Part 1 of this article contains background and additional information. I'll now continue with my overview of natural weight loss products.
One of the most popular weight loss products in the last few years has been hoodia gordonii. Hoodia is hard plant to find, and therefore Hoodia supplements tend to be expensive, and some products sold as hoodia have little or no real hoodia in them. The real hoodia plant does appear to markedly reduce appetite and therefore it can be helpful for weight loss. It comes in both pill and liquid form. When taking the pill form, I suggest a dose of 500 to 1000 mg per day taken in divided doses one to two times per day before meals. Liquid doses vary depending on the concentration of the liquid, but for a 20:1 extract, I suggest taking about 30 drops or so, one to two times per day.
Hydroxycitric acid assists in weight loss by stimulating glycogen production and storage, which in turn suppresses appetite. The recommended dosage is 500 to 1000 mg per day split into doses taken 30 to 60 minutes before each meal.
L-Leucine or BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids) can be used in dosages of 1200 to 3000 mg per day for the purpose of fat burning and muscle building. It is recommended to split the total intake into 2 or more doses per day taken between meals.
Pyruvic acid, also called pyruvate does seem to promote weight loss, but only at high dosages. Not everyone's stomach can handle the high intake, but for those who can tolerate it, you can use 8,000 to 10,000 mg per day for up to one week at a time to trigger fat buring initially. When using pyruvate long-term, you would do better to lower the dosage to 2,000 to 6,000 mg per day.
Wu-long tea, is an Asian black tea that also appears to assist in natural weight loss, both through its effects on suppressing insulin release (which enhances fat burning) as well as by suppressing appetite. This is taken as an actual brewed tea, as opposed to a pill form.
5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) can help with weight loss in daily dosages of 50 to 100 mg divided into 2 or more doses taken with food. It should be avoided by women who are pregnant or are breast-feeding. Only purchase 5-HTP products that have been tested and certified as being clear of the contaminant known as "Peak X". If you develop joint or muscle pain or experience breathing difficulties, cease taking 5-HTP and seek medical attention. When clear of contamination, 5-HTP is safe and effective, so these cautions are intended as warnings in case of the rare instance of receiving a contaminated product.
7-Keto DHEA (note that this is not the same as regular DHEA) has demonstrated the effects of increased metabolic rate and increased lean muscle building and fat burning. It is best taken in two or more doses with meals for a total daily intake of 100 to 200 mg.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the available safe and effective natural weight loss aids and will be able to better choose which products will best suit your specific weight loss needs.
One of the most popular weight loss products in the last few years has been hoodia gordonii. Hoodia is hard plant to find, and therefore Hoodia supplements tend to be expensive, and some products sold as hoodia have little or no real hoodia in them. The real hoodia plant does appear to markedly reduce appetite and therefore it can be helpful for weight loss. It comes in both pill and liquid form. When taking the pill form, I suggest a dose of 500 to 1000 mg per day taken in divided doses one to two times per day before meals. Liquid doses vary depending on the concentration of the liquid, but for a 20:1 extract, I suggest taking about 30 drops or so, one to two times per day.
Hydroxycitric acid assists in weight loss by stimulating glycogen production and storage, which in turn suppresses appetite. The recommended dosage is 500 to 1000 mg per day split into doses taken 30 to 60 minutes before each meal.
L-Leucine or BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids) can be used in dosages of 1200 to 3000 mg per day for the purpose of fat burning and muscle building. It is recommended to split the total intake into 2 or more doses per day taken between meals.
Pyruvic acid, also called pyruvate does seem to promote weight loss, but only at high dosages. Not everyone's stomach can handle the high intake, but for those who can tolerate it, you can use 8,000 to 10,000 mg per day for up to one week at a time to trigger fat buring initially. When using pyruvate long-term, you would do better to lower the dosage to 2,000 to 6,000 mg per day.
Wu-long tea, is an Asian black tea that also appears to assist in natural weight loss, both through its effects on suppressing insulin release (which enhances fat burning) as well as by suppressing appetite. This is taken as an actual brewed tea, as opposed to a pill form.
5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) can help with weight loss in daily dosages of 50 to 100 mg divided into 2 or more doses taken with food. It should be avoided by women who are pregnant or are breast-feeding. Only purchase 5-HTP products that have been tested and certified as being clear of the contaminant known as "Peak X". If you develop joint or muscle pain or experience breathing difficulties, cease taking 5-HTP and seek medical attention. When clear of contamination, 5-HTP is safe and effective, so these cautions are intended as warnings in case of the rare instance of receiving a contaminated product.
7-Keto DHEA (note that this is not the same as regular DHEA) has demonstrated the effects of increased metabolic rate and increased lean muscle building and fat burning. It is best taken in two or more doses with meals for a total daily intake of 100 to 200 mg.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the available safe and effective natural weight loss aids and will be able to better choose which products will best suit your specific weight loss needs.
About the Author:
Dr. George Best has been assisting people with weight loss since 1992. For more information, please visit his website on natural weight loss.
