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    Weight Loss Supplements That Actually Work, Say Dietitians

    These supplements may help you shed those extra pounds faster than you thought possible.

    Whether you've been trying to slim down for some time or are just attempting to shed the weight you gained in quarantine, everyone has their reasons for trying to drop a few pounds.

    While diet and exercise do the heavy lifting when it comes to dropping weight, the right supplement can help make shedding those pounds faster and easier. But with so many products on the market making promises they can't possibly deliver on, it's hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.

    If you want to find out which ones really work, read on to discover the weight loss supplements registered dietitians recommend. And for more simple ways to shed the pounds, check out these 15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.

    1 Green tea

    Green tea is more than just a pleasant addition to meals in its liquid form; as an extract, it can help you shed unwanted weight, too.

    "Green tea, especially in extract form, is one of the most well-studied and supported weight loss ingredients and supplements," says Trista Best, MPH, RD, LD, a registered dietitian with Balance One Supplements.

    "The combination of caffeine and catechins in green tea are the primary mechanisms that make it ideal for weight loss. Caffeine works to increase the body's speed at which it burns calories, thermogenesis. The catechins (EGCG) are plant compounds that act as antioxidants in the body which help to prevent and reduce free radical damage known to cause inflammation and ultimately stall weight loss."

    For more ways to slim down easily, check out the 200 Best Weight Loss Tips.

    2 Vitamin B-12

    Adding some B-12 supplements to your regular routine could be the key to kicking your metabolism into high gear and shedding that unwanted weight.

    "If you feel like your energy metabolism needs additional support, a supplement like Vitafusion Apple Cider Vinegar gummy vitamins can be an easy alternative to get apple cider vinegar and B-12 that you might be missing from diet alone," says Sydney Spiewak, MS, RDN, CD-N and nutritionist at UMASS Memorial Health.

    So, just how crucial is B-12 to your weight loss? A 2019 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology found that, among a group of 9,075 adult participants aged 20 or older, higher serum B-12 concentrations were inversely related to obesity.

    3 Probiotics

    Probiotics do more than just boost your gut health—they may be a boon to your weight loss efforts, too.

    "A 2020 review that looked at data from 14 studies found that patients who took a probiotic lost more weight compared to the placebo," says Elle Wittneben RD, LDN, a board-certified specialist in obesity and weight management with Greater Boston Urology.

    Wittneben notes that there are additional benefits associated with taking probiotics while dieting, too.

    "Some diets can be restrictive; a probiotic can help maintain a beneficial level of gut-healthy bacteria while there is an adjustment in the foods you are consuming," Wittneben adds.

    4 Inulin

    Supplementation with inulin may be able to help those looking to shed a few extra pounds, says registered dietitian Sarah Williams, MS, RD, owner and founder of Sweet Balance Nutrition.

    "Inulin is a prebiotic fiber that has been shown to promote weight loss and create favorable changes in the gut microbiota," says Williams, citing a 2020 study published in Clinical Nutrition. "It also helps with appetite regulation," adds Williams, who recommends starting with two to three grams of inulin supplementation daily and drinking plenty of water to limit abdominal discomfort.

    #2
    I used one that actually worked, but it was pulled from GNC after a baseball player had heart attack from it.

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      #3
      Let’s be honest, the main ‘supplement’ that one needs to lose weight is working out and doing it regularly. It doesn’t have to be weightlifting necessarily.

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        Originally posted by ermanasd View Post
        Let’s be honest, the main ‘supplement’ that one needs to lose weight is working out and doing it regularly. It doesn’t have to be weightlifting necessarily.
        That is true. But you can work out all day and night and get nothing done if you don't eat right

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          #5
          Originally posted by ermanasd View Post
          Let’s be honest, the main ‘supplement’ that one needs to lose weight is working out and doing it regularly. It doesn’t have to be weightlifting necessarily.
          Diet is the best key for losing weight, even without working out.

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            #6
            Load up on lean meat and vegetables. Get carbs from fibrous fruit and whole grain. Easiest way for me is a large pot with skinless whole chicken, 2 pounds lean beef, 1 large marrow bone, 5 pounds of broccoli, head of lettuce, 2 pounds rainbow carrots. Snack on apples and whole grain toast.
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