Top Ten Healthy Supplements To Help Get Real Results
Taylor
It is impossible to walk into a grocery story these days without seeing an ad for some sort of diet supplement. Of course you see them on tv all the time and if you like fitness magazines practically every other page is taken up with a fitness model holding some sort of bottle that holds the secret to her 6-pack abs. Bogus. That's what I have to say. 90% of these fancy supplements are bogus. Of course they get us with their fancy promises... "You will lose weight by doing nothing but popping four of these horse pills before each meal. No exercise required!" But the sad truth is that these are marketing pros and the ads don't life up to the hype. Not only that but they could have some poor side affects as well. But notice I said 90% are bogus, which does mean some supplements actually may be helpful for you. Just make sure to speak with your doctor before taking anything new. Below you will see the top ten supplements that I don't just recommend but I take. I will never recommend something that I haven't at least tried. 1. Whey Protein
You may or may not consider this a supplement, but I count it! Whey protein is amazing for a slew of reasons for everything from workout recovery and muscle toning to helping you feel fuller longer and assisting in fat loss. There are a number of great brands. My favorite includes BSN's Dessert and Gold Standard Whey. Both are great tasting and a good ratio of proteins to carbs.2. Flaxseed Oil
With all the drama going on right now with fish oil and the potential toxins, flaxseed has gone up higher on my list. It doesn't taste the greatest but pill forms work well too. This is a wonderful source of omega-3 fatty acids that help the body break down fat, helps your hair, skin and nails, and is a great heart healthy supplement.
3.CLA
CLA or conjugated linoleic acid, is a natural fat that is found in dairy and meat. It is linked to fat burning, more spefically it's linked to a decrease in belly fat. Of course you still need to use it with a great nutrition plan and workout routine but the evidence is pretty clear that is could help you shed some fat. It may also help fight off cancer!4.Creatine
Not just for the muscle heads at your gym. Creatine scares a lot of women away and I have worked hard to try and clarify what it is and just why you might want to consider it. To get the full story on creatine read my article: Creatine And Weight Training5.Multivitamin
This probably should have been listed as number one, after all it's the most common supplement that women take. Vitamins are loaded with the daily allowances of several essential elements (zinc, iron, and magnesium for example) and of course the vitamins.They help natural processes of the body carry on efficiently and helps to make sure you don't develop a decency (though rare these days with our food option). But deficiencies do happen. Talk to your doc about the right kind of multi- for you and your lifestyle.6.Calcium
This is one that I promised Dan I would take regularly. I am lactose-intolerant so I am pretty sure I don't get the recommended amount of calcium from my diet. Though I do eat lots of spinach and other calcium rich veggies. Many women lack calcium, and it's a big reason why osteoporosis is an ever growing issue. I won't like I love the chocolate calcium chews. They taste good, I get my chocolate fix and my calcium dose! 7.Caffeine
Some may agree with me while others may hate me... but I love my caffeine. And caffeine has a special chemical that helps promote fat burning and increases your metabolism. On top of fat burning it also has shown that athletes who drink a caffeine beverage before a race or competition perform better than those that don't. It may give you what you need to increase your weight training performance. Just be careful, since some people get shakes, headaches and increased heart rate from drinking the java. 8.Soy Protein
In the same category as whey, but if you're completely vegan and are against whey (which comes from milk) then soy may be a better option. The only downfall I have with soy is that it contains estrogens which actually make it a bit harder to burn body fat. But overall, it's a great protein supplement.9.Fish Oil
It has been in the news lately for certain companies harvesting fish oil that comes from fish with pcps in them. But some are still safe on the market. Fish oil is a killer source of omega-3 fatty acids like the flaxseeds. I find that a good fish oil is easier to find than a good flax, but perhaps that is just where I live. Fish oil helps prevent heart disease, cancers, Alzheimer's, decreases inflammation and has a ton of other great benefits too.10.Green Tea
If you're looking for a specific fat burner supplement this is the only one I some what agree with... I don't take fat burners as many contain harmful chemicals and side affects. But green tea is a milder version and it has been proven to increase your resting metabolism for up to a few hours by around 4%. Once again, I feel obligated to give you a fat burner on here, and out of the hundreds available green tea fat burners are the only ones I would consider personally.
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