There
are certain supplements that can be part of a healthy
weight loss regimen and may help with hunger and
willpower. As always, check with your doctor
before adding any of these to your diet.
1) Chromium Picolinate is
believed to help build muscle, slow down aging and
control blood sugar by assisting insulin to do its work
more effectively and efficiently. An added bonus
is that Chromium tends to decrease cravings for
sweets.
2) Gingko Biloba not only
assists the brain by increasing blood and oxygen, but
also increases the ability of brain cells to make use of
glucose. It is also good for energy and
circulation.
3) Fiber is another
essential part of life and dieting. Fiber helps
keep the colon clean and functioning properly. If
taken before meals, it helps suppress the appetite and
gives a feeling of fullness.
4) Omega 3-fatty acids
improve insulin efficiency in using carbohydrates and
fats for fuel. Additionally, omega-3's may help people
who constantly crave fatty foods because it will satisfy
the body's hunger for the right kind of fat.
5) Coenzyme Q10 is a
nutrient that exists everywhere in the body assisting
with enzyme functions on a cellular level. It
encourages energy production helping enzymes release
energy in every cell which in turn reduces fat
storage. Studies have found that some overweight
people have low levels of CoQ10, and by supplementing it
they can help control their body weight. (I take
50 mg. a day).
6) Siberian Ginseng aids in
moving fluids and nutrients throughout the body.
This should not be used by people with high blood
pressure, heart disorders or hyperglycemia.
7) Vitamin C with
bioflavonoids is necessary for normal glandular
function. It speeds up a sluggish metabolism,
prompting to burn more calories. (I take 1000 mg a
day).
8) Lecithin is a fat
emulsifier that breaks down fat so it can be removed
from the body.
9) Calcium is involved
in the activation of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down
fats.
10) B Vitamin Complex helps
burn calories and lessons the cravings for sugar.
11) Garcon Cambodia
suppresses appetite and prevents the body from turning
carbohydrate calories into fat by inhibiting the action
of an enzyme called NATO-citrate lyase.
12) L-Carnitine helps the
body break down fat deposits.
