Herbal weight loss supplements have become so popular in the last decade that manufacturers are spinning out more and more products and this leaves us, the consumers, confused by the choices. Probably the most well known of these products are pretty much household names like Guarana, Hoodia, dandelion, extract of green tea and the slightly lesser know cascara. Apparently, it tricks the brain into thinking blood glucose levels are normal thus suppressing the body’s natural response to low blood sugar which is the sensation of hunger and while this sounds promising, long term weight loss studies are required.
Guarana however, is a stimulant and diuretic that is made from the seeds of a Brazilian plant which contain caffeine which speeds up the body, thus producing a slight increase in metabolism. However, Guarana is not for everyone with some people suffering with high blood pressure, feeling anxious, dizzy and sick so as a herbal weight loss product it has to be taken under advisement.
To rid the body of excess fluid the dandelion has been used for many years as it makes the user go to the toilet more frequently and doesn’t generally cause any harm apart from the odd allergic reaction which has been reported. Results from its use are seen quite quickly with an increase in the amount of fluid that is removed from the body but this should only be used for short periods.
To help rid the body of unwanted toxins and keep it ‘regular’; cascara is used as a natural laxative for use with weight loss programs. Although once again, this type of product cannot be used in the long term as it can have serious side effects from the loss of vital nutrients from the body.
Of the many herbal weight loss products now almost saturating the marketplace, green tea is one of the more beneficial and can be found in many other products not even related to losing weight as it contains many ingredients which are good for the body. Like many weight loss supplements, green tea is more successful when used in combination with a diet based on healthy eating and exercise.
Even though real proof of the long term effectiveness of natural weight loss supplements is short on the ground, they maintain their popularity and people using them spend thousands of dollars buying them each year. Some people believe that the popularity is just a way to take more money from people as products that contain Hoodia for example can cost up to 50 dollars or more for a months supply. Unfortunately the average person wishing to lose a few ponds believes that herbal weight loss supplements are the answer all on their own but long term weight control requires a change in a person’s attitude to what they eat and how much physical activity they carry out; natural products are just a way to help.
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