[TIPS] Diuretics to Lose Weight, Is it safe?

Diuretics (diuretic) is a drug that is designed to increase the amount of urine that is released by the body.

Diuretics are used for a variety of reasons, including to lose weight.

However, there are several things to consider before using diuretics as a weight loss.

How it Works Diuretics

Diuretics are used to stimulate the kidneys to produce more urine. Diuretics are primarily used to reduce retention (heap) of water in the body tissues.

Water retention is often a symptom of heart disease, kidney and liver.

type Diuretics

There are three types of diuretics. Each type of work on different parts of the kidney and each has its own uses and side effects.

Three types of diuretics are as follows:

Thiazides which include chlorothiazide (Diuril), hydrochlorothiazide, and metolazone (Zaroxolyn)

Loop diuretic bumetanide covering (Bumex), ethacrynic acid (Edecrin), furosemide (Lasix), and torsemide (Demadex).

Diuretics include amiloride potassium; triamterene (Dyrenium); eplerenone (Inspra), spironolactone (Aldactone)

Side Effects

Possible side effects after taking diuretics are as follows:

• The low content of sodium in the blood (hyponatremia)
• Increased blood sugar
• Increased cholesterol
• rash
• Disorders of the joints (gout)
• Impotence
• Irregular Menstruation
• Breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia)
• Potassium is high or low (depending on the type of diuretic)

Natural diuretics

Examples of natural diuretics are cranberries, parsley, celery, asparagus, artichoke, melon, watercress, balsamic vinegar, coffee, and other caffeinated beverages.

In addition, dandelion, ginger, and juniper is another example of a natural diuretic.

Diuretics to Lose Weight

Many people try to lose weight using a diuretic to flush excess water from the body.

This method is especially common for those with eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa.

But it is not without risk. The use of diuretics in the long term can cause kidney damage and cause chaos fluid balance and salt balance in the body.