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Top 5 Weight Loss Ingredient for 2013

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In order to lose weight, you need to be prepared for a steady journey, as fat loss doesn’t happen in a day.  However, there are some ingredients you can purchase individually or collectively (be careful when mixing) that can help to reduce your BMI while you are on your weight loss program. Here in this article are the top 5 weight loss ingredients.

Conjugated linoleic acid or CLA for short, has the most positive scientific results in terms of its impact on weight loss. There have been a large number of controlled studies (Thirty-five in total) using CLA in humans to ascertain its effectiveness in reducing body fat. The results were obtained by administering a variety of dosages to each human and for different lengths of time. The conclusion being that CLA does reduce body fat and also does not have a catabolic effect on muscle, which is something many athletes, like boxers and bodybuilders, strive for.

Probably one of the best weight-loss scientific discoveries in recent years is Acacia rigidula which, is a small tree found in Texas USA. Acacia rigidula contains approximately 40 chemical compounds and amines. This ingredient contains and is not limited to phenylethylamine, dopamines, hordenine, mescaline, tyramines, tryptamines, and amides. Acting on the pituitary-adrenal axis they induce the release of epinephrine/adrenaline, norepinephrine/noradrenaline, dopamine, and catecholamines that stimulate beta-receptors to increase fat breakdown, increase the metabolic rate, and suppress hunger.

Green tea, which originates from China is packaged up in supplements as an extract usually at 50% Polyphenols (EC, EGC, ECG, EGCG) and is a recognized antioxidant that is used to cleanse the body and promote overall health. The polyphenols that have the benefit of weight loss is ECGC by increasing metabolism. Green tea extract also contains caffeine, which has many studies to indicate that it is an effective appetite suppressant.

Cissus quadrangularis is a plant and comes from India and Sri Lanka. Clinical tests on weight loss supplements that include the ingredient Cissus quadrangularis with Green Tea, B-vitamins, and Chromium have proven significant weight loss reduction by 4% to 8% when compared to the placebo at 2.4%.

L-Carnitine is derived from the amino acids lysine and methionine. In the human body, it is used for the transportation of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria during the breakdown of fats for the generation of metabolic energy. Studies show that taking carnitine orally can reduce fat mass, increase muscle mass, and reduce fatigue.

We all know deep down that if we eat healthily and reduce portion sizes, we will lose weight. Weight loss is a steady journey, as was gaining fat because we didn’t wake up one morning after a large chocolate cake the night before 5 stone heavier. All we need when starting a healthy weight loss reduction schedule is the right information. Eating fruit, vegetables and low-fat protein like chicken and fish are the foundations for a good healthy diet. Cutting out sugars from cakes, soda is essential in order to see positive results in fat loss.

A variety of weight loss tips are no eating carbohydrates after 6 pm. Reducing portion sizes meaning that the protein on your dish should be no larger than the palm of your hand. Cutting down on dairy products, such as yogurts, milk, and cheese can help to rid of nonessential fats.

The best advice is to try eating less and of the wrong things. This is hard to do and especially when you just start out as your body will crave the sugars its missing. Therefore eating protein-based regular meals throughout the day around 3 hours apart will help to curb hunger. Research suggests that eating protein in every meal helps you to feel fuller for longer.

Not to be forgotten is exercise, you need to be increasing your heart rate at a duration of at least 40 minutes every other day. Do this and you will start to see results in the coming months.