the slimming capsules: are they real?

Can fat burners, appetite suppressants, drainers what these slimming capsules really help us? and which to choose? The responses of Olivier Panisset and Nathalie Sacreste, naturopaths.


HOW TO CHOOSE MY SLIMMING CAPSULES?

We forget the marketing promises to focus instead on the list of components. «Most wanted active principle is located high in the list, more concentration is important, says Olivier Panisset.» Look up the bio, so a stamped product AB, European organic label, Demeter or Nature & progress. Do also not hesitate to surf the site of the laboratory and ask specific questions to customer service. »

ASSOCIATIONS OF ASSETS, IT IS EFFECTIVE?

«The more complex mixtures are interesting for people who have a very damaged microbiota, with digestion problems, noted Nathalie Sacreste.» Indeed, the addition of vitamins increases the power of absorption of a formula. »

WITH A CALORIE-KILLER, I EAT WHAT I WANT?

“Do not expect that this is enough to burn the slice of cake to chocolate that you enjoy! The fat eat well remove lipids in vivo, but each person has a metabolism that is unique, says Olivier Panisset. They often contain stimulants like the caffeine or caffeine, which, certainly by speeding up metabolism, burn calories. But, after some time, as the body adjusts very quickly to these substances, they are more effective. “So it is better to rely on these products only for a quick boost, for example early food rebalancing, and for 15 days maximum.

AN APPETITE SUPPRESSANT NATURAL, THIS WILL HELP ME TO EAT LESS?

It is the most often assets of type konjac, who, once ingested, swell in the stomach, giving a feeling of satiety which helps limit her portions. However, this type of product should be used very occasionally, for example not to crack during a festive dinner. The risk if abused over the long term? It can expand the stomach. Another downside: the lack of satiety is often related to “other factors to consider, be it boredom, stress or nutrient poor food”, says Olivier Panisset. “In this case, we must regulate the neurotransmitters as a priority,” says Nathalie Sacreste. Taking a dietary supplement that is rather on the rate of serotonin (St. John’s wort, griffonia, saffron, rhodiola), the happiness hormone, food drives and restful sleep. As well as on dopamine, a hormone of the stress and the positive energy (Curcumin, ginkgo biloba, L-theanine). »

AND IF I’M ADDICTED TO SUGAR?

“Some forms of food supplements of chromium are known to lower blood sugar levels in the blood and slow the uncontrolled cravings,” says Olivier Panisset. Occasionally, they may be interesting to accompany the implementation of new eating habits by calming the sugar cravings.

WHEN CAN I EXPECT RESULTS?

“For a lasting effect, bet on a two month treatment without changing the product every fortnight”, advises Nathalie Sacreste. Except for the fat-burning and appetite suppressant (see previous page).

WILL I REALLY LOSE WEIGHT?

Yes, provided that the chosen supplement is tackling the cause of weight gain (stress, hormones, water retention). “The drainage, for example, which stimulate the kidneys, the liver and the intestine, will be a big boost when there is a tendency to inflate ‘, details Nathalie Sacreste. Probiotics have also slimming benefits as they repair the intestinal flora. We know today that his disruption would encourage our Organization to accumulate the pounds. To so when it’s hard to lose weight, you can feel that our Organization “is resistance.”

WHEN YOU STOP, THE POUNDS COME BACK?

“There is no rebound linked to dietary supplements, it is linked to inadequate dieting”, points out Olivier Panisset. Where the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle in the long term.

TO FIND OUT MORE

  • 68% of the French believe be more encouraged to take care of their health, including by consuming food supplements.
  • 2/3 the French recognize the benefits of dietary supplements, including in the context of an unbalanced diet.
  • 8.7% is supplements share food minceur/drainage sold in pharmacies across add-ins (3 rd position). they are at the top of the sales in drugstores and supermarkets.

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