Best supplements for weight loss

In this article we will take a look at some of the best supplements around for weight loss. With so much money to be made from the weight loss industry it is easy to get duped by clever marketing and unscrupulous advertisers promising life changing results from the latest break through weight loss supplements. The truth is there is no magic cure for weight loss and the more you try to look for one, the more likely it is you will fail to lose weight and make progress. Losing weight takes discipline and supplements will not do the hard work for you. Hopefully this short article will save you from spending hundreds on fat loss supplements that don’t really work.

The key to sustainable weight loss is, and always will be, a good nutritional plan and a regular exercise regime. Supplements are merely there to give you that added extra and give you a mental and physical boost when you are finding it hard to shift the last few pounds. Some of the weight loss supplements I will cover in this article may be illegal in some parts of the world but for good reason: they are extremely powerful! I am always amazed by the things some people will buy in order to lose weight, especially herbal based weight loss supplements. The brutal truth is that very few fat loss supplements will have any noticeable effect on your body fat levels and the ones that really do work tend to be banned because they can produce side effects as well as results. If you don’t have a good diet and exercise program in place then forget about supplements and sort that out first. If you do not eat the right food and exercise regularly then you will be fighting a losing battle. Exercise and good nutrition account for 99% or your fat loss results and the supplements will only account for the remaining 1%.

Okay enough with the lecture and let’s get down to looking at the best fat loss supplements around. As I mentioned before, some of these weight loss drugs are illegal in some countries and may produce side effects such as an increased heart rate and the shakes. If you are worried about taking a weight loss drug then seek the advice of your doctor first. If you are young and healthy then these drugs are perfectly safe provided you don’t abuse them.

Fat loss supplements should only be used when you have a fairly low body fat level (i.e. less than 15%). If you are very overweight then you seriously need to sort you diet and exercise regime out first. If you are lazy about doing this then you are wasting your time and money because no supplement on earth will ever help you lose weight until you have your diet and exercise program in check.

The Ephedrine Caffeine Asprin Stack

The Ephedrine Caffeine Asprin stack (or ECA) has been around for years and produces dramatic fat loss results for most people. The main weight loss component is the ephedrine which works by raising body temperature and increasing a user’s metabolism and the caffeine and asprin work synergistly with the epherdrine to heighten it’s effects on fat loss. You should be wary of taking any kind of thermogenic supplement if you have any heart or blood pressure problems.

Clenbuterol

Clenbuterol is actually an asthma drug but is also very well known for it’s powerful fat burning properties and is very widely used in bodybuilding circles. It is similar to ephedrine in that it stimulates the user’s metabolism and acts as a thermogenic. I have used clenbuterol several times and I can vouch for it’s powerful fat burning effects but I am also well aware that it can give side effects such as the shakes and an elevated heart rate. You should not take this drug if you are severely overweight or have any kind of heart or blood pressure problems. Just like ephedrine there are dangers associated with this drug such as increased heart rate and blood pressure. If you are thinking of using clenbuterol for fat loss then make sure you do plenty of research and start with a very, very small dose so that your body can get used to it. Be aware that this substance is banned by the International Olympic Committee.

Green Tea

There are many reasons for drinking green tea and the fat burning properties are just one. The fat burning effect of green tea is partly due to the caffeine content. You should aim to drink around three to five cups of green tea a day to experience a weight loss benefit. Green tea also happens to be full of powerful antioxidants which are great for your body.

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)

Some people may find it strange to thing that a fat supplement could actually have fat burning potential but countless studies have proven that a CLA supplement can help you lose weight when combined with a good diet and exercise program. CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid that can be found in animal and dairy fats such as beef, dairy products, poultry, eggs and corn oil. Many studies have indicated that CLA can genuinely help humans to lose body fat. The effects of CLA on weight loss are much less dramatic than other supplements in this list but you could try experimenting and see if CLA can help you burn fat. As well as the fat burning potential of CLA, you will also find that it has other health benefits associated with it that make it worth considering as a sports supplement.

Water

Yeah I know this isn’t a supplement as such but if you don’t drink enough water you won’t lose weight period. Aim to drink about 2 to 3 liters of pure water a day. It sure beats wasting $60 on the next dumb ass herbal supplement.

That’s about it for now. I hope you enjoyed reading this list of the best supplements for weight loss.