I believe insupplements, as the name says: Taking a pill/powder in addition to food for added benefit.
While it can be beneficial to supplement a good diet, no supplement can replace eating healthy food.
As a professional nutritionist, here are 7 supplements that are a waste of money.
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Fat Burners
Anything that promises to burn fat is to be avoided.
Sustainable weight loss/fat loss comes from diet and exercise, not pills.
Preworkout
Another supplement I don’t recommend?
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Preworkout tends to be code for caffeine or some other stimulant.
It can make you jittery, raise heart rate and blood pressure, and overall be quite dangerous.
Detox Supplements
Detox supplements are also a waste of money.
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Your body has a natural detoxification system in your liver, kidneys, and GI tract.
Eating protein-rich foods provides the same amino acids.
Testosterone Boosters
Stay away from testosterone boosters.
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Most over-the-counter “test boosters” contain herbal ingredients with little evidence of effectiveness.
If you have low testosterone, medical treatment (like TRT) is a better option.
Vitamin C for Colds
Vitamin C for colds doesn’t work the way you think it will.
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Eating fruits and vegetables provides enough.
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