We are a nation that wants to lose fat. Do you want to lose fat? If you do, a whole slew of companies are willing to offer cutting edge supplements that will make fat loss a cinch.
Unfortunately, the production of these supplements is not regulated by our government. You could literally start your own product line overnight.
But are all supplements ineffective or dangerous? Well, the truth is that there are some very effective supplements with hardly any risks. The main problem is finding companies that produce them with high levels of purity.
And to help ease your pain, I have decided to analyze 4 common fat loss supplements:
1. Aminos. Body builders are in love with amino acids, they believe that they help with extra muscle building. And some believe that ingesting amino acids can provide extra energy for fat loss. Unfortunately, neither belief is based on sound science.
2. L-carnitine tablets. This one is a no brainer. Carnitine is not essential. In other words, your body produces all the carnitine it needs for fat burning. So do not fall for the faulty assumption that extra carnitine will get more fat into your cells for burning.
3. Chromium picolinate. Some initial studies showed that this supplement was effective for reducing waist lines. However, since then, this supplement has failed to live up to expectations. And some research has shown it to be toxic. I recommend saving your money and buying some healthy food instead.
4. Meal replacements. Often found in shiny packets, meal replacements should not be called meal replacements. Why? Because a packet of powder will never be able to replace a meal in its nutritional entirety. These powders have limited applications and remember that solid food will always outperform liquid food.
If a supplement is accompanied by ridiculous claims, it probably does not work. You are much better off spending your time and energy doing other things that will actually make a difference. And do not be swayed by clever marketing! - 31875
Unfortunately, the production of these supplements is not regulated by our government. You could literally start your own product line overnight.
But are all supplements ineffective or dangerous? Well, the truth is that there are some very effective supplements with hardly any risks. The main problem is finding companies that produce them with high levels of purity.
And to help ease your pain, I have decided to analyze 4 common fat loss supplements:
1. Aminos. Body builders are in love with amino acids, they believe that they help with extra muscle building. And some believe that ingesting amino acids can provide extra energy for fat loss. Unfortunately, neither belief is based on sound science.
2. L-carnitine tablets. This one is a no brainer. Carnitine is not essential. In other words, your body produces all the carnitine it needs for fat burning. So do not fall for the faulty assumption that extra carnitine will get more fat into your cells for burning.
3. Chromium picolinate. Some initial studies showed that this supplement was effective for reducing waist lines. However, since then, this supplement has failed to live up to expectations. And some research has shown it to be toxic. I recommend saving your money and buying some healthy food instead.
4. Meal replacements. Often found in shiny packets, meal replacements should not be called meal replacements. Why? Because a packet of powder will never be able to replace a meal in its nutritional entirety. These powders have limited applications and remember that solid food will always outperform liquid food.
If a supplement is accompanied by ridiculous claims, it probably does not work. You are much better off spending your time and energy doing other things that will actually make a difference. And do not be swayed by clever marketing! - 31875
About the Author:
Highly regarded writer, Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise expert and recent flabby arms victim, is an expert on arm toning. Discover how to get toned arms right now by exploring her own blog on flabby arms.
