Monday, August 2, 2010

How To Find The Best Kind Of Weight Loss Supplement For Your Needs

By Ben Pate

The many different types of weight loss supplements can cause a lot of confusion for the customer. So here are some of the most common types and what they can do for people who need to lose weight. The two main varieties are those that are taken to directly help with quick weight loss and those that are taken for general health and well being to support someone who is on a diet.

Possibly the most common type of supplement for dieters is the appetite suppressant. This popular because it helps to stop someone from feeling hungry, and if they don't feel hungry in the first place they are less likely to eat more than they should. This type of supplement may also be available as a prescription medication.

Another useful type of supplement is the carbohydrate blocker. This works by stopping the body from metabolizing carbohydrates (especially sugar) properly. This is very useful to people on a low fat diet, as it will block the other source of high calorie intake. However, caution must be used with this type of supplement, as it can be a problem with certain medical conditions, particularly diabetes.

A popular supplement that used to be only available on prescription but can now be bought over the counter is the fat blocker. These help the dieter by stopping their body from digesting some of the fat that is eaten, up to 25%. The effect of this is that the fat is not digested and goes straight through the digestive system. If a careful diet is not followed the side-effects can be unfortunate. But an upside to the side-effects is that when the dieter knows what will happen if they eat too much fat then they are more motivated to avoid taking in too much fat.

Metabolism boosters are often seen as a much more natural option to aid in fat burning. There are also many more herbal preparations of this type. They help the dieter by "speeding up" the body, causing it to burn more fuel while doing the same things. This means that a person will see more weight lost whilst on the same diet program and exercise routine.

Many people who are on a diet feel that their nutritional intake may be inadequate. There are a number of vitamin and mineral supplements aimed to help with this. There are also a number of micronutrient supplements that help to support a person who is losing weight but are not trying to directly cause weight to be lost. The B vitamin family is especially important for people trying to slim down.

There is a rising trend for healthy super fruit drinks. These drinks contain various extracts, concentrates and juices from exotic fruits that are known to have high levels of various helpful nutritional extras. These drinks generally are not designed to specifically aid in losing weight. Instead, they are designed to promote overall good health, which is often very important to someone on a diet.

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