If you’ve seen cheesy commercials and ads for diet pills then you might be skeptical about weight loss supplements. Magic bullets rarely work, and sometimes they have negative side effects. But weight loss supplements are different.
Unlike a diet or an exercise regimen, weight loss supplements aren’t intended to be a weight loss program. The supplements are just supplementary. That means they support your other weight loss efforts, accelerate the process and in some cases help initiate the change.
Often weight loss supplements are nutritional substances that can be taken like any other kind of pill. Some are powders that can be mixed into drinks like smoothies. Others are like protein bars and serve as meal replacements.
Specific supplements that have harsh side effects or aren’t proven to work include:
There are supplements proven to help support weight loss when used properly along with proper exercise and a diet plan. Some function to increase fat burning, while others curb appetite.
These nutrients have proven helpful for many people:
Basic principles can also help:
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