It may be hard to believe that some of the most powerful fat-burning supplements on the market have actually been around for decades. In fact, recently published research is shining a spotlight on one effective weight loss solution that will probably take you by surprise.
This new clinical trial took a closer look at the effects that a basic multivitamin and multi-mineral combination had on the body weight, BMI, waist circumference and fat mass of 96 obese Chinese women between the ages of 18 and 55.1 Researchers separated the women into three groups-one group was given a multi-mineral and multivitamin supplement daily, the second group was provided with a daily calcium tablet and the third group was administered a placebo for a total of 26 weeks.
Results at the end of the study showed that the group who received the multivitamin and multimineral also had significantly lower body weight, BMI and fat mass than the placebo-not to mention lower total cholesterol and a reduction in dangerous LDL cholesterol, too. Additional evaluation showed that women taking the daily multivitamin and multimineral also had higher resting energy expenditure and lower respiratory quotient-meaning that their bodies were more efficient at calorie burning than their non-vitamin-taking counterparts.
That’s not all: Life-saving HDL (or "good") cholesterol levels were higher among the women taking the multivitamin and multimineral, as well; waist circumference measurements among this group were also lower-which could mean a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes in the long run, too.
The conclusion? While a single calcium supplement can help to improve blood lipid profiles, a comprehensive multivitamin and multimineral supplement can take your fight against fat to a whole new level-increasing your body’s calorie-burning capacity, helping to shrink your waistline and lower your BMI, too. So if you’re distressed by the persistently high numbers on your scale, forget crash diets or expensive gym memberships. A quality daily multi-such as Extend Core is the smartest place to start.
Reference:
1. Li Y, Wang C, Zhu K, Feng RN, Sun CH. Effects of multivitamin and mineral supplementation on adiposity, energy expenditure and lipid profiles in obese Chinese women. Int J Obes (Lond). 2010 Feb 9. Published Online Ahead or Print.