Top 7 Weight Loss Pills & Supplements

#2 Green Tea Extract

Green tea is prepared without fermentation and is found to reduce fat levels in our body. Therefore it is commonly used for a diet. It is a rich source of antioxidants. It’s also beneficial for heart, blood pressure, and even Parkinson’s disease. People consuming green tea extracts are found to have low levels of cholesterol, LDL, and blood fats. The overall effect may be a slight reduction in weight for overweight people. However, coupled with proper diet and exercise, it will bring a lot of difference and other health benefits too. It has fewer side effects than other supplements, but over intake may trigger side effects due to caffeine in it. 

#3 Garcinia Cambogia

It is a tropical fruit that can relieve your appetite.  It also hinders the body’s ability to make fats by the activity of a chemical called hydroxycitric acid. It also affects the brain, making you feel less hungry.

These effects directly help the body in controlling cholesterol levels and increasing the good cholesterol in the body. Also, less intake of food may regulate your sugar levels. 

#4 Raspberry Ketones

These are naturally found in raspberries and other berries and fruits. These are proven to burn body fat faster and increase metabolism. The boost in metabolism is due to the release of a hormone called adiponectin. Other benefits are lesser chances of obesity, heart diseases, type 2 diabetes,…etc.

Researchers have not yet proved satisfactory weight loss due to the ketones, but studies prove that the intake of these leads to less weight gain.

#5 Glucomannan

It is a dietary fiber that is obtained from the konjac plant. It helps in weight loss by reducing the appetite by making you feel full. It absorbs water in the gut. This results in you feeling full and avoiding overeating. It has a direct impact on the reduction of LDL, i.e., bad cholesterols and cholesterol in the body and the maintenance of the average sugar level.

#6 Beta-glucan

These are also soluble fibers. These are found in bacteria and fungi and some whole grains like oats.

It improves the good cholesterol level in our body. It stimulates the immune system, hence helps in building a healthy body. Beta-glucan slows down the movement of the food in the food pipe. This increases the time for the digestion in the gut. With slow-paced digestion, it is unlikely to increase blood sugar levels as the sugar will be absorbed slowly and in a lesser amount.  

#7 Pyruvate

Pyruvate is naturally present in our body as a result of sugar breakdown. The supplements with pyruvate claim to help in weight loss by increasing the fat breakdown in the body. It also aids in anti-aging, anti-cancer, and against high cholesterol.

These 7 supplements are proved to help weight loss. However, they all may have some side effects, it is advisable to consult a dietician before using them. We hope this helps give you a starting point in your search for the right supplement.