The best diuretics for weight loss: medicines, foods, medicinal herbs

Diuretics for weight loss are used in situations where you need to quickly get rid of several kilograms. They are most popular among athletes (boxers, weightlifters) who do not have time to sign up their weight category for competitions, and among bodybuilders to reduce the amount of subcutaneous fluid (giving additional relief to the muscles). The diuretic effect of drugs is often used to relieve swelling of the face and limbs.

Diuretics

The action of most medicinal diuretics is based on inhibition of the reabsorption of water and salts in the renal tubules and simultaneously increasing the rate of urine formation. As a result, there is a decrease in the amount of fluid in the tissues and serous areas, accompanied by a rapid decrease in body weight.

The real purpose of diuretics is to fight hypertension, heart, liver and kidney disease. However, today the use of diuretics for weight loss is becoming more and more popular. Lazy men and women who do not want to eat well and lead an active lifestyle can lose up to 2-3 kg in 1 day with the help of pills.

List and classification of drugs that have a diuretic effect:

Group of drugs	Description, contraindications
Thiazide diuretics	Moderate potency thiazide and thiazide diuretics are very popular due to their high efficacy and relatively few side effects. Thiazide drugs are contraindicated in subjects with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, patients with diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min), severe hepatic failure, refractory hypokalemia, hypercalcemia and hyponatremia. These drugs should not be used by women during pregnancy (except the 1st trimester), during breastfeeding and by children under 3 years of age.
Loop diuretics	Typically, these drugs are taken orally on an empty stomach (in which case their absorption is approximately 65%) or intramuscularly/intravenously (in this application absorption reaches 95%). The mechanism of action of loop diuretics is based on relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and increased renal blood flow. Contraindications for use are anuria, allergies to drugs of the sulfonamide group, hypovolemia
Osmotic diuretics	Their action is based on an increase in osmotic pressure in the blood plasma, as a result of which water begins to be extracted from edematous tissues. As a result of an increase in blood volume, active urination begins. Osmotic diuretics are contraindicated in heart failure (since the increase in blood volume increases the load on the heart) and in anuria, since normal kidney function is required for the release of these substances

The use of diuretic medicines for weight loss is not recommended. The rapid aesthetic effect is not justified by the health damage that diuretics can cause. In addition, it should be borne in mind that weight loss when taking these drugs occurs due to a decrease in the volume of fluid in the body. The fat stays in place!

Food

You can lose weight at home without harm to your health by taking advantage of the diuretic effect of some foods. They have no side effects or contraindications and can be used without a prescription.

Diuretic products used for weight loss:

• Fruit: melon, watermelon, gooseberry.
• Vegetables: beets, parsley, peas, onions, garlic.
• Spices: chilli, dill, cinnamon.
• Drinks: green and red tea, coffee.

For those losing weight, as well as for swelling of the face and legs, it is recommended to reduce the amount of fast carbohydrates (sweets, flour) in the diet as much as possible. This food retains water in the body and increases body weight. Large amounts of sodium chloride added to food also cause bloating. The daily dose of salt should be reduced to 2. 5 g.

To lose weight it is effective to use the diuretic properties of ginger. It can be brewed as a tea or added to dishes. But the most effective is the infusion from the root of the plant:

1. To prepare it, you need to finely chop 200 g of product, put the pulp in a one-liter glass jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water.
2. After cooling and filtering, the drug is ready for use.
3. Take 100 ml three times a day before meals.

Healing herbs

The most effective natural remedies that have a diuretic effect are tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants. Since herbs contain a large amount of active ingredients that exhibit diuretic properties, they are used to lose weight, eliminate swelling of the face and legs (even during pregnancy), reduce blood pressure and improve general well-being.

For the preparation of diuretic compositions are used:

Plant names	Recipes
Bearberry (leaves)	The decoction can be prepared in a kettle or in an enamel pan: In the first case, you will need 2 teaspoons. Place the dried, chopped leaves in a teapot and pour 300 ml of boiling water over them. After 20-30 minutes the composition can be poured into a cup and drunk. Recommendations for use: 100 ml three times a day before meals. It is recommended to prepare a decoction in a saucepan for several people at the same time. To do this, pour 1 standard pack of bearberry leaves (50 g) into a three-liter enameled bowl, fill it to the brim with boiling water, close the lid tightly and let it brew for 30-40 minutes. For more effective infusion, the pan can be wrapped in a thick towel. Filter the finished broth through gauze and take 100 ml 3-4 times during the day before meals (30 minutes before). For storage, the composition should be poured into a glass jar, closed with a lid and placed in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf.
Horsetail (herb)	The plant can be used to prepare a diuretic tincture and a diuretic decoction: In the first case, pour 15 g of chopped dry herb into a half-liter bottle with dark glass, add 250 g of alcohol or strong alcohol (vodka, moonshine), close with a cork and leave to infuse in the cellar for 2- 3 weeks. The finished tincture should be poured into a clean bottle and stored in the refrigerator. It is recommended to take the composition twice a day, 1-2 teaspoons, pre-diluted with water. The easiest way to prepare a decoction is to brew the raw materials in a teapot. For 10 g of dried herb, use 1 glass of water. The infusion time is 40 minutes. It is necessary to drink the diuretic composition three times a day, 70-100 ml 20 minutes before eating.
Cranberry	A decoction prepared from the leaves of the plant has a strong diuretic effect. The best way to brew beer is in a porcelain teapot: For 10 g of dry raw materials, 300 g of boiling water is used. After thirty minutes of infusion, the composition can be taken 60-80 ml three times a day 20 minutes before meals. To enhance the diuretic effect it is recommended to add 1 teaspoon to a cup of broth. lemon juice. For ease of use, you can buy cranberry leaves in a pharmacy chain, packaged in filter bags for brewing.
dill seeds)	Due to the fact that the seeds are covered with a hard peel, it is recommended to prepare a diuretic decoction in a thermos: To do this, pour 30 g of raw materials into a one-liter thermos and fill it to the top with boiling water. The infusion time is 2-3 hours, after which the composition must be filtered through gauze and poured into a glass container. Take the decoction 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals
Licorice root)	The best diuretic effect can be obtained from a tincture of the plant: To prepare it, pour 15 g of dried root into an opaque glass bottle, add 250 ml of cognac or vodka, seal well and leave to infuse for 2 weeks on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator or in the cellar. Filter the finished mixture through cheesecloth and pour it into a dark bottle. Take the tincture twice a day (morning and evening) 10 ml, after diluting it with water or tea

Diuretic commissions

A more powerful diuretic effect can be achieved by preparing medicinal potions from several plants at once. For this purpose, diuretic recipes have been developed to lose weight and relieve bloating.

The most popular compositions are presented as follows:

Composed	Recipe
St. John's wort, dandelion roots, celandine	Place chopped dried plants (15 g of St. John's wort, 10 g of dandelion and 10 g of celandine) in a half-liter glass container, fill it with boiling water, close the lid and leave for 2 hours. Filter the finished drug through cheesecloth. Take the decoction every 3-4 hours evenly throughout the day, 100 ml 20 minutes before meals. Before use, it is recommended to heat the composition to 60 degrees
Immortelle, mint, horsetail	5 g of each plant should be placed in a half-liter kettle and filled with boiling water. After 30 minutes you can take the diuretic decoction. Dosage – 100-150 ml four times a day one hour before meals
Rosehip, blueberries, cranberries, peppermint	Place 200 g of rosehips, dried blueberries and cranberries in a three-liter enameled pan, add 2. 5 liters of cold water, put on low heat, bring to a boil and turn off, then add 30 g of dried peppermint leaves and close with a lid. The diuretic will be ready for use in 2 hours. You should take it 1 glass 3 times a day one hour before meals.

When using folk remedies to lose weight and relieve swelling, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• Alcoholic tinctures should be prepared only in glass containers.
• Decoctions should be prepared in a teapot, enamel or glass container.
• To prepare medicinal potions, it is recommended to use only last year's fresh or dried herbs.
• The finished broth can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. It is recommended to cook daily.
• Infusions and decoctions should be taken warm or hot. In this case the diuretic effect will be stronger.

Essential oils, glycosides, tannins, organic acids and other compounds contained in plants can cause allergic reactions, so it is recommended to consult a doctor before using diuretic decoctions and tinctures.