Many people who are overweight go to great lengths to lose the extra poundage, including exercising and changing their diet. For some overweight people, supplements can help in the struggle to shed pounds. These supplements work by making the person feel satiated, suppressing their appetite or burning off calories or fat. Here are some popular supplements for Αδυνάτισμα:
Glucomannan
Glucomannan is an insoluble fiber that absorbs water when it reaches the gut. There, it turns into a type of gel and makes the person feel full. Experts claim that taking glucomannan supplements as part of a healthy diet can help a person shed between 8 and 10 pounds in a little over a month. This fiber, which is harvested from the root of the konjac yam, lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar and helps keep the lower GI tract regular.
Caffeine
Caffeine ramps up a person’s metabolism, and it is one of those weight loss supplements that burns calories, though modestly. Researchers have learned that caffeine increases the body’s ability to burn fat by as much as 29 percent. Nearly every adult human being on earth uses caffeine in some way, most often through the ingestion of coffee, tea or chocolate. It’s also added to sodas, sports drinks and some medications. Caffeine should be taken with care because it makes some people jittery and keeps others up at night if it’s taken later in the day.
Orlistat
This supplement is another type that restricts calorie intake. It does this by preventing the gut from breaking down fats. Another benefit of orlistat is that it helps to lower blood pressure, and in at least one study it substantially lowered the risk of the person contracting type 2 diabetes. The side effects of orlistat are unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms, and it may interfere with the body’s ability to use fat soluble vitamins such as vitamin A. Because of this, doctors recommend their patients have a low fat diet if they’re going to take orlistat.
Green Tea Extract
Green tea contains caffeine, which in itself helps a person burn calories. It also has an antioxidant called EGCG, or epigallocatechin gallate that helps the body burn fat. It is especially useful if the person wants to burn fat in their abdomen.
CLA
CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid has been used to help people lose weight for years. It is a trans fat that can be found in dairy products such as cheese. It appears to work by decreasing the appetite, increasing metabolism and supporting the breakdown of bodily fat. Studies show that CLA allowed people lose about 0.2 pounds a week for as long as 6 months. However, CLA should be used only in the short term as it can cause unpleasant side effects in the GI tract.
Yohimbe
This is a spice harvested from the bark of an African tree. It works by preventing receptors in the body from inhibiting fat loss. It is popular with some people because it helps to reduce areas of stubborn fat. These are areas, usually found in the belly, buttocks or thighs, that won’t go away no matter how strenuously someone diets or exercises.