I heard many people asking if green tea can be used as a weight loss supplement and my answer is that yes, I think so. Green tea may be used as a weight loss supplement; in fact, this is the only one supplement that I took (and still taking until now) since I decided to lose some weight.
When I first took green tea, I experienced alertness and I knew that my metabolism rate went up because I didn’t get bloated anymore. I am not a coffee drinker so I can really feel the effect of caffeine from the green tea I am taking. I didn’t engage in any exercise such as aerobics or weight lifting. What I did aside from drinking green tea three to four times daily is reducing my rice intake.
I also noticed that my bowel movement becomes regular and shortly after 3 months, the reduction in my weight became noticeable. My waist line went back to 26 inches and my relatives and friends noticed the changes in my weight. And there are many other studies saying that green tea can be used in weight loss regimen because of its caffeine content that hasten our metabolism.
Pyruvate supplement is said to help in increasing metabolism and aid in reducing body fats. Best result of the supplement is maximized when exercise and diet is added on the weight loss program. Pyruvate work also as antioxidant that reduced aging, lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It also known to improve retention of lean muscle mass, increased anabolism or body protein uptake, and increased fat utilization and resting metabolic rate.
According to research, Pyruvate naturally occurs in the body as end produce of the metabolism of starch or sugar. It is also called pyruvic acid. Research shown that using Pyruvate as part of dietary supplement can increased up to 48% of fat loss and can lessen the related loss of body protein.
Originally Pyruvate was designed by expert to prevent fat accumulation in livers incurred from constant alcohol use. After extensive research of Dr. Ronald Stanko of University of Pittsburgh they observe that Pyruvate can also induce in weight loss.
Medical advice is necessary when one decided to use Pyruvate especially if one has a high blood pressure to ensure safety and effectiveness of the supplement.
Guarana (seeds of Paullinia cupana) is a common ingredient in weight loss supplements. It came from berry plant varieties that grow in countries like Venezuela and Brazil and said to contain high amounts of caffeine that makes it effective as a weight loss ingredient. Aside from the common weight loss pills, guarana can be also found as an ingredient in various energy drinks.
The caffeine content of guarana acts as a nervous system stimulant which can increase the body’s metabolism. According to studies, guarana can also improve our memory and it can also give mental alertness that we need for doing vigorous activities.
I even read that guarana studies showed that it can aid in eliminating thrombocytes, the platelets that clog our blood vessels and cause strokes or heart attacks. Guarana likewise has the so-called cleansing properties that can help the intestines and support healthy digestion.
There had been a study in South America that guarana extract demonstrated an effect on perceived gastric fullness and supported weight loss over 45 days in a double-blind placebo-controlled parallel trial. Interesting right? So maybe this is the reason why guarana is becoming popular like acai berry.
Resveratrol is gaining popularity nowadays because it is said that it can be used for weight loss; is there a truth about this claim? Basically, Resveratrol came from natural sources; it is a compound that can be extracted from certain plant parts like the skin of grapes and even in Japanese knotweed, peanuts, and blueberries.
A typical red wine especially those red wine that underwent long fermentation process with grape skin in it contains significant amount of Resveratrol. This probably explains why wine-loving people from France who regularly consume high-fat diet have low incidence of heart disease.
According to scientists who studied Resveratrol, this compound contains very high amount of antioxidant that make Resveratrol good for fighting or delay aging when human consume it internally. It is also known as a good anti-cancer agent and a phytoestrogen that can aid in treating cardiovascular, liver and heart ailments. Researches also said that this compound can also lower the level of bad cholesterol in our body which
Another fascinating effect of Resveratrol compound in our body especially for weight conscious people is that it can prevent fat cells from growing into mature fat cells. So this means that taking Resveratrol can indeed become a good partner in our diet regimen as it can help expel excess fats and cholesterol out of our body.
Fucoxanthin caught my attention because Japanese researches claims that preliminary studies of this substance in animals revealed that it can target abdominal fat. It works toward UCP1 protein to increase the rate of burning the fat in abdominal area.
Wow! If this is true, then Fucoxanthin may be the next most sought weight loss supplement market because we all know that unwanted fat in human are generally located in the abdomen. And it is a fact that as we age, our metabolism is slowing down hence, we are more prone to accumulate fat in our tummy area.
But what is Fucoxanthin? Is this safe? Fucoxanthin substance is basically extracted in edible brown seaweeds such as wakame which is the seaweed used in miso soup (a pleasantly sour soup that is common is many Asian countries). We can also extract small amounts of Fucoxanthin from red seaweeds (the one used in my favorite Japanese delicacy called sushi).
And since Fucoxanthin is basically derived from edible material, I assume that weight loss pill made from Fucoxanthin is relatively safe. Additional studies in Fucoxanthin also revealed that it can improve the production of DHA in the body which is important in our heart and brain functions. So watch out for more researches about this promising weight loss supplement!
If you are scared or terrified about the bad side effects of weight loss pill but badly need to lose weight, why not try the natural weight loss supplements? Natural weight loss supplements are made from plant and herbs and can be bought over-the-counter.
Some of the popular and relatively safe natural weight loss supplements are Guarana, Dandelion and various Herbal Diuretic. These natural weight loss supplements act as natural diuretic. They can aid in weight loss by decreasing body water. Guarana can hasten the brain’s activity to tell us that we are already full and it also has as diuretic effect.
However, since these natural weight loss supplements are not regulated by FDA, consumers who are taking these should observe moderation because excessive water loss will lead to dehydration. Likewise, people with medical conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure and allergic reactions should consult their medical doctor first.
Our market is flooded with all sorts of weight loss supplements whether you visit the internet or go in local drug stores or beauty shops: prescription diet pills, over-the-counter weight loss pills and herbal weight loss pills; weight loss supplement pills are indeed a multi-billion product all over the world.
But are these weight loss supplements really work? How? I will not dare to discuss the scientific facts of weight loss supplements because I know is that weight loss supplements claim to contain substances that alter the chemical reactions of our system in various ways such as dissolving fats, improving metabolism or suppressing our appetite to loss some weight.
The efficacy of these weight loss supplements depend on the users and none of the available weight loss supplements produce same results in all people who took them. So before taking any weight loss supplement, look for actual feedbacks and if you have any illness or medical condition, it is a must the you consult your doctor first as all weight loss supplements contain some substances that can affect our blood pressure and heartbeat rate.
There are also growing numbers of men who want to cut their weights in the form of body fat but most weight loss supplements in the market today are intended and marketed for women. Men should not just use any weight loss pill because men’s hormones are quite different from women; and the weight loss supplement that is ideal for men are formulated with fat burners and muscle mass builder.
One prominent weight loss supplement for men is the Noxycut. This is exclusively formulated for men and contains fat burners, testosterone boosters and muscle building nutraceauticals.
Taking Noxycut will convert fat into lean muscle so even if your weight didn’t drastically change, you can expect a leaner body. And because Noxycut contains testosterone boosters, it is said that this weight loss supplement can increase men’s sex drive.
Bitter Orange which is also known as Citrus aurantium is one of the popular weight loss supplements today after Ephedra was taken off in the market because of adverse health concerns. Bitter orange is said to be an effective supplement in increasing our metabolic rates and producing more quantity of burned calories.
Many people believed that Bitter Orange weight loss supplement is a safe alternative to Ephedra and some even claim that Bitter Orange works best if combined with St. John’s wort and caffeine. However, medical practitioner said that too much caffeine and Bitter Orange can simulate the adverse effects of Ephedra if taken together, so it is highly recommended to refrain drinking anything with caffeine if you are taking Bitter Orange
Likewise, since Bitter Orange is just new, its long-term effects are still unknown. It is suggested not to use this supplement for long period of time. Health advocates also caution people with high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease against taking Bitter Orange. So if you have a medical condition, it is encouraged to talk to your physician first for your utmost safety.
