5 Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work

[deepdiver]

5 Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work
Distracting yourself with food isn’t the answer. Stressful times call for sensible action and fattening up is not sensible because it leads to heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Your body will slowly fall apart. Is that the example you want to set for your son? You are going to have to beat the cravings for sweets (and food in general).

Please make a serious commitment, start sweating and throw out processed meals that are laden with artificial ingredients and refined sugar. It is important to have the support of other family members. More specifically, ask them to stop bringing home bagfuls of junk food that could sabotage you. There are some dietary supplements that can help too.


Consider these:

Guggul- This is also called “guggulipid” and comes from the gum resin of the guggul tree, native to India and Pakistan. The herb is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine and it boosts production of thyroid hormone.  This helps you burn fat, boost mood, increase energy and normalize cholesterol ratios.

Hoodia- This is a natural appetite suppressant which comes from a South African cactus. It won’t speed your heart or give you the jitters, it just makes you feel full. The idea is to eat less. Make sure the brand you pick is 100 percent certified.

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan)- This is a precursor to serotonin in your body, which is one of your happy brain chemicals. 5-HTP helps turn off your carb craver while stabilizing mood. It works almost immediately, within days. Because the substance later converts to melatonin, it also deepens sleep for many people.

Omega 3 fatty acids- Fish oils are rich in omega-3s -and they speed up the rate at which you burn fat.  Fish oils provide ‘essential fatty acids’ but I promise you these are good fats, and good fats never land on your thighs.  Good fats actually help you digest and get rid of bad fats.

Chromium- This mineral helps you balance blood sugar. If you crave sweets, you may have insulin resistance and a higher risk for diabetes. Chromium, and other minerals, are necessary for a person to overcome blood sugar imbalances which lead to cravings.

Did You Know?

Digestive enzymes can help you break down your meals and increase weight loss.
DR. C.

[Barb135]

Sounds like you have your own health food store.  Can I come try some of your products so I don't have to buy them all?  lol

I'm glad to hear you like the pomegranete (sp?) juice.  I think it's kind of good too but I have to be in the right mood for that "bite".  

Have you ever tried acai juice?  That's sort of sour to me.  

[margypops]

That Pomegranite is great I went to Sprouts they welcome me in a very friendly way, like rubbing their hands with glee, I tell them a friend  from the complementary med forum sent me !!!,so I then bought VitD 1000mgs, 5HTP (I know that works)  Thyroid caps, Tyrosene , sat with them and had 3 glasses of Grass wheat ,stuff, you know the ugly looking green drink. Picked up the Guacamole they make up for me , I have to tell you that this place is the social highlight of my week... I adore Pomegranite juice , it is not too sweet has that bite to it and who doesnt love a bite or two,you were right Sassy, I will buy it from now on, am looking for natural remedies for that mysterious Lyme disease ..any ideas.

[Paxiled]

Atkins only works while you're on it, and you can't stay on it since it doesn't provide enough antioxidants.  Pretty thoroughly discredited by scientific studies.  Guggul helps cut cholesterol, but it probably won't help you lose weight.  Why take a prescription omerga 3?  Nordic naturals is great, and has got to be cheaper than prescription, I mean, why take a prescription for something so readily available?  5htp works better than tryptophan in getting to your brain.  Most of your serotonin is in your digestive tract and blood vessels, so it's hard to get into the brain.  On the other hand, if tryptophan works, it's a whole lot cheaper than 5htp.  I heard on a radio show on NPR that eating a simple carb meal in the late afternoon helps metabolize tryptophan, but then, of course, you're eating something that helps one gain weight.  But might be ground for further research.  Jarrow's a good brand, but all tryptophan is going to be the same -- all amino acids are made by, I think, two labs in the world, and everyone else just buys them from those labs.  Same with Vitamin C.  So the most important factor is the the bottle actually contains tryptophan, and no weird additives.  Generally, amino acids are taken on an empty tummy.

[deepdiver]

Marg, By the time I'm done with you, You won't have any $$$$$$$.

[deepdiver]

Recently, guggul has been promoted as a weight-loss agent. Supposedly, it works by enhancing thyroid function.
Cindee, I'm not a DR. but if it enhancing thyroid function and you have a problem
I wouldn't use it!!!!
Have you tried the Atkins diet?

[Cindee56]

Can you take that guggul if you also take thyroid replacement hormone?  I take levoxothyroine, but I still can't lose weight.  I also take the 5HTP and a prescription Omega 3, but the weight stays on.

I am on Weight Watchers also, but nothing is working.  I need to lose about 30 lbs., minimum, 50 lbs. would be perfect.

[margypops]

Okay thats added to my list... Pomegranite I have had to add a drop of lemon juice to the apple juice as its so sweet perhaps Pomegranate isnt too sweet.?They do have a juicing bar at my Sprouts will juice anything for you I am always in there sampling so will check that out with them, I may also get a Langers so I have it in for when I cant get to Sprouts. you know I have realise its so much more fun doing your own researching ,getting information here from others instead of quaking in a Doctors office ....waiting

[SassyLassie]

So true, Mr. Deep, :) but, since I have a hard time obtaining it that way, for me, the best is either Langers or POM.  :)

[deepdiver]

the best Pomegranate Juice  is fresh juiced

[SassyLassie]

I love Pomegranate Juice and YES it is VERY good for you. It is full of anti-oxidants and also great for inflammatin. Plus, like I said, it is so very tasty. I drink one by the company called "Langers" it is the best, all organic with no sugar added, just pure juice.

I take lots of supplements too, I am a walking health food store. LOL.

[margypops]

Is pomegranite juice good I drink apple but tried cranberry today, never had pomegranite but I did hear its good for you, yes do let me know if you sleep okay I could do with getting more tha 3-4 hours a night  I spend most of my days /money in my local health food store its a great meeting place, they will custom make goodies for you, they make my guacamole exactly to my taste, I blame Deepdiver for this extravagance as he keeps coming up with more and more supplements I need to be taking...I have a cupboard in My kitchen full of them, its hard to get them down in a day ,I must rattle ...

[margypops]

Not my nightmares ,' oooh Sir arent you the cheeky one'  Old English... when you read it think of a bawdy wench in a tavern in olde England...LOL  Okay ,never mind its my English humor running amuck ...

[SassyLassie]

Thanks for sharing the article, I had heard something like that in the past. I will try taking it in between meals with my Pomegranate Juice. Margy, if it works for sleep, I will let you know, I plan on trying that tonight.

[deepdiver]

what do you mean?only in my dreams!!!

[margypops]

Deep diver, since your  good looking pic you put up,you are only in my dreams ....hey sassylassie I must try the L-Tryptophan does it really help you sleep, can you let us know .

[deepdiver]

PLEASE CHECK THIS WEB ADDRESS!!!!
and buy this brand Jarrow Formulas L-Tryptophan -- 500 mg - 60 Vegetarian Capsules

http://www.gene.ch/gentech/1997/8.96-5.97/msg00655.html

[deepdiver]

1 capsule 3 times daily, between means and preferably with fruit juice. To support restful sleep, take 3 capsules before bed.

[SassyLassie]

What is the best way to take L-Tryptophan? My doctor just had me buy some, 500mg, and I am to take it once a day, is it better with food, or on an empty tummy. This is not the 5HTP, it is L-Tryptophan, by Thorne.

[deepdiver]

I hope the nightmares didn't include me

[margypops]

I can only speak for 5HTP and yes it did help with weight I actually was not very overweight but it definatly had an effect on my wanting to eat less ,I also lost a few pounds. thing I found with 5HTP if you take a break after a few weeks it is better, I was jittery and had nightmares if I took it for too long I got a book about 5HTP ,they recommend you take a break from it. then you can take it again, it does lift your mood, also Sam -E had the same effect , except I had  nightmares.