Diet preparation successfully tested under medical supervision

Originally developed for the treatment of opioid and alcohol addiction as well as smoking cessation, Mysimba®, a preparation containing the active ingredients naltrexone (8 mg) and bupropion (90 mg), was also approved as diet supplement The basis for this was the results of a study of 4.500 obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30, which showed great success in weight reduction. The influence of Mysimba® on two key areas of the brain manipulates the reward center and leads to control of food intake. The combination of the active ingredients naltrexone and bupropion reduces the feeling of hunger and increases energy consumption. The best conditions for rapid weight loss, which is advisable for severely overweight patients. Because this can prevent serious diseases such as the cardiovascular system and an type 2 diabetes, be prevented and minimized.

Treatment with dietary supplements only advisable in individual cases

Due to its massive influence on the brain, there is also a risk of high side effects. The prescription drug Mysimba® can have a particularly negative effect on the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, the diet product should only be used by very obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 kg/m2 and high-risk patients with a Type 2 diabetes, strong Hypertension or cholesterol and a BMI between 27 and 30. In addition, strict medical supervision over the period of treatment with Mysimba® is urgently required. If after 16 weeks there is no noticeable success of at least a five percent loss of the original body weight up to this point, it is recommended that treatment be stopped.

Lose weight permanently and healthily

It should be noted that treatment with Mysimba® can only be carried out for a limited period of time and under strict medical supervision. It must also be ensured that the patient simultaneously changes their eating and living habits to a healthy lifestyle. In addition to a diet rich in fiber and vital substances, as well as plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, this also includes regular and sufficient exercise. In the long term, this creates the basis for a regenerating cardiovascular system, a significant improvement in the condition of the organs and a positive health profile, which leads to a permanently improved quality of life.