And are the best proven weight loss pills safe? With non-prescription pills, it's hard to know what you're getting, or even if the list of ingredients matches what's in the bottle. Some herbal pills contain a potpourri of ingredients of more than 20 herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals or other add-ons, such as caffeine or laxatives.

Also how these ingredients interact individually or collectively with your body has not been researched.

So using them can be a bit dicey, especially if you're taking other medications. So always check with your doctor.

Unfortunately non-prescription, even if they're one of the best proven weight loss pills, aren't subject to the same rigorous standards as are prescription drugs or medications sold over-the-counter.

So they can be sold with little proof of effectiveness or safety. Companies can make outrageous health claims about products based on their own review and interpretation of studies without the authorization of the FDA.

Basically they tell you they're the best proven weight loss pills or what ever else you need to hear in order to separate you from your money.

Educate yourself and read labels. Then talk with your doctor about any dietary supplements you're considering taking. This is your best protection.

But there are high quality non-prescription pills out there that deliver on their promise. These natural products are researched and tested by experienced scientists to insure safety and efficacy. They truly are the best proven weight loss pills.

1. Avoid products claiming weight loss without lifestyle change, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Don't be suckered by unbelievable promises like “eat all you want and still lose weight.”

2. Make sure the products are manufactured in a facility that complies with the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP.) This ensures that the facility sticks to high standards of processing and manufacturing (the same standards followed by pharmaceutical companies), and guarantees that each product contains ingredients that are pure, of therapeutic value, safe and with standardized formulas.

1. Orlistat: So what can orlistat do for you? Well, orlistat is a very useful fat blocker ingredient. So you can expect less fat absorption if you take it regularly.

2. Hoodia Gordonii: < Hoodia Gordonii is a time tested and proven appetite suppression ingredient. Unfortunately, bogus Hoodia Gordonii sellers flooded the market with a crap product damaging its reputation for effectiveness.

3. NeOpuntia: This works kind of like orlistat. If orlistat blocks your fat consumption, NeOpuntia binds up to 28% of your fat intake. No matter how much fat you take in every day, it will still bind about 1/4 of your fat consumption.

*Remember, the best proven weight loss pills can help kick start your weight loss, but to keep it off you have to change your lifestyle. Getting daily exercise (a walking or running program) is absolutely crucial. Combine this with a healthy eating program and you’re on your way to success.

First understand this; prescription weight loss pills are basically medications, not natural supplements.

The unnatural stimulants in prescription weight loss pills can cause serious side effects. So you should discuss the risks with your doctor before trying them.

They have been tested and can be an effective tool in your battle against obesity if you have a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or above.

In other words when your weight is a bigger threat to your health than the weight loss pills.

There are several types of prescription weight loss pills according to the method of losing weight and solving relative tasks:

Appetite suppressants. These are the most commonly used type of pills. They simply decrease your appetite or “trick” your brain to feel full. Phentermine is an example.

Lipase inhibitors. These are weight loss pills with lipase inhibitors as the primary component. These pills prevent fat from being absorbed by your body and calorie intake reduces. Xenical is an example.

Non-FDA approved weight loss drugs. Prescribing these pills is fully the doctor’s responsibility, but medications for treatment of depression, seizures, diabetes and other illnesses, have lead to weight loss, although as stated, they are not FDA-approved pills.

Currently, most available weight loss medications approved by the FDA are for short-term use, meaning a few weeks or months.

Long-term treatment with weight loss medication is not recommended, and for good reason. They can lead to serious side effects over a period of time.

Sibutramine: side effects are increased blood pressure and heart rate, headaches, insomnia and constipation.

Xenical: side effects include intestinal discomfort, diarrhea. Those effects are more likely to appear if consuming food rich in fat.

Phentermine: side effects include nervousness, sleeplessness and mood changes.

I’m not a big fan of prescription pills, but like I said before, if your weight is a threat to your health then they should be an option.

But the truth is, it's not possible to lose weight long term if you are a drug-dependant. You need to make some lifestyle changes (start exercising and eating healthy), that’s what it takes to keep the weight off.

Smiles…Gigi

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