Weight Loss Supplements

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If anyone cares, here are some lesser know weight loss supplements, they are:

1) Chromium - Occurs naturally in the body, helps regulate blood sugar and utilize carbohydrate, and although few studies have shown any correlation between chromium supplements and fat loss, chromium may still aid weight loss. That's because chromium helps keep insulin levels down.

2) Guarana - In supplement form, guarana is a concentrated source of caffeine that's supposed to increase your metabolism. However, while it might help you drop pounds temporarily, it doesn't provide lasting weight loss and could raise blood pressure and heart rate.

3) Green Tea Extract - Green tea contains a compound called EGCG that may stimulate metabolism. Several studies, in fact, have linked green tea extract to a reduction in body fat and increase in thermogenesis, or the rate at which calories are burned.

4) Conjugated Linoleic Acid - Commonly called CLA, this amino acid exists in animal foods like beef and dairy products. It plays a role in the health of your muscles and tissues and may help you lose abdominal fat.

5) Yerba Mate - Yerba mate is a concentrated plant source of caffeine that's supposed to boost metabolism. Although you might see a temporary drop in weight, changes aren't long-lasting. Plus, as with all stimulants, side effects include increased heart rate and high blood pressure.

6) Chitosan - This bulking agent comes from the bones and shells of shellfish, and manufacturers claim it suppresses appetite and blocks fat absorption.

7) Pyruvate - Pyruvate, which exists in foods like red wine, apples and cheese, promises to make you lean and help you shed body fat.

8) Hoodia - Hoodia is a native African cactus that's believed to suppress appetite. However, there's no research to show benefits. Besides, by the time you get this in supplement form, it may not contain much of the plant, and it's the fiber from the plant that probably helps people fill up.

9) Bitter Orange - Touted as a substitute to ephedra, bitter orange is a stimulant that supposedly boosts metabolism and helps you burn calories. However, no research has proven these claims. As a stimulant, it can also raise blood pressure and heart rate, which could be harmful.

Some of these may work, or they may not. Of course in order for any of these to work, you must have a good diet in check, please check out the stickies for excellent diet suggestions.