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Dr. Oz - Fat burning supplements - anyone?

Pseudocyber
Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
According to Dr. Oz - these 3 supplements are good for "fat burning". Has anyone used these? Any pros/cons/tips/advice?

1. Apple Pectin

2. Grape Seed extract

3. Forskolin

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  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Only one I've heard of is forskolin. I know bodybuilders use it, I wanna say they think it boosts test levels. Not certain tho.

    In for answers.
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    http://www.drozfans.com/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-apple-pectin-grape-seed-extract-forskolin-flat-belly-supplements/
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    bump
  • Menene
    Menene Posts: 121 Member
    bump
  • tjsusong
    tjsusong Posts: 195 Member
    I've never heard of any of these as fat burning supplements, so I'll be interested to hear more answers as well.
  • ZachyABaby
    ZachyABaby Posts: 235
    Crack or crystal meth will really boost your weight loss.

    No miracles, people. Hard work.
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    Crack or crystal meth will really boost your weight loss.

    No miracles, people. Hard work.

    Hahahahaha, great answer.

    If the supplements do help burn fat it will be a negligible amount. Otherwise, everyone would take them as a quick fix diet pill. I am sure it won't hurt to take them, but I would rather keep the money in my pocket, not the pocket of Dr. Oz.
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    Yeah, I'm limiting calories, increasing exercise. I'm not looking for a miracle, just a dietary supplement. And, I'm ordering supplements and vitamins from Amazon, not Dr. Oz.
  • ZachyABaby
    ZachyABaby Posts: 235
    Lol yes you are?

    Ephedrine is really the only "fat burner" that's EVER been proven to work. They banned that. Want to know why? Besides it being a very important component in crystal meth it was being heavily abused and highly addictive. Any of the "supplements" that guarantee fat loss are just speed, basically. Theyll amp you up so you don't feel as ****ty from not eating because that's all they can do: suppress appetite.

    I took the crap in the past so I'm not speaking from an ivory tower. Go ahead and take whatever you want, but you're damn near positive to fail because it's a sign of not wanting to really put the work in. Another quick fix.

    Have fun
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I read in a blog on here a while back some great advice, about how important the quality of your nutrition was. Don't waste money on fit-flops, or toning sneakers, or other unnecessary supplements, or pills that wont work. Instead use that money towards excellent quality foods.
  • pbolton16
    pbolton16 Posts: 87
    Lol yes you are?

    Ephedrine is really the only "fat burner" that's EVER been proven to work. They banned that. Want to know why? Besides it being a very important component in crystal meth it was being heavily abused and highly addictive. Any of the "supplements" that guarantee fat loss are just speed, basically. Theyll amp you up so you don't feel as ****ty from not eating because that's all they can do: suppress appetite.

    I took the crap in the past so I'm not speaking from an ivory tower. Go ahead and take whatever you want, but you're damn near positive to fail because it's a sign of not wanting to really put the work in. Another quick fix.

    Have fun

    Word!! and same here. I hate that i was ever on the stuff and if you could just take something than the workout would just be driving to go get it and saving the money to pay for it. I say kill it at the gym and chill at the table! We will all get results that way.
  • Gyoza11
    Gyoza11 Posts: 143 Member
    A little off topic but I had to double take when I read the word "Forskolin".
    Forskólinn means "the preschool" in Icelandic. :P
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    A little off topic but I had to double take when I read the word "Forskolin".
    Forskólinn means "the preschool" in Icelandic. :P

    LOL. I made sure to type the "ol" when I typed it ... :noway: :laugh:
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    Do you guys take vitamin supplements or just rely on nutrition from food?
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    .
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    Started supplementing with Grape Seed Extract today. I'll post here if I notice anything "startling" besides -$25. :wink:
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    Started the 385mg Forskolin today.
  • Pseudocyber
    Pseudocyber Posts: 312 Member
    Added Fish Oil with Omega3.
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