It’s no secret that weight loss supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. We all want to be able to pop a pill and suddenly have the figure of a super model. There are a variety of weight loss supplements. Here’s a rundown of the types available so you can choose the type you need.
Appetite suppressants: These supplements help you to feel full rather than hungry so you eat less.
Carbohydrate and/or fat blockers: These supplements bind themselves to the fats or carbohydrates you eat and prevent them from being absorbed by your body, thus they are passed through your digestive system. Your body is thus forced to use its stored fat for energy, causing you to lose weight.
Cortisol blocker: Cortisol is a stress hormone that your body produces naturally. When you experience stress, your body releases cortisol, which signals your body to eat more and store it as body fat. (Think of your body as being a fort under siege, cortisol acts to lay in supplies so your body can sustain a long battle.)
Diuretic: These weight-loss supplements help you to lose water weight by causing you to urinate more.
Fat burners: Fat burners (also known as thermogenics) increase your metabolism so you use your stored body fat more quickly. Some of these supplements use caffeine or ephedra as a stimulant but they can cause you to feel jittery. Stimulant-based fat burners have been known to cause or exacerbate heart problems. However, there are now several stimulant-free versions that may be safer to use.
So, which of these weight-loss supplement types should you use? Should you use a combination of them? Are any of these supplements essential to your weight loss? Here are some answers to consider.
1. Which ones should you use? It depends on what you are looking for. For example, if you are a woman and it’s “that time of the month” and you simply want to lose a little weight to fit into your tight jeans, use a diuretic. If you are convinced that stress is wreaking havoc on your diet, try a cortisol blocker.
2. Should you use a combination? Because supplements can interact with each other in unexpected and potentially dangerous ways, it’s best to not combine them. This is especially true if you are taking any other medications. Always use supplements according to package directions.
3. Are any of the supplements essential to your weight loss? Probably not. If your weight problem is not caused by a health problem and is merely a matter of eating too much, eating the wrong food or not getting enough exercise, you will likely get effective results by following a sensible diet and being more active. Use weight loss supplements as a little boost to get past a plateau but be aware that when you stop taking the supplements, the weight is likely to come back if you do not keep up with diet and exercise plans.
While no one really needs to use a weight loss supplement, using one that fits your weight problem can give you extra help if you want it. Just be sure to read positive and negative product reviews first to avoid wasting your money on a dubious product.
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