4 Fat Loss Supplements Analyzed
Posted on October 31, 2009
Filed Under Fitness |
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.
However, could it really be possible that most supplements are useless? The real truth is that very very few supplements actually work. And once you do find a supplement that works, you then have to find a company that can guarantee purity.
So without further ado, here is my take on certain supplements for fat loss:
1. Aminos. Body builders are in love with amino acids, they believe that they help with extra muscle building. And some believe that ingesting amino acids can provide extra energy for fat loss. Unfortunately, neither belief is based on sound science.
2. Carnitine. This nutrient helps transport fatty acids across the cell membrane and into mitochondria, cells that produce energy. Supplementing with it is useless, however. Why? Because the body produces its own supply and does NOT need extra for optimal fat loss.
3. Chromium pills. There was some limited research showing the effectiveness of this supplement. And some research showed that chromium picolinate could be toxic, not good. I believe that supplementing with chromium will provide little, if any benefit.
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!
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