Monday, October 29, 2012

Benefits of Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia extract is a supplement that helps with weight loss, Garcinia Cambogia is a small, pumpkin-shaped fruit, sometimes called tamarind.

Often used in cooking, garcinia is used to make a soup that is eaten before meals for weight loss because of garcinia’s appetite-blocking abilities.

 The natural extract is called hydroxycitric acid (HCA), and researchers claim that HCA can double or triple one’s weight loss.It helps to block fat, and it suppresses your appetite.

With proper weight-loss efforts (dieting and exercising), the average person taking HCA lost an average of four pounds a month.

Garcinia may also be great for emotional eaters. Those who participated in the study showed an increase in their serotonin levels; hence, it may also improve mood and sleeping patterns.


When looking for a supplement, look for “garcinia cambogia” or “GCE” with at least 50% HCA (active ingredient potassium). Some experts believe that the newly available HCA potassium salts are more effective than the other HCA formulations.

Take 500-1000 mg before each meal, and make sure to take no more than 3000 mg total per day.

Garcinia Cambogia Extract(Citrimax)(Fruit Rind) 1500 Mg Standardized To 50% (-) Hydroxycitric Acid (Hca) 750 Mg -- plus Chromium(Chromax)(As Chromium Picolinate) 200 Mcg.As above.



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Thursday, October 11, 2012

3 Key Supplements


3 Key Supplements

Listed below are the 3 key supplements that are essential for everyone to take daily, they are a multivitamin, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium with magnesium. Anything else should relate to each individual person depending on your age, gender or health goals such as weight loss, improved memory, or stress relief.

Multivitamin

 

While ideally the majority of your nutrients should come from a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, a multivitamin makes sure nothing falls through the cracks. A multi ensures that you get all the essential vitamins and minerals recommended for each day, keeping your engine running smooth and adding protection against chronic illnesses such as breast cancer, colon cancer and heart disease.

 

The typical multivitamin contains about 10 vitamins and 10 minerals including vitamins A, C, D, E, K and minerals such as potassium and zinc. Make sure your multi contains iodine, a mineral that is sometimes omitted by certain manufacturers and is important for your heart, thyroid, brain and other vital organs.

 

When purchasing your multivitamins, look for bottles labeled 100% Daily Value (DV). In addition, avoid mega doses, such as supplements containing 500% DV, taking into account that you’ll also be absorbing vitamins and minerals from foods you eat.

 

Split your multivitamin into 2 doses. Take half in the morning, and half at night since your body can only absorb so many vitamins at a given time.

 

 

Omega-3 Fatty Acids/Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are the superstar fats that boost your brain, protect your heart and arteries, fight wrinkles, lubricate your joints and more.

 

There are 3 types of omega-3 fatty acids:

·         Alpha-linelenic acid (ALA) found in olive oil walnuts and flaxseeds

o    Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found primarily in fish oil

o    Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) also found in fish oil

 

Not all omega-3 or fish oil supplements are alike. The important thing to remember when buying one is to look for one that contains 600mg of DHA. (You may need to take more than 1 pill to get this dose). DHA is the fatty acid that comprises a large portion of brain tissue. Not only does DHA support brain functions, but it also improves how the brain stores and uses energy. It has also been shown to be helpful for the prevention of depression.

 

It is recommended taking this supplement at breakfast time. To keep fish oil lasting longer and prevent spoiling, store it in the fridge.

 

Calcium with Magnesium

Without calcium in your diet, the body will rob this nutrient from your bones, which weakens your bones. Calcium combined with magnesium not only supports your bones, but also keeps your teeth and muscles healthy. It’s important to take these minerals together since calcium alone can cause constipation, whereas magnesium will prevent this side effect.

Choose a supplement that contains 600mg of calcium with 400mg of magnesium and take once a day. Remember to always drink with a full glass of water. Do not take this supplement within 1-2 hours of taking your multivitamin since calcium can block the body from absorbing other nutrients.