On the market today, there are many types of weight loss drugs and foods, including weight loss teas, advertised as having rapid weight loss effects. However, these foods can cause diarrhea and dehydration for users after use. So why does drinking weight loss tea cause diarrhea? Let's find out through the article below.
1. What effect does drinking weight loss tea have on the body?
Weight loss tea is often advertised as having a fast, immediate weight loss effect, although there is currently a lack of evidence to prove that this product is effective in weight loss. There are many types of weight loss tea with different ingredients, but they are mainly divided into 3 types as follows:
• Appetite suppressant tea.
• Fat absorption blocking tea.
• Metabolism boosting tea.
Some types of tea can have negative effects on the body such as:
Tea containing laxatives:
• Some types of weight loss tea contain senna, a natural laxative.
• Regular use of this type of tea can cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, decreased potassium levels in the body, dangerous for heart problems and cramps.
Tea containing diuretics:
• Most types of tea today have diuretic ingredients to increase the rate of fluid excretion from the body.
Regularly drinking weight loss tea can cause side effects such as dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, cramps, diarrhea, and heart rhythm disturbances.
2. Why does drinking weight loss tea cause diarrhea?
Most of the time, the cause of rapid weight loss is due to dehydration or loss of solid waste. The reason why people have diarrhea after drinking weight loss tea is due to the ingredients in the tea:
• Senna: is a natural laxative that if used regularly can cause nausea, diarrhea, constipation, low potassium, cramps and is dangerous for people with heart problems
• Diuretic: increases the rate of fluid excretion from the body, if used for a long time can cause dehydration, electrolyte disorders, diarrhea, ...
3. Safe alternatives to weight loss tea
Factors such as diet, exercise, environment and lifestyle affect each person's weight loss effectiveness. Therefore, instead of risking the side effects of weight loss tea, control your weight safely in the following ways:
• Cut down on sugar and starch: This is an effective way to lose weight. Eating fewer carbs or reducing refined carbs and using whole grains helps you feel full longer.
• Eat healthy instead of drinking weight loss tea: You should build a diet that focuses on fruits and vegetables, avoiding overly processed foods or foods that contain a lot of sugar or trans fats. Meals should be balanced and contain a lot of nutrients. By maintaining a healthy diet, you do not need to drink weight loss tea, thereby reducing the risk of facing the side effects of weight loss tea.
• Exercise: This is an activity necessary for weight loss. Some weight lifting exercises will help burn more calories and promote faster metabolism. In addition, you can walk, run, cycle or swim, all of which are beneficial for weight loss and overall health
In general, any weight loss process requires time for the body to adapt to the transformation process and consume excess fat. There is no quick way to lose weight or to eat well and sleep well and still lose weight gently. Therefore, overweight people should change their diet and increase exercise to make their body lighter instead of looking for functional foods or drugs advertised with miraculous weight loss effects.
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