Amber acid for weight loss: indications for use, how to take

There are a number of medications that are called a cure for everything. One of these medications is considered to be "Amber acid", which experts in its properties successfully use for weight loss. But the effect of this interesting drug, which is in fact just a biologically active supplement, extends much further.

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Indications of succinic acid for weight loss

Probably, even the most demanding young lady in terms of a slim figure, using “Amber acid” for weight loss, will be interested in what this natural preparation is actually intended for and what other benefits can be derived from taking it.

Succinic acid itself is produced in sufficient quantities in the body of a healthy person (about 200 g per day). It is a metabolite of the Krebs cycle, providing the body's cells with energy, since it stimulates the breakdown of glucose and the production of adenosine triphosphate, which is a source of energy for any of the biochemical processes in the body, thereby optimizing energy metabolism in the body.

External sources of succinic acid are drinks produced using the fermentation process (fermented milk drinks, wines, beer, etc.), some fruits, grapes, sunflower seeds, currants, asparagus, rye flour products, as well as products in which this component acts as an acidity regulator.

The whole problem is that our body, over many years of evolution, has not learned to synthesize succinic acid in reserve. All the acid produced by the body and received from outside is immediately spent as energy. But what if the amount of succinic acid produced in the body and received from outside is sharply reduced for various reasons?

A deficiency of succinic acid can lead to metabolic disorders, decreased resistance to negative external influences, and weakening of the body. As a result of metabolic disorders, many organs and systems of the body suffer, and various diseases develop.

Succinic acid tablets are positioned by the manufacturer as a source of this valuable substance, which has an extraordinary therapeutic effect in some pathological conditions:

• Asthenic conditions. The remedy is especially useful for elderly people with age-related ailments. The positive effect of the drug in providing first aid to people in extreme conditions is also indicative, for example, to reduce the negative effects of oxygen starvation.
• Conditions associated with sclerotic changes in the brain vessels (memory impairment, rapid fatigue, etc.). Good results are noted in combination therapy with "Succinic acid" for such pathologies as cerebrovascular insufficiency and cerebral atherosclerosis.
• Headache and dizziness resulting from impaired cerebral circulation and lack of oxygen and nutrients in brain cells.
• Many cardiovascular pathologies (coronary heart disease, various forms of angina, arterial hypertension, vascular atherosclerosis, etc.), for which multicomponent drug therapy is prescribed throughout life. "Succinic acid" helps to reduce the long list of drugs for primary therapy, enhances their effect and in some cases shortens the course of treatment.

The drug is also interesting as a preventive measure for cardiac ischemia by increasing the level of succinates.

• Diseases of the musculoskeletal system (osteochondrosis, osteoarthrosis, etc.). The effectiveness of the drug is again based on increasing the level of succinates.
• Type 2 diabetes. And again, the action of succinates is traced, which are able to regulate insulin production.
• Oncological diseases. Succinates in the drug are able to localize in the area of the tumor and inhibit the growth and reproduction of cancer cells, which significantly affects the condition of cancer patients, increasing their life expectancy and reducing the percentage of premature deaths.

The drug is also capable of reducing the negative consequences of chemotherapeutic treatment of malignant neoplasms.

• Benign tumors (cyst, myoma, etc.).
• Diseases of the respiratory system (in case of inflammatory processes in the lungs and bronchi, the drug improves the well-being of patients and accelerates recovery by improving the body's defenses).
• Respiratory viral and bacterial infections (tonsillitis, flu virus, acute respiratory viral infections, etc.). It is recommended to take large doses of the drug, stimulating the immune system to fight the disease and allowing you to return to work duties in a short time.

A 2 or 3-week course of taking “Succinic acid” is an excellent prevention of exacerbations of chronic pathologies, especially in the autumn-spring period.

• Intoxication of the body of various etiologies. It is an antidote for poisoning with substances such as lead, mercury, arsenic.
• Disorders of peripheral circulation (use of the drug in the treatment of varicose veins is indicative).
• Bronchial asthma.
• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder, liver and kidneys (kidney and gallbladder stones, fatty liver, cirrhosis, etc.).
• Alcohol addiction.
• Depressive states and sleep disorders associated with them.

The drug is used to prevent various genetic mutations, improve tissue metabolism, maintain immunity (it is recommended to take it in parallel with medications that restore intestinal microflora), treat joints, relieve muscle pain and fatigue after heavy physical exertion, improve the condition of skin and hair, and, of course, to correct weight.

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Release form

Such a valuable dietary supplement is produced by pharmaceutical companies of Ukraine and the Russian Federation in the form of tablets of various dosages and with different packaging configurations. The production and distribution of "Amber acid" is carried out by Elitpharm LLC and the Russian company Mosbiopharm.

Thus, the Russian drug has a dosage of 100 mg (succinic acid plus auxiliary components: starch, glucose, aerosil, talc and calcium stearate). The Ukrainian analogue has a dosage of 250 mg, while the tablet, in addition to succinic acid (150 mg), also contains 10 mg of ascorbic acid.

Despite the fact that the dietary supplement is called "Succinic acid", the main substance in the composition of the drug is acetylaminosuccinic acid, which is a derivative of natural succinic acid. This is due to the fact that salts and essential succinates are absorbed in the intestines much better than the original product.

"Amber acid", which is used for both therapeutic and preventive purposes, as well as for weight loss and body rejuvenation, can be found on sale both in the form of a plate containing 10 tablets, and in a package of 4, 8 and even 10 plates.

In the full list of medications, you can find other drugs containing succinic acid, or rather its derivatives. Here is a short list of such drugs: "Mexipridol", "Armadin", "Gelofuzin", "Limontar", "Reamberin", "Gialual Arthro" (succinic acid in combination with hyaluronic acid).

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Pharmacodynamics

In the instructions for the drug "Succinic acid", which has found wide application in a comprehensive weight correction program as an effective means for weight loss, it is positioned as an antihypoxic, metabolic and antioxidant agent.

A valuable property of succinic acid is the ability to increase the protective and adaptive properties of the body, to stimulate it to fight the disease, due to which the drug has such extensive and diverse indications for use. The normalization of cellular respiration, as well as metabolic processes in the body, also contributes to the alleviation of the condition of patients with most pathologies.

The positive effect of the drug on joint diseases is due to two actions: improved blood circulation and a mild diuretic effect. Thus, salt deposits accumulated over the years are washed out of the joints and the inflammation goes away.

In cases of kidney stone and gallstone diseases, succinic acid helps to destroy stones and remove them from the body in the form of sand.

The beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract consists in stimulating the production of gastric juice, which improves the digestion and absorption of food, and increases appetite. Succinic acid also improves the motility of the digestive tract, positively influencing the contractile function of muscles.

By the way, it is this influence that ensures an increase in physical endurance and performance of the entire body.

The effectiveness of the drug in type 2 diabetes is due to the ability of succinic acid to stimulate insulin synthesis in the body of patients and optimize metabolism.

In the treatment of various poisonings and alcohol addiction, the antioxidant metabolism-stimulating properties of the drug are used. Thanks to it, the breakdown of alcohol and harmful substances in the blood occurs faster, which means they leave the body much earlier. In this way, symptoms of intoxication of the body are prevented.

By the way, the desire for alcohol in alcoholics also decreases. But the quality of blood and liver condition undergo changes for the better.

Succinic acid also has a positive effect on the nervous system, which explains its popularity as an antidepressant.

It is believed that, having a positive effect on the entire body, succinic acid can increase sexual desire. And this applies to both men and women.

And finally, the benefits of "Amber acid" for those who have decided to fight excess weight safely and without unpleasant sensations. In this case, the emphasis is on improving the digestive function of the gastrointestinal tract, normalizing metabolism, cleansing the body of harmful toxins and excess water. A mild diuretic effect against the background of good metabolism helps not only to effectively and effortlessly burn accumulated fat, but also to remove excess water from the body, which also affects body weight indicators and often manifests itself in the form of unsightly swelling of the legs and face, as well as "bags" under the eyes.

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Pharmacokinetics

Tablets of "Amber acid" for weight loss or other purposes are taken internally by swallowing, i.e. orally. Getting into the gastrointestinal tract, it quickly spreads throughout the body. Absorbed in the intestine, succinic acid penetrates the blood and various tissues of the body, where it participates in catabolic reactions, with a full cycle duration of about half an hour (with the formation of water and CO ₂ ).

The half-life of the drug is about 25-26 minutes. At the same time, the active substance itself does not tend to accumulate in the body, since it is completely converted into energy.

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Dosing and administration

Based on the information provided by the manufacturer and described in the official instructions, the tablets "Amber acid" for weight loss or for other purposes should be taken before meals. But if a person has inflammatory or ulcerative lesions of the stomach, the drug can be taken during or even after meals, not forgetting about drugs that combat hypersecretion of hydrochloric acid.

However, such patients need to understand that “Succinic acid” is not a medicine, much less a vital or irreplaceable one, which means that if necessary, you can always find products or dosage forms that are safe for the gastrointestinal mucosa.

It is recommended to wash down the tablet with a sufficient amount of water or pre-dissolve it in boiled warm or mineral water. If desired and to improve the taste, the tablet can be washed down with fruit juice.

The recommended daily dose for patients over 18 years of age is 0.25-1 g with a therapeutic course of 28-30 days. The dosage of the drug and the frequency of administration may vary depending on the person's age, diagnosis and purpose of administration.

For example, to prevent a hangover, it is enough to take 1 tablet of 250 mg 20 minutes before a feast, to improve appetite and digestion, the same dose is taken 1 to 3 times a day before eating. But for cancer patients, the drug is prescribed in significant doses - from 2 to 20 tablets, which must be taken during the day.

As we can see, taking large doses of the drug does not have a negative effect on the body and does not cause overdose. In addition, succinic acid does not accumulate in the body, which means that its prolonged use should not affect health. However, doctors do not recommend using the drug for more than 4 weeks. It is better to divide the therapeutic course into shorter ones with repetition after some time.

How to take succinic acid to combat excess weight

There are some benefits to weight loss for overweight people when it comes to body shaping, the main ones being the choice and weight loss with added health benefits for the entire body.

So, to lose weight with the help of “Amber acid”, you can choose one of three effective methods:

1. According to the instructions: 0.75 mg per day, divided into 3 doses. In this case, the drug should be taken before meals, 25-30 minutes before meals. The drug is taken for a month, after which you either stop there, or after a short time, repeat the course.
2. Succinic acid in the amount of 3 or 4 tablets is taken for exactly 3 days. This should be done, as in the first case, 30 minutes before meals. Day 4 is a day off (rest from both tablets and fatty, heavy food). The course is designed for 1 month.
3. 1 or 0.5 glasses of water should be drunk every day on an empty stomach in the morning for the same 30 days. After that, the mouth is rinsed with clean water to prevent damage to tooth enamel under the influence of acid from the weight loss composition.

Whatever method you choose, you can't rely solely on succinic acid. Yes, it improves metabolism and removes harmful toxins, but if you continue to rape your body with low-quality and fatty foods, ignoring physical exercise, fat deposits will still remain in their places unless they are replenished with new reserves.

Taking "Amber acid" for weight loss is a way to comfortably, safely and usefully get rid of hated kilograms without exhausting workouts in the gym and strict diets that affect both the stomach and the psyche. However, you will still have to make some efforts on your part, namely:

• stick to a light diet with little fat and carbohydrates in foods and meals,
• Don't give up physical activity, whether it's a walk in the fresh air, morning exercises, or working in the garden.

Only in this case can you bring your figure closer to ideal, improve your health, and boost your immunity.

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Use of succinic acid for weight loss during pregnancy

The use of succinic acid during pregnancy, when a woman's body undergoes serious hormonal changes, helps to significantly improve her condition, alleviate unpleasant symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance, prevent toxicosis that occurs in the early and late stages, or at least reduce its intensity.

Working for two (and sometimes for three, four, etc.), the body of a pregnant woman uses much more energy than before, so she can quickly get tired, to the point of a condition called fatigue. But the expectant mother needs this energy like no one else. This means that an additional source of energy is needed, which is succinic acid, which also improves cellular metabolism and accelerates fat burning, and therefore can be used for safe weight loss during pregnancy. Of course, only if the expectant mother's weight significantly exceeds the norm, which in her delicate position is fraught with complications (both during pregnancy and childbirth).

The use of succinic acid during pregnancy allows not only to optimize the cellular respiration of the mother and fetus, but also to protect the unborn baby from various viruses, bacteria and toxins that negatively affect its development and the course of pregnancy itself. This beneficial effect of the drug is achieved by increasing the mother's own defenses and strengthening the histohematic barrier between the fetus and the mother's blood.

As we can see, taking succinic acid helps to significantly reduce the likelihood of having a baby with various congenital malformations. However, there are some restrictions for pregnant women. Succinic acid tablets should be taken in limited quantities, no more than 7 and a half grams during the period from conception to birth.

The prescription of the drug to pregnant women will also be indicative, depending on the gestational age:

• I trimester – from 12 to 14 weeks inclusive,
• II trimester – from 24 to 26 weeks inclusive,
• III trimester – the last month of pregnancy (15-25 days before the expected date of birth).

The dosage and prophylactic course in this case are as follows: 250 mg (1 or 2.5 tablets depending on the dosage) per day for 10 days.

Contraindications

Despite all the benefits of taking succinic acid and its compounds, the attitude towards it is still twofold. On the one hand, succinic acid is not considered a foreign element for our body, since some of it is produced by the body itself. But on the other hand, the action of this valuable organic acid may not be beneficial to everyone.

First of all, it is worth mentioning patients with digestive system diseases associated with increased secretion of gastric juice. Taking succinic acid, especially on an empty stomach, can aggravate such diseases as gastritis with high acidity, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, because any acids have an irritating effect on the mucous membrane, especially if it is inflamed or has damage (ulcers or erosions). And succinic acid also stimulates the production of bile, which is a strong irritant.

It turns out that what is good for the gallbladder does not always benefit the stomach. Although in case of motility disorders of the bile ducts and the gallbladder itself, one should also be careful with such drugs as succinic acid.

The drug can increase diastolic blood pressure, so its use is not recommended for patients with fluctuating blood pressure or consistently elevated levels.

Increased metabolism in some cases can lead to active formation of oxalates (urinary stones). This should be taken into account by patients with urolithiasis and those who have such a tendency.

During pregnancy, "Succinic acid" can be used by women for weight loss, to prevent complications during pregnancy and childbirth, and to combat toxicosis. However, if the patient is diagnosed with a severe degree of gestosis, which occurs in the late stages of pregnancy, it is better to refrain from taking succinic acid, so as not to complicate the situation.

According to the instructions, taking the dietary supplement is not recommended for patients with glaucoma.

Those who have decided to improve their health with the help of succinic acid should remember that this drug has a stimulating effect on the brain, which can affect the quality of sleep. For this reason, it is not recommended to take pills before bed or late in the evening.

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Side effects of succinic acid for weight loss

If healthy people take succinic acid for preventive purposes or for weight loss, then when using permissible doses, no negative reactions are observed. Except that in some cases hypersensitivity reactions to the drug in the form of allergic manifestations may occur.

It's another matter if a person does not follow the instructions and ignores the point about contraindications for use. In this case, the side effects of the drug may also make themselves known.

Deterioration of the condition may be observed in patients with arterial hypertension or fluctuations in blood pressure, since the use of succinic acid can lead to an increase in its indicators.

The same situation is observed in "stomach patients" or "ulcer patients". Succinic acid will increase the acidity of the stomach, which will lead to an exacerbation of the inflammatory process, can provoke the formation of erosions on the mucous membrane and even bleeding from ulcers. In this case, taking the drug will be accompanied by pain in the epigastric region (gastralgia) and other unpleasant symptoms characteristic of diseases of the digestive system.

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Interactions with other drugs

Succinic acid very rarely reacts with other drugs, resulting in undesirable effects (weakening of the effect, incompatibility of drugs, increased concentration of active substances in the blood plasma with subsequent undesirable enhancement of the effect). However, parallel use of anxiolytics and succinic acid for weight loss or for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes can lead to a weakening of their effect by succinates. The same applies to drugs from the barbiturate group, which have a sedative effect, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants.

Treatment of infectious diseases is often accompanied by taking various groups of drugs. These are mainly antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. To this list, we can also add antihelminthic and anti-tuberculosis drugs, which also have a noticeable toxic effect on the liver. Using succinic acid as part of a complex therapy for bacterial infections and helminthic invasions can reduce the toxic effects of the above groups of drugs on the human body.

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Storage conditions

Another important requirement is to pay attention to the expiration date of the drug, and after its expiration, get rid of this product, regardless of its composition and price. Health, believe me, is more important.

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Shelf life

The shelf life of succinic acid tablets is quite long and is 4 years from the date of manufacture, and the storage conditions are quite simple: a dry place away from sunlight with an air temperature not exceeding 25 degrees. Other drugs containing succinic acid may have a different shelf life and storage requirements.

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Some information about the drug

Despite the fact that "Amber acid" is considered to be only a biologically active supplement that does not cause addiction and overdose, when using it for weight loss, and especially for medicinal purposes, you should not be so careless and take the drug without prior consultation with your doctor or nutritionist. Only they can assess the feasibility of such a step and prescribe (or adjust) an effective dosage, stipulating the duration of the therapeutic course.

In any case, before swallowing the first pill, it is worth carefully rereading the instructions that are always included with the drug. Most drug descriptions on the Internet contain abbreviated information that needs to be compared with the original. Only in this case can you be sure of the safety of treatment or prevention.

Reviews from doctors and patients

Our people are trusting and often ready to believe in everything they want. But in terms of health and beauty, such an approach is certainly not justified. Here it is time to remember the folk wisdom: "check seven times and cut once." That is, before using any medicine, you should find out the opinion of your doctor and those people who have already used this remedy to treat a similar pathology, to combat excess weight, for cosmetic or preventive purposes.

Doctors' opinions on the effectiveness of "Succinic acid" for weight loss are slightly different. Some of them are inclined to see the placebo effect in what is happening, although no one doubts the reliability of the results obtained after taking the drug. Yes, even if it is a placebo effect, as long as there are results! Only in this case, the effect of the drug is physiologically determined by the participation of succinic acid in the Krebs cycle and its transformations, which can affect the metabolism in the body. And faith in the drug as a panacea for excess weight has nothing to do with it.

But the opinion of doctors is often of no interest to the average person, because it is generally considered to be biased. Doctors reject cheap effective drugs allegedly in order to promote more expensive analogues. It is not for us to judge how true this is. But where can we get objective (or at least subjective, but close to reality) information on the results obtained from taking the drug, in order to decide whether it is worth trying this method of fighting excess weight on yourself.

How else can the average person judge the effectiveness and safety of any drug if not by real reviews of those who have lost weight and the results given in these reviews?

There are many such reviews about the drug "Amber acid", used for weight loss. As usual, there are both positive and negative ones. The latter are most often associated with the fact that, wanting to easily lose weight by taking succinic acid, women and men place too much hope on the drug itself, without doing anything to correct their weight.

Physical inactivity and poor nutrition can negate the use of even the most effective weight loss product. If you are unable to give up fatty delicacies, you will have to supplement the use of succinic acid with regular active physical exercise so that the energy balance is in your favor, i.e. less energy enters the body than is spent.

Another reason for negative reviews is inattentive reading of the instructions in the section "Contraindications for use". Ignoring the warning about the sad consequences for certain groups of patients is more expensive for yourself. This leads to complaints of stomach pain, high blood pressure, insomnia, etc. And then there is no time for losing weight.

If the drug is used correctly, taking into account existing pathologies and adhering to the dosage recommended by the doctor, many note amazing results: easy loss of 5-12 kg in just 1 month.

But that's not all. Many women note that while taking "Amber acid" for weight loss, their health improved, their digestion improved, their body's resistance to various seasonal and other diseases increased, and what's especially nice is that they began to look younger, since the drug has a positive effect on the entire body, including the skin. Isn't that a result?!