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Vitamins For Weight Loss

Here I figured out a list of natural supplements for weight loss and for health.Serotonin helps you stop eating after consuming the recommended amount of food every day. Low serotonin levels stimulate appetite control centers in the brain, resulting in strong cravings for carbohydrates in particular,and leading you to overeating.This type of natural supplementation has been shown to promote weight loss by increasing satiety, leading to fewer calories being consumed at meals,and suppressing appetite.

Health clubs and fitness centers are actively involved in helping people achieve their fitness goals. Their clientele are provided with diet plans that primarily promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables. A lot importance is given to vegetarian and vegan diets. People adopting these diets are less prone to problems such as heart diseases or cancer and are more likely to maintain their weight consistently. There are herbal treatment courses too that are simple and do not have any side effects. Physicians as well as renowned practitioners of these natural treatment methods analyze every case and the obvious causes for obesity before prescribing medicines. The medicines are prepared keeping in mind different individual requirements.

Supplements, herbs and vitamins

Dietary supplements, herbs, and vitamins have been gaining respect for their contributions to weight control and health maintenance and improvement. In fact, the National Institutes of Health has a special unit dedicated to researching alternative methods of healing such as these.

Certain supplements work by adding soluble fiber to the diet. Soluble fiber helps with dieting because it makes you feel full, so you eat less. Soluble fiber should generally be taken with generous amounts of water to prevent digestive problems. Natural sources of soluble fiber include apples, oatmeal, beans, and peas. Some weight loss supplements include these natural sources of soluble fiber.
Natural herbal supplements such as acai berry and hoodia can help people lose weight. Acai has the added advantage of being high in anti-oxidants. Hoodia is an appetite suppressant that grows only in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa. Caralluma is a South Asian vegetable that also helps people lose weight by suppressing their appetites. Crave less, eat less! Cayenne, green tea, ginseng, and seaweed are other herbal supplements that have the potential to help people lose weight.

Treatment with Special Ayurvedic Methods

Ayurvedic experts would first try to ascertain what dosha type the patient is, because the treatment of obesity depends on that. Generally, Vashti Karma is prescribed, a therapy that is quite like giving an enema. This flushes the toxins from the body. Then other methods are employed to reduce the excess fats.

There are various herbs and preparations that are prescribed in order to treat obese people. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and the Triphala choorna are definitely prescribed. It must be noted that the Triphala contains amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki; all of which are extremely potent in dissolving the excess fats. Shilajit is also prescribed quite often, as it removes the unwanted constituents from the digestive system and provides the body with a good mineral balance that it requires. Most importantly, the significance of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle is stressed upon the patient.

The Real Problem With Weight Loss Pills and Home remedies for obesity

The biggest problem about relying on drugs and supplements to lose weight is not health, it's reliability. In my 20-odd years of dealing with overweight individuals and their families, I have yet to hear of anyone who achieved and maintained any significant weight loss by using pills. But I have met a huge number of people whose weight and emotional state of mind had been significantly worsened through the use of pills. They were afraid of food, they had absolutely no confidence in their ability to make sensible food choices, and tended to rely on purging, laxatives and similar products to control their eating habits. One client - a former annual weight loss winner with one of the major dieting companies - had been fed deliberately with pills in order to achieve the weight reduction that the organization required. When she came to me for help, she had regained 70 pounds of her original weight loss. In short, relying on pills for weight control can mess up your body and your mind.And find more information on http://www.himalayahomeremedies.com/homeremedies_obesity.htm

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What are the best multi-vitamins for weight loss?
    I'm really trying to loose weight in a healthy way! I don't really know about vitamins and their benefits, so please give suggestions! Also, what foods are great for weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      Try eating lots of vegetables, fruits, little or no carbohydrates and small quantity of proteins and no fats. Keep up with physical exercise, it's gonna be hard but u shall see the result.

  2. QUESTION:
    What are the best vitamins for weight loss / getting healthy?
    I'm trying to loose weight (because i want too and because i need too), become healthier, and gain some energy. What vitamins are recommended for this?

    • ANSWER:
      I manage a medical clinic and all the physicians are taking or telling their patients about GXL, N-Fuze and WLX
      the purchased it from www.livelong.maxtrax4u.com
      Here’s what Max N-Fuze™ offers:
      Promotes the production of the body’s natural cellular functions, including the endogenous antioxi-dants (originating from within the body) superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT); as well as supporting leptin sensitivity.*
      Provides needed nutrients to further optimize glutathione (GSH) production.*
      Delivers both minerals and herbal ingredients to support optimal cell function, cellular communication and cellular defense mechanisms.*

      Max N-Fuze™ Whole Food Comparison
      To find the equal value of nutrients in a single serving of Max N-Fuze™, you would have to consume:

      1 cup of spinach to equal the amount of vitamin A
      4 oranges to equal the amount of vitamin C
      8 glasses of milk to equal the amount of vitamin D
      6 pounds of avocados to equal the amount of vitamin E
      150 cloves of garlic to equal the amount of vitamin B-1
      6 cups of almonds to equal the amount of vitamin B-2
      5 large potatoes to equal the amount of niacin
      3 pounds of raw cauliflower to equal the amount of vitamin B-5
      70 eggs to equal the amount of vitamin B-6
      40 spears of asparagus to equal the amount of folate
      2 gallons of yogurt to equal the amount of vitamin B-12
      28.5 cups of Swiss chard to equal the amount of biotin
      3.5 pounds of raw tofu to equal the amount of selenium
      4.5 cups of green peas to equal the amount of zinc
      6 cups of garbanzo beans to equal the amount of manganese

      Nutritional equivalents based upon data from the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory

      Max N-Fuze™ provides the needed nutrients to further support the function of MaxGXL®. It contains D-ribose and CoQ10 to support ATP (energy) production and function. Exogenous antioxidants sources ease the burden of endogenous antioxidants. It also provides the vitamins and minerals needed to support leptin sensitivity making Max N-Fuze the perfect companion to MaxGXL and MaxWLX.

  3. QUESTION:
    Does Hydroxycut weight loss vitamins work?
    I'm thinking about purchasing the Hydroxycut weight loss pills, but I wanted to get other peoples opinions about them and if it worked for them.

    • ANSWER:
      There was a guy who put sawdust in capsules and sold it as weight loss pills. There is nothing in those pills that will help you lose weight. It's about lifestyle changes. You've got to recondition your lifestyle.

  4. QUESTION:
    Diet pills, vitamins, weight loss?
    Ok, before I get the third degree about diet pills, I'm not taking them, so don't worry. I am a 5'3'' and 225 lb 24 year old female. I have not had the most healthy lifestyle up until now. I just joined a gym for the first time in my life and and am eating 1000 calories per day (healthy foods; no fried foods, no fast food, hardly any sugars) in 5 small meals per day.

    This is a complete 180 from my previous lifestyle and I am so excited and motivated.

    ANYWAY, I am looking to lose 75 pounds this year. I am really new to this being healthy thing and I need some guidance.

    QUESTION:
    I would like to know of the best thing (pills, vitamins, whatever, etc) to supplement my newfound lifestyle with that will help me raise metabolism, curb appetite, and help lose the weight without any harsh side effects or gaining back a ton of weight when I go off. Also it needs to be something that won't harm the effectiveness of birth control pills.

    • ANSWER:
      There's no magic pill... it comes down to making good choices, eating more fruits and vegetables, drink more water, drop the alcohol and exercise. Lead an active lifetstyle, start off by walking 30 minutes, make it brisk walks, then up the time, .... it takes hard work. But this hard work is what pays off and will stay off. Quick loss only comes back.

  5. QUESTION:
    How big is for natural vitamins and natural weight loss supplements and currently existing in the US market?
    Does anyone know about this? I have been google and yahoo search for a day but still couldn't find the right answer. Thank you!

    • ANSWER:
      You can get vitamins and supplemetns from http://www.imedmart.com for really cheap. all of their items are low cost and they have low cost shipping too.

  6. QUESTION:
    Best vitamins for weight loss?
    Hi I'm trying to lose about 15-20 pounds and get into Great shape. I exercise daily and try to eat healthy but I would like to incorporate a weight loss, appetite suppressing metabolism boosting vitamin into my daily routine. I tried to buy acaitrim at Walgreen's but got carded. I'm only 17, but turing 18 very soon. So what vitamin can I but that will help with my weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      I have been through it all and know what's it about. The main thing is to stick in there. You can't be an addict to food and never exercise if you want to live a healthy life and keep the weight off. I've worked out, done every diet, and all types of classes.

      Nothing works, besides dedication and intelligence towards the subject of losing weight.

      First, depending on how much weight you need to lose, your diet is the first concern. You can't eat 10,000 calories a day and expect the weight to come off, even if you are exercising a lot. Which brings us to the next thing. Duh, Exercising...

      This is a must especially if you need to a lot of weight. Get at least 30 mins of some good hardcore exercising. Do some cardio, in the long run, it's good for the heart.

      However, I find the most hardest part of losing weight/keeping it off, in my diet. It's so hard to keep your fingers out of the cookie jar or those chocolate goodies. I've found a great addition to help any one out, it's a natural weight loss supplement called Proactol. Now don't get all crazy on me and say diet pills don't work. That is true, but not in this case. This one isn't meant to burn pounds while you sit on the couch. It's an appetite suppressant, along with being a fat binder. I saved money on the pills at theweightlossplace dot com along with getting some good info. It basically makes those fingers not go towards the cookie jar. For me it's the best pill I've tried and I've tried cupboards full. Now this doesn't mean you have to follow my foot steps but I've successfully lost roughly 70 pounds and keeping it off til this day.

      Well good luck and remember what I said, Dedicate.

  7. QUESTION:
    Good vitamins for weight loss?
    Ok, I need to know what vitamins are good for weight lose (protein, calcuim, b3-b12's, iron, etc)
    so which ones are good for weight lose?

    • ANSWER:
      You can find all of this at http://www.realhealthcenter.com/category/weight_loss.html

      Also, you can find safety information and possible side effects.

      Do some research and learn more about how these meds work.

      Take it when you think you will need it.

  8. QUESTION:
    What shakes, pills, vitamins ect. help for weight loss?
    I am looking for shakes that can be easily bought at a food store. Shakes that help in weight loss, such as if you drink a shake it is equivalent to a meal. Are there any weight loss pills or vitamins?
    Please be honest!

    • ANSWER:

  9. QUESTION:
    What are the best vitamins to pair with weight loss?
    I wanted to start loosing weight and was wondering if anyone knew the best vitamin for a female to pair with it. I don't want a diet pill though.

    • ANSWER:
      You should go to a vitamin store and ask an employee there. They have vitamins there that aid in fat burning. The employee can show them to you and even give you some information about them.

  10. QUESTION:
    If a person wants to stop eating bread and starches for weight loss what vitamins?
    or other foods would help them to keep their energy up.?

    • ANSWER:
      A daily multi-vitamin is a good idea no matter your diet. Can't hurt, and might help. Is not a "food" and won't likely have any affect on your energy level if you're a reasonably healthy person anyway.

      Check out the link if you are really interested in sensible nutrition.

  11. QUESTION:
    Vitamins for Weight Loss?
    Does anybody know any good Vitamins for Weight Loss? If so, could you please tell me the Brand and what it does? Or at least leave their website? Thank you in advance!

    • ANSWER:
      Vitamin B-12 helps increase metabolism if that helps any lol

  12. QUESTION:
    What vitamins promote muscle growth/weight loss?
    i've been looking into purchasing vitamins to boost muscle building/weight loss
    im not looking for any extremes--so no protein shakes for body builders or detox crap for weight loss
    i need specifics like Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, etc and what each one is for and how much is good for aan average 18yo
    thanks

    • ANSWER:
      Amino Acids, Minerals and Antioxidants then Essential fatty acids to absorb it all.

      Whey protein shakes before you exercise is good. Then focusing on the right kind of exercise.

      Foods to eat to get these nutrients are:

      Lentils, Garbanzo Beans, Black Beans, Kidney Beans Pinto Beans combined with Brown Rice (the real stuff not the died stuff).

      Lean meats that have not been grown with growth hormones that would interfere with your own hormonal development - organic meats, halal or kosher meats are generally more healthier options of animal protein.

      2oz of low fat cheeses (again organic as they don't contain fake hormones).

      Avocados, Flax Oil, Olive Oil, Walnuts, Almonds, Hazel Nuts, Salmon, Mackerl, Sardines, Tuna.

      Lots of organic vegetables as they don't contain GE or as much chemical pollutants that can interfere with hormone development.

  13. QUESTION:
    weight loss vitamins?
    I have been exercising alot with it being softball season and then on my own and eating a little healther. but it is hard for me to loss weight becuase i would just like to lose twenty pounds or so. i was wondering what a good weight loss vitamin would be good to use. i would like to lose enough weight for summer, so i will look good in a bathing suit. what vitamin or medication should i get???

    • ANSWER:
      Stay away from dairy products, flour products sugar, meat,and cheese. These products are hard to digest. Eat Prunes, grapes, and lots of watermelon which are loaded with digestive enzymes. Get on the small trampoline it will exercise every single cell in your body through G-force. If you have to eat less try a watermelon fast and you never get hungry, it fills you up and it cleans you up.

  14. QUESTION:
    What vitamins can a 14 year old girl take to help with weight loss?
    I dont want diet pills, just vitamins that can be taken by teens.

    I am 14 yrs old, 5'1, 150. I changes my lifestyle and lost 11 pounds so far. I have been doing it for a month and a 1/2 so far. I am eating healthy. But someone told me that taking vitamins can help. I take a multivitamin in the morning, every day to ever other day. I was just wondering what vitamins help weight loss. I know there is fishoil, vitamin B complex, greentea pills and more. but i was wondering what vitamins would i (a 14 yr old) be able to take that helps weight loss. and also if you tell me what they are can you tell me what they do for you to help? please answer and if you really help me i'll pick best answer.

    • ANSWER:

  15. QUESTION:
    Women's One-a-Day Vitamins and weight loss?
    Hi. For the last month or so I've been taking the women's one-a-day vitamins. Before that I was only taking little gummy vitamins. Since I've been taking the one-a-day, me and other people have noticed my body is a different shape, and I'm not complaining!

    Before, I weighed about 120-121 pounds, but now I'm at about 115-116. My mom mentioned my weight loss and my boyfriend noticed a difference in my hip shape, legs, and stomach. I haven't changed my eating habits, and I don't exercise often. I was just wondering if it is possible for this daily vitamin to change my body shape.

    • ANSWER:

  16. QUESTION:
    does taking a lot of vitamins help with weight loss?
    Ive been on a diet for about a week.
    & im wondering if taking some diffrent vitamins would help?
    Thank you(:

    • ANSWER:
      if you really want to lose wight and fat then you should remember and do this:

      EVERYDAY RUN (WALK) + L-Carnitine + TAKE LESS CALORIES + LIPO-6 = 100% SUCCESS

      1) if you dint have then buy scales!!! that is the first thing to do!!

      2) run every 2 days for at least ~30 minutes or/and walk every day at least 5 km!

      3) L-Carnitine!!!

      L-Carnitine is a nutrient that helps the body turn fat into energy. It is produced by the body in the liver and kidneys and stored in the skeletal muscles, heart, brain, and sperm. Usually, the body can make all the carnitine it needs. Some people, however, may be deficient in carnitine because their bodies cannot make enough carnitine or transport it into tissues so it can be used. Some other conditions, such as angina or intermittent claudication, can also cause insufficient carnitine in the body, as can some medications.L-Carnitine is made in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine. It increases the use of fat as an energy source by transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are ‘burned’ to release energy for body functions. It is available in several different forms including propionyl-L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine. Propionyl-L-carnitine, through its enhancement of metabolism has been proven to prevent ischemia-induced heart dysfunction, and acetyl-L-carnitine has been suggested to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. L-carnitine is found naturally in avocados, breast milk, dairy products, red meats (namely lamb and beef), and tempeh (fermented soybean product).

      L-carnitine should be taken one hour before you will exercise! (Also you can take L-carnitine with meals or 1 to 1-1/2 hours after meals!)

      L-Carnitine boosts energy by stimulating the body's burning of tryglycerides as fuel, and sparing the supply of glycogen stored in the liver for heavier exertion. During exercise, the body will burn fat at a rate of 75-80% of maximum exertion, thus less glycogen from carbohydrates is burned. L-carnitine
      allows the body to burn more fat, save more glycogen, and ultimately boost stamina and endurance. By providing more fat to the muscles, carnitine makes accessible an otherwise unavailable energy source.

      FAT + OXYGEN + L-CARNITINE = ENERGY

      5) you MUST change your diet!! start to use products with less fat, less carbohydrates! start count your calories! do not eat more than ~1800 per day and if you feel that you can reduce this number then do it!

      because if you will use L-Carnitine - you will get calories from your body fat too!! so better is to eat 2kg fruits then 1 cheeseburger...
      and drink more and more water!! REMEMBER - NO rice, NO pasta, NO pork, NO mayonnaise, NO sweets, NO candies, NO alcohol!!!!!
      MORE fruits, vegetables!!!

      6) also you should use some fat-burner! I had tried many of them but only one worked for me as fast as I wanted to! it was Lipo-6! I lost ~80 pounds in 3 months! No starvation!! only LESS CALORIES + Lipo-6 + L-Carnitine + EVERYDAY RUN (WALK) = SUCCESS!!!

      I do not know if any store carry Lipo-6 but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here http://www.healthbuy.com/product/overview/lipo6_weight_loss/?aid=749165

      It worked for me and my wife!

      and this method is working for my friends too!!

      just try it and I guarantee you 100% that you will lose wight!!!

      good luck!!!

  17. QUESTION:
    Prenatal vitamins not pregnant weight loss/gain?
    I am not pregnant but I take prenatal vitamins and would like to know while exercising can I expect to loose weight while taking the pill? I like the nutrients that it offers but it seems to make me more hungry than ever and I have already gained weight after taking for a week. Please help me!!!!!

    • ANSWER:

  18. QUESTION:
    What kind of vitamins do you need to help with weight loss?
    I already have an exercise plan, but I want to know what kind of vitamins and foods are good for weight loss. I'm 6'1 and 240lbs and I'm trying to get down to 196 lbs in about 2 months.

    • ANSWER:
      Not really a vitamin but HCG can help you loss weight you can buy it http://myhcgfour.com/

  19. QUESTION:
    Vitamins and weight loss...What to take?
    I need to take certain vitamins as it is:
    Iron 300mg daily
    calcium 500mg daily
    B12 1000mcg daily
    D-400 daily

    I also need a supplement since I know I'm not getting what I need. Anyone have any reccomendations on what multivitamin a woman should take whos trying to lose weight, that I can take on top of the ones already listed?

    Also any other vitamins I should be taking?

    I do have omega 3 I may start taking, im not sure what else to take. I have brittle nails and hair so maybe something that helps with that.

    And I know no pills make me lose weight, I am eating healthy and exercising I'm looking for something that would help on top of all that.
    I'd like to add I also have some pretty bad depression and am very tired a lot of the time so anything that would help in that area would be a plus too

    • ANSWER:
      i hear they say ginko biloba is not only good for memory but also for energy, i don't know for sure, good job on taking care of your health

  20. QUESTION:
    Do you know any safe weight loss supplements/vitamins?
    I am very iffy about using weight loss pills, but I am trying to lose weight as quickly as possible. I am going to the gym and jogging/walking 2miles/day (starting out). I don't really need weight loss "pills" I guess, kind of searching for more of an energy vitamin that lowers metabolism or won't make you hungry? idk, any suggestions?!
    BAHAHAHA my bad.

    INCREASE metabolism ***

    • ANSWER:
      Do not resort to weight loss pills or any fad diets..
      They do not work in the long term. They cause your body to adapt in unhealthy ways mostly causing your body to lose water weight and muscle mass. Which will indeed slow your metabolism down. However I dont know why you want to slow your metabolism. I think you mean increase metabolism.

      As you see increased metabolism is what helps increase energy expenditure causing more calories to be used during the day.
      These days everyone is looking for a quick weight loss solution.. and really there is non there are quick weight loss solutions however they are only short term and I can guarantee the weight lost will be put back on right after you turn back to your normal diet.

      There is no secret to weight loss, it is just really difficult the answer is healthy eating and more exercise. If your hungry eat fruits, Try to cut down on junk food and you should never starve yourself. If your hungry eat healthy snacks.

      I hope this helped. good luck

  21. QUESTION:
    Is there anyone who can tell me about vitamins for weight loss?
    I am overweight and have tried alot of diets and failed. The other day I stopped by a herbal store and the lady there recommended I take a weight loss supplement called MetaboMax EF which is supposed to boost metabolism suppress appeitite and burn fat. I also hear of people getting vitamin b-12 shots I was wandering if a vitamin would be the same and how many mcg should be taken to get the same effects as the shot? I also hear cinnamon plus chromium is good to boost metabolism. I have a slow metabolism and I want to loose weight healthy without putting alot of chemicals in my body. Can all 3 of these be taken togeather?

    • ANSWER:
      Dont try them all together without speaking to a accredited pharmacist.

      Mineral Chromium has had some good wraps, but go and see your doctor.

      There is no miracle pill, otherwise there wouldnt be overweight people in the world and whilst supplements and exercise are important, nothing beats WILLPOWER!!!

  22. QUESTION:
    What vitamins help most in weight loss?
    I been on a 1600 calorie diet for almost 4 months and have lost 34lbs. Got more to go. I eat fruits and veggies...all of the food group and am eating healthy. Heard fish oil helps. Has anyone taken anything that works? (vitamin wise)

    • ANSWER:
      Hi from France ♫

      Vitamins that help for lose weight are scam !.. Because that doesn't exist so far .. Sorry. Also all other pills supposed to do that can be dangerous and / or addictive.

      Have a nice day

      Catherine

  23. QUESTION:
    vitamins and weight loss?
    Last week I started taking vitamin A, B complex, C, E, zinc, chromium, and a tablespoon of vegetarian omega oils per day. For some reason, I started losing weight for no apparent reason. I'm was about 120-122 on any given day and I've dropped to 118 within a very short amount of time. I am a vegan, so I don't eat a lot of fatty or processed foods in the first place, but could the addition of the supplements into my diet start making me lose weight? Thank you.

    • ANSWER:
      vitamins are essential in metabolizing alot of food. You improve your digestion and metabolism if you get vitamins. That is why it is so important during diets that you drink vitamins b/c you usually dont consume enough food to get those vitamins but still need them to help burn off the fat. So in other words, your weight loss is probably a result of your body getting the vital nutrients it needed all this time and also the fact that you are a vegan. If you dont wanna lose any more weight i'd either add another 100-200 cals to my diet or exercise less (if you are exercising) and do more strength training.

  24. QUESTION:
    What are the best vitamins to take for weight loss?
    I'm exercising, but I need more energy. I assume there's just a like of vitamins in my system, any suggestions as to a good one to take for more energy?

    • ANSWER:
      vitamin C can provide energy..in moderation all vitamins accelerate fat loss but you might consider taking more vitamin E just in case you lift weights often as it helps the soreness to heal fast...

  25. QUESTION:
    Is there a healthy herbal vitamin for weight loss?
    I am trying to lose weight and I am cutting calories and working out and need a added boost. Can anyone give a few ideas?

    • ANSWER:
      Hoodia Gordonii
      Read some reviews at http://hoodiastore.org

      60 Minutes Report on Hoodia
      http://hoodiastore.org/60-minutes-report-on-hoodia.php

      BBC News Report on Hoodia Gordonii
      http://hoodiastore.org/bbc-news-report-on-hoodia-gordonii.php
      and more...

      Troy
      http://primeherbal.com

  26. QUESTION:
    what vitamins and minerals are best for weight loss or appetite suppression?
    I am a 28 year old woman who has two young sons under the age of 4 and I am struggling to lose the weight. I am gracious and thankful to the makers of Spanx but in the mean time I would love to lose this stubborn baby weight. Thanks for any responses.

    • ANSWER:
      FIBER FIBER FIBER! its good for the heart and lowering cholesterol and it really help with cravings. also protein will help supress appetite. this is a nice fiber chart so you can see how much fiber your eating. http://www.wehealny.org/healthinfo/dietaryfiber/fibercontentchart.html
      this is a good site for the health benifits of adding more fiber to your diet. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/597_fiber.html
      this site will give you a good idea of the amounts of fiber you should comsume in a day http://www.womenshealthchannel.com/nutrition-guide/fiber.shtml
      i recomend calling your local health foods store to get ideas of herbs that will help supress ur appetite. they are very helpful and knolegable. go to this site to see how many calories your body burns in a day http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html a lb of fat = 3,500 calories and a healthy amount of weight to lose in a aweek is 2lbs so it breaks down like this. 3,500 calories x 2 = 7,000 calories that means you will have to burn 1,000 calories extra a day to lose 2lbs per week. here is a good site to find fun ways 2 burn extra calories http://www.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1622624,00.html
      hope this helps.

  27. QUESTION:
    Started a 1200 calorie diets with vitamins (one a day for weight loss programs)?
    How long can you safely stay on a 1200 calorie diet, while taking a one a day vitamin for people on a weight loss programs. The program includes exercise and healthy eating. I currently way 214 and I am planning to stay on this diet until my weight drops below 200 at which time I will consume a 1500 calorie diet until i weigh under 175 pound at which time i will increase my calories to 1800 until I reach my ideal weight of 158 ponds. (I'm 5'7)and then will consume no more than 2088 calories.
    Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      To be honest you are going to have a hard time sticking to that. Going to that extreme is not necessary and what you are trying to do is find a happy place to live(nutritionally speaking). THink about using these tips.....

      Step 1: Find out what your basal metabolic rate is. Goto http://health.discovery.com/tools/calculators/basal/basal.html
      This is the amount of calories you need to eat to maintain your current weight.

      Step 2: Do you exercise? Do you exercise right? Exercising right means that you monitor your heart rate and make sure that you reach your target heart rate and maintain it for the longest period of time while exercising. You have two targets a fat burn zone and an cardiovascular zone. The fat burn is usually 60% of your maximum an d is easier to achieve and maintain and if your goal is weight loss this is where you want to be. Just walking/excising is a good start but if you want to get the most out of your work out find out what your target range is. If you don't belong to a gym then I recommend the
      Polar Fitness F11 Heart Monitor Watch.

      Step 3: You need to decrease your caloric intake or increase the amount of calories your body uses in a day by 500 calories a day for a week to lose 1 pound. So you can decrease that basal number you got in step 1 by 500 calories and exercise very little(yes you still need to exercise). Or you can decrease it by 250 and exercise off 250 calories or any other combination. Remember that your basal number is the amount of calories you body needs to live. If your number were 2400 then your body burn 100 calories per hour. So if you walk for half an hour and burn 300, 50 of that is your basal.

      Step 4: Count your calories, it's not hard and you'll find out that you eat a lot of the same things on a daily basis so you won't have to research everything over and over again. Balance what you eat(equal parts carbs and protien whenever possible) . One of the best websites out there is one from the FDA. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/
      This database has almost every food on the planet counted and weighed. (Hint: they do a lot of their weights based on 100grams. If you put 0.28 in the serving size this equals 1 ounce). Get a reliable food scale, preferably digital. Weigh everything that you put in your mouth that is not prepackaged. You need to know what you’re eating and how much you’re eating. The number one mistake is "eating healthy". Everyone thinks because it's "healthy" the portion isn't that important. A handful of peanuts is "healthy" and has nearly 250 calories! Eat enough calories and it won’t matter how "healthy" it is your going to gain weight.

      Step 5: Adjustments and Variety. If you are doing your best and losing weight but your starving, increase the amount of calories your giving yourself by 100-200 calories a day. Losing weight and starving are not good bedfellows. If you starve eventually you will crack and lose the battle. The more types of exercises you do the more weight you will lose. You will work more muscles and keep your body guessing.

      Step 6(optional): If you belong to a gym or have some free weights at home. Use them! Muscle takes up less space in your body than fat (pound for pound). A pound of fat sits around and does nothing all day, while a pound of muscle, even at rest burns calories(increasing your basal metabolic rate).

      GL!

  28. QUESTION:
    What vitamins would be good for health/digestion and weight loss? There is so much choice?
    I would like to start taking some natural vitamins for my general health, maybe to help with my digestion, and maybe to help me loose weight...but I just do not know where to start. There are so many to choose from. What could I take to tackle all these factors? And I dont want to be taking about 10 tablets a day...I just want to be healthy. Looking at the Holland and Barrett Website, there is so much choice...HELP! x

    • ANSWER:
      Hi ,

      I take Arbonne Hybrid for woman. They are vitamin packs and they have an amazing ORAC value for the antioxidants. they have minerals, calcium, and are made with special stuff for digestion. Arbonne only sells them through their consultants, but you can sign up as a consultant and purchase with a discount. No other purchase requirements. Just like having a Sams Club membership.
      Email me and look at my profile if you want more information. I would be happy to send you their complete details.

  29. QUESTION:
    What vitamins, pills, whatever, can i take to help increase my weight loss?
    i'm on the nutrisystem diet (basic women's, if that matters to anyone) and i'm looking for pills vitamins minerals, anything i can take with this to help increase my weight loss.

    • ANSWER:
      I will never suggest anyone to take pills or any sort of medicine for weight loss as it might or might not suit your body. Also you never know how will your body react after you stop taking them. If you really want to take them then you should do it under medical guidance. Here http://thewikihealth.blogspot.com/2011/01/simple-tips-how-to-loose-weight.html you can see simple ways to losses weight without any future risks.

  30. QUESTION:
    What is the best weight loss vitamin/mineral?
    Some say it is Fiber.......others say things like Flax or Fish Oils.

    Just want some honest opinions on things that have worked for you!

    • ANSWER:
      I think vegetable and fruit are much better than vitamin. Same function, less harmful, also helpful to loss weight.

      Check the tips
      http://www.ehow.com/how_4775418_drink-water-loss-weight.html
      http://www.ehow.com/how_4774109_loss-weight-tomatoes.html

  31. QUESTION:
    Vitamins to help weight loss...?
    Ok first please do not tell me to exercise or slid in that i really should exercise at the end. I have a major issue with my knee and if I push it to far I wind up on my butt for 2 days with my knee up which completely defeats the purpose of exercising. So I eat as healthy as possible, no excess sugars, no excess salt, very low gluten, all that jazz but nothing is coming off. I lost about 15lbs when I first started but that was before messing up my knee. Now I haven't lost anything in what seems like forever. I'm not trying to loose weight for anything special so loosing slow is fine with me. I just want to get my weight under control now while I can still loose. My entire family has weight issues and I refuse to wind up with all the health issues they have. So 'long story short" does anyone have any ideas of vitamins that would help speed up my metabolism? I'm reading a ton of articles but of course their all based on studies of rats... I'm not a rat LOL.

    • ANSWER:
      CoQ10 100-300mg a day, B Complex and B-6 and B-12. Take the B vitamins with food, they are better absorbed into your system that way. All of these vitamins boost energy and help raise your metabolism. Don't take too much B-6 or B-12. It can mess with your nervous system. Do some research on them. Here are some helpful links:

      http://listverse.com/2007/09/13/top-10-natural-weightloss-aids/
      http://www.vitaminsandweightloss.com/
      http://www.thatsfit.com/2011/04/11/can-vitamins-help-you-lose-weight/

      I haven't been taking this vitamins long enough to tell you if they help lose weight, but I have noticed that I feel less sluggish during the day. Feel free to email me about my progress later on drawj75@hotmail.com

      Hope this helps.

  32. QUESTION:
    does the Acai berry vitamins really work for weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      diet and exercise works best so think about getting that right first then supplements

  33. QUESTION:
    Whats the best diet/vitamin combo for weight loss?
    I am leaving for bmt within a month and i have been having a little trouble keeping off some extra pounds. Aside from daily exercise (doing a lot of cardio) and an intake of multi vitamins what else can i do to help take off some weight, i seem to have hit a brick wall. I have looked into several pills at vitamin world and im just not sure what i'm looking at. Any help would be appreciated

    • ANSWER:
      Vitamins will not help you lose weight.
      If you eat 3,500 calories more than your body needs, you will put on about 1 pound. If you use up 3,500 calories more than you eat, you will lose about 1 pound in weight.

      Eat a good mixed diet. Daily...
      http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/calories-burned.php
      Burn...
      http://www.prohealth.com/weightloss/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.cfm

  34. QUESTION:
    what do you know about vitamin B12 for weight loss?
    A friend of mine took B12 injections to loose a substantial amount of weight for her wedding (in addition to diet and exercise of course). I was just wondering if anyone has heard of this, or tried this, and what were your results? Thank You.

    • ANSWER:
      yes its absolutely true

      a 250 pound friend lost weight that way!!! I'm so jealous and currently on a diet cos I was always the thinner one !!!!!!

  35. QUESTION:
    What Vitamins are good for Weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      Vitamin B will help your energy level, which will in turn help your metabolism, which will in turn help your weight management. Another thing that will help your metabolism is to eat a healthy breakfast... it gets your body working at burning energy (Calories) sooner in the day. The best thing to do for weight loss is to be active and eat a proper balance of proteins and carbs, as well as a healthy amount of Calories per day. Vitamins always help your health but they won't do all the work for you! Be careful!

  36. QUESTION:
    What are the nutrients that are necessary for weight loss?
    I have decided to replace one meal a day with freshly squeezed juice. I would like to make sure that the replaced meal is full of nutrients and vitamins, and will promote weight loss.
    1. What nutrients are a necessity?
    2. What fruits and veggies contain these vitamins?

    • ANSWER:
      Why not try whey protein meal replacement that are usually fortified with nutrients.

      Omega 3 fish oils help to lose fat. Take 2000-3000 mg/day.
      Green Tea Extracts especially help white adipose fat (stomache fat.
      Take a high dose vitamin/mineral formula with beta carotene, Vit. C,Vit D3 600mg. Vit E 400IUs 2X/day, B6 100mg; B12 100mg, folic acid 400mg, Selenium 200 mg, zinc 50mg,
      Calcium 500mg 2X/day, Magnesium 500mg

      Dark green vegetable; red, blue, purple fruits are highest in nutrients including antioxidants; citrus fruits.

  37. QUESTION:
    Are these vitamins healthy? Acai & herbal weight loss?
    okay, so a friend of mine takes these two vitamins, Acai and Herbal Weight Loss. Shes lost about 10 lbs in the past 3 weeks, she looks great and said she feels great, like not worn out or anything.

    So, im off to the health food store tomorrow to get them and try them out(:

    ...But i thought id some on here and ask about them first, cause they just seem too good to be true!

    thanks for any comments(:

    • ANSWER:
      If you buy acai berry from GNC at your local mall, GNC's web site or your local grocer, it certainly won't hurt. They should be as safe as blueberries. If you buy acai berry from an internet site, it almost is guaranteed NOT to be safe:

      1. Acai berries sold on the internet are grown in 3rd world countries that use pesticides in the fields and chemicals during processing.
      2. Most internet acai berry sites are scams that really want to get your credit card number for a "free trial" but then they empty your credit card account.

      So if you buy acai berry from a local store, no problem. If you buy acai berry from the internet, I'd worry if I were you.

  38. QUESTION:
    Vitamins and food for weight loss.?
    I'm seventeen, I'm 5foot 5inches, and i weigh 128lbs.
    I know I'm not obese or fat, but i could loose some weight, in my stomach and thighs.

    Does anyone know any vitamins i could take or weight loss bars that are healthy that i can use?

    • ANSWER:
      You really aren't big enough to take any fat loss supplements. You weigh 128 and many would consider you tiny no offense. I will of course tell you that Atro-phex is a product by BSN. It should help you lose some weight and gives you a ton of energy. Besides that, do some cardio and lift weights. Take Vitamin C and glutamine to help recovery and help you keep muscle while you lose your fat. GOOD LUCK

  39. QUESTION:
    best vitamins for skin, hair and weight loss ?
    i need to go buy some vitamins today. these are what i need :

    something to make hair long, thick and shiny.
    something to help cystic acne.
    something for weight loss.

    i know i probably won't be able to find one vitamin that can do all of these things so please name each vitamin and which one it is good for. also, if you know any good brands that would be helpful also . i am hoping to get pills that are under each . thank you !
    and should i get them from Walmart or GNC ?

    • ANSWER:
      for weight lose try and get products containing:
      vitamin B2
      vitamin B3
      vitamin B5
      choline
      inositol
      vitamin C

      for your hair try to get products containing:
      vitamin A
      vitamin C
      vitamin D

      for your skin try to get products containing:
      vitamin A
      Omega
      zinc

      hope this was usefulful x

  40. QUESTION:
    Supplements good for weight loss?
    know of any good supplements that are good for weight loss? vitamins, etc..

    • ANSWER:
      you can always supplement running for that bag of M&M's. That should work.

  41. QUESTION:
    Which brand or type of vitamins or suppliments should I be taking for general health and weight loss?
    I am a 30 year old guy and recently began an intense workout schedule (both weight lifting and cardio) in order to better tone my body, build muscle, and lose weight. I have been advised by several trainers that I should be taking multivitamins, fat burning pills, and other suppliments. Everybody tries to plug the product they sell and I have no idea which is the best (and healthiest for me). And advise would be greatly appreciated.

    • ANSWER:
      as for type of vitamin, make sure it is a pharmaceutical grade vitamin, most of the ones you can buy at a grocery store or health store are food grade and dont contain all that they say they do. Price is the best indication that you are getting the real stuff. The vitamins and supplements that I took are pharmaceutical grade and helped me lose 95 lbs in 8 months. But I did not buy them at a store either and they were legal.

  42. QUESTION:
    Women: Anyone use"Womens One a Day Weight Loss Vitamin"?
    I recently bought these and have heard mixed reviews. I am looking for a multi vitamin that also will help with weight loss. More importantly tho, I am trying to make sure I am getting all the nutrients I need. What do you think of these vitamin and/or do you suggest any others?

    • ANSWER:
      I looked at the ingredients for One-a-Day WeightSmart. As multivitamins go, it's fine... it covers all the bases that a typical vitamin will. Just keep in mind that a multivitamin is not a substitute for good nutrition: you should get most of your nutrients from food, as your body is better able to utilize them that way then from a vitamin.

      As far as the weight loss, it looks like the active ingredients for that are chromium and some B vitamins, plus EGCG. Personally I've never been too impressed with the diet-supplement properties of these chemicals, but there is some evidence to suggest that they are helpful.

  43. QUESTION:
    Whey protein, weight loss and wrestling?
    so i weigh 144 and im trying to drop down to at least 138 for wrestling. i take plenty of vitamins, weight lift, run, and also go through 2 hours of wrestling practice.
    my question is, should i take whey protein? and if yes when is the best time to take them and how many times per day?

    • ANSWER:
      whey protein is fats enemy. it will help you gain muscle and lose body fat. so absolutely you should take it. best time is right after weight lifting because you've just torn your muscle fibers and now your body needs serious nutrients (protein) to rebuild and grow them. the faster it gets into body after workout the more it will help. whey is popular over other proteins because your stomach digests it fast, basically getting it to muscles faster than others. I would shoot for 60 grams with your body weight. 2-3 times per day. but for sure after weight training.

  44. QUESTION:
    I need help with weight loss?
    I am 14 yrs old, 5'1, 150. I changes my lifestyle and lost 11 pounds so far. I have been doing it for a month and a 1/2 so far. I am eating healthy. But someone told me that taking vitamins can help. I take a multivitamin in the morning, every day to ever other day. I was just wondering what vitamins help weight loss. I know there is fishoil, vitamin B complex, greentea pills and more. but i was wondering what vitamins would i (a 14 yr old) be able to take that helps weight loss. and also if you tell me what they are can you tell me what they do for you to help? please answer and if you really help me i'll pick best answer.

    • ANSWER:
      Hi-

      You'll be better off eating a well balanced diet. Supplements do not contain all the micronutrients that can help your body. The fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E, & K) can accumulate in your body and lead to further issues. Avoid those supplements. Your body will pull the nutrientsit needs from what you ingest. Most of the rest will just leave your body in the form of expensive urine.

      Try eating a colorful diet consisting mostly of fruits and veggies (generally: more color = more nutrients). Limit (but do not eliminate) the animal products you eat. They contain saturated fats and cholesterol, but also necessary complete proteins.

      Here are three things to try in order to boost your metabolism:
      1. Eat with in an hour of getting up & don't skip meals
      3. Exercise
      4. Get plenty of sleep

      I have a Excel spread sheet with common nutrients, where they can be found, signs of deficiency/toxicity, and their function in the body; however it is too large to post here.

      Let me know if there is anything I can help with,

      Mike

  45. QUESTION:
    Good weight loss tips for teens?
    I was just wondering what some good weight loss types for a teenage girl would be, i eat decently healthy, but i never have time for sports, its inevidible so dont even suggest it. But are there certain things i could eat to lose weight, or vitamins?

    • ANSWER:
      Weight Loss and losing Weight. I really need to do this this new year.

      I have seen my dad lose over 80 pounds by going to over eaters anomynous.

      I am signing up next week so I can succeed just like him
      He looks great and is 75 years old.

  46. QUESTION:
    Already losing weight healthily, anything to help boost loss?
    Ok so I've been steadily losing weight in a healthy way for several months; I've lost 30 lbs and 4% body fat, as well as 2 jeans sizes, since February. I'm exercising frequently, and eating right. I drink only water and lowfat milk (ok i occasionally treat myself to a small ice coffee); I've cut french fries and candy and lots of other junk from my diet.

    is there anything else I can do to help boost my weight loss? Vitamins, supplements, specific foods, whatever? I'm not looking for a miracle cure--as mentioned before, i'm working hard and doing things the best I can.

    • ANSWER:
      As strange as it sounds eating 5 to 6 small meals a day.

  47. QUESTION:
    What should I buy for my weight loss journey?
    At the beginning of the year I'm going to change my lifestyle for good. I want to lose 40lbs by 2011 so I need to know what things I should buy to keep me on track!

    I already have a treadmill a bunch of workout DVDs and I'll be getting a Weight Watchers membership. I'm also getting Wii and the new Your Shape game. I think I'm going to hold off on getting a gym membership until Iose some weight doing just this first..

    Are there any typr of vitamins (not weight loss pills) that I should be taking?

    Food reccomendations?

    and what are some good running shoes?

    anything else I should buy?

    Any other tips would be greatly appreciated!!!

    • ANSWER:
      First of all, it's really great that you're setting a goal and have a strong plan to reach it. that's half the battle right there!

      Vitamins -- There are lots of pills that help with weight loss, but most of them require a prescription. Over the counter pills can be purchased at most drugstores or grocery stores. These are regulated by the FDA (or equivalent government agency if you’re outside the US), so these products can’t make over-the-top claims. Typically these will increase you energy or metabolism.

      Food -- As long as you have a healthy diet, you should be good. Make sure that you eat your fruits and veggies. Also consider eating five or six smaller meals throughout the day instead of the usual three. This will keep your metabolism burning more consistently and keep you from getting too hungry.

      Shoes -- I can't really say, but pretty much anything that will give you good support should do. I wouldn't stress too much about the shoes.

      Also, you'll probably want to think about adding some weight training to your workout. These exercises help build new muscle, which is great because this muscle will burn up calories and body fat.

      Hope this helps.

  48. QUESTION:
    Which multivitamin is best for aiding in weight loss?
    don't want an appetite suppressant or metabolism enhancer...I just want to know if I should go for the One a Day Weight Smart as opposed to the One a Day Women's. (This is just an example...if you think One a Day is a bad brand, please tell me that) :)

    p.s. Any answers that do not DIRECTLY relate to MY SPECIFIC question of weight loss VITAMINS will be reported. I do not want advertisements or links to other websites.
    If you don't have an answer, don't answer. Loser time wasters.

    • ANSWER:

  49. QUESTION:
    what will b 12 vitamins and phentermine do for weight loss?

    • ANSWER:
      wtf no. Don't take stupid pills to reduce weight. Work out(excersise) and good diet consisting of no pills.

      CARDIO
      p.s i major in healthy science

  50. QUESTION:
    Anyone Know Of Any Meal Replacement Weight Loss Bar With Alot Of Vitamins And Is Natural?
    Im 29 And 5'5 Tall And Im 15-20 Pounds Overweight-I HAVE TO LOSE 15-20 POUNDS- I AM A EMOTIONAL EATER-IT SEEMS LIKE IM ALWAYS CRAVING FOOD- I SHOULD WEIGH ALOT MORE THAN WHAT I DO FOR HOW MUCH I EAT )

    I CANNOT STAND BEING 15-20 POUNDS ANYMORE

    • ANSWER:
      Sounds like you need an appetite suppressant to help with the cravings.

      I have had some sucess with Proactol, the are other good ones too that Ive not tried, I hear hoodia is quite good.

      For Proactol take a look at this blog - http://tablets-weight-loss.blogspot.com/