Weight Loss Supplements?

Flaxseed, called linseed in some countries, is a good source of dietary
fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, and lignans. The best manner of extracting the
oil while maintaining all the health benefits of the omega-3 fatty acids is by
cold pressing the seed. In this form of oil extraction the flax seed oil is
pressed out of the seed and not exposed to heat.

Flax seeds may come in different colors, but the colors don’t anything to
do with the value of their nutrition. They are all equally beneficial to you.

The types of fats present in the brain influence its structure and function.
How well your mind works depends, in the long run, on what you eat.
Like olive, canola, and most other plant oils, flax seed oil is highly
unsaturated and heart-healthy.

Are Weight Loss Supplements Worth It?

What do you think of the hundreds of weight loss supplements out there
on the shelves today? Are they worth the money? Will they actually help
you lose weight? How do you know which ones are going to work for
you? Is there any proof that these products work?

I've taken some time and researched some of the most popular product
to try to find the answers for you. The truth is, most products won't help
you lose anything but money. There are a few, however, with some
research behind them that prove that they actually work.

What are these supplements that work? It seems that only four products
hold the best promise for those of us who want to slim down. They are
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA), Hydroxycitic Acid (HCA), phaseolomine,
and possibly 5-HTP.

1. Conjugated Linoleic Acid, CLA, has a number of research studies behind
it. It is a fatty acid that has been found to reduce cancer risks, body fat
and to increase lean muscle tissue. The Journal of Nutrition reported a
Scandanavian Research team found CLA to increase the lean body mass of
humans and also to decrease the fat mass. Subjects also had lower blodd
fat and cholestrol after taking CLA. CLA does occur naturally in meat and
dairy products, but the levels are pretty low. Also, if you're following a
healthy low-fat diet, you tend to not get as much meat and dairy, so
supplementation may be the answer for getting a healthy dose of CLA.

One of the EFAs in flaxseed oil--alpha-linolenic acid--is known as an omega-
3 fatty acid. Human studies have shown that flaxseed can modestly
reduce serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations,
reduce postprandial glucose absorption, decrease some markers of
inflammation, and raise serum levels of the omega-3 fatty acids, ALA and
eicosapentaenoic acid.

There are many benefits to adding flax seeds to your diet. Well for
instance they can get rid of your constipation problem.

Researchers found low incidences of breast cancer and colon cancer in
populations that have high amounts of Lignan in their diet. In large doses,
or when taken with inadequate water, flaxseed may precipitate bowel
obstruction via a mass effect. The effects of flaxseed on blood glucose
levels are not clear, although hyperglycemic effects have been reported in
one case series.



2. Hydroxycitic Acid, HCA, is derived from a fruit, Garcinia cambogia or
Malabar tamarind. It seems to work by inhibiting an enzyme that converts
carbohydrates to fat. It also seems to suppress the appetite. Studies on
humans have had mixed results with one study showing significant weight
loss in participants. Another study using a high fiber diet, showed HCA had
no effect on weight loss. Critics think the high fiber diet prevented
absorbtion of the HCA. So, if you're on a high fiber diet, HCA may not be
for you.

3. Phaseolomine is derived from the white kidney bean. It works by
reducing your body's absorbtion of starchy carbohydrates. Since you
absorb fewer calories, you lose weight. Seems like this supplement would
be great to take if you knew you were going to indulge. Research has
also shown that you burn more fat while taking phaseolomine. Subjects in
one study lost 10% of their body fat in 30 days. Phaseolomine is typically
found in carb blocker products.

4. 5HTP works by increasing the level of Serotonin in the brain resulting in
more stable emotions, better sleep and weight loss. I take 5HTP myself
and have found it to be an excellent appetite suppresant as well as a mild
mood booster. In one study where women were given either a placebo
or 5HTP and a 1200 calorie diet, those who took the placebo lost 2.28
pounds and those who took 5HTP lost 10.34 pounds. This was
accomplished in 6 weeks. Are there other supplements that work? There
may be others that will stand the test of time and research, but for now
these are the best non-prescription supplements I've found to enhance
your weight loss efforts. Good luck losing the weight you want to lose!

Heart disease is by far the #1 killer in the U. S., although 1/3 of those
deaths could be prevented if people exercised more and followed better
diets, the American Heart Association said in an annual report.

Avoid or limit these oils. Omega-3, meanwhile, is typically found in flaxseed
oil, walnut oil, and fish. However, flax seed oil is the best oil where
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are balanced. These beneficial fats play important
roles in brain, nerve, glandular, and eye functions. In addition, they are
involved in the transport and metabolism of cholesterol and triglycerides.
Flax Seed muffins pregents Cancer? Find Flax Seed Recipe today! Omega-
3 for health!

Let me first address the issue of fat. Fat seems to receive a lot of
reprimand but the fact is we all need fat; fat helps nutrient absorption,
nerve transmission, maintaining cell membrane integrity etc. However,
when consumed in excess amount, fat contributes to weight gain, heart
disease and certain types of cancer.

You can eat whole flax seeds but you need to chew them good to break
them up. Your stomach will not dissolve whole flax seeds and many of
them will come out in your stools.
 
 

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