Diet Supplements With Today’s Most Popular Natural Ingredients
Many people around the world take health supplements every day. These supplements range from herbal remedies to simple vitamins. There are a lot of choices if you are looking for all natural health supplements to help you lose weight. Whether you choose a single supplement or a complete weight loss supplement, there are several common supplements you should know about.
One of the most popular health supplements right now is the acai berry. There are a lot of antioxidants in the acai berry as well as dietary fiber and omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Numerous scientific studies have shown that antioxidants are very beneficial because they neutralize free radicals that destroy health cells in your body. The omega fatty acids and dietary fiber are also important for improving your overall health.
Another popular weight loss supplement is hoodia. Hoodia is a cactus that grows in the desert in South Africa and has been used there for centuries. The native people used it to control their appetite during long journeys and today it has become a frequently used appetite suppressant. You can get supplements where hoodia is the main ingredient and you can find supplements that use it in combination with other ingredients like acai berries.
Green tea is a metabolism booster that you may want to try. Green tea, either as an extract or as a tea, may help boost your metabolism to burn more calories to help you lose weight. Green tea is also available by itself or combined with other ingredients in popular diet pills.
There is an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes and products made from red grapes that is becoming popular. Resveratrol is being hailed as a fountain of youth for its potential ability to cure age related diseases and slow the aging process. This antioxidant is sometimes combined with other ingredients like acai berries or hoodia to make a complete weight loss supplement, but more often it is sold as an individual supplement.
A few more popular, all natural, ingredients in health supplements are chromium polynicotinate, garcina cambogia, and gymnema sylvestre. Chromium Polynicotinate and Gymnema Sylvestre are used for their blood sugar stabilizing properties. Garcina Cambogia is used as an appetite suppressant. There are hundreds of other natural ingredients that have health properties you may want, but the ones just listed are some of the most popular that many people should consider taking.
The author is not a physician, has never played one on TV, and didn’t even sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night. This article is based solely on personal research and/or experiences. It is to be used for informational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. You should consult a physician for any diagnoses or treatments you need.
August 18 2009 11:27 am | Health and Fitness