Ugly side too in slimming products

The influx of the many slimming products over the counter today reflects that the people in Brunei are becoming more aware of the benefits with weight loss. This high demand also shows that the slimming business is becoming lucrative. However, the question now is, are all slimming products found in Brunei deemed safe?

The slimming market is growing as more people are aware about their health. The urge to improve one's physique and the fitness that goes with it is driving one to go all out to achieve that goal. Smart entrepreneurs used this notion in create business that is fast becoming a profitable venture. Manufacturers and suppliers are making use of advertisements to induce demand for these products.

Putting film stars, muscular sports personalities and beauty title holders as the benchmark for a better look for our consumer are just some of the many advertising strategies. Consumers are bombarded with video clippings day in, day out. The war to gain the hearts and mind of consumers are also fought in the print media and billboard advertising.

The RTB consumer research team has conducted a survey on why people go on diet. The polls show that for many people the main reason is health. For others it may be an emotional decision. Men and women are dissatisfied with their body shape. They want to be pleased with what they see in the mirror. However, some desperate consumers turn to slimming products for a quick way to solve their diet problems.

The concern right now for consumers is whether slimming products such as slimming tea, pills or cream over the counter deemed safe. RTB consumer researches found out that the assistants are non-medical personnel.

This worries consumers because wrong slimming products may be dispensed since only pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can do so in hospitals and retail pharmacies? Trouble arises when these over-the-counter drugs are not taken under proper medical supervision and also taken indiscriminately ignoring possible side effects.

RTB researchers has contacted several private clinics for comment on this type of slimming products, as noted by one of the doctors who declined to be on television. He said some slimming products contain a diuretic making a person urinate more, thus giving the illusion of losing weight. Others contain laxatives which taken in excess can caused loss of electrolytes, making the body dehydrated and weak.

Medical experts now unanimously agree that consumers should all eat less fat in their daily diet and do more exercise rather than relying on slimming products.

Going on diet without food is the worst thing to do when consumers are trying to lose weight. A person needs to eat three meals a day at regular intervals to keep their metabolic rate buoyant and the body in believing it is not starving.

Motivate yourself if you have decided to start losing weight, draw a clear picture of why you want to lose weight. Slimming products are not a long-term plan towards looking and feeling good, prevention is!! It is better to eat healthily and exercise regularly. Remember you should eat to live, and not live to eat.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin