How does Alpha Lipoic Acid help with weight control?
- Increases insulin sensitivity and demonstrates anti-obesity effects [more energy production in muscles and less fat stored in body].
- Can be found as a separate supplement or within good chromium formulas.
- A powerful anti-oxidant with the ability to enhance the effects of other supplements like vitamins C and E.
How does Arginine/Ornithine help with weight control?
- Helps transport fat cells to the liver where they are pooled, used for energy and metabolised (thus using body’s own fat as a potent energy.
- Arginine is required for insulin production, blood sugar control and to inhibit fat absorption.
- Don’t take if prone to cold sores, shingles as it will stimulate the herpes virus.
How might Vitamin C deficiency inhibit weight loss?
- Low vitamin C status is associated with reduced fat oxidation and reduced carnitine synthesis during sub maximal exercise [not exceeding 85% MHR].
How does L-Carnitine help with weight loss?
- Increases fat burning in the heart and muscle cells.
2. Helps move fat that sits outside the cells into the cell’s mitochondria for burning into energy.
How does GTF Chromium help with weight control?
- It helps regulate blood sugar
- It reduces cravings
- Helps to reduce body fat and increase lean muscle tissue.
- Provides extra endurance and stamina if needed.
Give an example of a lymphatic herb helpful in weight control?
- Cleavers aka Goosegrass can help to get the lymphatic system flowing smoothly.
- Also useful for UTI, ulcers and skin conditions e.g. psoriasis.
How does Co-Q10 help with weight control? What can you add to this supplement for maximum absorption?
- Helps you burn more calories within the mitochondria
- Also essential in heart health.
- Levels can reduce with hectic lifestyle and getting older.
- Add MCT’s e.g. coconut oil for maximum absorption (they stimulate the cell to produce ATP).
How might the herb Coleus Forskholiii help weight loss?
- Helps increase cellular fat-burning.
How does fibre and FOS help weight loss?
- Fibre is very effective at taking out excess fats in the body via the GI.
- FOS (a prebiotic vegetable fibre) feeds good bacteria in the gut reducing bad bacteria.
Give 5 examples of dietary/lifestyle changes that can help reduce weight?
- Remove sugars, alcohol, fried foods, red meat and dairy produce.
- Establish any food sensitivities that may reduce metabolic efficiency e.g. wheat
- Exercise 30 mins daily
- Hydrate regularly
- Maximise plant food intake/eat organic
How is Vitamin D deficiency linked to obesity?
Low Vitamin D can interfere with cellular function in many tissues including the pancreas, which is involved with obesity and type II diabetes.
Can fats help with weight loss?
- Yes, depending upon the type of fat.
- Seed oils eg flax seed oil promote cellular health and vitality.
- Omega 3 EFA’s reduce fat storage and increase fat burning.
- CLA increases fat loss and increases in lean tissue.
Why is exercise such an important part of weight loss/management?
- Increase insulin sensitivity.
- Stimulates thyroid gland secretion, increases tissue sensitivity to thyroid hormone and is known for its stress relieving effects.
Which herbal tea has been shown to help with weight loss?
Green tea
Which extract from the Garcinia fruit helps with appetite suppression?
HCA (hydroxycitric acid)
Why is Iodine important for metabolic regulation?
Iodine is essential to maintain good health as it is used to form thyroid hormones which regulate metabolic rate.
Which spice has shown to reduce stress related eating?
Saffron
What can help good digestion and support optimal metabolism during a weight loss program?
- Milk Thistle improves fat digestion and supports liver function.
- Probiotics
- Pycnogenol (pine bark)/grape seed extract have been found to reduce serious obesity and CV disease risk factors.
- Rhodiola rosea has been shown to increase the breakdown of triglycerides stored in fat tissue by stimulating fat breakdown.
Considering the importance of good thyroid function and weight loss/management, which vitamins and minerals are key?
Iodine, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, B2, B3 and B6
Which amino acid plays an important role in eating behaviour?
A diet low in tryptophan leads to low serotonin levels and as a result the brain senses it is starving and so stimulates the appetite centres in a powerful way - carb cravings!
What is the benefit of eating wheat grass/barley grass?
- Reduce cravings
- Increase nutritional intake
- Cleansing benefits support healthy liver function, a central factor in weight management.
