::
You are here - Weight
Loss >>
Weight Loss
Supplements
>>
Weight
Loss Supplements
Common
ingredients in
weight loss supplements
Weight loss supplements
differ
significantly with drug or medications for losing weight.
As opposed to weight loss
drugs, diet supplements are not regulated by government
bodies like Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S or
Pharmaceutical Agencies and Ministries of Health in other parts of the
world.
The
weight
loss supplements
are considered to be as food supplements which are also not closely
regulated. Ofcourse this does not include weight loss laxatives that are ill-informed weight loss methods.
Though
often presented as natural and safe, you should be aware that a number
of drugs are also made from plant extracts just like these weight loss
supplements. Further more, some weight loss supplements are known to
adversely interact with particular medications and you are advised to
consult your doctor if you want to take weight loss supplements while
under medication.
Weight
loss supplements are considered under weight loss support structures in
Fat Loss 4 Idiots (lose 40 lbs with Calorie Shifting )
. Support structures are
listed among the top 4 reasons you fail in losing weight for good.
Their effectiveness obviously depends on their ingredients. Below we
look at some of the main ingredients in these supplements.
Chitosan
This is an indigestible fiber that is extracted from shells of
crustaceans like crabs, lobsters and other shell fish. It is sold as a
fat binder or fat attractor. There is an industrial preparation of
chitosan that has been in use in water purification plants for
years.
As
a weight loss supplement, the dietary preparation of chitosan binds to
fat that you eat and blocks its absorption into the blood stream. And
since chitosan itself is indigestible, the fiber and the fat bound onto
it is extracted through bowel movements.
The
exact effectiveness of chitosan as a weight loss supplement however in
weight loss is not clear. It is theorized that if chitosan is very
effective in binding dietary fat, then it automatically mean it can
also adversely affect the absorption of the fat soluble vitamins i.e.
Vitamin A, D, E and K as well as the uptake of essential fatty acids
i.e. Omega 3 and Omega 6.
An associated side effect is constipation and flatulence.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential trace mineral, meaning
it’s a
nutrient that
the body requires in small amounts. Some researches have indicated that
additional chromium to some group of people results to normalization of
sugar level e.g. diabetics. They also show effect of improved insulin
utilization, reduced fat deposition and improved entry of glucose and
amino acids into muscle cells.
What
you need to understand is that insulin has an effect on levels of blood
glucose and how your body stores glucose as body fat. Therefore
chromium effect on insulin, fat metabolism and consequent appetite
suppression and fat metabolism has included it among the more effective
ingredients of weight loss supplements.
But
it should be noted that chromium supplementation does not work for
every one. It seems to work for individuals who have little dietary
chromium. Highly processed carbohydrates generally have been stripped
off most of the nutrients including chromium. As a result, people whose
diets consist of mainly refined foods seem to have the most benefit
from chromium supplementation.
As
a weight loss supplement, it is used as chromium picolinate which
suppresses appetite and cravings, levels sugar in blood and enhances
body’s fat burning metabolism. It seems to be a very viable
supplement
for weight loss and is used in some fat burners.
Citrus Aurantium
This ingredient has been used as a substitute for ephedra, a herb that
was banned by the U.S FDA. Before it was banned, its use as ephedra
weight loss as well as in fat burner stacks was known to be
very effective. Its consequent combination with other stimulants to
make it even more dramatic in results resulted to recorded fatalities
leading to its banning.
Ephedra
is the natural similar of ephedrine and pseudo-ephedrine found in many
OTC (over the counter) cold and allergy medications. Citrus
Aurantium is synephrine
fruit also known as
Zhi Shi in traditional Chinese medicine or green orange, sour orange
and bitter orange in other parts of the world. It contains the compound
synephrine, a mild stimulant similar to caffeine and
epheridine.
It
is claimed to increase metabolic rate, increase calorie expenditure and
increase energy levels, increase fat metabolism and consequently result
to weight loss. These claims are probably true; however they are not as
significant as always claimed. Any scientific backing is still
weak.
The
probable route for effecting weight loss could just be decreased
appetite and the increased feeling of energy as well as a slight
increase of BMR all of which can lead to loss of weight.
Being a mild stimulant it is known to increase blood pressure and
should be avoided by people with cardiovascular concerns like
hypertension. If you use daily medication consult with your doctor
first.
CLA
Conjugated Linolenic Acid (CLA) is a naturally occurring fatty acid
found in meat, lamb and dairy products. As a diet supplement, it is
sold as a weight loss pill
or syrup and requires NO doctor’s prescription.
It
has shown scientific indications, though varying, of increasing
metabolic rate, decreasing abdominal fat, enhance muscle growth,
lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, lowers insulin resistance,
reduction in food allergies and enhance immunity.
However it also has negative indications of slightly increasing both
LDL – the bad cholesterol and HDL – the good
cholesterol, increase of
lipo-protein levels that are markers of inflammation and heart disease
as well as slight increase of white blood cells which could trigger
artery inflammation.
In
total though, preliminary results seem to indicate CLA to be much more
beneficial than harmful. Infact its results are independent of weight loss
diets and weight loss exercises.
However you should not expect magical results from this weight loss
supplement, it averages 4 pounds of weight loss in a year with out
change of diet or exercises. Obviously it would be most effective
combined with a healthy weight
loss program.
Processing
of CLA rich foods leads to general deficiency. Without CLA, some
aspects of your metabolism fail to operate optimally. It helps in
effective entry of glucose into muscle tissues avoiding it from being
turned to fat. It also helps fat to penetrate cell membrane of muscles
and connective tissues where it’s burned for fuel.
Garcina
Cambogia
This is a native pumpkin like fruit of India and South East Asia. It is
also called brindal berry, garikapuli or malaba tamarid. It contains
high concentrations of Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) which s closely related
to the citric acid found in grape fruit or oranges.
HCA
is used in weight loss supplement as a fat inhibitor and appetite
suppressant. It is believed to block the conversion of sugary foods and
starch into fat. Secondly, it is believed to raise levels of certain
brain chemicals such as serotin, a key regulator of appetite, hence its
appetite suppressant qualities.
Research
evidence is not conclusive for both effects but it is still a popular
ingredient in weight loss supplements. It is often used together with
St John Wart and chromium. Being a long time traditional food of South
East Asia it is presumed to be very safe.
Other weight loss supplements ingredients include
- Yerba mate
- Hoodia
weight loss
- Pyruvate
- Plantago Psyllium
- Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB)
- Guarana
The truth of the matter is that some blends of
these ingredients do assist in weight loss. However keeping in mind the
amount of weight one needs to lose, the effect they have is generally
small. Consequently the weight loss supplements need to be used
together with other weight loss techniques.
Fat Loss 4 Idiots (lose 40 lbs with Calorie Shifting )
,
details the top 4 reasons why you fail to lose weight permanently. One
of these reasons is what it refers to as weight loss support structure.
Weight loss supplements can be successfully included in a weight loss
plan as support structures. To learn more on support structures and
weight loss supplements go into the next page.
In the next page, you learn about Calorie Shifting You will discover;
Weight loss is based on science but you need to execute it
artistically. You need to know when to apply which principle to apply
when. So, in addition this Calorie Shifting will show you . . .
Next Page:
…………………………………….
To
learn more on Weight Loss Suplements as well
as related
subjects use the links below.
Alternatively
you can use the Google search tool further below.
Articles Related:
To
Weight Loss Supplements
Green
Tea Weight Loss - increasing signs of fat burning
One
Day Diet - fad diet in a bottle?
Puranol
Weight Loss – weight loss detox in a bottle
Ephedra
Weight Loss – abuse made it harmful
Weight Loss
Supplements - Review of Top Diet Supplements
Not
satisfied? Try searching this website
(Health-eMark.com) or
the entire web below
Weight Loss
Home
| Contact Us | Site-Map
©
Health-eMark.com
|
|
Disclaimer
:
This
content is reviewed periodically and is subject to
change as new information on weight loss becomes
available. The information is intended for
educational purposes only. Please
consult your healthcare provider before beginning
any kind of weight loss program
|
|
