Diet Types & PLANS
Diet PatchesDiet patches supply extracts and herbs through the skin (transdermally) with the intent of curbing the user's appetite. This method of administration recognizes the skin as the body's largest organ. Ingredients administered through the skin, enter the body immediately and at full strength, whereas ingredients administered orally are subjected to the body's digestive process. During the relatively lengthy digestive process, ingredients tend to lose their potency. The patch promises to administer proper dosages, penetrating both the body and mind at constant rates for up to 16 hours. Among the benefits touted by their promoters are that diet patches often contain all-natural ingredients and that they tend to be cost-effective. The downside is that there is no clinical evidence to suggest that diet patches work. Diet Patch DetailsDiet patches come in all kinds of varieties, but the most popular patches are composed of Fucus Vesiculosus, or Fucus for short. Fucus is a brown alga found on the North Sea coast, the western Baltic coast, the Atlantic coast and Pacific coast (Medical Econ., 1998). Fucus contains many extracts, the most important of which is iodine. As reported by the American Thyroid Assn., 1996, the thyroid gland uses iodine to produce thyroid hormone, which leads to increased metabolism. The increased metabolism has the potential to initiate weight loss without altering the dieter's eating habits. Diet patches not only differ in ingredients, but they also differ in how they're used. There are moisture resistant patches for the athletic types, hypoallergenic patches for sensitive skin types and patches that are good at concealing for the self conscious types. The patch proposes to:
Who created the Diet Patch?The diet patch evolved from advancements in transdermal technology (the development of patches to be applied on the skin). The patches deliver supplements or medical ingredients, that are normally eaten and digested, through the dermal layers of the skin and directly into the blood stream, by-passing the digestive system. Medical StudiesThere is no clinical evidence to support the theory that diet patches contribute to weight loss. However, some of the ingredients found in the patch have proven to aid in fat loss or weight reduction in clinical studies of their oral counterparts. These studies found that the effective ingredients needed to enter the system in a short period in order to be effective. Experts argue this is not physically or scientifically possible with a patch. Additional ResourcesPatches should never be applied to open wounds, cuts, rashes or other skin injuries. In addition, they should not be placed on eyes, lips or other sensitive areas of the skin. If an irritation or rash develops, discontinue use and consult your physician. |