How to Lose Weight by Taking Vitamins & Herbs

If you are one of many people who struggle with losing weight, adding vitamins and herbs to your personal weight loss plan provides significant benefits. Vitamins and herbs are health products that are natural, safe and can be taken through a variety of forms such as capsules, pills, powders and liquids. These products are not enough on their own to make you lose all the weight you desire, but high-quality supplements can help to metabolize fat faster, balance your blood sugars, and support your mind and body through a challenging process.

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Billberry fruit is rich in natural antioxidants that help to balance blood sugars and fight diabetes.

Balance your blood sugar with herbs and vitamins. Fluctuating blood sugars can cause lethargy, cravings for sweets, and overeating to compensate for fatigue. Herbs that will help to balance blood sugars include Goat's Rue, Gymnema, Ginseng, Bilberry and Bitter Melon. B-complex vitamins are required for the metabolism of glucose, and vitamin E is involved with the regulation of blood-sugar levels. Vitamin D is required for insulin production within the body.

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Bladderwrack is a medicinal seaweed that stimulates high metabolism.

Take bladderwrack extract every day. Bladderwrack is a type of seaweed containing rich amounts of iodine and organic precursors to thyroid hormone. These chemicals will help to support the thyroid gland and boost metabolism of energy within the body. Bladderwrack can either be taken as a capsule, tea, liquid extract or added to food as a salty seasoning.

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Coleus is a popular weight loss herb originating from India.

Take coleus extract every day. Coleus is an herbal remedy native to India that is often added in weight-loss products found on the market. In a a study published in the "Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition" in 2004, researcher Richard B Kreider and associates found coleus extract helped to prevent weight gain in overweight females. In addition, coleus appeared to increase feelings of fullness in research subjects. Coleus can be taken on its own in the form of a capsule, liquid extract or dried tea.

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Chamomile flowers and leaves contain chemicals that are relaxing and sedating.

Reduce stress and support your nervous system. This is especially important if stress is linked with weight gain or overeating. Vitamins that help to reduce stress and tonify the nervous system include the B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin D. Herbal remedies to reduce stress include ginseng, rhodiola, withania, passionflower, chamomile, vervain and wood betony. Take these regularly as repeated use of vitamins and herbs will help to provide a more sustained, long-lasting effect.

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Herbs and vitamins are best combined with healthy eating and exercise.

Combine these steps with a nutrition plan and exercise regime to suit your lifestyle. Herbs and vitamins on their own may not be enough to help you reach your target weight. These products are best used in conjunction with a healthy nutritional plan consisting of fresh whole foods and a schedule of exercise that balances aerobic fitness and strength training.