Supplements

Unlock the potential of nature’s remedies as we provide insights, recommendations, and guidance about supplements and natural health products.

Garcinia Cambogia for Weight Loss

Garcinia Cambogia extracts that contain HCA may act like an appetite suppressant. However its effects on weight loss are weak and conflicting.

The caffeine in green coffee bean contributes more to its weight loss effects than the chlorogenic acid, which is also found in other foods.

Research suggests that CLA can modestly help with weight loss. However, you’ll likely need to take it for 6-12 months to see any effects.

Standardized African Mango extracts like IGOB131 may have some weak effects on weight. But the research is weak and may be heavily biased.

ALA can help diabetics with neuropathy and maybe with weight loss. But you’ll likely need to take a larger dose for it to be noticeable.

Taking weight loss supplements will not be able to replace a proper weight loss diet and lifestyle, no matter how effective the supplement.

Coffee and caffeine primarily work as an exercise aid. Its other effects may not be as significant, at least for weight loss.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid (C12), which won’t be as effective as MCT oils that contain caprylic acid (C8), or capric acid (C10).

Green tea contains EGCG, which along with the caffeine in green tea, can help to improve your exercise and support your weight loss.

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Glucomannan is able to hold 50 times its weight in water, making it thicker and better for appetite control than many other soluble fibers.

Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient in metabolism, however that doesn’t mean it will necessarily boost metabolism or help in weight loss.