Thanks to the high rate of obesity in America, there are more weight loss products available now than ever before. However, because the supplement industry is not regulated by the FDA, there is no guarantee that these weight loss products are effective or safe. Fortunately, there are high-quality products available. To find them, you need to understand the ingredients in each formula that aid in weight and fat loss. You may also want to choose products that are supported by quality reviews and scientific research. Before using any supplement, it's important to consult a doctor about safety and efficacy.
Alli
Alli is a popular weight loss supplement with the active ingredient orlistat. Unlike many other fat burning and weight loss products, Alli doesn't contain stimulants such as caffeine and guarana. Instead of using such ingredients to increase your metabolism, Alli works by blocking the absorption of fat. According to Redbook magazine, this supplement may block up to 25 percent of the fat you consume from being digested, which can translate into a 50 percent improvement in weight loss compared to dieting alone. However, Redbook notes that eating too much fat--about 15 grams per meal--may result in diarrhea as Alli helps your body excrete the fat quickly. (See References 1)
AmbiSlim
AmbiSlim is another weight loss supplement that doesn't contain stimulants. But rather than blocking the absorption of food, AmbiSlim's ingredients promote a deep sleep during which your metabolic rate is increased to enhance calorie burning. Among AmbiSlim's ingredients are decaffeinated green tea, melatonin, guggulsterones and Garcinia cambogia. According to medical information website Whole Health MD, Garcinia cambogia may suppress your appetite by influencing the release of brain chemicals such as Serotonin. In addition, Garcinia cambogia may prevent your body from converting starches and sugars into body fat. Whole Health MD notes that while some studies have indicated this ingredient's effectiveness, not all research is in agreement.
MuscleMeds MethylBurn Extreme
MuscleMeds MethlyBurn Extreme is a poweful fat burning supplement nominated as one of 2010's best fat loss products in the Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards. This product does contain stimulants including yohimbine and caffeine, so it's best taken during the morning or afternoon. Other ingredients in MethylBurn Extreme include bioperine, capsaicin fruit extract, vitamin B12 and tyramine. As the fitness and health website Muscle & Strength explains, tyramine is an amino acid that can stimulate the release of the hormone adrenaline. This action can provide energy and may promote weight loss, explains Muscle & Strength.
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