Fat Loss Supplements - Are they really necessary?
Many people treat supplements in the same way they treat drugs. They want the supplement or drug to "make them better". For any supplement to work effectively it is important to take some personal responsibility and remember that there is no quick fix. Anything that is to be lasting requires some effort on behalf of the dieter and an understanding that the fat loss supplement is just an aid to the weight loss process not the "be all and end all"
Which Fat Loss Supplements Work ?
Although the majority of dieters want to lose weight fast, with almost a feeling of "lets get it over with", the bottom line is they want to lose weight successfully. As result they will often want know more about fat loss supplements to see what is on offer to help them to lose weight.So which fat loss supplements are worth considering? If you want to lose weight, the bottom line is you want to lose fat. To understand how this happens we need to look at what happens to the glucose in the body. Glucose enables the body to maintain an even level of blood sugar. This is the first step in making energy. The crucial part of the weight control equation is to make energy efficiently. In order to do this we need a constant supply of the B vitamins.
The minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, chromium and zinc are also vital for making energy. Magnesium is particularly important for blood sugar control and burning carbohydrate for energy rather than storing it as fat.
Stabilizing blood sugar is a very important part of the weight loss process and the mineral that is used by the body to achieve this balance is chromium. Chromium also helps to control appetite . Unfortunately many people, especially as they get older can be deficient in this mineral
Another popular weight loss supplement is HCA. HCA is extracted from the dried rind of the tamarind fruit (Garcinia cambogia) and has been proved to slow down the production of fat and reduce the appetite. It works by inhibiting the enzyme that converts sugar into fat. It also reduces the synthesis of fat and cholesterol.
Very few people are aware of the fact that two of the most powerful appetite controllers are your blood sugar levels and your brains level of serotonin. Serotonin is made from an amino acid called tryptophan.
Weight loss diets are notoriously low in tryptophan and so anybody on a restricted diet may well find that they have abnormally low levels. Very often this can lead to depression and, because serotonin controls appetite the dieter more likely to want to eat more, not really the effect they are looking for!
It is generally accepted that one of the quickest ways to restore normal levels is to supplement your diet with a special form of tryptophan called 5-HTP. This will ensure that you have enough serotonin and is often seen as one of the best ways to successfully lose weight. As a result you will have less desire to eat in excess and you will inevitably be able to keep your blood sugar levels and your insulin release even. This helps to ensure you don't have increased appetite due to blood sugar dips.
The whole dieting conundrum it is a careful balancing act, as too much insulin drives blood sugar into body fat, whereas too little means low serotonin levels and increased carbohydrate cravings. Taking the appropriate supplementation can help to achieve this balance and ensure that you maximize your potential to lose weight.
However the ultimate fat loss supplements may be a little more of a surprise. You can find out more by reading the next module.
Is there more to it than just fat loss supplements?
It is generally thought that the reason that people are overweight is because they over-eat and don't exercise.While this may have been true several decades ago, and may even be true for some people today there are people who believe that in the majority of cases it is something
else entirely.
People started the 'aerobic craze' and 'fitness crazes' back in the 1980's more so than at any other time in modern history. Plus, "nutritional science" reached an amazing level from 1975 to the present day. Yet, despite these facts statistics shot up first with just 5% of people in "civilized" countries (not just the United States) becoming labeled "OBESE."
Then, "medicine" increased its knowledge considerably in the past 15 years alone by about 800%. Yet, just a few years later this Obesity stat jumped from 5% to 25%. More recently statistics indicated that as many as 55 -62 % of people living in the United States have been categorized as obese.
Despite all these amazing advances "WE" are considered not just as a nation, but as a
planet to be an advanced race of humanity living into the 21st century - but people are getting more overweight.
Why???
Another very "bizarre pattern" has also emerged. Other nations (especially in Asia and the Orient) who began taking in American exports of red meats and dairy began seeing fatter people and increases in their citizens' health disorders.
Before a decade ago, people living in the Orient had less than 1% of the levels of heart disease, liver disorders, cancers, strokes, even behavioral problems such as ADD and learning disabilities. Today, those nations that accept regularly our imports show almost
the same levels of these sickening illnesses and horrible diseases just like in the US.
It is interesting to note that at the present time Japan REFUSES to accept these meat and
dairy exports from the United States, and they STILL have less than1% of these sicknesses and obese citizens!
So what is this telling us??
The Utimate Tip Revealed
Dr Suzanne also examined people living in the US who were NOT getting sick, only to discover a clear pattern as well: These people were NOT eating the foods that had the pesticides and preservatives added to them
Further, people who once were sick and obese but who later conquered both obesity and disease were people who had "detoxified" their bodies of all these chemical additives found in certain foods
The precise reason why 88% of all people are OVERWEIGHT and getting very, very SICK is because their bodies are creating large "fat-stores" (like the common and unattractive "love handles") around people's middle tummy area, and underneath their armpits, as well as the back of their legs, thighs and buttocks -- as a direct defense against the poisonous "build-up" which is accumulating because of these TOXINS! In other words, your body is creating a "Protective Layer" (in the form of FAT!) in order to keep YOU and the TOXINS separated!
If you get rid of these toxins, guess what happens: WITHOUT changing, modifying or lowering 1-calorie from your diet, you suddenly find yourself dropping large "CHUNKS" of fat and weight from your body!
* No damaging and scaring surgeries needed!
* No dangerous starvation diets needed!
* No major changes in your diet or lifestyle needed either
The good news is that there is a solution:
"Top Secret Fat Loss Secret!"
Already it's worked nothing short of MIRACLES in other people's lives.
Just think of it: In 30 days you could be just one month older, and maybe 5-10lbs heavier, and possibly sicker, or, you could be 45-lbs lighter, and less likely to ever get sick!
You decide which you'd rather have!.
A parasite inside the colon
This is likely living inside you !!
Around the world, trichuriasis is a very common intestinal helminthic infection, and about one quarter of the world population is thought to carry the parasite.
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- JanetMatthews JanetMatthews Mar 16, 2009 @ 2:21 pm | in reply to Susanne57
- Hi Susanne - thanks for the comments - look forward to chatting sometime soon
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- JanetMatthews JanetMatthews Mar 16, 2009 @ 3:55 am
- Hi Clarence - yes it is a little worrying discovering what may be happening inside our bodies. Good that we are able to use squidoo to spread the message
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- Susanne57 Susanne57 Mar 15, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
- wow, great information for those of us who believe in natural supplements and are doing what we can to change our own lives
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- JanetMatthews JanetMatthews Feb 6, 2009 @ 1:13 pm | in reply to acopson
- Thanks Andrew that is very encouraging as this is my first serious attempt at a Squidoo leans
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- acopson acopson Feb 1, 2009 @ 10:33 am
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