Chinese diet pills: how to use and is it worth it?

Chinese diet pills cause a lot of controversy on the Internet: some consider them an excellent way to lose extra pounds, while others consider them a dummy that can be harmful to health. These drugs are biologically active additives; control of their production is less stringent than that of medicines.

But, nevertheless, on the World Wide Web you can find many positive reviews from girls and women who have lost 10, 20, or even 30 kilograms. Many are attracted by the promises of manufacturers that without changing their lifestyle and diet, they can get rid of excess weight.

But how safe is such rapid weight loss? Indeed, despite the manufacturers’ assurances of a completely natural and safe composition, the effect of some of its components on the human body has not been fully studied.

Before you start taking Chinese drugs, you should weigh the pros and cons. Study their composition, learn more about the mechanism of action.

The price of a course of drugs from the Middle Kingdom varies from 1000 to 3000 rubles.

What are Chinese weight loss products?

Getting acquainted with drugs for body weight correction should begin with information about what this concept implies.

Chinese dietary supplements for weight loss are not medicines.

The abbreviation dietary supplements means biologically active additives, that is, they have nothing to do with pharmacotherapeutic agents. Only a few of these dietary supplements have received certification in Russia, but this cannot be said for most diet pills; they are not in any drug reference book. This means that the effectiveness and safety of most Chinese drugs of this type have not been proven.

Release form

Manufacturers have made sure that their nutritional supplements look quite convincing. Therefore, dietary supplements for weight normalization are offered in the form of capsules, tablets, powders and even injection solutions - that is, in the form of medications. This misleads lovers of easy weight loss, forcing them to consider them proven means of Chinese medicine.

Particularly dangerous are counterfeit drugs that not only have not been certified, but are also produced unknown where and by whom.

Their use can provoke unpredictable consequences.

Compound

The contents of Chinese capsules and tablets for weight normalization raise many questions. The reliable composition is almost never indicated, and the lists of components stated in the instructions for use do not correspond to those actually contained in the drug. However, manufacturers insist that their tablets are based mostly on herbal ingredients that do not pose a health hazard.

Here is the list provided by Chinese manufacturing companies:

• pineapple (in the form of extract) – to speed up metabolism;
• B vitamins, which have many properties other than fat burning;
• spirulina algae - as a source of minerals and vitamins;
• Garcinia Cambogia (extract) – fruit, natural flavor and taste enhancer, to reduce cravings for sweets and regulate carbohydrate metabolism;
• reishi mushrooms - tinder fungi, which are credited with antidepressant, anti-cancer and immunostimulating effects;
• Guarana and caffeine – provide appetite suppression, fat burning and neurostimulation;
• green tea is an antioxidant and energy booster with anti-atherosclerotic properties;
• iodine is a trace element, a regulator of thyroxine synthesis, involved in the activity of the brain, cardiovascular and nervous systems, as well as the thyroid gland;
• Hoodia cactus - in official descriptions this is a shrubby plant (the classification as a cactus is incorrect) Hoodia gordonii, which has the unproven property of reducing appetite;
• Cassia torra (seeds or leaves), otherwise known as senna, a well-known laxative;
• L-carnitine, dietary supplement, source of acetyl-L-carnitine;
• lotus (flowers), has moderate laxative and diuretic properties, promotes the outflow of bile, and therefore is dangerous for cholelithiasis;
• black tea is a tonic, a source of tannin;
• chrysanthemum (extract) – exhibits a diuretic and choleretic effect.

It may seem that the herbal composition of the tablets makes them completely safe. But do not forget that plants can be strong allergens for people predisposed to this.

Caution - some of the flora contained in the tablets can be toxic to the body - for example, the hoodia cactus.

Therefore, losing weight on these drugs should be done with caution, and if the slightest signs of poor tolerance appear, stop taking them immediately.

Indications for use

Weight loss capsules (the most effective drugs help not only lose weight, but also restore the skin of the face and body, preventing the appearance of acne, pimples and cellulite) are indicated for people who are overweight, exceeding normal body weight by more than 30%.

Due to the fact that dietary supplements help not only restore your figure, but also cleanse the body of toxins, you can use them:

• in case of metabolic disorders;
• elevated cholesterol levels;
• severe slagging of the body.

Classification

Since weight loss drugs are not medications, it is difficult to talk about their pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action). Russian pharmacy has not particularly studied the pharmacological properties of these drugs, and it is almost impossible to find information that actually reflects the effectiveness of Chinese fat burners. Therefore, the classification of drugs for weight regulation presented below is very conditional.

Table 1. Classification of Chinese drugs

As is easy to see, only a group of diuretics and laxatives have a clear effect of reducing body weight, that is, not the most useful drugs. But manufacturers of anti-obesity pills offer their own classification of their products.

Fat burners and anorectics

It’s worth getting to know fat burners and anorectics better. This is a class of sports nutrition drugs, the effect of which is to suppress appetite by inhibiting the hunger center in the central nervous system and stimulating satiety receptors. One of the representatives of this cluster of drugs is sibutramine, which is classified as a potent substance according to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation (December 29, 2007). It is used in official medicine strictly according to indications for the treatment of obesity, especially combined with diabetes, but has a number of contraindications for use.

Lipolitics

A relatively new class of pharmacological agents - lipolytics - is designed to stimulate the breakdown of fats. They are available in the form of injections for injection directly into adipose tissue and breakdown of subcutaneous fat. Therefore, lipolytics are used not for general obesity, but to influence local lipid deposits.

The lipolytic procedure should be carried out by a doctor, and it should be started only after a preliminary consultation and in the absence of contraindications.

With sibutramine and ephedrine

Preparations with sibutramine and ephedrine also deserve special attention. Sibutramine has already been discussed, but ephedrine is several times more dangerous. Officially it is banned. This means that it can only be produced, transported and sold legally - as a medicine for the treatment of bronchial asthma and bronchitis (as part of Broncholitin). All other drugs containing ephedrine (especially in concentrations of more than 10%) are equated to narcotic substances with all the ensuing consequences. This means that those involved in the purchase and sale of large quantities of ephedrine tablets may be subject to criminal prosecution.

Indications for use

Manufacturers of Chinese drugs for weight normalization claim that their pills are indicated for people who cannot diet, exercise and make other active movements towards a healthy life. Their motto can be formulated briefly: “Eat, drink what you want, take pills and lose weight!” But can this slogan be used as an indication for use? No, and there are several explanations for this.

1. Not a single remedy, even a real medicinal one, can effectively reduce a person’s weight without any effort on his part - giving up food and other bad habits, including physical inactivity.
2. The composition presented by the manufacturers is not trustworthy due to the absence of Latin names of plants in the list and poorly written instructions.
3. Some of the ingredients used in the composition have restrictions on use (contraindications), failure to comply with which can lead to unpredictable health consequences.

Therefore, it is necessary to purchase and use only certified drugs from China, the registration numbers of which are indicated in the official drug directories.

Mechanism of action

The pharmacodynamics (mechanism of action) of weight loss pills is not clearly stated anywhere, which is normal for dietary supplements. But, if you buy a certified product and read its composition, you can guess how a person is asked to lose weight:

• by suppressing appetite (anorexics);
• by removing fluid and bowel movements (diuretics and laxatives);
• due to the breakdown and removal of fats (fat burners).

None of the listed actions can be called absolutely safe for the body; each exposure carries the threat of unwanted (side) effects.

Is it possible to lose weight on pills from China?

Despite a considerable number of warnings, those who want to lose weight buy and take these pills in the hope of losing weight quickly and without any problems. And this is not surprising, because the prospect of losing up to 10 kg in one week, as the manufacturer promises, is very tempting.

Efficiency of use

To find out whether Chinese pills will help you lose weight, you don’t have to test their effects on your own health. It is enough to contact your doctor and ask if you can take them. Any specialist will tell you that even if these pills help you lose weight, it doesn’t last long, and stopping them causes a “compensated” gain of lost kilograms.

But something has become the reason for the incredible popularity of weight correction drugs from China, which means they are still effective - that’s what everyone who decides to take a “course of treatment” thinks.

To make sure that doctors’ skeptical attitude towards these drugs is justified, it is enough to purchase certified weight loss products in a pharmacy chain. They are accompanied by instructions indicating the scope of application and the ingredients that are included in the composition, which means you can be sure of their safety.

Possible consequences and side effects

You should pay special attention to the dangers of using uncertified diet pills sold outside pharmacies:

• centralized appetite suppression can cause severe anorexia;
• diarrhea and frequent urination dehydrate the body, causing electrolyte imbalance and anemia;
• fat burners negatively affect the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and thyroid gland.

A more detailed description of adverse reactions to drugs for weight normalization will be presented below.

Reviews from real users with before and after photos

Despite their ambiguity, dietary supplements for weight loss are popular. You can find many amazing weight loss stories. Some women who took pills from China share their success in losing weight by posting photos before and after taking the pills.

Margarita 44 years old:

After forty, I started gaining weight. Apparently, age changes. And I began to spend more time at home on the couch. So in a couple of years I gained about 10 kilograms. I stopped focusing on myself. It seemed to me that an old, fat, unfamiliar aunt was looking at me from the mirror, and not me. I tried to go to the gym, but I didn’t have enough strength, I felt exhausted almost all the time. On the Internet I came across reviews of the most effective Chinese diet pills and decided to order a trial course. I chose the “Golden Ball” drug. I started drinking it at breakfast. Along with him, I limited sweets and smoked foods. After a couple of weeks, I saw noticeable results and began to feel more active. I immediately found the strength to go for a walk. As a result, I lost 15 kilograms in a month. I think I weighed this much when I was 25.

Evgeniya 35 years old:

Good afternoon, I want to share my weight loss story. After the divorce, when my husband left for a 20-year-old girl, I gained a lot. I ate away at my worries and preferred to sit at home and watch movies. As a result, instead of 60 kilograms with a height of 170 centimeters, I got 90. At one point, I seemed to wake up that I couldn’t sit like that and feel sorry for myself. I decided to lose weight. I started with proper nutrition, but I was constantly hungry and overeated. I found out on the Internet that many people lose weight with the help of Chinese pills. I decided to try it too. I ordered the Qingzishou course. I didn’t stop sticking to PP because I didn’t fully believe in pills. But I don’t know how they work there, but I began to eat much less, the feeling of hunger disappeared. And along with it, the kilograms went away, about 11 kg went away in a month. I took three courses and again weigh 60 kilograms. I began to like myself and men.

Zhanna 25 years old:

I couldn’t lose weight for a long time. I always wanted to weigh 50 kg. I've had this dream since I was about fifteen years old. But it didn’t work out at all. One friend told me that Chinese drugs that can only be ordered online really help you lose weight. I decided to try it. I ordered "Bomb". A month later I lost 45 kilograms. My dream came true, even better.

Julia 50 years old:

With age, she gained a lot of weight. I didn't know how to lose excess weight. Diets didn’t help, I still gained weight. In my classmates I found an advertisement for weight loss drugs from China and ordered “Golden Ball” tablets. My husband got angry when he found out that I was throwing money away. But a month later he took his words back. I lost 15 kilograms and became slim and active again. Now my husband and I go to the pool to maintain results and health.

The first side effects from drugs from China may appear within a week. It is important to stop taking the pills, as the unpleasant and even dangerous symptoms will only intensify. At the end of the course, serious health problems may arise. Read more about Chinese diet pills in the video:

Lida

The popularity of drugs under the LiDa brand is due to the certification of one of the representatives of this name (or simply a product with a similar name) - slimming capsules Lida and Lida Light. This is a dietary supplement registered in the Russian Federation as a mineral, animal or plant-based product intended for weight control. The official instructions indicate the composition.

Table 2. Composition and contraindications for Lida capsules that reduce weight.

It is recommended to take 2 capsules with breakfast for 1 month. Only capsules purchased at a pharmacy are safe.

Here's how medical experts describe the effects of dubiously produced capsules.

1. The effect of the capsules is felt from the first day of use.
2. Food ceases to be a pleasure, the need for it drops sharply, and appetite almost completely disappears.
3. The need to eat becomes a heavy burden, food has to be swallowed by force.
4. The body quickly loses kilograms, up to 8 kg per week.

Doctors are especially concerned about the unusual increase in strength and energy during the period of taking these capsules, which may indicate the presence of unsafe energy substances in counterfeit drugs.

Beelight

B-Lite L-carnitine capsules are a dietary supplement certified in Russia, recommended for use as a source of amino acids. Manufacturer: Chinese corporation Weihai Unisplendour Biotechnology Development, Co., Ltd. Contains: L-carnitine, glucose, potato starch. Contraindicated in case of intolerance, pregnancy and breastfeeding. The official instructions do not mention fat-burning properties.

What the unlicensed “drugs” with the consonant name Bilayt produced are, one can only guess. They are available in three versions:

• Beelight 2 Premium;
• Bilight Extra;
• Beelight Original.

For successful weight loss, it is suggested to drink 3 packs. The composition contains plant components, including tinder fungus and lotus leaves. In fact, the composition contains an active substance from the group of anorectics, sibutramine, which is prohibited in many countries. According to reviews, the effect of weight loss is observed in everyone who took it, but the tolerability of the drug is extremely low. Most daredevils who used Beelight compare the side effects to a nightmare - people experienced hallucinations, convulsions, and headaches. Withdrawal of the drug caused withdrawal symptoms (a sign of addiction).

Fruit Basha

The promising name of the Fruit Basha capsules attracts those who like to lose weight “on fruit”. The composition of this product actually contains the fruits of the Brazilian apple tree, but this mysterious plant does not have a Latin name, so it is impossible to find reliable information about it. But this does not confuse the manufacturers at all; they optimistically promise the loss of 10 kg of excess weight in a month. Russian pharmacists assume that the composition contains prohibited ephedra, since a significant side effect of this drug is severe thirst and dry mouth. Original capsules must be indelibly marked “DALI”; capsules without this mark are fake.

"Bomb" for weight loss

The name of the tablets produced by the Jinlixin company speaks for itself. Abstract to the drug “Bomb. “Green” “guarantees” an explosion effect in the body, a significant decrease in appetite, and rapid loss of extra pounds. But those who took the risk of buying and testing the “bomb” on themselves talk about hair loss, vomiting, problems with stool and dry mouth after “treatment” with the dietary supplement. What could lead to such effects is unclear, because only plants are announced in the composition:

• pumpkin and other melons;
• nuts;
• pepper;

Unlike green pills, red Bomb pills are easier to tolerate. They contain L-carnitine, tropical fruits, Brazil nuts, plantain leaves, cayenne pepper (extract).

There are also “Bomb 3 row” and “Golden bomb”, the composition and effect of which are not clearly defined. “Golden” contains shock dosages of previous “bombs”, which makes these tablets more dangerous.

Golden ball

If you choose between all the drugs in the “Golden Ball” series, then “Premium” capsules can be called the safest. They are better tolerated, and effectiveness is achieved by the presence of garcinia cambogia and gordoniya - plants that have the ability to suppress appetite and remove fat. The remaining trade names were noted to have terrible side effects, despite the harmless composition - spirulina, lemon and quince.

Wild plants Butterfly (Meizitang Capsules)

A loss of more than 5 kg per month is promised by capsules labeled MZT (Meizitang), contained in a package called “Wild Plants Butterfly”. It is understood that after taking them, a person feels lightness in the body, like a butterfly. The composition of the drug, as usual, is extravagant - Job's tears, lotus leaves, bogwort sprouts, passionflower seeds, madder. Not a single botanist agrees that plants are capable of causing such an aversion to food, especially sweet foods, and such a euphoric increase in energy, even to the point of hyperactivity. All this is accompanied by intense thirst.

Qingzishou

The instructions for Qingzishou capsules do not warn about the diuretic effect of the drug, but promise normalization of the function of the endocrine system, resorption of abdominal fat and tightening of facial muscles. Guarana is “capable” of all this in company with orange, apple and kiwi. Women who used the capsules noted frequent dizziness, weakness, high blood pressure, thirst and apathy. Cases of dehydration and hypoglycemia (drop in sugar levels) have also been reported.

7 colors of weight loss

It’s hard not to highlight one of the most beautiful packages of the dietary supplement “7 Colors of Weight Loss” among other products. The variety of color shades attracts the attention of women, makes them want to pick up the packaging and buy it. But this is nothing more than a marketing technique - the product is not certified in Russia and cannot be recommended for use. But this does not bother manufacturers who offer 3 options for the “seven-color diet”:

• for young women;
• enhanced formula;
• for older ladies.

Each color in the composition means a specific plant:

• white – bean flowers and beans;
• green – tea leaves with spirulina and spinach;
• yellow – mangosteen and garcinia;
• red – pomegranate seeds;
• orange – peach fruits;
• blue – grapes;
• purple – lingonberries.

The action is due to the breakdown and removal of lipid accumulations.

Caution – taking “7 Colors of Weight Loss” tablets is incompatible with drinking coffee and alcohol.

Lingzhi

The Lingzhi dietary supplement is positioned almost as a panacea for “everything.” Manufacturers attribute to it the ability to treat heart and lung diseases, increase potency and smooth out wrinkles, and even prevent tumor processes. Evidence-based medicine does not confirm these wonderful properties in any way.

The main ingredient of the composition is the spores of the larch fungus, which already raises suspicion. The remaining components are harmless, but the toxicity of the fungus can completely overshadow their safety. This is confirmed by side effects:

• diarrhea;
• renal-hepatic colic;
• dry mouth, thirst;
• dizziness and hallucinations.

All these are symptoms of deep intoxication affecting the brain, liver and kidneys.

XIYOUSHU (XIYUSHU)

The dietary supplement based on seaweed “Siushu” does not contain dangerous components, as the instructions assure. It promises to lose 12 kg in 2 months of use. Algae combined with chitosan give a laxative effect. After two months of diarrhea, you will be able to lose weight without difficulty. But you need to strictly monitor your water and electrolyte balance so as not to end up in the hospital. The instructions contain a warning that the tablets are contraindicated for people with heart and vascular diseases. There is a suspicion that the composition contains not only plants.

Skinny coffee (Miracle 26) or coffee for weight loss

Coffee lovers are unlikely to be able to deny themselves their favorite drink. And if it also helps you lose weight, there’s simply no price for it. I was counting on such reasoning. This drink does not taste like the original coffee, but it is not disgusting either. Available in sachets in quantities sufficient for one course (26 pieces), the sachets are placed in a tin-plastic jar. To lose weight, drink 1 cup a day, the price of the product is low, so many will want to at least try it. In addition to reducing appetite, it causes severe thirst.

Contraindications for use and side effects

Chinese-made dietary supplements have not received recognition in Russia and the countries of the European Union due to the presence of hazardous substances in them.

In addition, their regular use can be dangerous for people suffering from:

• hypertension;

  

• diabetes mellitus and hyperthyroidism;
• thyroid dysfunction;
• gastrointestinal pathologies;
• renal and liver failure;
• cardiovascular disorders;
• diseases of the central nervous system.

You should immediately stop taking dietary supplements, including if:

• strong feeling of thirst;
• muscle spasms;
• dizziness;
• loss of orientation in space;
• hallucinations.

Contraindications

It has already been said that not everyone can take pills to lose weight. But it is worth reminding once again who should refrain from such “treatment”:

• people with hypersensitivity to plant components;
• women carrying a child and breastfeeding;
• persons with diseases of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, stomach, hypertension, metabolic disorders and endocrine disorders;
• teenagers

Those who have at least one of the risk factors should not take these pills.

General characteristics of drugs

Slimming capsules, saturated with extracts of medicinal plants, help to get rid of excess body weight within a short period of time, as well as:

• remove excess water, waste and toxic substances from the body;
• due to the content of lipase, they allow the breakdown of subcutaneous fat;
• help improve the general condition of the body due to a good detox effect;
• block the breakdown and subsequent absorption of fats, removing them from the body unchanged;
• activate blood circulation and help reduce cellulite.

By swelling in the stomach, the drugs help reduce the feeling of hunger, thereby reducing the amount of food consumed, and also affect the central nervous system, provoking the synthesis of dopamine. Reducing your daily diet helps activate the principle of autophagy, which causes cells to break down the accumulations of fat cells accumulated in lysosomes for subsequent weight loss.

Thanks to the use of Chinese drugs, body weight is not only reduced, but also brought to optimal levels, and the body is also saturated with useful minerals that prevent premature aging of tissues.

The composition of Chinese-made dietary supplements is also special, containing:

• lotus flowers;
• hoodia gordonii and guarana extract;
• varnished tinder fungus;
• dyeing safflower;
• chrysanthemum;
• green tea.

In addition to the above-mentioned plant extracts, preparations manufactured in China also contain substances prohibited for use in the Russian Federation, including:

The inclusion of psychotropic substances in the composition makes it impossible to legally distribute Chinese weight loss products through Russian pharmacy chains, so these drugs can only be purchased via the Internet.

Reviews

An analysis of reviews of pills for losing weight confirms that most of the products offered by online stores are fakes or drugs with questionable composition. Therefore, some respondents write that they have been drinking capsules for “years” and have become very friendly with “Lidochka” (we are talking about LiDa tablets), while the other part calls for never buying these drugs.

The reason for the negative reviews was the body’s pronounced undesirable reactions to taking the pills – dry mouth, incredible thirst, “withdrawal” after stopping taking the pills. The review of the strong friendship with “Lida” also suggests the emergence of addiction.

There are also complaints about the return of extra pounds after stopping taking the pills.