Are you looking for a slimming supplement that really works? Do you want to lose weight and finally rediscover a healthier you? SuperSmart presents a list of the best natural products to help you slim down, lose weight and improve your body shape.
Appetite-suppressants, ‘detox’ cleansers, fat-burners … They have all been developed using the latest scientific research to maximise the effects of their natural active ingredients, and are based on various scientifically-validated concepts.
Some slimming products called ‘fat-burners’ stimulate thermogenesis (the production of heat that burns calories) and lipolysis (the breakdown of stored fat). The highly-popular Advanced Fat Burner is based on this concept. High-fibre supplements such as CSAT® increase the volume of the alimentary bolus, thus reducing the feeling of hunger. Other substances, such as glabridin from liquorice, break down visceral fat mass and reduce the absorption of ingested fats by slowing down gastric emptying (see Viscerox).
Most of the slimming supplements we offer are based on these principles. Some, such as Weight Loss Formula, even combine these approaches for increased efficacy (known as a synergistic effect). Lactobacillus gasseri is the exception: it’s a probiotic widely-studied for its effect on abdominal fat.
Konjac supports weight loss as part of a calorie restriction regimen.
This Asian plant contains a type of fibre called glucomannan which can absorb large amounts of water. As this increases the viscosity of the alimentary bolus, satiety is achieved more rapidly.
Konjac is consumed mainly in the form of capsules or tablets as part of a slimming diet. It features, for example, in the supplement Weight Loss Formula.
Liquorice root is one of the most widely-used plants in traditional medicine. Scientists have shown that it helps to reduce fat around the stomach.
Its properties actually help to decrease the synthesis of abdominal fat mass and increase its breakdown, while also lowering blood triglycerides. The supplement Viscerox is a patented extract of liquorice root.
Garcinia cambogia is a tropical fruit, the rind of which contains hydroxycitric acid (HCA).
HCA is able to inhibit the enzyme citrate lyase (involved in converting carbohydrates into fat) and reduce hunger pangs by increasing serotonin production. You’ll find this powerful compound in both the supplement Garcinia cambogia, and the synergistic formulation Metadrine™.
Guarana is also a fat-burner with recognized weight loss efficacy.
That’s why it often features as an ingredient in slimming tablets.
However, its high caffeine content, which is responsible for its effects, means care should be taken when supplementing with guarana: ESCOP does not recommend it for pregnant women or those with high blood pressure.
As its name indicates, the product Advanced Fat Burner is a state-of-the-art fat-burner. It’s generally considered to be the best slimming supplement available.
This synergistic formulation contains, first and foremost, Coleus forskohlii, a plant native to India which aids weight loss via several mechanisms. It activates the enzyme adenylate cyclase (which promotes the breakdown of fat), it stimulates lipolysis and it increases metabolism by encouraging thermogenesis.
Advanced Fat Burner also contains:
Many factors contribute to weight gain and excess weight. They include:
As well as changes in physical appearance, excess fat mass can lead to various health problems:
Motivation enough, then, to lose weight! But it’s important to do it the right way …
Let’s remember that healthy, sustainable weight loss depends, first and foremost, on:
Dietary supplements should only be considered as providing support for your fat- and weight-loss program.
A ‘fat-burner’ is a supplement that helps the body to eliminate stored fat.
These supplements usually contain thermogenic ingredients able to activate lipolysis, in order to promote fat-burning. As its name indicates, the synergistic and powerful formulation Advanced Fat Burner is one such supplement. Weight-loss cleansing is all about facilitating the elimination of toxins and waste products that have accumulated in the body. According to several studies, this detox process promotes the loss of body fat and weight: One such ‘cleanser’ is Water Retention Formula, capsules containing high doses of plant extracts, including prickly pear. For weight loss, however, this kind of cleansing should always form part of an overall slimming regimen. It’s the perfect way of acting on all fronts and guaranteeing results. We should also mention some other supplements which can make an important contribution to shedding those excess kilos:What role does ‘cleansing’ play in weight loss?
Other natural ingredients for weight loss