different across the board. The damage done from a dangerous pill can also be dramatically different from one woman to the next, making it impossible to tell what is “dangerous” and what is “safe”. Use common sense and weigh the options. Know what the pill contains and what it does to the body. Know your body and most importantly, consult with a physician who knows your body and the effects of these pills. Pay attention to the cues your body gives you and don’t ignore them.