Weight Loss Supplements

If you read any bodybuilding site or go into health food or vitamin store, you will instantly be bombarded with expensive weight and fat loss supplements.  As we all know, those Extra Pounds Cause Many Health Issues.  Below I have summarized which of these supplements for weight loss have actually withstood the test of peer-reviewed research.

The weight loss market is a HUGE market and the supplement sector in particular abounds with unsubstantiated claims and overly expensive products.  In addition, the FDA has found two dozen weight loss products with carcinogens, controlled substances and other dangerous additives. In my opinion, it's far safer to go with a name brand supplement for one ingredient that you know has a proven research track record. 

I would also recommend extreme caution with some of the prescription drugs for weight loss, especially Alli and Xenical, both of which use orlistat as their active ingredient.  Among the side effects, which unfortunately aren't all that uncommon, are rectal bleeding, anal leakage and kidney and liver problems.

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I cannot think of any good reason to use these when there are so many excellent over-the-counter supplements available with much a much safer profile. Below I have given you a nice summary of the products that really work.  Yes, as always, I'm trying to save everyone a lot of wasted time and money.

Keep in mind that none of these products are a substitute for diet and exercise when it comes to dropping those pounds. The list below should be looked at as an aid or a help, not as an end in itself.

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CAUTION:  Talk to your doctor if you have any medical conditions.

1) Irvingia.  There is an interesting new weight loss supplement  called Irvingia that looks extremely promising. [1] One study found that, with no change in diet, study participants dropped 28 pounds in 10 weeks.  This is a phenomenol amount of weight loss and is doubly remarkable because those in the study continued to eat as they always ate!  What is even more remarkable about this supplement is that it lowers glucose, cholesterol, LDL and CRP (inflammation). A previous study found that it also dramatically lowered triglycerides.  [2] In other words, not only does it drop weight, which is the cause of so many health issues, but it also lowers most of the key markers for heart disease. One of the key ways that it works is by lowering leptin, which is a hormone that signals your body to basically store fat.  Leptin is also key to appetite control and so this also helps moderate hunger as well.  It also inhibits the amylase enzyme, which converts starches to sugars in the intestine.  In other words, it seems to almost magically help virtually every metabolic pathway dealing with weight retention. The only caution that I have is that you should talk to your doctor first, of course, and realize that this is a very new supplement, i.e. there is not a lot of history at this point.  It may effect digestion, absorption or any number of metabolic processes.

2) Green Tea.  Several studies show that Green Tea or its extract raises metabolism, i.e. burns more calories. [3]

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3) Caffeine.  A couple of studies show good ol' fashioned caffeine increases metabolism and calorie-burning.  Don't go crazy though as it can interfere with your Sleep and sleep can raise appetite and make you too doggone lazy to exercise among other things. [4]

4) Capsaicin, Green Tea and CH-19 Sweet Pepper.  Several studies show this combination is a powerful fat burner with no significant side cardiovascular side effects. [5]

5) Capsaicin, Green Tea Extract (w/ Caffeine), Tyrosine, and Calcium.  This combo was found in one European study to be a potent fat burner. [7]  In fact, it increased daily energy expenditure by 2%!

6) Calcium Pyruvate.  Most studies show this fat-metabolizing compound, if ingested in quantities greater than 6g/day, does help participants lose modest amounts of weight. [6]