Diet pills news 2008-11-08

Boston (ChattahBox) - Scientists have managed to develop a new magic pill that can allow you to eat a high-fat diet while still losing weight and preventing diabetes.

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This is ridiculous. You dont need diet pills or shakes to lose weight. I know what its like to try and lose weight. I lost 47 pounds in 6 weeks using the Rapidthin diet at . Good luck to all. Use what works for you.

SRT1720 targets the anti-aging protein SIRT1. The French team began focusing on the SIRT1 protein after previous studies showed that it helps resveratrol, a chemical found in the skin of grapes and in red wine, combat effects of a high-calorie diet. Resveratrol has been used to explain "the French paradox," the perplexing fact that the French have low rates of heart disease and obesity despite their typically high-fat diets.

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The end of the road for diet drug Acomplia (rimonabant) was effectively reached on Nov. 5th when French drugmaker Sanofi-Aventis announced it was halting all further research on what it once expected to be the next blockbuster diet pill.

This is an independent news site reporting on rimonabant, a diet drug developed by Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc. , which plans to market it under the trademarked name Acomplia. Nothing on this site is intended to infringe on that trademark. Nothing on this site is intended as medical advice. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Always consult a doctor or medical professional with questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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In mice that were fed a high-calorie diet and prevented from exercising, taking another step towards the target of a anti-obesity pill. The natural compound found in grapes and red wine, called resveratrol, is believed to have numerous health benefits related to longevity, heart health, and metabolism.

Mice fed a high-fat diet were tricked into switching their metabolisms to a fat-burning mode that normally takes over when energy levels are low. We are activating the same enzymes that are activated when people go to the gym, said Peter Elliott, a vice president at Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, the Glaxo unit that developed the drug. That is why we believe the profile for this drug is very safe (Reuters

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Health and Medicine A drug that mimics the effects of a compound found in red wine has been shown to prevent obesity and diabetes in mice that were fed a high-calorie diet and prev

Show that mice fed a high-fat diet for 10 weeks who were given 100-milligram or 500-milligram doses of the med stayed svelte; animals on the same diet that didnt receive the drug packed on the pounds. The 10 medicated mice also ran twice as long as normal rodents.

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An experimental drug that works much like an ingredient in red wine and grapes kept rodents from getting fat and increased their endurance. Researchers say the drug, SIRT1720, also lowered glucose levels and mdash; good news for a human version of the medici

Over-the-counter weight-loss pills are no quick fix to melt away extra pounds. Many local drugstores sell diet pills, and even more choices are available on the Internet. But most diet pills havent been proved safe or effective, and some are downright dangerous, according to a special report in the November issue of

Other weight-loss pills can contain a cocktail of ingredients, including herbs, botanicals, vitamins, minerals, caffeine or laxatives. Its too often unknown how these ingredients, individually or in combination, could affect individuals. The risk of adverse reactions increases when diet pills are taken with other medications.

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The move by Sanofi comes two weeks after Sanofi suspended Acomplia sales in response to the European Medicines Agency, which noted that a study revealed obese or overweight patients taking the fat pill faced approximately double the risk of developing psychiatric disorders than patients taking a placebo (

Sanofi-Aventis is halting all human trials of its ill-fated Acomplia fat pill after authorities in several countries requested local tests be stopped. And Pfizer just disclosed that development of a similar drug is ending.

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He cautions against "hyperbole" about the study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, but says "preventing people getting more frail could be important. Youd have to take the pill, exercise, and have the right diet. "

The pill "seemed to do the things that growth hormone given as an injection does," he tells WebMD. "Since (the pill) does have the same kinds of benefits and generally was safe, this is promising. "

Thorner says theres no hope that the Merck pill will hit the market soon because "we need a study that would involve thousands of people. "

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Dear Mary: Thyroid hormones are beneficial for those lacking them, and we know of no non-pill substitute, so we urge you to reconsider. These easy-to-take, once-a-day pills make your skin and hair look younger, keep your brain thinking, keep your waist thinner, help your sexual skills and drive, keep your heart pumping and make your arteries less likely to have atherosclerosis. Whats not to like If they did all these things but were called wine instead of thyroid hormones, you would enjoy them daily. Our advice: Get a second opinion to be sure that you need them. If both docs agree, enjoy their benefits, including the fact that they cost a fraction of the price of a glass of wine and create no morning-after regrets.

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And ndash; Manchester, NH: Researchers have discovered the worlds most effective treatment for obesity. This procedure slashes pounds, adds muscle and creates a true sense of well being. Now if they could only put diet and exercise in pill form.

Wilczek recently launched to educate her New Hampshire fitness clients about the right way to diet and exercise. The website offers advice on aerobic, resistance, flexibility, physio ball, medicine ball and balance training. Among other things, explains how to read food labels for better health.

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New Hampshire Residents Discover New Diet and Excercise Pill. New Hampshire in-home personal trainer Donna Wilczek launches (Be Fit New Hampshire), a new website for exercise and nutrition clients in New Hampshire. - New hampshire fitness trainer health gym website web site