Weight gain can come at stressful times and many things in today’s world can cause stress. Fortunately, natural supplements can help control weight. An article from Healthier Talk gives five natural supplements that “actually work.” Along with exercise, reducing processed meals with artificial ingredients and refined sugar, and family and friends’ support, these dietary supplements that can help:
- Guggul comes from guggul tree, native to India and Pakistan and is used in Ayurvedic medicine. It boosts production of thyroid hormone, which helps burn fat, boost mood, increase energy and normalize cholesterol ratios.
- Hoodia comes from a South African cactus and helps create satiety.
- 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is a precursor to serotonin and can help reduce carbohydrate cravings while stabilizing mood. Because the substance later converts to melatonin, it also deepens sleep for many people.
- Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish oils and they speed up the rate at which fat is burned.
- Chromium helps balance blood sugar, which can help reduce the craving for sweets.