Herbal Weight Loss Supplements

Herbal weight loss supplements have become so popular in the last decade that manufacturers are spinning out more and more products and this leaves us, the consumers, confused by the choices. Although many of the names will be commonplace, just how much do you know about what they do for the person using them.

People who use Guarana find that the caffeine it contains helps to speed up their metabolism in an effort to burn off calories but it is a diuretic as well. Its side effects outweigh its efficacy as an herbal weight loss supplement with some potentially negative effects like high blood pressure, nausea, dizziness and anxiousness for example.

Dandelion is another diuretic (it makes you urinate more frequently) and while side effects are relatively harmless, allergic reactions have been reported. Of course rapid water loss will result in body weight loss but for this very reason it can only be used on the short term unless fluid retention is the problem. While it is very effective at reducing the amount of fluid in the body, this herbal supplement is not designed to be used on daily basis.

Of the many herbal weight loss products now almost saturating the marketplace, green tea is one of the more beneficial and can be found in many other products not even related to losing weight as it contains many ingredients which are good for the body. A number of studies carried out on the effectiveness of green tea have shown that it does have natural weight loss properties provided the user maintains a healthy diet and continues to carry out regular physical activities.

Although an ancient herbal weight loss product, green tea provides many benefits which are only just being explored in the West with many items now containing them including skin care products. The one thing that does become clear though is that green tea just like other natural products is far more effective if it is part of a calorie, health based diet that also contains regular physical activity.

Ultimately, there is no more promise in the herbal weight loss supplement than there is in any miracle in a bottle and while a few may offer a bit of assistance when trying to lose weight; herbal supplements will not work when used without a healthy weight loss plan.