Ayds Review
What You Should Know
Ayds is a weight loss supplement that was popular in the 1970’s. It was marketed as a candy bar that came in a variety of flavors such as chocolate, caramel and peanut butter. Ayds promised to promote weight loss by suppressing the appetite. This product seemed to be targeted towards young women, but it is stated that this product could be used by any adult seeking weight loss regardless of age or gender. Ayds is no longer made or sold. It is difficult to establish and pricing or dosage information because this product is no longer available.
There is no official website for Ayds. There is an entire blog dedicated to negative experiences with this product though. Those who wanted to try Ayds when it was available were able to do so without a prescription because it was considered a dietary supplement.
List of Ingredients
Benzocaine and Phenylpropanolamine.
No full list is given.
Product Features
Ayds contained the ingredient Phenylpropanolamine which is commonly used to suppress the appetite as well as a decongestant. This drug was also often used to treat certain urinary ailments. It claimed that it helped to suppress the appetite because it had the ability to numb the taste buds in turn making people eat less food and drink less calorie containing drinks.
Advantages
- Ayds contained some basic minerals and vitamins.
- This product came in several different flavors.
Disadvantages
- Ayds is no longer made or sold.
- There is an entire blog dedicated to negative experiences with this product.
- The active ingredient, Phenylpropanolamine is known to cause several dangerous side effects such as hemorrhagic stroke in women, headaches, nausea and dizziness.
- Ayds may contains caffeine so those who are sensitive to caffeine should avoid this product because adverse side effects such as insomnia and irritability may occur.
- Those taking MAOI’s, SSRI’s, antidepressants, NSAIDS, corticosteroids or certain other medications should not take this product.
- Those who have diabetes, hypoglycemia, high blood pressure, cardiovascular ailments or certain other medical conditions should not take Ayds.
- Women who are pregnant or nursing should not take this product.
Conclusion
Ayds does not really stand out from the rest of the supposed appetite suppressing weight loss supplements available today. Ayds may not be an effective weight loss supplement because there does not seem to be any proven appetite suppressants or fat burners in it so those seeking a weight loss supplement with the ability to suppress the appetite and burn fat may want to research other products that are intended for appetite suppression and fat burning. Those seeking weight loss may also benefit from developing a healthy diet and exercise program that suits them and their lifestyle. Users will need to assess their health and fitness goals and decide if using Ayds is right for them.
