The best diuretics for weight loss: medications, foods, medicinal herbs.

Diuretics for weight loss are used in situations where it is necessary 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 (providing additional relief to the muscles). The diuretic effect of drugs is often used to relieve swelling of the face and extremities.

Diuretics

The action of most medicinal diuretics is based on inhibiting the reabsorption of water and salts in the renal tubules and at the same time 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 real purpose of diuretics is to combat high blood pressure, heart, liver and kidney diseases. However, nowadays the use of diuretics to lose weight is becoming more and more 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:

drug group	Description, contraindications.
thiazide diuretics	Thiazides and thiazide-like diuretics of moderate potency are very popular due to their high efficacy 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 hepatic failure, refractory hypokalemia, hypercalcemia and hyponatremia. These medications should not be used by women during pregnancy (except the 1st trimester), during lactation and by children under 3 years of age.
loop diuretics	Typically, these medications are taken orally on an empty stomach (in which case their absorption is approximately 65%) or intramuscular/intravenous (in this application, absorption reaches 95%). The mechanism of action of loop diuretics is based on relaxation of vascular smooth muscle and increase in renal blood flow. Contraindications for use are anuria, allergies to drugs from the sulfonamide group, hypovolemia.
Osmotic diuretics	Its action is based on an increase in osmotic pressure in the blood plasma, so water begins to be extracted from the 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 necessary for the release of these substances.

The use of medicinal diuretics for weight loss is not recommended. The rapid aesthetic effect is not justified by the damage to health that diuretics can cause. In addition, it must be taken into account 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 harming your health by taking advantage of the diuretic effect of certain foods. They have no side effects or contraindications and can be used without a medical prescription.

Diuretic products used to lose weight:

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

For those who lose 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 foods 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 an infusion of the root of the plant:

1. To prepare it, you need to finely chop 200 g of the product, put the pulp in a one-liter glass jar and pour 500 ml of boiling water into it.
2. After cooling and straining, the medicine 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 substances that have diuretic properties, they are taken 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 the following are used:

Plant names	Recipes
Bearberry (leaves)	The decoction can be prepared in a teapot or enamel saucepan: In the first case, you will need 2 teaspoons. Place the crushed dry 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. Instructions 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 container, fill it to the top with boiling water, close the lid tightly and let it brew for 30-40 minutes. For a more effective brew, the pan can be wrapped in a thick towel. Strain the finished broth through cheesecloth 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, 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 teaspoons, previously diluted with water. The easiest way to prepare a decoction is to prepare the raw materials in a teapot. For 10 g of dry herb, use 1 glass of water. The infusion time is 40 minutes. You need to drink the diuretic composition three times a day, 70-100 ml 20 minutes before meals.
Cowberry	A decoction prepared from the leaves of the plant has a strong diuretic effect. The best way to prepare it 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 to 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 lingonberry leaves at the drugstore chain packaged in filter bags for brewing.
dill seeds)	Due to the fact that the seeds are covered with a tough skin, it is recommended to prepare a diuretic decoction 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. The 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 dried root into an opaque glass bottle, add 250 ml of cognac or vodka, close it tightly 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 it into a dark bottle. Take the tincture twice a day (morning and evening) 10 ml, after diluting it with water or tea.

Diuretics rates

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

The most popular compositions are presented as follows:

Compound	Recipe
St. John's wort, dandelion roots, celandine	Place the crushed 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. 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 heat the composition to 60 degrees.
Immortelle, mint, horsetail	5 g of each plant should be placed in a half-liter teapot 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
Rose hips, cranberries, lingonberries, mint	Place 200 g of dried rose hips, cranberries and lingonberries 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 dried mint 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 bloating, it is recommended to follow the following rules:

• Alcohol tinctures should only be prepared in glass containers.
• Decoctions should be prepared in a teapot, enameled or glass container.
• To prepare medicinal potions, it is recommended to use only fresh or dried herbs from last year.
• 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, therefore it is recommended to consult a doctor before using diuretic decoctions and tinctures.