Non-Stimulant Weight Loss Products for Women

Some stimulants can be used with no serious consequences. For example, how many people enjoy a cup or two of coffee each morning, with no ill side effects from the caffeine? However, when it comes to losing weight, you should be careful about the types of stimulants you bring into your body, and how they are combined in pill-form. Looking for a weight-loss product that will help you burn fat, eat less, and lose weight without feeling jittery? Drugs like Ephedra and Hoodia are non-stimulant products that can help women lose weight safely.

Ephedra

• Ephedra is a popular diet pill ingredient that is often used by women. According to the RAND Corporation, Ephedra -- an herb commonly known as ma huang - is "a tiny, sparse shrub found in Asia, where it has been used for a long period as medicine, as recorded in many medicinal documents from China." It is often combined with caffeine and other ingredients to aid in weight loss, so make sure that caffeine is not on the drug label. There are many potential side effects to using Ephedra. The Mayo Clinic warns of the possibility of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack, among others.

Hoodia

• Pure Hoodia Gordonii products are available in both pill and powder form. Hoodia is a stimulant-free appetite suppressant and is an all-natural pill made from something that resembles a cactus. A tribe in the Kalahari Desert has supposedly used this plant for thousands of years. It is hypo-allergenic and even vegetarian. It needs to be taken before meals, and shouldn't be taken by pregnant or breastfeeding women, those with high blood pressure or anyone younger than 18 years. Hoodia fans boast that there are no harmful side effects.

Weight Loss Product Safety

• Be careful when using any diet pill. Just because a diet pill claims to be all-natural or safe to use, doesn't mean you shouldn't be cautious. Stimulant-free drugs can still have nasty side effects. A popular non-stimulant weight loss product called Hydroxycut was recalled in 2009, and the FDA warned the public to stop taking it immediately. While stimulant-free and claiming to help burn fat and elevate moods, it also had a list of nasty side effects, including liver damage.

  Study up on side effects and possible drug interactions, and, of course, speak with your doctor before using any weight loss product. They can make sure you're the right candidate for these products, and guide you in the right direction for optimum weight loss.