Weight Loss and Laxative Abuse
It is undeniable that laxatives are incredibly easy to get a hold of from supermarkets. Unlike alcohol, cigarettes and even paracetomol which have all got age restrictions, with laxatives you can simply walk into shops and buy as many as you want without anyone taking notice or monitoring you.
With such easy availability it is no wonder that 79% of anorexia/bulimia sufferers are turning to laxatives to help keep themselves thin.
Fortunately the actions of eating disorder charity Beat, the British Pharmacological Society and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain could soon all change that. They are calling upon all pharmaceutical and pharmacological industries to work together and make laxatives an over the counter product.
By creating such a restriction it will be easier for chemists to monitor which consumers are using them in excess, thus helping them to put a stop to laxative abuse for weight loss and ensure it is only being used from the right reasons.
Types of Laxatives:
Osmotic: encourages more fluids to enter into your bowel, causing stools to become softer and easier to pass.
Bulk-Forming: similar to natural laxatives such as bran, these work by swelling the inside of your bowl, forcing any existing stool to be eliminated.
Stimulant: these speed up the functionality and movement of your bowel, bringing faster relief against constipation within a day.
Side Effects:
Take too many laxatives in one day and not only will you experience discomfort, bloating and wind, but you can become severely dehydrated and damage your organs.
Conclusion:
If you are looking to boost your weight loss, then there are much safer routes you can follow than putting your body through the unpleasant side effects of laxatives. Simply exercising more, eating healthier and taking diet pills such as Proactol can quickly work to increase your weekly weight losses without any negative consequences.