Supplements To Help Reduce Stress-related Belly Fat

Although consuming too many calories is the primary cause of obesity, stress may also be a factor. Both physical and psychological stress can increase the release of the hormone cortisol, which can encourage fat storage. Luckily, there are many supplements that can help you lose weight and belly fat. Consult a doctor before using any supplements, regardless of manufacturer claims.

NOW LipoTrim

NOW LipoTrim is a stimulant-free fat burning supplement. One key ingredient in LipoTrim is methionine, which may improve your body's use of nutrients. By improving digestion and absorption, your body may crave less food, which makes dieting easier. LipoTrim also contains inositol, which research from the December 2010 issue of "Cell" found could regulate insulin levels, thereby possibly reducing fat gain.

Driven Sports Lean Xtreme

Driven Sports Lean Xtreme is a product that contains Coleus Forskohlii, a non-stimulant ingredient that research from the "Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan" found could reduce body weight and body fat. The researchers also found that this ingredient reduced food intake, which suggests it has an appetite-suppressing quality.

Nutrex Lipo 6x

Nutrex Lipo 6x was named the best fat loss supplement in the 2009 Bodybuilding.com supplement awards. This product contains 200mg of caffeine, which is about the same amount as two brewed cups of coffee. Another key ingredient is yohimbine, which may encourage your body to burn stored fat, such as belly fat.

BSN Cheaters Relief

BSN Cheaters Relief is a stimulant-free product that may help you lose stress-related belly fat. A key ingredient in this product is chitosan, which Vanderbilt University's psychology department notes has been show to prevent the body from absorbing fat in foods. Additionally, research from the "Journal for the International Society of Sports Nutrition" found that another Cheaters Relief ingredient, Cinnulin, can reduce body fat.