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While there will never be a magic pill to help you lose weight quickly in a healthy way, there are supplements that help boost benefits of a healthy diet and exercise regimen. Supplements don’t always work for everyone, but we found one that has been proven to boost metabolism using only natural, plant-based ingredients.
And it is actually a common household ingredient that most people don’t realize comes as a supplement: green tea.
Although Carson points out that almonds, peanuts, soybeans, legumes, and whole-grain are some great, healthy foods you can snack on, Dr. Vergara-Wijangco says animal foods are the only good sources of vitamin B12.
“So if you’re following a vegetarian or vegan diet, consider taking a supplement,” Dr. Vergara-Wijangco says.
There’s no question that drinking green tea can boost your metabolism and burn calories. But to really start to see a lot of benefits from the drink, you would need to drink quite a bit. And this just isn’t really feasible, as too much caffeine will keep you up at night, and too much tea can eventually over-hydrate your body.
So this is where green tea extract comes in. This supplement form of the healthy tea is the perfect way to reap all of the benefits, without needing to drink six cups of tea a day.
You can find green tea extract supplements in any drug store or health food store. They vary based on brand, but the typical option contains the equivalent catechins of six cups of green tea, which can show noticeable benefits to your metabolism.
We have also found green tea extract with an added 98% polyphenols and 60 mg of vitamin c to provide extra benefits to your health and immune system.
Before taking any supplements, it is always best to consult your doctor to make sure you’re making a healthy choice for your body’s specific needs. If you decide that green tea extract is right for you, be sure to take a careful look into all of the added ingredients in the supplement so you know exactly what you’re getting.
