Monday, December 2, 2013

Weight Loss Supplement: What Really Works

By Robert Ghering


Dieting can be a slow process. At times it can be so slow that it almost seems as if there is no progress made at all. So it is no surprise that diet supplements are used by many American adults to help give their weight loss a boost. There's an entire weight loss sub-industry devoted to supplements which stops fat absorption, increase metabolism, and decrease appetite.

While it is true that most weight loss experts will not recommend most of the products that are sold as weight loss supplement, there are some which do seem to work. There are six products which can be bought at drug stores or health food stores and which have scientific evidence behind them that they help with weight loss:

He did have a number of recommendations and I'm going to share them here, in case there is still a female in this country that has not tuned into Dr. Oz's show on a daily basis. He pointed out that after age 50 the body burns 200 calories a day less because of estrogen loss. As you age and your eggs "shrivel," your body turns to your belly fat as a backup for storage of its estrogen. That being the case, you need to provide your body with an alternative source of estrogen. Dr. Oz recommends you grind up and eat two teaspoons of flax seeds daily to boost your estrogen.

* Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) - this is a fatty acid which occurs naturally in red meat and dairy products. As a diet supplement it seems to work, but it also may have side effects which can be a concern. CLA may raise cholesterol levels and adversely impact liver tests. Before an individual takes a CLA supplement, they should discuss it with their doctor.

Be more careful with the portions you eat. If you tend to overeat, put less food on your plate and try eating slowly. Avoid distractions so you can stop as soon as you are full. If you always feel the need to snack between meals, try having several smaller meals during your day. Have five small meals at regular hours or even six.

Salmon is a good idea also as it is rich in protein and Vitamin D (and let's not forget those healthy Omeg-3 oils). Broccoli is helpful for the iron it provides, building up your red blood cells that in turn carry oxygen to your muscles.Finally, don't underestimate the value of weight training - thirty minutes a week will help burn those calories and continue to do so even after the workout is over!

* Meal Replacements - these are the weight loss supplements with the best science behind them. These supplements include replacement shakes and bars. They must be used as directed and a fairly strict diet must still be followed.

* Over-the-Counter Orlistat - this is technically a medicine, but since it doesn't need a prescription, it is considered a supplement. It is sold under the brand name Alli and is proven to work. This supplement blocks 25% of all fat calories which are eaten from being absorbed. Those who take Orlistat and who also follow a sensible eating and exercise plan will lose weight. Orlistat does have some inconvenient side effects including gas and anal leakage.




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