Which Supplements Are Worth Paying For?

A lot of people want to lose weight. Maybe you want to lose weight. And in response to this desperation, countless supplement companies have emerged offering everything under the sun.

But there is a catch. Said companies are NOT regulated by the federal government. In fact, they could literally put anything in a bottle and not get slapped by the FDA until someone got sick.

However, could it really be possible that most supplements are useless? The real truth is that very very few supplements actually work. And once you do find a supplement that works, you then have to find a company that can guarantee purity.

So without further ado, here is my take on certain supplements for fat loss:

1. Aminos. Body builders are in love with amino acids, they believe that they help with extra muscle building. And some believe that ingesting amino acids can provide extra energy for fat loss. Unfortunately, neither belief is based on sound science.

2. L-carnitine tablets. This one is a no brainer. Carnitine is not essential. In other words, your body produces all the carnitine it needs for fat burning. So do not fall for the faulty assumption that extra carnitine will get more fat into your cells for burning.

3. Chromium pills. There was some limited research showing the effectiveness of this supplement. And some research showed that chromium picolinate could be toxic, not good. I believe that supplementing with chromium will provide little, if any benefit.

4. Meal replacements. Often found in shiny packets, meal replacements should not be called meal replacements because a packet of powder will never be able to replace a meal in its nutritional entirety. These powders have limited applications and remember that solid food will always outperform liquid food.

There will always be a steady supply of products where there is money to be made. So please be cautious whenever you hear of a new supplement that offers some insane type of benefit. And never forget that whole food will always trump any supplement hands down.

Author Katherine Crawford, an exercise physiologist and recent flabby arms sufferer, teaches arm toning exercises for women. Figure out how to get sexy arms by exploring her blog about how to shake fat off your arms now!