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Do Weight Loss Supplements Work?

Posted by admin on 05:06 with No comments
Most weight loss supplements help you to lose weight by suppressing the appetite and by making frequent trips to the washroom!

Consequently many weight loss products contain these ingredients:
  • Appetite suppressants
  • Laxatives
  • Stimulants
  • Diuretics
It really is that simple.

Consult a Doctor First

It's a good idea to talk to a doctor before taking any weight loss tablets. A doctor can evaluate your health and advise you about which pills would be suitable for you and about exercise regimes. A doctor could also prescribe you diet pills. A lot of prescription diet pills are appetite suppressants and work by increasing certain chemicals in the brain which decrease your appetite.

One supplement is called phentermine which should be taken alongside a weight loss program that includes exercise and a nutritious diet. Other prescription diet pills work by stopping your body from absorbing large amounts of fat.

Fat Burners

These diet pills have become popular because they claim to trigger the parts of the body that need to eliminate fat. Fat burners contain herbal ingredients such as Ephedra, Pyruvate and Chitosan. It is claimed that these ingredients boost your energy, suppress your appetite and increase your metabolic rate.

It is thought that fat burners can help you to lose up to about 100 calories a day so they should not be used as the only means of losing weight but in conjunction with a good exercise program and a sensible diet.
Carb Blockers

Carb blockers produce chemical changes within the body, which prevent the body from absorbing carbohydrates. If there is too much carbohydrate in your diet your body can convert it into fat.

An ingredient of these supplements is often a substance called phaselous vulgaris, which is derived from the common bean. Tests have been undertaken about the efficacy of this substance but the results were inconclusive.

Natural Weight Loss Supplements

The safest natural weight loss supplements are the old stand-bys:
· Apple Cider Vinegar
· Kelp
· Vitamin B6
These supplements often counter deficiencies that inhibit weight loss. For example,
· Apple Cider Vinegar improves the digestion
· Kelp contains trace minerals, including iodine, which helps to regulate the thyroid gland.
· A lack of Vitamin B6 will cause water retention in most women.

Some formulae contain caffeine, white willow and trace minerals. Caffeine stimulates the release of adrenalin, which dumps fatty acids into the bloodstream, which is why many long distance runners drink a cup of coffee before a race.

The white willow active chemical is aspirin, which acts as an anti-flammatory and reduces blood pressure that often occurs from too many stimulants.

Minerals such as chromium picolinate are in some weight loss formulae and seem to work for some people but should accompany a good exercise program.

There is a lot of hype about weight loss supplements. Many of them are a waste of money whilst some do work, so it is important to do some research first as you could save yourself a lot of money.

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Give Your Body a Boost With Supplements

Posted by admin on 02:37 with No comments
As an active woman, you need to have plenty of fuel to stay energized through a busy day and workouts. Yes, eating a well-balanced diet certainly helps, but there are ways to accelerate fat loss and rev up a metabolism.
The trick of the trade is supplements. I know what you're thinking, "Supplements are only for men," wrong. Sure, certain supplements are known for helping men increase muscle mass, and a lot of it. But just like there are muscle building supplements, there are also fat burning supplements out there as well.
Supplements may or may not be on your radar, and that's fine. If taking a vitamin or mineral to enhance fat burning all while helping recovery time isn't for you, that's your decision. There's no pressure here to try any of these supplements or products, but if you are interested in taking your health and fitness to the next level, I'd listen up.
Consider this your information center for supplements and how they can benefit women. I personally take all of these supplements and have seen amazing results (I wouldn't write about them if I didn't).
Anyway, let's get down to business and figure out which of the following, maybe all of them, are right for you and your fitness goals.
If You're Wanting to Lose Fat - Then fish oil is for you. Fish oil has two essential omega-3 fatty acids that every woman needs on a daily basis. I'm sure you think I'm crazy for recommending "fatty" acids, but hear me out on this one.
Not only does fish oil reduce inflammation, enhance muscle and joint recovery (from workouts), reduce risk of heart disease and other diseases and cancers, but it also has a chemical that turns off fat storing cells and turns on fat burning cells! I knew I'd get your attention with that last one.
If You're Wanting to Build Lean Muscle - I wanted to stress the word lean in there for you so there's no confusion. You will not get big and bulky. As a matter of fact, it's kind of the opposite. With whey protein, you will develop lean, sexy muscles. Instead of muscles popping out of your skin like body builders, you'll start to see the definition of your muscles in the places you want to see them, such as your abs, triceps, and even quads. Oh, and you'll build muscle where your fat used to be, say bye-bye arm giggle.
If You're Wanting to Increase Your Energy - Look no further than green tea extract. In it, there is a chemical called, sound it out with me, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). When you feel energetic, it's because endorphins are released into your body. Normally, our body naturally fights off these endorphins, along with other adrenaline causing chemicals. EGCG prevents our bodies from fighting off the adrenaline. So simply put, green tea extract allows our bodies to thrive on the natural occurrence of adrenaline. (FYI - To get the equivalent of the supplement, sip on five cups of green tea a day).
Like I said before, if you're not comfortable taking any supplements, then don't. But if you do think it's for you, be sure to consult your doctor to be sure you will benefit from these supplements and come to terms together on which would be the best for you.
Supplements can give you that extra boost in the gym to add lean muscle or speed up your metabolism in order to burn the maximum amount of calories. Whichever your goal is, you're sure to benefit from one, or all, of the supplements above.
Ingrid Macher is a holistic health coach, personal trainer, and fitness motivator. After finding the key to losing 50 pounds in 90 days herself, she has found it her duty to help everyone to become more healthy and happy. On her website, she reveals how she did it in her free eBook 9 Simple Secrets I Used to Melt Away 50 Pounds.

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