What are Diuretics?
Posted on Jan 30, 2008 under Diuretics | No CommentDiuretics are substances that augment “diuresis,” which is the removal of the fluids from your body by urination. These are more often called “water pills” and are prescribed or OTC (over the counter) drugs.
Diuretics are used for a variety of reasons. People who suffer from edema (an accumulation of fluids in tissues), high blood pressure, and other heart related diseases take it on a regular basis. By increasing the production of urine, your body is able to release more fluids and allow your body to get rid of excess salts and reduce blood volume.
When it comes to weight loss, diuretics is also a benefit. When a large amount of weight needs to be loss in a short period of time, diuretics gets rid of excess body fluid — which quickly skims you on the scale, if only temporary. Keep in mind, this isn’t a healthy way to lose weight, and is used only in certain situations — like weighing in below the maximum weight for a sporting league, for example.