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Vitamins and supplements can be wonderful additions to your diet as they provide your body with nutrients you may be missing out on from your eating habits. However, not only do they offer profound nutritional benefits, but they also can have a significant impact on bloating, general inflammation, and even your metabolism. When you’re working to lose weight it’s important to focus on streamlining your metabolism in order to burn fat more effectively, making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit.
Additionally, inflammation may be standing in the way of seeing the best results in your body, and can be caused by anything from stress to a reaction to food, and even lack of sleep. Moving forward, if you want to improve your overall health and ramp up your metabolism for weight loss, these are the four best supplements to cut through inflammation and promote fat burn in the body.
Omega-3
Fatty acids provide a number of health benefits, from minimizing inflammation to even easing joint pain. Therefore, fish oil is a great supplement to include in your diet to simultaneously improve your metabolism over time. Healthline writes, “One small study reported that when healthy young adults took 6 grams of fish oil per day for 12 weeks, their metabolic rates increased by around 3.8%. In another study, when healthy older women took 3 grams of fish oil per day for 12 weeks, their metabolic rates increased by around 14%, which is the equivalent of burning an extra 187 calories per day.” Additionally, studies have shown an increase in muscle mass in those who consumed Omega-3 leading to a more effective metabolism as well.
Curcumin
One of the key ingredients in turmeric, curcumin has a profound effect on your body when it comes to fighting inflammation. Studies have shown that taking a curcumin supplement may help to suppress inflammation, helping to minimize the development of chronic diseases, and even provide the body with a metabolism boost. Healthline explains, “Test-tube studies suggest that curcumin may suppress particular inflammatory markers that play a role in obesity. These markers are typically elevated in people with excess weight or obesity.” While further research needs to be done for more definitive results, curcimin could be a great addition to your daily routine for easing bloat and improving your metabolism.
Spirulina
Spirulina is a powder or supplement which has been found to have benefits in both weight loss and inflammation maintenance. According to Medical News Today, “In a small-scale 2014 study, people who took 6 g of spirulina a day experienced beneficial metabolic effects, alongside weight loss and better health-related quality of life.” Additionally, spirulina is loaded with antioxidants which contribute to the anti-inflammatory properties, helping to limit bloating and joint pain.
Ginger
Not only is ginger great for soothing an upset stomach, but it can also help to cut down on bloat and make weight loss easier. Brooke Alpert, nutrition expert, author, and founder of the nutrition counseling service, B Nutritious explains to Byrdie, “Studies have shown that ginger root can help lower inflammation in breast cancer patients, but any supplement that helps with lowering/reducing inflammation will have a systemic benefit for the whole body.” Not only does it help manage inflammation, but ginger is also high in antioxidants which have been known to improve your overall metabolism, making this supplement vital to your morning routine to allow your body to run smoothly.
