4 Fat Loss Supplements Analyzed
A lot of people want to lose weight. Maybe you want to lose weight. And in response to this desperation, countless supplement companies have emerged offering everything under the sun.
Unfortunately, the production of these supplements is not regulated by our government. You could literally start your own product line overnight.
But are all supplements ineffective or dangerous? Well, the truth is that there are some very effective supplements with hardly any risks. The main problem is finding companies that produce them with high levels of purity.
So without further ado, here is my take on certain supplements for fat loss:
1. Branched-chain amino acids. The claim is that amino acids increase energy levels and help build more muscle. What the marketers fail to reveal is that amino acids provide an extremely small percentage of energy compared to macro nutrients. Moreover, taking a huge amount of one amino acid can block the absorption of another.
2. Acetyl carnitine pills. Carnitine is used to bring fatty acids into the mitochondria to be oxidized. However, your body makes all that it needs on its own. So supplementing is likely going to be a waste of money.
3. Chromium picolinate. Some initial studies showed that this supplement was effective for reducing waist lines. However, since then, this supplement has failed to live up to expectations. And some research has shown it to be toxic. I recommend saving your money and buying some healthy food instead.
4. Meal packets. Commonly referred to as meal replacements, these should only be used as a very last resort. And remember that a packet full of powder will never be able to rival a wholesome meal loaded with nutrients. There are simply way too many interactions between the nutrients of whole food that supplements cannot mimic.
The gyrations supplement companies will go through to push their products are endless. And more often than not, it can be very hard for the average consumer to sift through all the hype without an advanced degree in exercise science. So stick to natural food and avoid all the enticing claims! - 17274
Unfortunately, the production of these supplements is not regulated by our government. You could literally start your own product line overnight.
But are all supplements ineffective or dangerous? Well, the truth is that there are some very effective supplements with hardly any risks. The main problem is finding companies that produce them with high levels of purity.
So without further ado, here is my take on certain supplements for fat loss:
1. Branched-chain amino acids. The claim is that amino acids increase energy levels and help build more muscle. What the marketers fail to reveal is that amino acids provide an extremely small percentage of energy compared to macro nutrients. Moreover, taking a huge amount of one amino acid can block the absorption of another.
2. Acetyl carnitine pills. Carnitine is used to bring fatty acids into the mitochondria to be oxidized. However, your body makes all that it needs on its own. So supplementing is likely going to be a waste of money.
3. Chromium picolinate. Some initial studies showed that this supplement was effective for reducing waist lines. However, since then, this supplement has failed to live up to expectations. And some research has shown it to be toxic. I recommend saving your money and buying some healthy food instead.
4. Meal packets. Commonly referred to as meal replacements, these should only be used as a very last resort. And remember that a packet full of powder will never be able to rival a wholesome meal loaded with nutrients. There are simply way too many interactions between the nutrients of whole food that supplements cannot mimic.
The gyrations supplement companies will go through to push their products are endless. And more often than not, it can be very hard for the average consumer to sift through all the hype without an advanced degree in exercise science. So stick to natural food and avoid all the enticing claims! - 17274
About the Author:
Katherine Crawford MS, a Harvard exercise physiologist and recent flabby arms victim, is an expert on arm toning. Learn how to get sexy and toned arms now by visiting her own site on flabby arms.
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