As much as possible, a lot of us want to have fast and quick results. This is true from our day to day tasks to the effectiveness of certain medications. Every time we think of fast results, we often associate it with supplements, particularly, as one of the weight loss options available. Who doesn’t want to stay sexy with just one pill, right? But are these weight loss supplements effective and worth it? Let’s take a look.
Contents of a Weight Supplement
Here are the top 5 common ingredients of most weight loss supplements:
- Carnitine
It increases fatty acid oxidation which
promotes weight loss. However, some of its known side effects are nausea,
diarrhea, vomiting body odor, and abdominal cramps.
- Capsaicin
It increases the feeling of being full
which reduces your food intake. One common side effect is having
gastrointestinal problems.
- African mango
It increases leptin levels which then
promises a reduction of body weight and waist circumference. Some common
adverse effects are insomnia and headache.
- Beta-glucans
Same as capsaicin, it promotes satiety
hormones. However, there is a possibility of gas accumulation.
- Green tea extract
Reduces fat absorption and increases fat
oxidation. Common adverse effects are constipation, nausea and liver damage.
How Do They Work?
So, how they do it? Some of them are even
too good to be true due to citations like the FDA. If we check on each label,
we can observe that most of them help in speeding up your metabolism, make you
feel full for a much longer time and helps your body slow down its fat
production. Most of them are sold in pills, powders or even in teabags.
Are They Dangerous?
Upon many studies of the contents, we can
honestly say that they are. There are studies conducted by Oregon State
University, stating that they are actually dangerous than effective. This is
also evidenced by the adverse effects of their ingredients. We think that it is
still better to eat your greens and exercise regularly in achieving your goal
weight.
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