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 enter their weight category for competitions, and 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 while 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, which is accompanied by a rapid decrease in body weight.

The true purpose of diuretics is to combat high blood pressure, heart, liver and kidney diseases. However, today the use of diuretics for weight loss is becoming increasingly popular. Lazy men and women who do not want to eat right 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	Thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics of moderate strength are very popular due to their high effectiveness and relatively few side effects. Thiazide drugs are contraindicated in people with hypersensitivity to sulfonamides, patients with diabetes mellitus, chronic renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min), severe liver failure, refractory hypokalemia, hypercalcemia and hyponatremia. These medications should not be used by women during pregnancy (except the 1st trimester), during lactation and children under 3 years of age.
Loop diuretics	Typically, these drugs are taken either orally on an empty stomach (in which case their absorption is about 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 renal function is necessary for the release of these substances

The use of medicinal diuretics for weight loss is not recommended. The quick aesthetic effect is not justified by the damage to health that diuretics can cause. In addition, it should be borne in mind that weight loss while taking these medications 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 using the diuretic effect of certain foods. They have no side effects or contraindications and can be used without a doctor’s prescription.

Diuretic products used for weight loss:

• Fruits: melon, watermelon, gooseberry.
• Vegetables: beets, parsley, green peas, onions, garlic.
• Spices: chili pepper, 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 lead to swelling. The daily dosage of salt should be reduced to 2. 5 g.

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

1. To prepare it, you need to finely chop 200 g of the product, put the pulp in a liter glass jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water into it.
2. After cooling and straining, 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. Due to the fact that herbs contain a large amount of active substances that exhibit diuretic properties, they are taken for weight loss, getting rid of swelling of the face and legs (including during pregnancy), reducing blood pressure and improving overall well-being.

For the preparation of diuretic compositions the following are used:

Plant names	Recipes
Bearberry (leaves)	The decoction can be prepared in a kettle or enamel pan: In the first case, you need 2 tsp. Place dry crushed 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. Directions for use: 100 ml three times a day before meals. It is recommended to prepare a decoction in a saucepan for several people at once. To do this, you need to pour 1 standard package of bearberry leaves (50 g) into a three-liter enamel bowl, fill it to the top 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. Strain the finished broth through cheesecloth and take 100 ml 3-4 times throughout 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, 15 g of crushed dry grass should be poured into a half-liter bottle with dark glass, add 250 g of alcohol or strong alcohol (vodka, moonshine) to it, seal with a stopper 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 tsp, previously diluted with water. The easiest way to prepare a decoction is to brew the raw materials in a teapot. For 10 g of dry herb, use 1 glass of water. Infusion time is 40 minutes. You need to drink the diuretic composition three times a day, 70-100 ml 20 minutes before eating food.
Cowberry	A decoction prepared from the leaves of the plant has a strong diuretic effect. The best way to brew 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 tsp to a cup of broth. lemon juice. For ease of use, you can purchase lingonberry leaves in the pharmacy chain, packaged in filter bags for brewing.
Dill (seeds)	Due to the fact that the seeds are covered with a hard skin, it is recommended to prepare a diuretic decoction from them in a thermos: To do this, you need to pour 30 g of raw materials into a liter thermos and fill it to the top with boiling water. Infusion time is 2-3 hours, after which the composition should be filtered through cheesecloth 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 dry root into an opaque glass bottle, add 250 ml of cognac or vodka, seal it well and leave it to infuse for 2 weeks on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator or in the cellar. Strain the finished mixture through cheesecloth and pour into a dark bottle. Take tincture twice a day (morning and evening) 10 ml, after diluting it with water or tea

Diuretic fees

A more powerful diuretic effect can be achieved by preparing medicinal potions from several plants at once. For this purpose, recipes for diuretics for losing weight and relieving swelling were developed.

The most popular compositions are presented as follows:

Compound	Recipe
St. John's wort, dandelion roots, celandine	Place dry crushed 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. Strain 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 warm the composition to 60 degrees
Immortelle, mint, horsetail	5 g of each plant must be placed in a half-liter kettle and filled with boiling water. After 30 minutes, the diuretic decoction can be taken. Dosage – 100-150 ml four times a day an hour before meals
Rose hips, blueberries, lingonberries, peppermint	Place 200 g of dried rose hips, blueberries and lingonberries in a three-liter enamel pan, add 2. 5 liters of cold water, put on low heat, bring to a boil and turn off, then add 30 g of dry 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 an hour before meals.

When using folk remedies for losing weight and relieving swelling, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• Alcohol tinctures should be prepared only in glass containers.
• Decoctions should be brewed in a teapot, enamel or glass container.
• To prepare medicinal potions, it is recommended to use only fresh or last year’s dry herbs.
• The finished broth can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days. It is advisable 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.