Question 1

can i take the reducta chewing gum to help lose weight while on lexapro (escitalopram)?

Accepted Answer

No: Although this compound has been thought to be considerably safe, there are no studies to date regarding drug drug interactions. The active ingredient is caralluma fimbriata. I would not personally use the product until such drug drug interaction safety data were to become available.

Question 2

does gum make you fat or does is make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Its not the gum  : Gum can be unhealthy because of artificial dyes, sweetners or sugar.  Some xylitol gums are healthy. The behavior of the person chewing the  gum will influence whether there is weight gain or loss.

Question 3

doctors can you tell me how often should i chew gum to lose weight on my face?

Accepted Answer

Lose Weight w/ Gum?: Not so sure about this...Sounds more like a gimmick.  Overall weight loss will reduce weight everywhere.  Some people genetically just distribute fat and tissue in certain areas.  Be careful about believing everything you hear1.

Question 4

could bike riding help lose weight?

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Yes, it could : Contribute to weight loss. Eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of water / day. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed.  Do both cardio ; weight training.

Question 5

is there any medicines to help lose weight?

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Yes: I can’t personally make recommendations for weight loss products but the following are FDA approved: Alli, Xenical (orlistat),Meridia (sibutramine), Adipex-P (phentermine &amp; Sanorex (mazindol).

Question 6

can chlorophyll help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: Thylakoids in chlorophyll may help to suppress appetite. Don't anticipate weight loss without healthy nutrition choices, physical activities and insuring that calories burned &gt; calories consumed.

Question 7

what tea works to help lose weight?

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Well..: Am not sure it has been conclusivley shown that green tea leads to weight loss. Tea is derived from the camellia sinensis tree.  . The linus pauling institute reported a study that suggested  green tea can assist w glycemic control. Green tea has a diuretic effect so you lose water weight. Catechins in the tea may ^ thermogenesis.  The most nutritious teas are red, green and white tea.

Question 8

does body wrapping help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No not really: You may loose water weight but no real change will take place in your actual body mass. To loose weight you must expend more energy than you take-in through your diet. Minimize the amount of carbohydrate (bread, soda, alcohol, pasta, potatoes, corn); maximize the amount of fiber (vegetables) and protein (lean meat, beans) in your diet. At the same time exercise (walk, run, bike, swim).

Question 9

does weight training help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Muscle continues to burn fat even at rest so some weight training will lead to weight loss.  However, you may have a slight gain initially due to increased muscle mass.

Question 10

are papaya seeds used to help lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Of course not: This is just somebody trying to make money off silly people. To trim down, get back into serious hard-core physical fitness. It's a great gift to give yourself, and you'll be very glad.

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