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 compete in their weight category, and among bodybuilders to reduce the amount of subcutaneous fluid (thereby providing additional relief to the muscles). The diuretic effect of medications is often used to relieve swelling of the face and limbs.

Diuretics

The effect of most medicinal diuretics is based on inhibiting the reabsorption of water and salts in the renal tubules while increasing the rate of urine production. This leads to a reduction in the amount of fluid in the tissues and serous areas, which is accompanied by a rapid decrease in body weight.

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

List and classification of drugs with a diuretic effect:

group of drugs	Description, contraindications
Thiazide diuretics	Medium-strength thiazide and thiazide-like diuretics are popular due to their high efficacy and relatively low 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 taken by women during pregnancy (except in the 1st trimester), while breastfeeding and in children under 3 years of age.
Loop diuretics	Typically, these drugs are taken either orally on an empty stomach (in this case their absorption is about 65%) or intramuscularly/intravenously (in this application the absorption reaches 95%). The mechanism of action of loop diuretics is based on relaxation of vascular smooth muscles and increased renal blood flow. Contraindications to 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 is 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 medicinal diuretics for weight loss is not recommended. The quick aesthetic effect is not justified by the harm to health that diuretics can cause. In addition, it should be borne in mind that weight loss while taking these drugs is due to a decrease in the volume of fluid in the body. The fat stays in place!

Groceries

You can lose weight at home without harm to your health by using the diuretic effects of certain foods. They have no side effects or contraindications and can be used without a doctor's prescription.

Diuretic products for weight loss:

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

When losing weight, as well as swelling of the face and legs, it is recommended to reduce the proportion 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 swelling. The daily dose 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 a tea or added to dishes. However, the most effective is an infusion made 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 jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water into it.
2. After cooling and sieving, the medication is ready for use.
3. Take 100 ml three times a day before meals.

Medicinal herbs

The most effective natural remedies with a diuretic effect are tinctures and decoctions of medicinal plants. Due to the fact that herbs contain a large amount of active ingredients with diuretic properties, they are taken for weight loss, eliminating swelling on the face and legs (including during pregnancy), lowering blood pressure and improving general well-being.

To prepare diuretic compositions are used:

Plant names	Recipes
Bearberry (leaves)	The broth can be prepared in a kettle or an 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. Application: 100 ml three times a day before meals. It is advisable to prepare a broth in one pot for several people at the same time. To do this, you need to pour 1 standard pack 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 a 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 lower shelf.
Horsetail (herb)	A diuretic tincture and decoction can be prepared from the plant: In the first case, 15 g of crushed dry grass should be poured into a half-liter bottle of dark glass, add 250 g of alcohol or strong alcohol (vodka, moonshine), close with a stopper and leave to brew 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, previously diluted with water. The easiest way to prepare a decoction is to brew the raw materials in a teapot. For 10g of dry herb use 1 glass of water. The brewing time is 40 minutes. You need to drink the diuretic composition 70-100 ml three times a day 20 minutes before eating.
cranberry	A decoction prepared from the leaves of the plant has a strong diuretic effect. The best way to brew it is in a porcelain teapot: For 10 g of dry raw materials, 300 g of boiling water is used. After a 30-minute infusion, the composition can be taken three times a day 20 minutes before meals in an amount of 60-80 ml. 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 buy lingonberry leaves in the pharmacy chain, packaged in filter bags for brewing.
dill seeds)	Since the seeds are covered with a hard shell, 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 with boiling water to the top. The brewing 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 achieved with a tincture of the plant: To prepare, pour 15 g of dry root into an opaque glass bottle, add 250 ml of cognac or vodka, close tightly and let it steep 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 the tincture twice a day (morning and evening) at 10 ml each, after diluting it with water or tea

Diuretic charges

A stronger diuretic effect can be achieved by preparing medicinal potions from several plants at the same time. For this purpose, recipes for diuretics for losing weight and relieving swelling have been developed.

The most popular compositions are presented as follows:

Connection	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 medicine 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 one hour before meals
Rose hips, blueberries, cranberries, peppermint	Put 200 g of dried rose hips, blueberries and cranberries in a three-liter enamel saucepan, 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 is ready for use in 2 hours. You should take 1 glass three times a day one 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 only be prepared in glass containers.
• Decoctions should be brewed in a teapot, enamel or glass container.
• For the preparation of medicinal potions, it is recommended to use only fresh or dry herbs from last year.
• The finished broth can be stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of 2 days. It is recommended to cook every day.
• Infusions and decoctions should be taken warm or hot. In this case the diuretic effect is stronger.

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