If you’re serious about losing weight in a healthy way, weight-loss supplements may help. Overall, organic supplements are less expensive than their drug and prescription counterparts, and you can usually find a good selection at any health food store. Just because a supplement is herbal or organic doesn’t mean that it is suited for you, though. Always consult your doctor for possible health concerns and conflicts with medications.
Hoodia is a supplement that is derived from a South African cactus. The natural properties in Hoodia act on the part of your brain that interprets satiety. It makes you feel full so that you won’t overeat or snack in between meals.
Fiber is another effective supplement for controlling appetite. It, too, makes you feel full and will signal your brain to tell it that you aren’t hungry. The positive aspect of fiber is that you can take it either in capsule form or ingest it by including high-fiber foods into your diet. Apple cider vinegar has emerged as an effective weight-loss supplement for a number of reasons, including its value for increasing metabolism. Kicking your metabolism into high gear will help burn fat, and apple cider vinegar does this through its powerful combination of vitamins and minerals, including potassium.
Potassium alone is effective in maintaining an efficient metabolism, but there is a fine line between enough potassium in the diet and too much. Consult your doctor before adding potassium supplements to your diet. Increasing metabolism and boosting energy go hand in hand. If your energy is up, you’ll be more active, and metabolically you’ll be burning more calories. Among the most popular energy boosters on the market are green tea, guarana, ginseng, and acai. Each of these has high levels of antioxidants, and although the exact nature of how antioxidants affect energy isn’t yet fully understood, their presence in these supplements is an added bonus for your health.
B vitamins are well-known, too, for boosting energy. High stress can be a factor in weight gain and can work against you as well when you’re trying to lose weight. B vitamins work for reducing stress in addition to increasing energy. Finding a good vitamin-mineral supplement can help bring down stress levels; calcium, magnesium, and zinc are minerals that reduce stress levels. Herbal stress relievers include melatonin, kava extract, and black kohosh root.
Author Bio: Bhawna Roy is a dietician nutritionist; Fitness coach & founder of Health at home startup – Mediyaar Healthcare
