Dietary Supplements

Information about weight loss supplements, herbs, and nutritional aids that may support your slimming goals. Articles examine specific ingredients, their effects, and safety considerations to be aware of.

Amazing Aminos
Amazing Aminos
Amino acids are the building blocks your body needs for muscle, hormones and protein, and here's how to get enough of them.
Diet Patches
Diet Patches
Diet patches claim to help you lose weight by delivering ingredients through your skin, but the science behind them is questionable.
Do Slimming Pills Really Work?
Do Slimming Pills Really Work?
Most over-the-counter slimming pills don't work, though one herbal supplement called Zotrim showed promising results in clinical trials.
Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Essential Vitamins and Minerals
Your body needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy, especially when dieting—here's what they do and where to find them.
Ginger and Weight Loss
Ginger and Weight Loss
Ginger helps digestion and may boost metabolism to aid weight loss by reducing stomach acid and speeding up fat burning.
Green Tea and Metabolism
Green Tea and Metabolism
Green tea contains compounds that boost your metabolism and offer various health benefits backed by modern research.
Hoodia Gordonii: The Herbal Appetite Suppressant
Hoodia Gordonii: The Herbal Appetite Suppressant
Hoodia Gordonii is a South African plant used for centuries to suppress hunger, now backed by research showing it may help reduce appetite and body fat.
Is Chinese Tea Good for You?
Is Chinese Tea Good for You?
Chinese tea may help lower cholesterol and support heart health, though research into other claimed benefits is still limited.
Natural Supplements from the Hive
Natural Supplements from the Hive
Bee pollen contains protein, vitamins, and antioxidants that may help with heart health, allergies, energy levels, and various chronic conditions.
Nutrition Bars
Nutrition Bars
Different types of nutrition bars serve different purposes, so check the label to find one that matches your needs and activity level.
Slimming Teas
Slimming Teas
Most slimming teas lack scientific proof of weight loss, and doctors say healthy eating and exercise remain the only reliable methods.
Taking the Junk Out of Food
Taking the Junk Out of Food
Green tea's tannins boost beneficial gut bacteria and help regulate blood sugar, supporting better digestion and overall health.
The Dangers of Antioxidant Pills
The Dangers of Antioxidant Pills
Taking antioxidant pills might actually harm you more than help, especially if you're at risk for certain diseases.
Xenical Slimming Pills
Xenical Slimming Pills
Xenical is a prescription weight loss drug that blocks fat digestion and works best combined with diet and exercise for obese patients.