Nutritional Supplements That Help Lose Weight (Part II)

Marko Balašević Author: Marko Balašević Time for reading: ~2 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
Nutritional Supplements That Help Lose Weight (Part II)

CHAPTERS (Table Of Contents)



If you want to lose weight, it is appropriate to consume foods with more fiber, which creates a feeling of satiety. This reduces the amount of food ingested.

 

Fiber


If you want to lose weight, it is appropriate to eat foods with more fiber, which creates a feeling of satiety. This reduces the amount of food ingested.


A recent study found that overweight and obese people who took fiber as a dietary supplement daily felt less hungry after a meal than people who took a placebo. This is reason enough to use fiber in diets to reduce weight.


According to nutritionists, foods that are processed for a longer time in the stomach suppress appetite for a longer period. Cereal bran (wheat, oats) is suitable, but experts advise that they be taken in moderation so as not to burden the intestines.


In case you decide to take fiber, it should be added to the diet gradually. Drinking enough fluids is a must for constipation when eating bran.


National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine recommend that men in the United States before the age of 50 to take in 38 grams of fiber per day, while those over 50 years 30 years for women recommended amount is 25 and '21 half the recommended amounts usually obtained with food. 

Green Tea

 

Extract Green tea is known to contain antioxidants. The substances contained in the leaves also help the weight loss process.

Although there is no data from human studies to prove the effectiveness of the extract in weight loss, experts believe that regular consumption accelerates weight loss by regulating energy processes in the body. The substances that help lose weight in green tea are catechins, caffeine and theanine.
Not all studies have found results that confirm this effect of green tea, but one of the latter shows that its daily intake helps obese women and men to lose weight and their body mass index. Green tea
extractis useful for its ability to reduce the dangerous white fat in the body, located on the abdominal wall, the presence of which is associated with an increased risk of heart attack. In addition, the extract has a positive effect against high blood pressure and bad cholesterol.

Protein


Experts agree that protein is the nutrient that helps you lose weight, but it works if your intake is controlled. This means that the protein that is ingested at breakfast and lunch must be weighed. It is necessary to include a sufficient amount of fresh fruit. The total caloric intake should be 500 calories.
The success of this diet is guaranteed, but it is achieved slowly and gradually. Its benefit is that it teaches people to enjoy their food by carefully selecting products.


Orlistat


Orlistat is actually a drug, not a supplement, but the pharmaceutical products that contain it are available in pharmacies without a prescription.
This product blocks 25% of ingested fats before they are absorbed by the body. The drug is as effective as diet or exercise, but has unpleasant side effects, which requires compliance with the prescriptions of the product. Despite taking it, the consumption of fatty foods should be reduced to minimize the potential risk of side effects such as flatulence and anal discharge.



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When choosing nutritional supplements to help the weight loss process, be sure to inform yourself about the qualities of the product, contraindications, side effects, content of harmful substances. The quality product has been tested in clinical trials, so this information should be mentioned in the package leaflet. Use other sources of information if necessary. Products that contain high doses of caffeine affect the heart, speed it up and raise blood pressure, which is why they should be avoided by people prone to them.

 


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