Diuretics

Diuretics Supplements are commonly presented & sold as Formulated Supplementary Sports Foods in Australia - The last thing any bodybuilder or even any regular person wants is to feel or look bloated. For most bodybuilders & fit people, bloating is typically caused by water retention, with the body able to hold up to five kilograms of spare water & sodium. As many will know, bloating is extremely uncomfortable & can negatively affect performance in bodybuilding & weightlifting competitions. Diuretics, also known as water pills, provide an almost too-good-to-be-true way to eliminate excess water & sodium without dehydrating your muscles. The other major purpose of diuretics is for weight loss. There are various products available; some providing a better long term effect, whilst others can achieve rapid weight loss. Basically, diuretics are a good option for male & female bodybuilders, fit people wishing to reduce water retention, models or people who are dependent on their body’s appearance for career purposes & also regular people wanting to lose weight. In addition to benefits such as reduced water retention & weight loss, diuretics also have the ability to improve muscle definition without losing muscle size. How is all this achieved? Diuretics block the exchange between sodium & iron, which results in increased urination & higher levels of sodium & water excretion. The best part is that your muscle cells will remain hydrated – it is purely excess water that diuretics target.

Diuretics consist of a number of natural, fluid reducing herbs such as green tea extract, hydrangea & dandelion root, buchu leaf, juniper berry, nettle, fennel, ascorbic acid, celery seed. Most will also include essential vitamins & minerals including vitamin B6, magnesium, folic acid, l-taurine & calcium. Some diuretics supplements have been known to flush out potassium along with the excess water; however, most brands now include potassium as an ingredient. Double check the label before purchasing any diuretics products. Not only benefiting the body’s appearance, diuretics are commonly used for medical purposes & have been known to reduce the risk of stroke, heart attacks, dementia, edema & polycystic ovarian syndrome. They have also been used to treat numerous kidney conditions, as well as high blood pressure, osteoporosis & some forms of diabetes. For synergistic fat & water loss results diuretics may be effectively stacked with a number of supplements including fat burners, fat metabolilsers, CLA & more.

Herbal-diuretics are not a sole source of nutrition and should be used in conjunction with an appropriate physical training or exercise programme. Not suitable for children or pregnant women. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision. Always read label prior to use.