Almost everyone has carried around at least a few extra pounds at some point in their life. In fact, in modern times, most people struggle for years of their lives to either lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. The best approach to losing weight and keeping it off includes healthy eating and being physically active. But even if you’re doing all of the “right” things, sometimes you still may not achieve the results you’re looking for.
In those cases, people often turn to synthetic drugs for weight loss support. But many of those same people are unaware of the natural options that exist to help support weight loss, and would in fact opt to either use both, or focus on herbal remedies before turning to synthetic. There are several herbal supplements that can boost metabolism, reduce hunger, and enhance fat burning. Some have even been shown to block carb or fat absorption. Here are some great herbs that have historically been used for weight loss that you can find at Netrition.
Turmeric is a spice. It’s yellow, and you may know it from dishes such as Indian curries with lentils, chicken, fish, or vegetables. The major active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin, which has antioxidant effects. Curcumin may also help burn belly fat and reduce body fat. It may reduce your body’s synthesis of body fat and help you lose weight.
You can buy turmeric as a dry spice or as a fresh root, but you can get greater amounts of curcumin from supplements. Netrition has a range of turmeric capsules, including vegan and gluten-free choices, that are formulated for high absorption.
What does a stinging plant with painful needles have to do with weight loss? It’s not just about burning calories from jumping around if you get stung! Nettle root has been used for detox, and that can only be a good thing if you are carrying extra weight and need a bit of help getting things moving. It’s also possible that nettle root could help relax you to make sleep easier, which is a benefit for healthy weight loss.
You can collect your own nettle root and process it yourself to prepare nettle root tea, but what if you don’t have nettle growing near you? What if you don’t want to risk getting stung? Netrition has nettle root capsules that don’t hurt a bit.
If you’re having trouble losing weight, it’s possible your hormones are unbalanced. Ashwagandha is an ancient Indian root that may affect hormone levels. For example, cortisol is a stress hormone that can lead to increased hunger and fat storage. And, sleep deprivation can increase hunger and lead to weight gain. Ashwagandha has been used to promote better sleep and reduce inflammation.
Ashwagandha supplements at Netrition are easy to use. You can choose from capsules from trusted brands that may be designed for purposes such as increasing energy and focus, or improving sleep and hormonal balance.
You could be eating the healthiest diet in the world and exercising every day, but you won’t get the best possible results for weight loss or health if you are low on sleep or if your stress hormones are higher than normal. Magnolia bark is a plant that’s been used to keep stress hormones within a normal range, and that can help keep stress eating and excess appetite down.
You won’t get magnolia bark from your usual diet, but you can get it at Netrition. For example, Now Relora is formulated to support sleep and relaxation. It also contains Phellodendron amurense bark, which is another natural supplement.
Green tea has been known for years for positive effects on heart health, not to mention fat burning, energy, and focus. One of its active ingredients is EGCG.
You can make green tea from tea bags or loose leaf tea. Netrition has caffeinated and decaffeinated green tea, as well as capsules with green tea. NOW Super Antioxidants also has a range of other antioxidants.
Rhodiola is also known as arctic root and golden root. It grows in mountainous regions of Asia, Europe, and Alaska. It’s been taken as an adaptogen, which means it helps your body adapt to stress. That means that stress hormones could be more balanced, which can help reduce fat storage and appetite.
Rhodiola is available at Netrition in capsules. NOW Rhodiola comes in veggie capsules that are easy to swallow. It’s been used since ancient times, and now you can have it in a convenient capsule.
Dandelion may be a weed in your backyard, but it also has valuable benefits for your body. It’s been taken for years as an aid in detox and cleansing, and moving your digestive system along will certainly help drop extra pounds. It is also used as a diuretic, allowing your body to release more water due to the high potassium content in dandelion.
Dandelion tea is available at Netrition in NOW Cleansing Herbal Tea Bags. You can also get it in NOW Water Out capsules with vitamin B6 and in Nature’s Way Enzymatic Therapy capsules.
Along with dandelion tea, there are tons of other herbal teas that can support various aspects related to health and weight loss. Nighttime teas, such as those with lavender and chamomile, can help with relaxation and an easier time sleeping so you wake up more refreshed and energized. A tea such as senna tea can help with constipation and cleansing.
Now NightTime Tea has spearmint, chamomile, licorice root, and more herbal ingredients for relaxation. Now Senna Tea is designed for digestion as well.
If sugar cravings and carbohydrate metabolism are on your mind, you might want to think about an herb called Gymnema sylvestre. It’s been used to lower blood sugar, which is often a concern for people who are overweight or obese. It’s also been used to reduce sugar cravings. That’s because a compound in Gymnema sylvestre, called gymnemic acid, may make foods taste less sweet.
If you want to take Gymnema sylvestre, Netrition has it in capsules with just Gymnema sylvestre, or with additional ingredients such as L-carnitine. You can also get it in NOW True Balance, which is a multivitamin that also has Gymnema sylvestre to support normal metabolism.
Ginseng has been taken to support energy levels and metabolism, including fat burning and glucose regulation. It’s been taken to lower blood sugar and support insulin sensitivity. You can take it in capsules from Netrition.
A smart diet and exercise plan are the foundation of a weight loss program, but herbs can give your body the natural kick-start that it needs. Check out the variety of natural supplements that you can find at Netrition to make sure that you get the best possible results from your weight loss efforts. Be sure to talk to a healthcare provider to make a safe and healthy weight loss plan, and before taking any dietary supplements.
*The Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated these statements. Netrition products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Anyone with a medical condition should seek the advice of a licensed medical practitioner. Individual results may vary.
