7 nutrients that lose weight

A healthy and balanced diet is the basis for preventing overweight and obesity, but in addition, within the same diet there are nutrients in foods to lose weight, thanks to their thermogenic and lipotropic effects.

 

Thermogenic nutrients, according to alimentary-sana.org, increase basal metabolism facilitating weight and fat loss; meanwhile, lipotropic nutrients facilitate the transport and utilization of fats; Taken together, these nutrients are part of weight loss foods.

 

In both groups, their fat loss benefits can be obtained through weight loss foods that contain them, or through certain supplements. Among the best known nutrients are:
 

 

1. Hill. It is part of the B complex vitamins (vitamin B7), which promotes weight loss because it reduces fat deposits in the liver and facilitates the mobilization of fat in the body's cells. Sources of this vitamin are egg yolks, wheat germ and peanuts. Choline is the main ingredient in Lecithin.
 

 

2. Lecithin. It is an organic product obtained from soybeans, which favors the digestion of fats, improves the elasticity of the arteries, detoxifies the liver, has a purifying action on the kidneys, increases brain power, strengthens the nervous system, provides a greater supply of energy and tends to exercise control over weight.
 

 

3. Polyphenols. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, these antioxidants have anti-inflammatory properties that help stimulate metabolism, burn calories, reduce fat accumulation and lower bad cholesterol levels.
 

 

4. L-Carnitine. It is an amino acid whose main function is to transport fatty acids into the cell where they are "burned" to produce energy. A study from the University of Atlanta shows that supplementation with 3 grams per day for 10 days promotes fat oxidation and weight loss, as well as improvements in the lipid profile.
 

 

5. Iodine. It is essential for metabolism because it is necessary to form and activate the precursor of thyroxine, a thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland, which allows better regulation of fat burning and prevents its accumulation.
 

 

6. Chrome. Chromium is related to insulin and is necessary to lower blood glucose and mobilize fat from fat cells. In addition, it favors a better processing of carbohydrates and helps reduce hunger.
 

 

7. Calcium. According to various studies, there is a slimming effect in diets rich in calcium because it activates metabolic processes related to energy that accelerate fat loss, especially if it comes from dairy products.

 

It is important to consider the best way to incorporate these nutrients into a diet, is through food; however, they can also be consumed through certain food supplements, whose intake must be consulted and recommended by a specialist in each case.