Sunday, September 15, 2013

Top 10 Weight Loss Supplements

As per the latest statistics, 50 percent of American adult population is overweight and 25 percent of American adult population is obese. This is basically due to dietary habits like junk food and fast food, lack of exercise, genetic and hormonal disorders.

There are many ways to loose weight like surgery, liposuction, exercises, diet programs and weight loss supplements. Of this entire list the most popular way of losing weight is to intake best weight loss supplements combined with a proper weight loss program.

The best weight loss supplements are the one which balance the required nutrients in the human body although they do not have much effect in reducing body weight. There are lots of weight loss supplements in the market. Here are the top 10 weight loss supplements.

Chitosan is a supplement made out of lobsters and shellfish shells. It is an indigestible fiber and is supposed to help weight loss by binding with the fats that are consumed and thus by stopping its absorption but with little side effects like gas and constipation.

Chromium is a supplement that boosts lean mass and reduces body fat. It is mostly present as chromium picolinate. Studies show that supplementing with 200 to 400 micrograms of chromium would result in around 2.5 pounds weight loss per week. However the effect is different from person to person.

Citrus Aurantium is an herbal supplement extracted from synephrine. It is similar to ephedrine. However, there are no proper published studies on its effectiveness. Like any other supplement, it has side effects like blood pressure etc.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is supposed to reduce body fat and increase lean mass. It has been researched on both animals and humans. Currently they are working on its affect when combined with chromium picolinate. CLA is found in beef and dairy foods.

Garcinia Cambogia is an extraction made from the same fruit and supposed to contain hydroxycitric acid. HCA (hydroxycitric acid) is supposed to reduce the appetite and cut down on fat storage and subsequently reduce body weight. Upper respiratory symptoms are most common side effects.

Guarana plant seeds has got high amounts of caffeine levels in it and this is suppose to suppress appetite but this is only for short period of time.

Hydroxymethybutyrate is a natural byproduct which helps in breaking down of complex amino acids. Most of the body builders use this supplement in order to increase their lean mass and decrease fat.

Plantago Psyllium is a water soluble fiber made from Plantago seeds. It is suggested to take before a meal and is supposed to make one feel full and thus reduce the food intake.

Pyruvate supplements stimulates fat mobilization and reduce stored body fat. Pyruvate is found naturally in food and in the human body formed due to the break down of carbohydrates and proteins. Studies show if taken in proper doses it would lead to weight loss.

Yerba mate is again high in caffeine and bitter in taste. If used in combination with other caffeine rich substances found to increase the stomach emptying time and thus assist in weight loss.

Of all these top weight loss supplements, only CLA and chromium picolinate are the ones which had more studies and are popular.


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