Best Supplements For Fat Loss
The shocking truth about supplements for fat loss is, “they don’t really work”. I’m not convinced any supplement speeds fat loss or boosts your metabolism, or otherwise magically leads to more fat burning.
I have not been impressed by supplement research or by talking to people who have used supplements. Supplements are generally worthless for gaining muscle and losing body fat.
I strongly believe all fat burning pills are useless, unless you need some caffeine to stay awake. Why is it that I’ve never met a person who has had success with a fat burning pill? Everyone I’ve ever talked to has yet to see results from these so-called “fat burners”.
But what about the generally recommended supplements, like protein, creatine, and post-workout shakes?
They aren’t all they are said to be either…
Personally, I’ll dont’ expect to have another protein drink or protein bar ever again. Like most people, I can easily eat all the protein I need from whole, natural foods.
However, if you find it impossible to get all your daily protein intake from meat, beans, and nuts, you might benefit from a protein shake when trying to lose weight and burn fat. So a protein powder is an optional supplement.
On the other hand, I find post-workout drinks from supplement stores to be a waste of money. After all, these drinks are just protein and carbohydrate, which you can get from real food. I prefer plain old chocolate milk, if your stomach can handle it.
Creatine can help a muscle-gaining workout plan. But you just need the plain creatine powder – not any of these new fancy creatines (that are unproven!). I still like the 3 day loading period (20 grams per day, split into 4 doses of 5 grams). If you do that, try to take your creatine with protein and carbohydrate-rich meals.
While I’m against supplements for fat loss and muscle building, supplements can be of real value for health purposes.
I use a fish oil supplement, a Greens Plus product, and a multi-vitamin/mineral. And the last two are probably redundant given my diet, since I could make a strong claim for “most broccoli eaten by a human being on a daily basis”.
The bottom line: Muscle building and fat burning supplements are not worth the money. Real food is the key to getting the body, and health, you desire. However, if you have a hard time eating a variety of fish or getting all your fruits and vegetables, you might benefit from health supplements.
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training.
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