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Are water pills good for loosing weight?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Diuretics: Nope. Not in any way. There is no mechanism in 'water pills' that causes less carbohydrate intake or changes fat storage.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. answered

No: For weight loss we need to loose fat and not just water.

Answered 12/28/2016

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