Gastric band pill

What are Gastric Band Pills?

Lately there has been a number of diet supplements which are being labeled as “gastric band pills” due to their method of action when consumed.

Gastric band pills are typically appetite suppressants containing soluble fibre, which gently expands when swallowed. This swelling effect can stimulate sensors in the stomach wall sending signals to your brain telling you you’re full.

This often manifests itself as a “bloated feeling” in the user and can also be quite uncomfortable.

Appesat and Fulfill Plus are both popular supplements which work in this way, however both score low when compared against other types of appetite suppressors.

Read our best appetite suppressants review.

Are gastric band pills as effective as gastric band surgery?

Not at all, regular Gastric band surgery involves placing a silicone band around the stomach, greatly reducing the amount you want to eat.

The surgery is both expensive and dangerous, and is generally only offered to patients who have tried all other weight loss options first.

However this has not stopped Gastric band surgery becoming increasingly popular over recent years, partly due to the amount of media attention of Fern Britton, who was reported to have used one.

Is there a better alternative to gastric band pills?

Gastric band pills are basically mild appetite suppressants which have little effect on hunger when compared to stronger, more effective appetite suppressors which act on the brain, rather than the stomach.

Hoodia Gordonii is one such appetite suppressant which effectively stops cravings by mimicking the chemicals normally released in our brain when we eat a large meal.

Unlike “gastric band pills” Hoodia causes no discomfort to the user, and is clinically proven to help you lose weight without side effects.

Read more about Hoodia appetite suppressants.

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