Top 10 Supplements for Weight Loss
6 out of 10 Americans are obese and 88%-93% meet the defining criteria for metabolic dysfunction, with disorders such as insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and prediabetes. Obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, arthritis, and more.
Weight loss can feel like a daunting task, but making strategic and small changes one step at a time is ideal as you progress towards your overall weight loss and wellness goals. This is where supplements, combined with diet and lifestyle changes, can boost your weight loss efforts.
Dr. Meredith Warner developed targeted supplements to combat the fundamental, core causes of obesity and common weight loss pitfalls. Along with addressing metabolic dysfunction and oxidative stress reduction, these supplements contain many other benefits. Let’s get started!
Liver Health and Weight Loss
Since the liver is tasked with metabolizing and flushing toxins from the body, It’s crucial to optimize this vital organ before starting a new diet. Liver detoxing can jumpstart your weight loss efforts and promote a solid foundation for successful and long-lasting diet and lifestyle changes. Watch Dr. Warner’s webinar revealing cutting-edge science about how to optimize your liver health here.
Liver Complex-15 Day Detox Program:
Features a variety of ingredients combined to aid in detoxing the liver and improve its function. A sluggish liver can significantly strain all aspects of the body and lead to chronic joint and connective tissue pain, as well as brain fog and fatigue.
Restoring nutrient deficiencies in the body promotes healthy energy levels, improves bloating symptoms, and supports a healthy metabolism. For best results, we recommend using this cleanse only once a month for optimal benefits.
Optimize Metabolism
People suffer from an umbrella of symptoms known as metabolic dysfunction or “metabolic syndrome” before they begin manifesting signs of overweight and obesity.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions occurring together (high blood pressure and triglycerides, unbalanced cholesterol ratios, high waist circumference, high fasting glucose levels) and increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
The following supplements address metabolic dysfunction challenges and can help revive your stalled weight loss efforts.
Berberine:
Berberine touts a significant metabolic-regulating health benefit- its ability to mimic fasting by boosting AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) production. This enzyme is a metabolic master switch that signals whether fat will be stored or burned and assists the body in burning stored fat as fuel. The body is tricked into a fasting state.
Activating AMPK in this fashion is similar to fasting, which limits cellular energy when food is not being consumed. Other fasting-mimicking-related benefits of berberine include weight loss, improved insulin sensitivity, reduced inflammation levels, cell rejuvenation, and improved cardiovascular health.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid:
A powerful metabolic enhancer that helps tame appetite. Clinical trials support using ALA, to foster mitochondrial health in diabetic patients and to boost insulin sensitivity and reduce blood sugar levels. ALA is a vital cofactor for enzymes responsible for mitochondrial energy production and aids in glycemic control. It is also beneficial for improving the health and function of nerves and reducing inflammation.
Resveratrol:
Part of Dr. Warner’s new Longevity series, Resveratrol slows aging while improving cellular and metabolic health. It strengthens the stress response and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis (increasing the number and size of energy-producing mitochondria) needed to reduce the risk of several age-related conditions.
Resveratrol also increases AMPK activation which assists the body in burning stored fat as fuel. Bonus: as a potent antioxidant supplement, resveratrol also offers brain-protective and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pterostilbene:
Another supplement that mimics fasting, pterostilbene improves metabolism and increases insulin sensitivity to convert glucose into usable energy. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory traits help minimize heart disease risk while fighting free radicals. BONUS: if joint pain keeps you from exercising, this supplement helps reduce low-grade chronic inflammation by suppressing COX-2 enzymes.
NMN:
Enhances energy metabolism and promotes insulin sensitivity while fighting age-associated weight gain. Improves cellular energy, mitochondrial health, metabolism, and metabolic health. Raises the body’s NAD+ (one of the most crucial molecules needed for cellular health) levels. Without sufficient NAD+ the body is unable to function properly. Bonus: NMN slows down aging processes and potentially reverses aging at the cellular level.
Daily B- Complex Gummies:
Since the B vitamins are critical for nerve and brain health, metabolism, and optimal cell health, we’ve packaged all the essential B vitamins in a convenient and tasty strawberry gummy. Also features Schisandra Berry, an adaptogen that aids in stress management.
This vegan gummy stands out as the only supplement you need for total nervous system support, enhanced mitochondrial function, and growth of healthy red blood cells. B12 helps support your new healthy choices by combating fatigue, boosting energy levels, and enhancing your metabolism.
Stress and Sleep Support:
What do stress levels and inadequate sleep have to do with weight loss?
You may be surprised to learn they have EVERYTHING to do with weight loss.
While the body deals with short-term stress well, prolonged stress causes excess cortisol (known as the “stress hormone”) to be released. Chronic elevated cortisol leads to weight gain, increased appetite, sleep problems, high blood pressure, and elevated risk of heart attacks and stroke. Many studies confirm that poor sleep quality is highly correlated with weight gain and obesity.
Proper sleep (7-8 hours every night) allows the body to repair itself. During sleep, all the health benefits occur such as cell restoration and DNA repair. All of the functions of weight loss happen in conjunction with a good night’s sleep.
BONUS: all the restorative benefits of sleep are amplified if you sleep in a fasted state.
The following supplements help manage stress and sleep quality which are both vital for weight loss efforts.
Delta-8 THC Gummies:
Dr. Warner developed Delta-8 THC and Full Spectrum CBD as an affordable alternative to medical marijuana. The ingredients in this strawberry-flavored, gluten-free gummy work together to promote deep relaxation and sleep and to help you drift off to sleep faster. People report the best sleep of their lives! Other benefits of this neuroprotective formula include stress and anxiety relief and reduced pain.
Sleep Gummies:
Featuring tart cherry extract, melatonin, chamomile, and GABA, restful sleep gummies support overall sleep quality- fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed without feeling groggy. Bonus: Formulated to fight oxidative stress, increase joint mobility, and combat inflammation. Enjoy natural pain relief that works as well as NSAIDs without the problematic side effects.
Calm Gummies:
These strawberry-flavored, gluten-free gummies combine several soothing ingredients that work together to calm your mind and nervous system (without making you drowsy) and optimize your body’s response to outside stressors. Ingredients lower cortisol in the body to aid with weight loss.
