When you take a look at the shape or well-being shelves of specialized stores, or by surfing on sites dedicated to slimming, it is difficult to avoid them. THE drainers thinness occupy a preponderant place.
They are presented as allies who will burn fat or avoid water retention. Before identifying their interest, it is worth considering the definition of these products.
They have diuretic effects
It’s actually about to clean our body by eliminating the toxins, that is, the waste products of our body. Which would help in the elimination of superfluous kilos. Some brands claim an effect diuretic, that is to say, they make it possible to eliminate excess water and therefore reduce water retention, or even eradicate cellulite. They often contain plants: artichoke, horsetail, meadowsweet, elderberry, green tea, dandelion, birch, cherry stem, horsetail orthosiphon, etc.
” The drainers found in pharmacies or in food supplement brands will have the function of eliminating waste from our metabolism, particularly through the urinary route. Thus we often find diuretic plants which will allow the elimination of this waste and will at the same time fight against water retention. “, specifies the Dr Chicheportiche Ayache, nutritionist doctor.
They will be useless if your lifestyle is not adapted
But for them to be really effective, their use is subject to certain conditions. Without an adapted lifestyle that goes with it, there is no need to use it.
” These products are only interesting if, on the side, we adopt adapted hygieno-dietary measures. We must watch what we eat, avoid bad fats and fast or refined sugars, and practice a minimum of physical activity. Without it, no need to spend your money “says the specialist.
Hydration is essential
Another imperative condition, sufficient hydration. These products must necessarily be accompanied by adequate water consumption. ” They will be all the more effective if they must be associated with optimal hydration, that is to say at least 1.5 l to 2 l of water or herbal teas or decoctions. “, adds Doctor Chicheportiche Ayache.
Ask a professional for advice
Last instruction to follow: seek the advice of an enlightened professional. ” It is advisable to seek good advice when deciding to consume this type of product. Indeed some of them are contraindicated in case ofheart failure or severe kidney disease. So caution dictates to check your state of health and not to start at random recommends the expert. So even if the label claims seduce you, caution is always in order.
Thanks to Dr Chicheportiche Ayache, nutritionist doctor in Paris
