Boosting your metabolism will help you lose weight, have more energy and feel healthier overall. There are simple ways to boost your metabolism. The easiest one of all is to drink more water. However, there are also herbs you can take to get your metabolism going without feeling like you're floating away from all the water.
Kelp
Naturally occurring iodine works to help increase metabolic rate and help break down fat and clear it from the body. According to "Materia Medica of Western Herbs in the Southern Hemisphere," by Fisher and Painter, kelp can boost metabolism and help people lose weight naturally. However, you should consult your physician prior to taking any herbal supplement, including kelp. According to Vitamins to Health, you should limit your intake of kelp to 1,000 mcg per day.
Hoodia
This herb works to suppress appetite. When you're eating less, your metabolism can really go to work on the food you are consuming. Brown University has conducted studies on hoodia that have found the herb works to interrupt hunger signals in the brain. It is not recommended for diabetics, who depend on those hunger signals to help monitor sugar levels.
Green Tea
Green tea helps you lose weight through better metabolic function. The body's use of norepinephrine is affected by catechin polyphenols that can be found in green tea extract. It increases the amount of energy used by the body in heat production by as much as 4%, essentially helping you lose weight and feel healthier. For the greatest benefit, drink green tea during meals. Consume enough other cups to bring the daily total to 6 to 10 cups per day.
Coconut Oil
This medium chain fatty acid is great for the thyroid. The fats are used by the liver rather than being stored, and will help get your metabolism boosted. It all started in the 40s when farmers tried giving cheap coconut oil to their livestock to make them fat for market. However, the result was that the livestock were eating less food and losing weight.
References
- "Materia Medica of Western Herbs in the Southern Hemisphere," Fisher C, Painter G.,1996
- Vitamins to Health; Ways to Boost Metabolism; June 2011
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