5 Natural Products Often Used As Fat Burners
When in search of a good weight loss product you will probably have thought about herbs. When you carry out research on herbs you'll discover that there are many connected to weight loss due to the fact that they have an effect on your metabolism and digestion. If you see the word "thermogenesis" being used to describe a weight loss herb this is just a fancy word for saying it helps increase your metabolism.
There are numerous herbs that are said to have a thermogenic effect however there's quite a lot of controversy surrounding it. The Food and Drug (FDA) have warned consumers about using such herbs and have even banned one of them (Ephedra) being sold due to side-effects.
1. Ephedra - This is a Chinese herb known as Ma Huang and is actually used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory problems and is frequently seen in cough and cold treatments. However when taken for weight loss it acts as a stimulant and has even been linked to some deaths.
2. Bitter Orange - Because the FDA has banned Ephedra you'll see many "Ephedra-free" weight loss pills contain Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium) instead. However please don't assume that this is safe either. It's also a very strong stimulant and has been linked to numerous health difficulties.
3. Capsicum - If you've ever had a hot curry or Mexican meal you'll perhaps have noticed that you start to feel very hot. This is due to the capsicum that's found in chilli peppers and it's also linked to weight loss by increased your metabolism. If you love hot and spicy foods then continue to do so, however you can also find OTC fat burners such as Capsiplex that can help you instead.
4. Green Tea - Green tea is certainly an amazing natural product that offers a wealth of health benefits besides weight loss. It's connected to the prevention of cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol and can even help prevent dental decay. So if you're looking for an all-round healthy product green tea should be high up on your list. It's difficult to know for sure why it works however it's thought to have a thermogenic effect.
5. Caffeine - There are many weight loss pills that contain caffeine and it can help you lose weight in a couple of ways. Fist of all it's a diuretic which means it will help you lose water very quickly. It's also got a thermogenic effect. However you need to be careful as taking too much caffeine can bring on side-effects such as jitters and sleeplessness.
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Just a note, but if you intend to use green tea to help with weight loss it is much more effective to purchase a supplement rather than simply drinking cup after cup. Research suggests that for the active weight loss ingredient in green tea, EGCG to be effective you need to consume between 450-600mg throughout the day. The average cup of green tea has only 50-100mg of EGCG in it so unless you just love drinking tea all day long I would recommend taking a supplement.
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