If
it were possible to boost your metabolism in a pill, it would make keeping the
calories off so much easier. Who wouldn’t want that?
But,
while there are many pills out there that claim to be metabolism boosters, do
any actually work?
You
must understand that no pill is going to make a noticeable difference if you
are not eating properly and exercising regularly.
That
doesn’t stop companies from claiming their products cause fat loss without
any change in lifestyle. But as most of you know deep down, these claims are
always false.
Still,
if you are following a sound nutrition and exercise program already, you may
benefit from certain supplements. The results will likely be subtle, but since
losing fat can be hard as it is, it makes sense to use every tool available,
provided it is safe.
Metabolism
Boosters: Which Supplements Work?
The
supplements that may actually affect metabolism are not so much “miracle pills”
as substances you already recognize.
Green
Tea Extract is supported by a good amount of solid research as a metabolic
enhancer.
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| Green tea extract |
Caffeine can
also raise metabolism. Additionally, caffeine ingestion prior to exercise
is shown over and over again to increase performance. Before using caffeine for
this purpose, it is a good idea to weigh the benefits against the possible
adverse reactions, like jitteriness, elevated heart rate and blood pressure,
and possible insomnia.
So,
What Should I Do If I Want To Boost My Metabolism?
It
is easy to be lured into buying a supplement to “burn fat fast” or “melt fat
away.” I talk to people every day who try these products and are sorely
disappointed, even though most of them should know better.
If
you want to keep your metabolism high while losing fat, engage in high
intensity resistance training and interval cardiovascular exercise. Keep you
calories under what you burn, but not by so much that your body thinks it is
starving. 1-2 pounds of fat loss per week is a good rate and lessens the chance
of significant metabolic slowdown. If you have all those pieces in place, then
adding some green tea extract (containing about 100 mg of ECGC) three times per
day and caffeine may enhance your fat loss.
You
cannot lose weight or increase your metabolism in any significant way by just
taking a pill.
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