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 Bitter
Orange
Bitter Orange, also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli, has
served many ancient cultures for its medicine effects in
treating a large variety of health disorders. Today bitter
orange teas, tinctures, and extracts are still used in
connection with gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, head
aches, and obesity.
Bitter orange contains several chemical compounds believed to
stimulate metabolic rate, which may increase calorie burning in
the body. While no clinical trails have substantiated the
effectiveness of bitter orange as weight loss supplement, it
appears to be effective in combination with St. John's wort and
caffeine.
Many health professionals recommend 1 to 2 grams of dried bitter
orange peel simmered for 10 to 15 minutes in a cup of water.
Three cups are usually recommended as a daily dosage. As a
tincture, 2 to 3 ml is usually recommended, also to be taken
three times a day. Supplementing with pure bitter orange oil is
usually avoided.
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 Cayenne
Helps to soothe the digestive tract.
Promotes better circulation throughout the body.
Contains capsaicin with pain-relieving benefits.
High quality standardized extract.
Doctor approved formulation.
A few studies suggest that chemical compounds in cayenne have
the ability to increase the body's heat production, whereby
increasing the rate of metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.
Additional research also indicates that cayenne increases
production of epinephrine and norepinephrine which together
decrease appetite. For dieters it has been suggested that adding
6 to 10 grams of cayenne to a meal or 28 grams to an entire
day's diet reduces hunger after meals and reduces calories
consumed during subsequent meals.
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 Coleus
Coleus forskohli is a perennial member of the mint, or Lamiaceae,
family that was first discovered in the lower elevations of
India. It is now grown around the world as an ornamental plant.
The root is used for a myriad of medicinal purposes. As recorded
in ancient Sanskrit texts, coleus has been used as a medical
herb to treat heart and lung diseases, intestinal spasms,
insomnia, and convulsions.
Commonly coleus extracts come in standardized dosage of about 15
forskolin. Some medical professionals have recommended taking
50-100 mg of standardized coleus extract two to three times per
day but these amounts have not been confirmed by clinical
research. Most studies have used injected forskolin; therefore,
the amount that should be taken orally to have the same effect
is still unknown.
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Ephedra
 Ephedra has been used medicinally for thousands of years by
ancient and modern day societies as a treatment for various lung
and breathing conditions. However, recently Ephedra has received
a lot of bad press for its recently discovered side effects and
products containing ephedra have been banned in the United
States.
Ephedra gained its primary fame as a weight loss drug. It is
not, however, considered by many healthcare professionals and
medical researchers as a safe herb to help people loose weight.
In most cases, the doses used for weight loss are far beyond the
150 mg per 24 hours safety limit that has been established. It
is now believed that higher doses cause many amphetamine-like
side effects, including dry mouth to more severe problems
including heart failure.
Currently, Ephedra is banned in the United States.
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Garcinia Cambogia
Garcinia cambogia, also known as malabar tamarind and brindle
berry, is a relatively small purple fruit that contains a
chemical compound called Hydroxycitric acid (HCA). HCA is much
like a derivative of the same citric acid that can be found in
many other citric fruits whose chemical make up is only slightly
different. Studies indicate that HCA may assist in weight loss
because of its ability to regulate metabolism.
Studies suggest that garcinia cambogia may assist in weight loss
for the following reasons:
HCA appears to block the conversion of sugars and starches into
fats, that this, HCA is believed to help inhibit fat production.
HCA may suppress appetite by raising levels of certain brain
chemicals such as serotonin, a key stimulator of appetite.
To date no serious side effects involving either garcinia
cambogia fruit extracts or the concentrated chemical HCA have
been reported.
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Green Tea
Among its arsenal of medicinal effects, preliminary studies
suggest that green tea can lower cholesterol levels and reduce
amounts of harmful LDL cholesterol. These same studies suggest
that green tea may also increase cardiovascular health by making
blood platelets less sticky.
Green Tea contains caffeine, which stimulates the central
nervous system, and tannins, which combat diarrhea. Taken in
moderation, green tea settles the stomach and has mild stimulant
effects. However when taken in excess, it can cause insomnia and
digestive problems.
Although no conclusive dosage recommendations are available for
green tea, most people take about 3 cups (750 ml) per day.
However, some research suggests that up to 10 cups per day is
needed to receive enough polyphenols to notice a marked increase
in health.
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Guaranį
 Guaranį is an evergreen vine found growing in the wild basins of
the Amazon rain forests. The indigenous people of the Amazon
rain forest have used crushed guaranį seed as a beverage and a
medicine. Guaranį was used to treat diarrhea, decrease fatigue,
reduce hunger, and to help arthritis.
Guaranį contains a substance similar to caffeine called
guaranine. Guaranine stimulates the central nervous system,
increases metabolism, and has a mild diuretic effect. It has
been suggested that in combination with other herbs, guarana (guaranine)
may be effective in helping to promote weight loss. This effect
is probably due to an appetite suppressing mechanism, an
increase in calorie burning, or both.
Guaranine, a chemical compound found in guaranį, produces many
of the same effects as caffeine. Individuals with conditions
that may be complicated by high caffeine intake (including
insomnia, depression, and pregnancy) should consult with a
physician before adding guaranį to their diet.
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Guggul
Guggul is a resin which is produced by the stem of the
commiphora mukul tree, a relatively small, thorny plant native
to India.
In some studies, guggul reportedly has shown to increase the
production of the thyroid hormone. Since this hormone is
involved in the cells' breakdown of protein, fat, and
carbohydrates, theoretically this herb should promote weight
loss. However, more research is needed to substantiate the
effects of guggul supplementation on weight loss.
Studies have indicated that guggul can cause side effects in
some people, including diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and
skin rash. Modern extracts are more purified and fewer side
effects have been reported with long-term use. If you have liver
disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or diarrhea use caution
when taking this supplement.
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