Natural Weight Loss Products
15 Jun 2007 04:02:41 PM
The single common attribute of long term weight loss “success stories” is a maintained exercise program. Of course avoiding fats, soft drinks, alcohol and sugar forms the nutritional basis of a weight loss/health program. It is important to keep up white meats or other protein sources, along with plenty of vegetables while dieting. Usually a fruit and light wholegrain breakfast is taken. Lunch usually as chicken or fish salad or vegetables (include vegetable oil dressing) and some rice or potatoes, and dinner as a vegetable soup and bread or repeat of lunch. Some fruit before meals is helpful as the fiber creates a sense of fullness. Extra fiber supplementation before meals is also effective in helping, according to several studies. The most effective assistance to a calorie controlled diet, however, is a natural supplement called L-5HTP, which increases brain levels of serotonin (an antidepressant brain chemical). There are some fat burning nutrients - best recognized being chromium picolinate, and the amino acid carnitine.
L-5 HTP 100mg x 30 capsules
This is a natural, herbal source of Tryptophan - an amino acid - that improves the mood of the brain. It improves serotonin levels in the brain, apart from an antidepressant and improved sleep effect, it improves satiety. Normally on a weight loss diet, the Tryptophan and Seratonin levels fall, and the dieter feels starved. L-5 HTP prevents this. Indeed taking 200 - 300mg of the supplement daily spontaneously reduces calorie consumption i.e. people feel less hungry/more satisfied. On a low-fat, low-sugar diet people find they can maintain the diet for long periods without cravings and achieve the weight loss they require relatively easily. (L 5HTP cannot be used for persons on most anti-depressant drugs, as the supplement increases serotonin as do many drugs - the combined effect of the two treatments may make it too high)
Chromium GTF 200mcg
Chromium is essential for blood sugar regulation and is usually deficient if sugars, alcohol or white bread is frequently used.
Chromium GTF 200mcg is taken twice daily for several months, then once daily long-term control. Obese diabetics may need more chromium at first, but must maintain contact with their doctor as the blood sugar levels will need monitoring.
Gaggul (sterones)
This is a herb traditionally used by Indian Ayurvedic doctors for assisting fat and cholesterol metabolism. It has been found to slightly stimulate thyroid function in several studies. It is therefors suitable for those with a minor level of slow thyroid metabolism and who may also have elevated cholesterol and difficulty loosing weight. Three capsules daily is adequate in most cases.
