Many of the supplements are advertised as cheap nutrition additives, and promoted as a great way for you to achieve greater fitness results in the shortest time possible. However, not all of them are good for your health, they might give you the promised results, but they could potentially come with a hidden cost.
If you choose to use weight loss supplements such as vitamins, weight loss pills, whey protein, biotin, creatine or protein powder for whatever reason. You might find it hard to find the one that works the best and is safe to use. Even if it is advertised as a “safe” supplement, this doesn’t necessarily means it is true. We decided to prepare a list of known supplements and described their use. Let’s start with popular weight loss supplement – Hydroxycitric Acid.
Hydroxycitric Acid or HCA (Also known as Hydroxycitrate)
What is HCA? HCA is, in fact, a salt derived from the rind of dried fruit.
Usually the salt comes from the dried fruit of Southeast Asian plants brindal berry and Garcinia Cambodia. Which are considered as traditional Indian folk remedies.
In the past, it was used primarily as treatment drug for joint and stomach related problems, but with recent discoveries it was classified as primary ingredient in diet products. Many weight loss products contain either traces or are fully based on these two ingredients: Bio-Max 3000, Garcinia Trim-Pulse and PhyrtriMax, just to name a few.
HCA has scientifically backed and proven results in lowering LDL cholesterol, fat absorption, increasing metabolism rate for fat burning and inhibiting appetite.
Chitosan
Currently promoted as a type of dietary fiber that helps in reducing the absorption of fat in human tissue, this fiber comes from chitin, which is the main component of the exoskeletons in insects and crustaceans. Usually Chitosan is promoted by holistic practitioners, as a dietary fiber that lowers cholesterol levels.
Whey Protein
Main promotional tool for usage of whey protein is in consumer’s belief that it will build muscles. While some claim they have recorded amazing results in muscle growth other disapprove its usefulness as a muscle building supplement. One thing is for sure; this supplement does, in fact, suppress appetite and can be used as a weight loss supplement rather successfully.
Beta Glucan
Beta Glucan is a concentrated soluble fiber derived from yeasts, mushrooms, and algae. This supplement comes in many forms and flavors and also has proven weight loss property. Some researchers even go as far as describing beta-glucans as a remedy in helping with battling your heighten diabetes.
Glucomannan
Extracted from the Asian plant called Konjac, this fiber is considered as extremely powerful tool when fighting with diabetes and blood sugar control. Also in addition it has powerful properties when it comes to weight loss and controlling your weight gains. Usually, the glucomannan fiber comes in a form of fried, baked, or as a candy fruit and is considered easily digestible and generally very healthy weight loss supplement.