The big problem here is that the supplement industry is NOT regulated. Anybody can put anything in a bottle, smack a label on it and put it for sale on the shelves.
However, could it really be possible that most supplements are useless? The real truth is that very very few supplements actually work. And once you do find a supplement that works, you then have to find a company that can guarantee purity.
Nonetheless, here is my review of popular supplements for losing fat:
1. Aminos. Body builders are in love with amino acids, they believe that they help with extra muscle building. And some believe that ingesting amino acids can provide extra energy for fat loss. Unfortunately, neither belief is based on sound science.
2. Carnitine. This nutrient helps transport fatty acids across the cell membrane and into mitochondria, cells that produce energy. Supplementing with it is useless, however. Why? Because the body produces its own supply and does NOT need extra for optimal fat loss.
3. Insulin mimickers. The most popular insulin mimicker is chromium picolinate. And some initial work showed promise here. But the end conclusion is that chromium is a waste of money. You are far better off using this money to buy healthy food.
4. Powders. By powders I mean meal replacements. The term is very contradictory. After all, a packet of powder cannot match up to a fully balanced meal loaded with nutrients. Use meal replacements in only the most extreme situations. And even bars would be a better option here.
The gyrations supplement companies will go through to push their products are endless. And more often than not, it can be very hard for the average consumer to sift through all the hype without an advanced degree in exercise science. So stick to natural food and avoid all the enticing claims!
Katherine Crawford M.S., a Harvard exercise physiologist and recent arm fat victim, is an expert on arm toning. Discover how to get sexy and toned arms now by exploring her own blog on flabby arms.
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