Herbs for Weight Loss
According
to Cleveland Clinic, the herbal products are not effective in this regard, and
they don’t cause weight loss permanently. There are various mechanisms through
which herbs induce this change. Some of the products having diuretic and
laxative effect act to stimulate the serotonin level in the body. It helps to
feel full ending urge for more food.
Some
other herbs like Guarana, Dandelion, and Cascara may cause water-weight loss
instead of fat loss from the body. Such herbs are also known for their diuretic
or laxative effect. The digestion process slows down with the action of Dandelion.
As a result of slow digestion, there is a lesser urge for food, and you don’t
feel hunger quite earlier after eating any whole food. In contrary, Guarana and
Yerba stimulate the metabolism process due to the presence of stimulants in it.
Caffeine
is a significant stimulant present in herbs. It causes a temporary increase in
metabolism for a shorter period, thus causing digestion at a relatively rapid
rate.
Major Herbs for Losing Weight
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Ginger
Ginger
possesses a high nutritional value containing all essential vitamins, macro,
and micronutrients. Being rich in dietary fibre, ginger contributes a lot in
reducing weight. It also contains some essential active phytochemicals. They
play a role to impart medicinal properties to it.
Ginger
also improves digestion by increasing metabolic activity by 20% than usual. The
essential nutrients are absorbed rapidly in the body. The energy expenditure of
the body also increases driving the process of digestion, as a response burning
up more of the fats stored in the body.
It
reduces hunger to a higher level. By less intake of food, the net calorie gain
is also low. All food that has been ingested tailors the body energy
requirements to carry out body functions. Also, I prefer eating low-calorie
food instead of a heavy one.
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Dandelion
The
list of potential benefits associated with dandelion makes it an essential herb
for various medical purposes. Being rich in essential nutrients and vitamins,
this flowering plant is perfect to use as a herb for making tea.
Dandelion
is also available as supplements in the form of dried leaves, roots, or
tincture. For using it against increasing weight, it is preferred to prepare
dandelion tea with dried leaves.
The
primary precursor found in dandelion is the phytochemicals it contains,
including beta-sitosterol, taraxacum, caffeic acid, alkaloids, and pectin. They
are known to impart it is diuretic and laxative properties.
The
dandelion also stimulates the bile secretion from the liver and aids digestion.
Its diuretic action increases the weight loss by increasing the volume and
frequency of urination to get rid of extra weight water.
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Garcinia Cambogia
Have
you ever heard of inhibitors? Garcinia works to inhibit the action of digestive
enzymes in the body. The phytochemicals, which are derivatives of citric acid
like hydroxy citric acid (HCA) inhibits the function of citrate lyase.
You
can easily find them at medical health care centres in the form of supplements
as tablets, capsules, and powders. The hydro citrate acid content makes them
suitable to use for weight loss as it suppresses the appetite and blocks the
assimilation of carbohydrates and fats.
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Guarana
Burn
your stored body fats by using guarana. The caffeine content of guarana makes
it a good stimulant for weight loss because of the diuretic effect. It results
in weight loss due to water, but fats are at their place. The presence of
caffeine also makes it a stimulant, and fats are burned this way due to an
increase in physical activity. So, care must be taken while combining it with
other herbal remedies or stimulants. It may result in high blood pressure.
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Green Tea
Green
tea is among the most common teas of all time and is now grown in various parts
of the world. Green tea is characterized by a high level of antioxidants,
including polyphenols and Vitamin Slightly oxidized leaves of Camellia sinensis
are used to prepare it. Its thermogenic properties stimulate the metabolism and
burn body fats rapidly if taken regularly. American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition researched to find the weight its loss potential. In an experiment,
green teas caused significant weight loss in individuals when 690 mg of green
tea extract was given them over 3 months period. It showed positive impacts on
removing body fats and water weight. So, don’t wait and add green tea bags on
your grocery list.
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Cocoa
Have
you ever thought of using raw cocoa beans for making tea? Raw cocoa is known to
contain no fats and is also rich in nutrients, thus making it useful for
health. Cocoa works to inhibit the digestive enzymes in a body, including
lipases and amylases.
Cocoa
beans also act to increase the release of adiponectin which is a protein
hormone produced in adipose tissues. This hormone is released into the blood,
reducing the number of fats which get stored in the body, thus reducing the
weight.
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Yerba Mate
Yerba
Mate is herbal extract which reduces the body weight by suppressing appetite.
Caffeine, theobromine and other phytochemicals act as a stimulant to reduce
weight. The alkaloids reduce body weight by reducing appetite.
Along
with the suppression of appetite, it also promotes increased metabolism,
causing diuresis. This double action increases fat loss and eliminates water
from the body, causing weight loss. Don’t be sentimental over your increasing
weight; use it in a controlled amount.
Herbs
act as a potent stimulant and increase physical activity by stimulating
muscles. They may reduce the cravings for food. Some act as a thermogenic agent
and increase the thyroid functioning, which in response increases metabolic
rate.
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