Best weight loss pills - Ranking 2024 (Effective, safe and cheap)

Pills for weight loss are surrounded by an aura of taboo, myths, but also often justified fears. The wrong supplement will do you no good and, in extreme cases, even harm you.

In consultation with Ilona Krzak, MSc, pharmacist, we have selected more than 20 weight-loss supplements for you. You will learn from Julia Skrajda, a clinical dietitian, whether slimming pills really work and what to do so that taking care of your figure, weight and well-being is not a nightmare, but a real change for the better.

Tablets for slimming are the best way to lose weight.

Losing weight pills are not magic beans. They won't do everything for you, but they can help you achieve the weight and figure of your dreams. See how.

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Best weight loss pills: A ranking of the top 14 best preparations on the market

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The list includes both weight loss tablets from the pharmacy and those you get in popular drugstores and specialist shops. You will find dietary supplements and medical devices among them.

The most important selection criteria for us were:

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• simplicity of composition,
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• scientific confirmation of the action of the individual ingredients,
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• price,
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• feedback from other customers,
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Check out this ranking of weight loss pills and choose the ones that are best suited to your needs.

Natural extracts

2Be Slim

• Type: dietary supplement
• Daily dose: biphasic preparation - 1 tablet per day and 1 tablet per night

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Product description

Green tea extract is a source of polyphenols, has a diuretic effect and lowers blood pressure. Coffee extract stimulates metabolism and intestinal motility, as well as boosting energy and counteracting feelings of fatigue. A tablet taken at night replenishes minerals. The chromium and cinnamon extract contained in the formula regulate carbohydrate metabolism.

Expert opinion

In sum, the formula is designed to inhibit the feeling of hunger and reduce the craving for carbohydrates. The daily tablet contains L-carnitine, which is responsible for increasing lipid metabolism. Guarana and ginger, on the other hand, enhance energy release, which consumes additional calories.

For active

Allnutrition CLA + L-carnitine + Green Tea

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: one capsule daily
• Effect: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) indirectly affects weight loss. Some studies suggest that it may help to reduce body fat and increase muscle mass. L-carnitine supports the burning of fatty acids and green tea extract is a source of polyphenols and supports metabolism. 

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Berberyna HCL

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: 1 capsule per day

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Product description

The main ingredient in the preparation is berberine in the form of a standardised extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and lowers blood lipid levels.

Expert opinion

The preparation contains Indian barberry extract – standardised for berberine hydrochloride. This substance exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, blood lipid-lowering and hypoglycaemic effects.

Additional information

<p>Usually, large fluctuations in blood glucose and abnormal glucose utilisation are the causes of weight gain. A definite advantage of the preparation is the standardisation of the extract. This way, you know how much of the active substance you are getting. There are also reports that <a href=‘https://natu.care/pl/rosliny/berberyna-na-odchudzanie’>berberine</a> is helpful during the pharmacotherapy of depression.</p>

<p><strong>Learn more about berberine and its properties in Nina Wawryszuk's article: </strong><a href="https://natu.care/pl/rosliny/berberyna"><strong>Berberyna – działanie, właściwości, skutki uboczne, dawkowanie</strong></a></p>

Calominal Duo

• Type: medical device
• Daily dose: two scoops twice a day

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Product description

The product binds carbohydrates and fats and enhances the feeling of satiety.

Expert opinion

After mixing, the product forms a suspension which swells in the digestive tract and enhances the feeling of satiety. It also has the ability to bind lipids and carbohydrates, limiting their absorption.

Additional information

Attention!

The binding capacity of other substances is not selectiveóric. The same can happen with other nutrients and medicines, which can lead to deficienciesós, as well as a reduction in the potency of the medicinesós used. Therefore, you must maintain a break of at least four hours between taking Calominal Duo and other medicinesós.

Lowers the glycaemic index

Obesimed Forte

• Type: medical device
• Daily dose: 1-2 capsules three times a day (one hour before meals).
• Action: The product is intended for adults who are overweight more than 10 kg or have a BMI over 28. The product is based on plant extracts that help to reduce appetite and the desire for snacking. In addition, it helps reduce the glycaemic index of meals, stabilise blood glucose levels, improve insulin sensitivity and help lower cholesterol. Important: follow a reduced calorie diet during the treatment.

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Product description

Reduces appetite and hunger between meals. For overweight adults only.

Apetiblock

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: two tablets daily

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Product description

According to sources, the active substances contained in this extract:

• improve glucose metabolism,
• reduce visceral fat accumulation,
• reduce adipogenesis,
• exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties,
• probably increase serotonin levels in the brain.

ChromiumReduces craving for sweets, whichós often the cause of excessive body weight. The product is intended for adults and contains sweeteners.

Vegan-friendly

Health Labs Care SlimMe

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: two capsules daily (morning and midday)
• Effect: The set of standardised extracts has a primarily thermogenic effect, i.e. it increases the rate of metabolic processes by increasing body temperature. This can mean that, even at a standstill, you burn a little more calories.
• Chromium, on the other hand, supports normal metabolism and helps maintain optimal blood glucose levels. Black peppercorns cleanse and support the liver, and Indian nettle root regulates fat storage.

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Product description

Standardised plant extracts to support weight loss. Gluten-free. Lactose-free.

Liporedium

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: two tablets per day

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Product description

A dietary supplement rich in plant extracts that support fat reduction.

Expert opinion

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Additional information

Garcinia cambogia extract enhances weight loss by regulating glycaemia and reducing visceral fat accumulation. In addition, it has an anti-inflammatory effect and improves lipidogram. There are indications that it also increases serotonin levels in the brain, and as we know - one of the mechanisms of depression is, among other things, a deficiency of this compound. The better you feel when reducing weight, the easier it will be for you to reach your goal and the harder it will be to get discouraged. The broccoli extract helps to maintain optimal blood glucose levels and has an antioxidant effect.

Be Slim Fast

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: 2 tablets daily (half an hour before meals)
• Effect: The product is based on natural plant extracts that have a positive effect on weight management. The unique Citroxin™ complex is a combination of grapefruit, guarana and bitter orange extracts which, among other things, support fat and carbohydrate metabolism and improve intestinal function.

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Product description

A unique combination of plant extracts supports metabolism, improves bowel function and accelerates fat reduction.

Additional information

In addition, you will find extracts of green and black coffee, green tea or nettle and cayenne pepper in the composition, which accelerate fat reduction, have an antioxidant effect and stimulate water removal from the body.

Altermedica Kurkuma Piperyna

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: two capsules daily

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Product description

It speeds up metabolism, acts as an antioxidant and supports liver function.

Expert opinion

A preparation composed of turmeric rhizome extract standardised for curcumin content and black pepper fruit extractóalso standardised. Turmeric fuels the metabolism of carbohydratesós and fatsós and is therefore recommended for metabolic problems – also for the treatment of obesity.

Additional information

Has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Effectively protects liver cells and accelerates their regeneration. Black pepper extract similarly to Turmeric improve your metabolism by increasing the secretion of digestive juices. Piperine increases the bioavailability of turmeric.

OstroVit Fat Burner eXtreme

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: three capsules daily
• Effect: A composition of natural extracts from, among others, green coffee, ginger root, green tea, black pepper, seeds of the African mango Irvingia gabonensis L. or ginseng. In combination with L-carnitine and L-tyrosine, they speed up the process of lipolysis and help maintain a healthy body weight. Sufficient for one month of supplementation.

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Product description

The combination of natural substances supports and accelerates the breakdown and burning of fat tissue.

Zuccarin

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: one tablet twice a day

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Product description

Standardised white mulberry extract with added chromium reduces carbohydrate absorption and reduces appetite.

Expert opinion

Zuccarin contains standardised white mulberry extract. It is designed to reduce the absorption of carbohydratesów and starch after eating. This is complemented by chromium, which influences the metabolism of carbohydrates and reduces the appetite for them.

Allnutrition Water Out

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: one capsule per day 

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Product description

The richness of the plant extracts improves detoxification, fat metabolism and supports digestion.

Expert opinion

A dietary supplement rich in many plant extractsós. The preparation supports detoxification and fatóing metabolism. The cranberry content improves the patient's diuresis (urine production and excretion), which has a positive effect on the occurrence of swellingós, as well as providing vitamins, micro- and macroelementsós. Nettle, together with dandelion, supports digestive processes and enhances the secretion of gastric juices.

HUMAVIT Morwa Biała

• Type: food supplement
• Daily dose: six tablets per day 

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Product description

Help with problems in insulin production and carbohydrate metabolism.

Opinia eksperta

White mulberry is a preparation for people with problems with carbohydrate metabolism – and insulin production. The formula helps to maintain normal blood glucose levels, whichós excessive fluctuations may affect the feeling of hunger – especially for sweets.

Attention

Herbal products for weight loss are often contaminated with sibutramine. This is a substance thatóra used to be used in weight loss preparations, but was withdrawn due to its side effects. According to studies, a side effect of its use was severe psychosis.

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How to choose good weight loss pills?

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First of all, determine the causes of your weight problems. Go to your GP and clinical nutritionist, who will order the necessary tests and make a diagnosis. Only in this way will you be able to select effective solutions - including medication and supplements.

In cases of extreme obesity, prescription medication will be an option, which you will take under the close supervision of your doctor.

If you opt for supplements or OTC medicines, rely on well-known, reputable brands. Strictly controlled manufacturing is crucial for your safety.

If you choose supplements or OTC medicines, rely on reputable brands.

If you want to choose a dietary supplement, it is worth looking into a few things. Ilona Krzak, M.Sc. in pharmacy, recommends paying attention to the following points:

• composition - the shorter, the better;
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• standardisation and form of active ingredient - better that it is an extract than a powdered raw material;
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• additions of vitamins and minerals - should be in well absorbed forms, such as chelates;
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What ingredients to look for in weight loss supplements

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Both experts agree on one thing: when choosing a weight loss product, it is best to look for those with the most natural ingredients.

This is a list of recommended substances that should be included in such a product:

• citrus and guarana extractsand - accelerate caffeine metabolism;
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• chromium - has appetite suppressing properties and supports carbohydrate metabolism;
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• green barley (or other sources of fibre) - swells in the stomach and provides a feeling of satiety, thus counteracting overeating and aiding digestion;
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• cayenne pepper - ideal sources of capsaicinand, which aids digestion and metabolism;
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• green coffee - regulates glycaemia;
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• black pepper - increases the secretion of digestive juices;
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• cinnamon - unfortunately, this one doesn't count in apple pie. There are studiesand suggesting that the active ingredients in cinnamon may affect insulin receptors and GLUT4, improving glucose entry into the cell. One effect of insulin resistance is that cells become insensitive to insulin and prevent glucose from entering cells to be used for energy production.;
• berberine - improves glycaemia and carbohydrate metabolism;
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• Malabarum tamarind (Garcinia cambogia) - lowers insulin and leptin levels, and has anti-inflammatory effects, and hydroxycitric acid (HCA) obtainedand from it has properties that accelerate fat metabolism in our bodies, and also inhibits fat synthesis from food;

• L-carnitine - acceleratesand fat burning and boosts metabolism;

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• white mulberry - reduces carbohydrate and starch absorption;

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• glossy cola (Cola nitida) - acts as a thermogenic, accelerates metabolism and suppresses appetite;

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• raspberry extract - increases norepinephrine activity and improves metabolism;

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• green tea and yerba mate (holly), caffeine - effectively stimulate, abolish fatigue, stimulate thermogenesis and boost metabolism

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• stevia/erythritol - low- or no-calorie alternatives to sugar.

What really works for weight loss? Opinion and advice from a nutritionist and pharmacist

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If you want to shed weight, the most important thing will be a calorie deficit. Let's not kid ourselves - the fewer calories you provide, the faster you will lose weight. Action in this area is best started under the guidance of a specialist. But is this the only key to success?

clinical nutritionist

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Losing weight is a process in which a strong will, a healthy mind, as well as a good relationship with others and oneself (also with food) will be important - that's why it's advisable to seek the advice of a psychodietitian at the very beginning of your journey.

When it comes to weight loss remedies, the principles are extremely simple.

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magister of pharmacy

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When it comes to supplements, it is worth using those that improve carbohydrate metabolism and reduce blood glucose levels. "Sugar is the scourge of our time, it is everywhere and in everything. We often consume it completely unconsciously, which is why the problem of insulin resistance is on the rise, and it's only a small step away from diabetes," warns Ilona Krzak.

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Eat products rich in fibre and bulking agents. They normalise digestion and intestinal peristalsis and, in addition, give you a feeling of satiety - in this way you will cheat your hunger centre a little and your craving for calorie-laden snacks will decrease.

The following is an example of this.

Do weight-loss pills slim you down?

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When faced with a choice of weight loss remedies, you may be asking yourself, "Are weight loss tablets effective?". Many advertisements and promotional strategies promise miraculous results, but are primarily based on our ignorance.

One thing we need to tell ourselves right away. As always, there are no miracles.

There are no miracles.

Weight loss tablets may be helpful throughout the weight loss process, as long as you take care with your diet and physical activity. However, they should never be the most important part of the process.

"Even if it is herbal and natural, it is important to use it as directed, and it is a good idea to consult a relevant specialist before starting supplementation," advises Julia Skrajda.

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Are weight loss supplements safe?

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Diet supplements based on natural extracts are safe to use. One should always bear in mind the indications of a specialist and the dosage suggested by the manufacturer.

Supplements that are based on natural extracts are safe to use.

The situation is similar with medical devices and medicines. Several dangerous preparations, such as Adipex or Meridia, have been withdrawn from the Polish market in recent years due to their risky side effects.

Healthy living is a good thing.

Healthy eating habits - how to implement them in yourself?

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As we mentioned earlier, both in the process of weight loss and in maintaining your dream weight, it will be crucial to implement the right eating habits in your daily routine.

Each person's story and needs are individual, however, clinical nutritionist, Julia Skrajda has prepared some practical tips that you can apply to yourself practically from now on:

• Make sure your meals are regular: ideally you should eat every 3-4 hours - this prevents overeating, reduces the urge to snack, regulates digestion, and promotes satiety control;
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• Drink at least 2 litres of water a day: whatever the season, our body needs this for optimal ventilation and proper functioning of organs and skin. The best dose will be 30 ml of water for every kilogram of body weight. This is also important because the first symptom of drinking too little water - even when maintaining a deficit - is weight retention. Consequently, it may even increase. After all, the body has to obtain it, even when you are not supplying it.
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• Physical activity: here the rule is simple - any physical activity is better than none. Even if you don't have the time or inclination to exercise for 30-40 minutes every day, start with small changes. For a good start, let it be parking or getting off the tram 2-3 stops before work, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or doing a few squats and jumping jacks while working at your computer. Just get started. And be regular about it.
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Summary

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