Weight loss supplements - are there any that work?

annabellemayh95

Hi I’m naturally rather sceptical about weight loss supplements etc. I can’t help wondering if anyone has found one that they think has genuinely helped with their journey?

I’m hearing lots about apple cider vinegar at the moment - is there any credibility to this do you think?

Hope all are having a lovely day!

BarbaraHelen2013

Credibility to Cider Vinegar as a weight loss aid? Absolutely none whatsoever!

Makes a good salad dressing/marinade though! Also fab for drowning fruit flies 😊

psuLemon

There are a few that can help, but they come with side effects and its not something a new person/non bodybuilder should get into. Overall, most supplements for fat loss are worthless.

The effective supplements are in performance (i.e., creatine monohydrate), recovery (L-Citrulline) and health (i.e., fish oil).

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10637410/beneficial-supplements-which-ones-are-right-for-you/p1

ecjim

Make sure your diet & exercise program is in order before you worry about supplements
As mentioned above you should be taking fish oil for general health - also creatine is very beneficial - both are inexpensive
Apple Cider Vinegar can help some with insulin sensitivity

psychod787

Yup, two I know of.... Meth and Crack. Go see your corner "supplement" dealer. No none I know of....

missysippy930

None.
Calorie deficit is the only thing that works for weight loss.

Terytha

BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »

Credibility to Cider Vinegar as a weight loss aid? Absolutely none whatsoever!

Makes a good salad dressing/marinade though! Also fab for drowning fruit flies 😊

If you'd like to save money, I'll send you a picture of my ACV with 10 billion dead flies in it. Guaranteed appetite suppressant.

sweetbe44

They help to drain your wallet of cash, that's about it. Stay skeptical.

ninerbuff

Terytha wrote: »

BarbaraHelen2013 wrote: »

Credibility to Cider Vinegar as a weight loss aid? Absolutely none whatsoever!

Makes a good salad dressing/marinade though! Also fab for drowning fruit flies 😊

If you'd like to save money, I'll send you a picture of my ACV with 10 billion dead flies in it. Guaranteed appetite suppressant.

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ninerbuff

Like many stated, it's weight loss for your wallet for majority. WITHOUT a calorie deficit, NONE of them work.


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LyndaBSS

missysippy930 wrote: »

None.
Calorie deficit is the only thing that works for weight loss.

This ^^^^^

Rawrmachin3

There’s a reason the supplement industry uses marketing buzz words, fancy labels, etc. it’s all a marketing gimmick.

There are things that help with performance like beta alanine, citrulline malate, caffeine, creatine, and a couple others but for weight loss there really isn’t anything out there. If there was obesity wouldn’t be the problem it is.

George_of_the_Jungle

Supplementing your daily activity level with a little extra exercise usually does the trick!

JBanx256

"if it's legal, it doesn't work; if it works, it isn't legal." simple as that.

annabellemayh95

Thanks everyone! Pretty much confirming my thoughts but had to ask!