Supplements

In addition to diets, many patients are trying dietary supplements as a means of achieving quick weight loss. Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA), a dietary supplement is

It is estimated that at least two-thirds of adults are currently trying to lose weight or prevent weight gain.1 While many are eating less fat to manage weight, few are using

In 2018, an estimated 42.4% of American adults and 18.5% of American adolescents were classified as obese, which is defined as having a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2

Pyruvate Pyruvate is a product of glycolysis, the first step in the breakdown of glucose to produce energy, and a key intermediate of several metabolic pathways in the cell. Pyruvate

This review provides health care professionals with evidence-based data on the quality and efficacy of dietary supplements and alternative therapies purported to cause weight loss. Despite the high usage of

Phenylpropylamine Phenylpropylamine is similar in structure to amphetamine and ephedrine and may act as an appetite suppressant to induce weight loss. It is believed to act via the alpha-1 adrenergic

Phaseolus Phaseolus vulgaris is extracted from the white kidney bean and is thought to inhibit the activity of alpha-amylase, thereby interfering with absorption of carbohydrates . Seven RCTs identified it between

Mind-body Mind-body interventions that were evaluated for weight loss efficacy included behavioral therapies (e.g., mindfulness, stress management), hypnosis, meditation, and massage. In general, these strategies are designed to target maladaptive

Conjugated linoleic acid Conjugated linoleic acid is a naturally occurring omega-6 fatty acid derivative of linoleic acid that is typically found in dairy and meat products. Best Belly Fat Burning

Guar gum Guar gum is a dietary fiber derived from seeds of the Cyamopsis tetragonolobus plant and is an ingredient used in some food products, specifically baked goods, as an emulsifier