There are many supplements that support weight loss and weight management. As you clean up your diet, eat less, and move more, you may want to consider adding one or more of these to aid your efforts. It’s possible to be deficient in some of them, and your battle of the bulge may be an uphill one as a result.
- Collagen[1] – The most abundant protein in the body, collagen makes up the majority of your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and skin. As we age, we produce less of it, resulting in sagging skin, achy or swollen joints, less energy, and a decline in muscle mass. Adding collagen can help support appetite suppression, satiation, increased lean muscle mass, and improved metabolism.
- Curcumin[1] – Found in the Indian spice turmeric, curcumin is an anti-inflammatory agent, and obesity is considered a low-grade inflammatory disease. In fact, overeating causes inflammation. Curcumin also helps regulate metabolism by increasing the hormone adiponectin. In one study involving 1,600 people, curcumin was found to help reduce weight, waist circumference, and overall body mass index. Curcumin also aids in liver detoxification and enhances fat burning, which in turn boosts weight loss.
- 5-htp – Naturally occurring in the body, this amino acid derivative is a precursor to serotonin. Serotonin is produced in both the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, promoting calmness, and facilitating sleep. It can also help reduce carbohydrate cravings and support healthy eating patterns. [Are you a stress eater?]
- Hepatothera [2] – Successful dieting and detoxification require support for the liver to perform its many duties. This supplement is designed to support cellular levels of glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) – the crucial antioxidants that protect hepatocytes and help detoxify everyday foreign substances. Moreover, some studies suggest that because toxins are stored in our fat cells, the more toxins we carry, the more fat the body wants to make to sequester them.
- Fiber – Essential for good gut health, fiber helps cleanse the intestinal tract. It is essential to keeping the bowels moving, assists with a feeling of fullness, and feeds our favorable gut bacteria. It is essential to drink plenty of water when taking Fiber Supplements.
- L-Tyrosine – This amino acid helps to boost chemicals in the brain that affect energy, mood, and appetite. It is also a precursor to thyroid hormone, and thyroid hormones affect metabolism.
- Hiphenolic[3] – This supplement combines Lemon Verbena Leaf Extract and Hibiscus Flower Extract with Green Coffee Bean Extract, creating a powerful combination of plant polyphenols that work synergistically to activate AMPK and promote optimal metabolic efficiency by modulating fat metabolism.
So, eat better, eat less, move more, and consider complementing your efforts with one or more of these supplements, all of which are available in our office. And, of course, we also offer weight loss protocols with injectibles. Call 281-298-6742 to inquire.
Cheers to better health and to better weight!
References:
[1] https://www.naturalhealthynews.com/4-of-the-best-supplements-for-weight-loss/Published Saturday, December 12, 2020
[2] https://klaire.com/hep-hepatothera, accessed on 12/16/2020 [3] https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/product/hiphenolic, accessed on 4/4/2025