Top 5 Supplements in Weight Loss

Although dietary supplements are considered safe, some pills may cause unexpected and unpleasant side effects. This is why many people will turn to naturel weigh loss supplements.

Discover the top 5 dietary supplements to lose weight

Green Tea

Green tea, a powerful antioxidant with recognized slimming properties. Green tea extract is a popular ingredient, used as a base in many supplements to facilitate weight loss.

In fact, several studies show that epigallocatechin gallate (ECGC, main antioxidant of green tea) would promote the burning of fat.

Green tea extract works by increasing the level of norepinephrine in our body. A hormone that helps burn fat and thus causes weight loss. Moreover, it has been shown that watching horror movies can help burn calories, this being an effect of adrenaline, a derivative of norepinephrine!

All the health benefits of green tea should apply to green tea extract. Including :

  • Improved general health
  • Reduced risk of cancer
  • Improved brain function
  • Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
  • Improved physical performance
  • Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease

To safely and effectively incorporate green tea supplements into your weight loss diet, you need to drink plenty of water. Simply because green tea contains caffeine, a diuretic par excellence.

Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia cambogia became world famous after being introduced by the Dr. Oz Show in 2012. It is a small green fruit, shaped like a pumpkin. The skin of the fruit contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA). It is the active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia extract, which is sold as a diet pill.

Animal studies show that it can inhibit a fat enzyme and increase serotonin levels in the body, potentially helping to reduce cravings. A another study of 130 people compared garcinia to a dummy pill. There was no difference in weight or percentage of body fat between the groups.

Caffeine

Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world.

It is found naturally in coffee, green tea and dark chocolate and is added in many processed foods and beverages. Caffeine is a well-known metabolic stimulant, which is often added to the weight loss supplements that are on the market.

Short-term studies have shown that caffeine can boost metabolism by 3 to 11%, and increase fat burning by up to 29%.

There are also studies that show that caffeine can cause modest weight loss in humans.

Side effects: In some people, high amounts of caffeine can cause anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, irritability but also nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms. Caffeine also creates addiction and can also reduce the quality of your sleep.

There is really no need to take a supplement or pill containing caffeine, the best sources are the quality coffee and green tea, which also contain antioxidants and have other health benefits.

Caffeine can boost metabolism and improve fat burning in the short term. However, a habit with effects can quickly develop.

A 2011 scientific analysis that synthesizes 12 studies on Garcinia Cambogia found that on average, it allowed to lose about 880g in several weeks.

 

 

Chia Seeds

Every dieter acknowledges that hunger is a principal enemy to lose weight. When feeling hungry, you are probably wondering about food. And if you are feeling hungry, you are much more likely fancy certain foods and eventually to give in to them. So when you are feeling hungry, you are much more likely to over eat. So, the solution is to prevent yourself from this feeling of hunger at all whenever it happens. With the use of chia seeds this is possible, to control your hungry feeling and therefore control your weight. Furthermore, if you are looking for an easy form of controlling your hungry feeling, chia seeds is the answer.

When the Chia Seed is exposed to water or other liquids it begins to hydrate. This means that the fibers on the outside of the seed (almost too small to see with the naked eye) begin to trap moisture and form it into a gel. Each seed forms its own big bead of gel, that is not easily removed. When you eat this seed/gel combination, your body treats it like a big piece of food…not the 0 calorie water that it really is! The seeds themselves are tiny and healthy, but it’s their ability to absorb 9 TIMES their own weight in water that keeps you feeling full. This means you can use even 1 tsp of seeds to get rid of hunger whenever you want.

Flax Seeds

Flaxseeds are tiny brown or gold seeds that come from the flax plant. They have a very mild, nutty flavor and are rich in fiber and a variety of other nutrients. Flaxseed is a source of healthy fat, antioxidants, and fiber; modern research has found evidence to suggest that flaxseed can also help lower the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

Flaxseeds may be useful as a part of a weight loss diet. They contain soluble fiber, which becomes highly sticky when mixed with water. This fiber has been shown to be effective at suppressing hunger and cravings, potentially promoting weight loss.

A study on weight loss diets showed that flaxseeds decreased inflammatory markers by 25–46%, compared to weight loss diets without them.