Using Supplements For Your Weight
Loss
By Gary Matthews
Are you frustrated about weight loss supplementation,
how to use, what to use and how much to use.
In this article you will find the pick of
today's latest supplements on the market and
armed with the right information you will
have the knowledge to burn more body fat and
have more energy for the things you want to
do.
Remember that supplements do not replace
proper diet and exercise but when used with
the right training and weight loss program
may help you make faster progress towards
your weight loss goals.
Also remember that before taking
on a training and supplementation program
and if you are on medication always consult
with your physician first. Now lets have
a look at the supplements:
Chitosan
Chitosan is a fibre whose fat-binding
ability is so strong that it can be used
effectively to promote weight loss. The
most important health property of dietary
fibre is its ability to bind to fat molecules
in the digestive system, which in turn
are excreted.
Since Chitosan can't be digested, the
fat absorbed is passed out of the body.
Together with a low fat eating plan and
regular exercise, Chitosan is a great
choice for keeping off those unwanted
pounds. Try taking 15 minutes before a
meal to inhibit fat absorption.
Dosage: as per the bottle
Ma Huang
A popular Asian herb that has been used
for over 5,000 years is Ma Huang; it was
first used by the ancient Chinese people
as a decongestant.
The active ingredient is ephedrine, which
has been shown to contain powerful fat
burning characteristics which can enhance
thermogenesis, the body's burning of fat
for energy.
It also increases the basal metabolic
rate, which allows your body to burn calories
faster and more efficiently. By mobilizing
stored fat and carbohydrate reserves,
Ma Huang works to reduce your appetite
and aids in helping you lose excess weight.
Try combining with White willow bark
and Guarana as the fat burning and muscle
sparring effects of this stack are fantastic.
Dosage 300mgs twice a day.
Zhi Shi
Citrus aurantium is commonly referred
to as bitter orange. Zhi shi is the immature
dried fruit of citrus aurantium. Zhi Shi
may be more thermogenic than ephedrine
and has fewer side effects.
It can also be very effective stimulating
the metabolism (this stimulation causes
an increase in the metabolic rate which
burns calories) without any undesirable
effects on the nervous system. Citrus
aurantium may also act as an appetite
suppressant.
Try combining with caffeine, white willow
bark, cayenne and green tea for greater
thermogenic action.
Dosage 300mg three times a day.
Pyruvate
Pyruvate is naturally occurring substance
found in weight loss and herbal 'fat-burners'.
Studies have show that using diet pills
containing pyruvate while restricting
caloric intake slightly and participating
in strength training will boost your metabolism
resulting in weight loss.
Pyruvate produces ATP, which makes it
a great supplement to take with creatine
and ALC (Alpha Lipioc Acid) comes in Sodium
and Calcium, try Calcium.
Dosage 1gram to 5grams per day.
Bcaas
Branched Chain Amino Acids, are essential
amino acids, which means that the body
by itself cannot produce them so sufficient
quantities must be obtained from supplementation.
The three Bcaas (Valine, Leucine, and
Isoleucine) make up approximately 70 percent
of the amino acids in the body. Bcaas
are unique in that they are utilized directly
by muscle tissue during long workouts.
Since your body only has a limited number
of these amino acids, it can be forced
to break down lean muscle tissue when
dietary sources aren't meeting your needs.
Bcaas can be found in most good protein
powders these days.
Dosage 5 grams - 15 grams
Ribose
Ribose is a simple sugar that occurs
naturally in all living cells and in one
of the simplest molecules used by the
body to build and restore energy.
Ribose is very important for the production
of ATP. ATP is the major source of energy
used by cells including muscle tissue
for normal function. Ribose has been shown
to increase muscular levels, boost endurance,
and promote recovery! It is also an important
way to increase your energy levels.
Another new supplement which looks very
promising.
Follow dosage on the bottle.
Nacn-Acetyl-Cysteine
Nac is a powerful anti-oxidant and its
ability to neutralize free radicals helps
slow down the ageing process.
Nac has all the properties of l-cysteine
and may be the most cost effective way
to boost peptide levels in the body. Nac
has been shown to safeguard against a
variety of toxic hazards such as cigarette
smoke, auto exhaust, and certain herbicides.
It can also play a beneficial role in
prostate and respiratory conditions. Surprisingly,
it is more effective than supplementing
with cysteine, methionine, or even glutathione
itself! A very good cost effective anti-oxidant.
Follow dosage on the bottle.
Multi-Vitamins and Minerals
Multi-vitamin and mineral supplements
are perhaps the most important single
supplement that can be consumed by bodybuilders
and athletes and the first supplement
you should buy.
For the human body to perform at its
optimum, it must be fed a vast supply
of vital nutrients. If the body becomes
deficient in just one of these essential
vitamins or minerals optimum efficiency
and performance declines.
People think that since you can not put
on pounds of muscle that they are a waste
of time to take them but if your body
is deficient in just one of the essential
vitamins and minerals you will never reach
your full potential.
Try and buy the Multis that have the
higher potency mineral formulas.
Some food for thought isn't it, but please
remember a supplement is something added
to the diet to make up for a nutritional
deficiency or imbalance they are not intended
to substitute for eating a balanced diet.
If they are to be taken at all they should
only be used to supplement the diet and
not replace it.
About The Author
Gary Matthews is the author of the popular
fitness eBooks Maximum Weight Loss and
Maximum Weight Gain. Please visit http://www.maximumfitness.com
right now for your 'free' weight loss
e-course.
