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Low Calorie Diets (LCD) are dietary programs that restrict calorie intake to promote weight loss. This type of diet typically involves reducing daily calorie intake to between 1200 and 1500 calories, depending on an individual's age, gender, weight, and activity level. | Low Calorie Diets (LCD) are dietary programs that restrict calorie intake to promote weight loss. This type of diet typically involves reducing daily calorie intake to between 1200 and 1500 calories, depending on an individual's age, gender, weight, and activity level. | ||
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== Benefits of Low Calorie Diets == | == Benefits of Low Calorie Diets == | ||
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Weight Loss: The primary benefit of an LCD is weight loss. By restricting calorie intake, an individual can create a calorie deficit, which leads to weight loss. | Weight Loss: The primary benefit of an LCD is weight loss. By restricting calorie intake, an individual can create a calorie deficit, which leads to weight loss. | ||
Improved Health: Weight loss can also improve overall health, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese. Weight loss has been linked to improvements in conditions such as [[high blood pressure]], [[high cholesterol]], and [[type 2 diabetes]]. | Improved Health: Weight loss can also improve overall health, particularly for individuals who are overweight or obese. Weight loss has been linked to improvements in conditions such as [[high blood pressure]], [[high cholesterol]], and [[type 2 diabetes]]. | ||
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Increased Energy: As an individual loses weight, they may also experience an increase in energy levels. This is because the body is no longer carrying around extra weight, which can be tiring. | Increased Energy: As an individual loses weight, they may also experience an increase in energy levels. This is because the body is no longer carrying around extra weight, which can be tiring. | ||
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== How to Follow a Low Calorie Diet == | == How to Follow a Low Calorie Diet == | ||
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Calculate Calorie Needs: The first step in following an LCD is to determine the number of calories needed to maintain a healthy weight. This can be done using an online calorie calculator or by working with a healthcare provider. | Calculate Calorie Needs: The first step in following an LCD is to determine the number of calories needed to maintain a healthy weight. This can be done using an online calorie calculator or by working with a healthcare provider. | ||
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== Types of Diet Pills == | == Types of Diet Pills == | ||
# Appetite Suppressants: Appetite suppressants work by reducing hunger and food cravings. Common ingredients in appetite suppressants include phentermine and sibutramine. | |||
# Fat Absorption Inhibitors: Fat absorption inhibitors, such as orlistat, prevent the body from absorbing dietary fat. | |||
# Stimulants: Stimulants, such as caffeine, increase metabolism and energy levels, which can lead to weight loss. | |||
# Combination Drugs: Some diet pills combine multiple weight loss mechanisms, such as appetite suppression and fat absorption inhibition. | |||
# Weight loss injections: GLP-1 analogues such as [[Liraglutide]], [{Semaglutide]] and [[Tirzepatide]] | |||
List of FDA approved weight loss drugs: | |||
* [[Phentermine]] - one of the most commonly used | |||
* [[Phentertmin-topiramate]] - most popular and one of the most effetive, brand name (Qsymia) | |||
* [[Contrave]] (Bupropion Naltrexone) - relatively new | |||
* [[Orlistat]] (Xenical, Alli) | |||
* [[Diethylpropion]] | |||
==Weight loss injections== | |||
* [[Liraglutide]] ([[Saxenda-weight-loss|Saxenda]]) | |||
* [[Setmelanotide]] (Imcivree) | |||
* [[Tirzepatide]] ([[Mounjaro]]) | |||
* [[Semaglutide]] ([[Wegovy]]) | |||
==Natural weight loss prescriptions== | |||
* [[Plenity]] - a hydrogel made out of cellulose and citric acid that expands in the stomach and makes you feel full. Since it does not get absorbed, there are no systemic side effects. | |||
== Benefits of Diet Pills == | == Benefits of Diet Pills == | ||
[[Weight Loss]]: The primary benefit of diet pills is weight loss. These drugs can help individuals lose weight by reducing appetite, increasing metabolism, or blocking the absorption of fat or carbohydrates. | [[Weight Loss]]: The primary benefit of diet pills is weight loss. These drugs can help individuals lose weight by reducing appetite, increasing metabolism, or blocking the absorption of fat or carbohydrates. | ||
