Safe And Effective Natural Weight Loss Products - Part 2
December 27th, 2007 Posted by: Dr. George Best
If you have not done so already, you may wish to read Part 1 of this article for more information. I’ll now proceed with my review of natural weight loss aids.
Hoodia gordonii has been a popular weight loss aid the past few years. Unfortunately, because of short-supply, real hoodia is quite expensive, and some unscrupulous promoters will sell a fake product that has little or no hoodia in it. True hoodia is an effective appetite suppressant, and because of this, it is highly sought after. It can be taken in either pill or liquid form. For a liquid with a 20:1 concentration, I suggest using about 30 drops twice per day. For pills, I suggest using 500 to 1000 mg twice a day before lunch and dinner.
Hydroxycitric acid assists in weight loss by stimulating glycogen production and storage, which in turn suppresses appetite. The recommended dosage is 500 to 1000 mg per day split into doses taken 30 to 60 minutes before each meal.
BCAA (Branched Chain Amino Acids), such as L-Leucine appear to trigger fat burning and muscle building. A recommendation for dosing is 1200 to 3000 mg per day, split into 2 or more equal doses taken between meals.
Pyruvic acid, also called pyruvate does seem to promote weight loss, but only at high dosages. Not everyone’s stomach can handle the high intake, but for those who can tolerate it, you can use 8,000 to 10,000 mg per day for up to one week at a time to trigger fat buring initially. When using pyruvate long-term, you would do better to lower the dosage to 2,000 to 6,000 mg per day.
Wu-long tea seems to promote weight loss by reducing insulin release, which in turn promotes fat-burning, plus it acts as an appetite suppressant. Wu-long is not taken in pill form, but as an actual brewed tea.
5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan) can help with weight loss in daily dosages of 50 to 100 mg divided into 2 or more doses taken with food. It should be avoided by women who are pregnant or are breast-feeding. Only purchase 5-HTP products that have been tested and certified as being clear of the contaminant known as “Peak X”. If you develop joint or muscle pain or experience breathing difficulties, cease taking 5-HTP and seek medical attention. When clear of contamination, 5-HTP is safe and effective, so these cautions are intended as warnings in case of the rare instance of receiving a contaminated product.
7-Keto DHEA (note that this is not the same as regular DHEA) has demonstrated the effects of increased metabolic rate and increased lean muscle building and fat burning. It is best taken in two or more doses with meals for a total daily intake of 100 to 200 mg.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of the available safe and effective natural weight loss aids and will be able to better choose which products will best suit your specific weight loss needs.
