Herbal Weight Loss Supplements and Vitamins
There are many herbal supplements that promote a safe and more natural way to lose weight.
Guarana - This small round red fruit grows in clusters along the Brazilian Amazon. The seeds found inside the fruit are picked out and used by the South American Indian Tribes in the preparation of foods, natural remedies and beverages.
The caffeine content in the seeds work as natural stimulant, and are widely used as an ingredient in many types of herbal weight loss supplements.
Ginger Root is derived from the herb zingiber officionale that grows in India and the Malabar Coast. It helps with weight loss by stimulating the circulatory system and boosting metabolism
The White Willow (Salix Alba) is a deciduous tree with long thin leaves that can be found throughout Britain and parts of North Africa and Asia. The natural salicylic acid is synthesized into acetylsalicylic acid which is a well known ingredient used in the product Aspirin.
- Those who have an allergy to Aspirin should not use the white willow herb.
Cayenne peppers grow in parts of the U.S. as well as Africa. Besides being a spice used to cook and season with, cayenne has other uses.
- It increases the blood flow and clears a passageway through the circulation system to aid other herbs in getting to their destinations.
- It is usually used in conjunction with other herbs to help speed up the weight loss process.
Green Tea is a rich extract high in polyphenols that aids in the metabolism of fat.
- It is also used to guard against cardiovascular disease.
- It is great for lowering cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Vitamins Supplements
Many herbal weight loss supplements usually
contain one or more of the following vitamins.
Vitamin B6 can be found in many foods including potatoes, beans, breads, meats, eggs, fish, bananas, nuts and seeds.
- Aids in the weight loss process by helping the body form healthy red blood cells.
- Helps to release energy from the food we eat.
Vitamin C - The ascorbic acids found in oranges, tangerines, grapefruits and other citrus fruits help to burn fat and reduce cholesterol levels.
Vitamin B12 can be found in foods such as fish, milk, eggs, meat and poultry.
- Helps to establish a better metabolism that can help to speed up the weight loss process.
- Aids in the digestion and absorption of foods.