Monday, November 10, 2008

Nutritional supplements are not weight loss formulas

There are companies that would like us to believe that using their nutritional supplements, diet beverages, etc. are the best ways to support our weight loss goals. While taking a multivitamin and/or a multimineral can help us stay healthy overall, they are not the ideal supplements for those who wish to lose weight over the long run and keep it off. In order to do so, we need to eat right, first and foremost. And then we need to exercise and take a supplement based on proven weight loss aids, such as appetite suppressants and thermogenics.

A supplement called Metabocel is on the market as a multipurpose formula for those who wish to lose weight. The product is supposed to be based on such nutrients as Chromium, Pectin, Iodine and Zinc. While these are certainly important nutrients for ensuring our everyday health, I am not confident that this is the best you can do. While Chromium, for instance, can help regulate blood sugar levels, I would like to see appetite suppressants like Hoodia included in my supplement.

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