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Healthy weight loss is a byproduct of a number of habits such as a balanced diet, daily exercise, plenty of sleep and an adequate amount of water. However, one of the biggest contributors to weight loss is your metabolism. A higher metabolism is more effective at burning food as fuel, helping you to torch even more calories at rest than someone with a slower metabolism. This is beneficial for weight loss as a maintainable calorie deficit is needed to net results, and a faster metabolism will make this easier to achieve.
While your metabolism is not easily changed, there are a number of adjustments you can make to your daily routines to help speed it up over time. One addition to your routine that may have an impact on your metabolism is supplements. If you’re working towards healthy weight loss in the new year and are looking for a boost to help you reach your goals, according to a health expert, this is the one supplement needed to speed up your metabolism and allow you to achieve sustainable results.
Vitamin B is the best addition to your supplement lineup to speed up your metabolism and support your overall well being. According to registered dietitian Lisa Richards, “The B vitamins work to help metabolize macronutrients in the body. They work in much the same way to use stored carbohydrates and fat for fuel which means they are aiding in weight loss and increasing metabolism.”
Introducing vitamin B into your diet can help your body to effectively use energy from food as fuel, and properly metabolize macronutrients after they’ve been consumed. While vitamin B can naturally be found in a variety of foods from dairy to lean meats and grains, a supplement will fill any gaps in your diet that may leave your vitamin B intake lacking.
The term B vitamin actually encapsulates a number of varying nutrients, including thiamine, riboflavin and biotin. According to Healthline, “Thiamine (B-1), for example, helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. In other words, low levels of one or more of these vitamins means your metabolism won’t be functioning at its best. This makes losing weight even harder.”
While you still need to be making other healthy choices within your day to day life to achieve manageable weight loss, the addition of a vitamin B supplement into your routine may make all the difference in speeding things up and expending your energy more efficiently. Combined with a healthy diet and exercise, a vitamin B capsule to accompany your morning coffee can boost your metabolism and bring you one step closer to the happiest and healthiest version of yourself.
