Are Weight loss Balloons safe?

 

Are Weight loss Balloons safe?

Weigh yourself once a week and take a photo of yourself with your scale. See how your weight is changing. As you lose weight, you will notice that your clothes start fitting a bit better. You may even start to be able to see results after just a few weeks.

Although it is generally accepted that weight loss balloons, or balloons filled with air, can be harmful to health, the scientific evidence is inconclusive. In the 1980s and 1990s, when the first weight loss balloons were introduced to the market, there was a string of media reports about deaths linked to such balloons. However, it was never established that there was a causal link between the balloons and the deaths. Several subsequent studies failed to find any evidence of a causal relationship and, more recently, a systematic review of studies published to date concluded that, although weight loss balloons should be used with caution, the risks associated with their use appear to be low and far out

In the last 10 years, the prevalence of obesity has tripled. This increase has brought with it a corresponding increase in the number of individuals going to the doctor for weight loss. In 2012, 8.9 million Americans visited their primary care doctors for weight-loss reasons. Of those, 4.5 million were prescribed medications to help with weight loss.

Safety and efficacy data for polyethylene glycol-based weight-loss products are limited. The weight loss balloons are not intended for use as an alternative to medically accepted treatments for obesity or as a substitute for diet and exercise. They should not be used continuously for an extended period of time or at high doses

Weight Loss Balloons are designed to facilitate weight loss by causing the release of fatty acids into the body as the balloon is slowly deflated. Fatty acids are the main source of energy for the body and are transported by the bloodstream to the cells where they may be utilized by the body to create ATP. Excessive release of fatty acids into the body can lead to a condition known as ketoacidosis, which itself is dangerous, however, it may also have a number of positive health benefits including reducing the risk of diabetes, preventing the formation and breakdown of arteriosclerotic plaques, and reducing the risk of cancer. 

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