Every time you turn around, there’s a new weight loss product on the market being touted as the world’s best product, guaranteed to make you lose the most weight, in the shortest amount of time, with the least amount of effort. Sound too good to be true? It probably is! Anything that promises extreme amounts of weight loss comes with a whole bag of additional side effects and with the guarantee of weight back on once you get off the product.  With that said, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t some great products on the market that can help you reach your goals safely and effectively! So, let’s take a look at some common, safe weight loss products and how they might help you get and keep that weight off.

1)  Green Tea
Green tea comes from the plant, plant, Camellia sinensis. This form of tea is not fermented, so the active constituents remain unchanged. Green tea has many active constituents, but the caffeine polyphenols, particularly the catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), are of particular interest as they are believed to be responsible for most of the health-promoting functions of green tea. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant, with a host of health benefits, but in the realm of weight loss, it appears to increase energy expenditure and inhibits the digestion of fat in the intestines. The benefits seem to be amplified when taken in conjunction with caffeine. Green tea may also play a role cardiovascular health, lowering cholesterol, improving immune function and even in reducing the risk of some cancers. To obtain weight loss benefits from the tea, almost 10 cups would need to be consumed daily. The best weight loss results come from using 200 to300 mg of green tea in conjunction with 100 to200 mg of caffeine daily.

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2)  Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
When it comes to weight loss, CLA gets a mixed reputation. It is a slightly altered form of the fatty acid, linoleic acid, that may help reduce body fat and increase muscle. When it comes to pure weight loss, CLA has mixed reviews in humans. However, studies are finding that supplementation with CLA may reduce body fat percentage, but must be consumed for an extended period of time, with 6 months being the minimum and a reduction of 4% to 8%. Additional studies are finding that CLA reduces waist-to-hip ratio and specifically shows a decrease in abdominal fat/circumference. So, while there may not be a visual reduction on the scale, there appears to be a steady decrease in abdominal circumference and body fat.

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3)  Chromium
Blood sugar balance is a key part of any weight loss program, as steady blood sugar leads to steady energy and fewer food cravings and binge eating. Chromium is an essential trace mineral that helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels. It plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, on the action of insulin, and studies are finding it plays a role in improving body composition and even improving athletic performance.  Not only does it impact blood sugar in in both Type 1and Type 2 diabetes, but it also plays a role in lowering bad cholesterol (LDL). In combination with niacin (vitamin B3) or vitamin C, chromium’s effects seem to be amplified. The effective dose of daily chromium is between 200 mcg to 500 mcg, although this level can be increased.

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And, don’t forget your multivitamin, specifically, TrueBASICS with Lean Extreme, which will give you all of your essential nutrients with the additional key nutrients mentioned above: green tea, CLA and chromium.

These three ingredients allow for a steady, natural weight loss that is able to be maintained once weight loss goals have been reached. There are currently few to no reported side effects from these three weight loss aids, making them safe, effective weight loss solutions, allowing you to meet you goals in a healthy, sustainable way.

Healthiest regards,

Dr. Andi
Twitter: @DrAndiND