The introduction of humans to a compacted, effective plant based solution- the mighty fat burner- has been a boon. To be using fat burner, you don’t need to be a hardcore bodybuilder or any fitness model. Although, while you take a fat burner, it definitely does not mean that you should have a no-holds barrier over your meals or that you get to skip your workouts.
Taking herbal supplements alone will never give you the desired results unless you make the necessary dietary and lifestyle changes. However, there are certain herbs that do help accelerate the rate at which you burn fat, and increase your chances of seeing better results than only with diet and workouts.
Here are top 6 herbs that may play a role in helping you reach goals in a quick yet better way
- Green Tea
Known for its main component- epigallactocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea has been one of the great antioxidants to show elevated metabolism for increased fat burning. This polyphenolic antioxidant occurs naturally in green tea and a standard recommendation for the same can go up to 2-3 servings of green tea per day.
- Ginseng
Ginseng is yet another valuable south Asian herb famous for its weight loss benefits among several others. Just like green tea, Ginseng is known to speed up your metabolism and make you feel more energetic throughout the day. In addition, it is also recognized for its added health benefits to those with diabetes and related studies have shown a significant improvement in the insulin sensitivity with ginseng.
- Raspberry ketones
Raspberry ketone has been widely praised and is quickly gaining more and more attention for its amazing weight loss benefits. Studies have shown that raspberry ketones can help in speeding up the body’s fat burning action, with the compound helping in production of a hormone that breaks down fat cells. It has been known for elimination of excess fat stores in the body as well as for its metabolism enhancing processes that helps you cut down your belly fa. As per research, raspberry ketones can help you lose weight when paired with a balanced diet and a regular workout schedule.
- Hoodia
Hoodia gordonii is a plant native to South Africa and Asia where it has been in use traditionally.
It was earlier used by the native people as an appetite and thirst suppressant during expeditions for long hours. It is due to these appetite suppressant properties that hoodia is now being used to curb weight gain. One of the most common obstacles to weight loss is breaking faulty food habits which can come in the form of late night or mindless snacking or making the wrong food choices. Since many people have a hard time getting off their bigger appetites, using an appetite suppressant such as hoodia as a part of a weight loss plan that includes workout and balanced meals may help you manage your meal portions well and make your body utilize energy efficiently for fat loss.
- Caffeine
Green coffee extract is a result of the extraction of its compound from unroasted, green coffee beans. Green coffee bean has been gaining more reputation for its active compounds – chlorogenic acid for its weight loss effects. Though its function is still being researched for, it is supposed that the green coffee works by transporting fatty acid transportation and fat oxidation (fat burn).
- Garcinia
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This particular fruit belonging to the citrus family, originating from Southeast Asia, the extract of the rind of this fruit known as HCA (hydroxycitic acid) has been historically been in use for cooking and now, actively as a fat burner.
Based on several studies including garcinia cambogia, it has always been shown to affect 2 major factors: Weight loss by way of fat reduction and a significant reduction in cravings by increasing the supply of serotonin to the brain. Studies have also concluded that a regular use of garcinia over a couple of weeks has shown a reduction in weight by 1 kg on an average.
In conclusion, though these herbs seem to have a powerful role to play in defining your fitness levels, neither of them happen to work their magic overnight- this is exactly why you need to be giving them a helping hand and improving on your diet as well as lifestyle patterns to benefit to the fullest.
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Last modified: June 23, 2017
