It’s a multi-billion-dollar industry.
So, trying to find agreement on what the #1 best dietarysupplement for weight lossis a toss-up.
Do weight loss supplements work?
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Study researchers concluded that “healthy diet and physical activity remain the first-line intervention for weight loss.”
Here’s what some dietitians and other nutrition coaches we surveyed recommend as the best supplements for weight loss.
Then, be sure to read up on our list of15 Underrated Weight Loss Tips That Actually Work.
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“People can easily get this through an over-the-counter supplement like Benefiber,” she says.
That product is made from a soluble fiber called Inulin (chicory root fiber).
Another popular soluble fiber supplement, Metamucil, uses psyllium fiber.
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She recommends a particular polyphenol multivitamin called Oh Grape by Groove.
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and a “Gut Council” member forJetson Probiotics.
Both sources are designed to increase the number of bacteria in your gut and improve your microbiome."
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, has been shown to reduce inflammation.
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It can be taken in either capsule or powder form.
Collagen peptides
Collagenpeptides are very small pieces of protein from animal collagen.
“As a dietitian, one of my favorites to use isNaked Nutrition Collagen Peptides Protein Powder.
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I love how it contains only one ingredientbovine hide collagen peptidesand provides 9 grams of protein per scoop.”
But that doesn’t stop millions of people from buying them to hopefully boost their chances of slimming down.
There is, however, one indisputable key to sustainable weight control: learning to eat right.
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This may help:Ways Intuitive Eating Can Help You Lose Weight, Say Dietitians.
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