We all know pill popping isn’t the answer when it comes to losing weight and keeping if off. But clinical trials with a new anti-obesity drug look promising. The drug, called rimonabant, was developed after scientists noticed that cannabis smokers often had increased appetites and frequently experienced the ‘munchies’.
They worked on the idea that if substances from cannabis called cannabinoids stimulated appetite, blocking the cannabinoid receptors in the brain might reduce appetite.
Furthermore, blocking these receptors might also help people to give up smoking as these receptors not only appear to be involved in controlling food intake, but also have a role to play in tobacco dependence.
Earlier trials with the drug, which works by blocking cannabinoid receptors in the brain, have already shown promising results. But now a new study published in medical journal The Lancet, confirms the drug can help with weight loss and reduce the risk factors associated with heart disease.
The drug is only suitable for people who have a body mass index of over 30 or over 27 if there are other health problems. This means someone who weighs 14st, may lose up to 20lb in a year by taking this drug. That’s good news, but let’s face it, most of us can achieve this – and a whole lot more – by dieting and exercising alone. Bottom line, even if this drug does get approved, it might help you lose some weight and improve your overall heart health – but it won’t make you skinny!
Rimonabant is the generic name for Acomplia and Zimulti. This medication can and does work on its own to bring your body weight down but, if you want the best results, you have to increase the amount of exercise you do and eat less. No-one has invented a “fat buster” medication. Even though Rimonabant is the best weight loss medication on the market, you have to make lifestyle changes if you want to make your dream of losing weight a permanent reality. Note the use of “permanent”. So many people start off with the best intentions and then give up. That means their weight is like a yo-yo. Up one month, down the next. This approach to weight loss is unhealthy. So treat today as New Year’s Day and make a Resolution to buy Rimonabant. Resolve that you will change your diet. Resolve that you will get off that couch (some of the time). Burning off the calories through exercise will give you the maximum effect. If you spend the money on Rimonabant, you owe it to yourself to get the best results.



