HMB or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate is a natural by-product of the breakdown of the amino acid leucine. This compound can be found is small amounts in many foods particularly in catfish and alfalfa plant. Hydroxymethylbutyrate is used in weight lose because it is said to be effective in decreasing body fat if the person who’s taking it is engaged in weight training.
Several weight loss supplements that are specifically designed for weight training or body building contains HMB or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate. Body builders typically take 3 grams of HMB every day during their resistance exercise routine.
There have been no known harsh side effects of taking HMB or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate or any bad effect when taken with other drug or medicine; in fact, HMB is also used in treating illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension. HMB is even taken orally with arginine and glutamine for treating weight loss in people with AIDS.
HMB is primarily intended for body builders who want to build muscles, and its effect is optimized if you are into rigid training, so if you only want to lose weight without toning your muscle tone, maybe it would be best to look for other weight supplement that is created to increase metabolism or delay hunger.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid is naturally derived from dairy food as well as beef and other red meat. According to studies, our metabolism will not function efficiently without CLA in our diet because we need CLA to help glucose be converted into muscle cells more effectively.
Without enough CLA, all our dietary fat will be stored in our belly, thighs and arms. Conjugated Linoleic Acid also helps fats penetrate the cell membranes of muscle and connective tissue to be burned and become energy.
So the thing is, we should not totally eliminate eating red meat and dairy products in our diet because the absence of CLA will make our weight lose regimen useless. We should sensibly eat these foods to optimize our metabolism.
But there are also some supplements containing CLA or Conjugated Linoleic Acid that can aid in losing weights. However, nothing beats Conjugated Linoleic Acid from natural sources, so it is still best to eat CLA rich food while taking CLA supplements.
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.
For weight conscious, drinking sodas and commercially produced iced tea or lemonade are big no because these beverages contain tons of sugar that contribute to weight gain. But just today, I stumbled upon a new variety of Nestea Iced Tea that promises its drinker to have fit and slimmer body.
The new Nestea Iced Tea is called Nestea Fit with L-Carnitine, a low-calorie drink for weight conscious. The key ingredient of this iced tea is L-Carnitine which is known for its capacity to burn excess body fat by enhancing cellular energy and activity in our brain.
The Nestea Fit with L-Carnitine is available in packets as concentrated powdered tea drink; hence, you need to dilute it in water. According to the label, one small sachet of Nestea Fit with L-Carnitine can make 1 liter of iced tea drink with estimated 900 mg of L-Carnitine.
So, I think, this is good news for people who love iced tea but hate the calories that come with every glass of regular iced tea. With Nestea Fit with L-Carnitine, they can have drink all they want especially in summer season.
Have you ever heard that apple cider vinegar can be used in your weight loss diet? Yes, the apple cider vinegar that I am talking about is the vinegar made from the healthy goodness of apples; the one used by millions of people around the world for cooking, as a health supplement and as part of beauty or skin caring regimen.
Nowadays, aside from the major uses that I mentioned above, apple cider vinegar is also promoted as weight loss supplement. Some studies revealed that this kind of vinegar can suppress appetite and boost metabolism; hence, people who are taking apple cider vinegar can lose weight naturally. I also read that women are using apple cider vinegar to lose their belly fat!
There are already available weight loss supplement pills in the market that are made from apple cider vinegar but many people use this vinegar as weight loss supplement in its liquid, unaltered form by taking one to three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar before every meal.
But because apple cider vinegar is highly acidic, people with hyperacidity should not take this product without consulting a medical professional. It may upset your stomach and may cause discomfort. Always remember that although apple cider vinegar is a natural product with many known uses and health benefits, we need to be cautious when you want to incorporate this product in your diet because this is still classified as acid.
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.
