The basic formula or technique to lose weight is very simple. You need to burn more calories than you take in. However, some people may think of using some fat burners to support their journey of weight loss. But can these supplements really help the body burn more fat ? In this article, we’ll discuss about various kinds of weight loss supplements, how good or bad are they and should one use them at all. There are basically three categories of weight loss supplements.
- Dietary or health supplements
- Including protein supplements, fiber, vitamin and mineral supplements
- Natural and other extracts
- Including green tea extract, green coffee extract, bitter orange extract etc
- Fat burners or slimming tablets
Dietary Supplements
- One should try and get protein supplement as much as possible from natural diet at the beginning and intermediate levels
- You should only start with the protein supplements when your activity levels are very high and you also indulge in strength training
- Whenever you intend starting with the protein supplements, always go for isolated protein supplements instead of concentrated supplements
- Fiber supplements like isabgol etc shouldn’t be consumed for longer periods of time as these may result in side effects
- Vitamin and mineral supplements should be consumed as naturally as possible
- Get for your vitamin D as much as possible from the sun. Use Chia seeds, Flax seeds or Aliv seeds for omega 3
- Ayurvedic herbs are the best to boost immunity as they improve absorption of nutrients from the food
- Vitamin and Mineral supplements
- Look for 100 % natural herbal supplements
- Green tea, black coffee in moderation can support you in your weight loss journey
- These however do contain caffeine and hence can have some side effects
- Adding tulsi to your green tea and black coffee can help reduce those side effects
- Probiotics food are one of the best options to be included in the diet
Weight Loss Extracts
- An extract is a substance made by extracting part of a raw material, often by using a solvent such as ethanol or water. Extracts may be sold as tinctures, absolutes or in powder form
- ECGC from tea and HCA or hydroxycitric acid from Garcinia Cambogia are such examples
- Extracts are powerful but can also give you side effects
- Extracts are also expensive and there’s always a question of purity with these extracts
- Go for natural food like green tea over green tea extract
Fat Burners and Slimming Tablets
- These supplements can have dangerous side effects like high blood pressure, strokes, seizures and even death
- Always keep in mind that a supplement can not replace a healthy diet and regular exercise