PhenterPatch: How Does It Work?

With thousands of dieters turning to diet pills and weight loss supplements to reach their weight loss goals, diet drug manufacturers are creating unique ‘solutions' to the weight loss problem. The patch has become a convenient solution for smokers trying to cut back on nicotine, and now the same process is being applied to the weight loss industry. PhenterPatch is just one of many diet patches available, a product that promises to work ‘all day and all night' to deliver a powerful appetite suppressant throught eh skin. But how does PhenterPatch really work, and can it really help to burn fat and promote weight loss?

Key Ingredients in PhenterPatch

PhenterPatch is designed with the following ingredients:

• Sorbitol

• PVP K90

• Triethanolamine

• Ethanol

• Carrot Essence

• Hydrocotyl extract

• Capsaicin

This proprietary blend promises to burn fat and increase the body's metabolism. The ‘key' ingredient in PhenterPatch is Capsaicin, an extract of pepper that has been linked to increasing the metabolism. However, each dose of PhenterPatch is made with just 0.005% of capsaicin; there is no evidence that this small amount of the extract actually has an effect on the body at all.

How PhenterPatch Really Works

PhenterPatch is designed with ‘transdermic release technology', and according to the drug's manufacturers, slowly releases the ingredients at a ‘safe' rate through the skin. The patch can be applied anywhere on the body, and contains enough ingredients to last between 4-6 hours. After use, the patch is simply discarded and the dieter can use another patch as needed. The recommended usage rate is just one patch per day, and each box contains a four week supply. Skin that becomes irritated or swollen after use indicates an allergic reaction, and the patch should be discarded immediately.

The makers of PhenterPatch recommend using the patch with a healthy exercise regimen and following a reduced fat diet plan. This means that anyone planning to lose weight will still need to follow a regular exercise routine and make sure they are watching their caloric and fat intake. This is a common ‘requirement' with many weight loss aids and supplements, and in most cases, it is very difficult to determine if any weight lost is from the change in lifestyle or the supplement itself.

PhenterPatch is marketed as a ‘celebrity secret' for weight loss, and even comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. However, the program requires dieters to simply eat less food and increase their daily exercise routine before they can consider returning the product. The patch has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and there is very little information available on whether the patch can promote weight loss on its own.

Bottom Line: Anyone interested in losing weight for the long-term can achieve success with a healthy lifestyle and steady weight loss. Unless a doctor recommends a prescription drug or other dietary supplement, most people can lose weight by following a healthy eating plan and eliminating poor food choices. Regular exercise and a healthy diet continue to be the ultimate long-term solution to healthy weight management.