Whether it's about losing weight or simply controlling it or even a fat, it's always complicated to reach your goal. Untimely snacking, hormonal disturbances, a bad metabolism, too fatty/sweet foods, are often the culprits.
There are many active ingredients claiming slimming properties, so it is difficult to choose from this long list.
In order to find your way around, you will find below more details on our selection of active ingredients known for their slimming action.
GREEN TEA: THE FAT-BURNING ACTIVE INGREDIENT PAR EXCELLENCE
Green tea originates from China and is traditionally known for its digestive virtues. The green tea leaves, by stimulating lipolysis and thermogenesis, allow to mobilize and evacuate more quickly the fat reserves.
Indeed, the flavonoids they contain promote the elimination of fat by natural means (lipolysis).
The caffeine content of green tea gives it the power to burn fat by acting on the sympathetic nervous system (thermogenesis).
Green tea slows down and reduces the intestinal absorption of lipids and carbohydrates by inhibiting certain digestive enzymes thanks to its polyphenols.
Thus, part of the lipids and sugars will not be assimilated by the body, nor stored in the fatty tissues. The caffeine present in the leaves contributes to this lipolytic action. Through its anti-asthenic role, it helps to fight against the slumps that can accompany diets.
Among the other active ingredients in green tea leaves are tannins: theobromine and theophylline, known for their diuretic properties (facilitating water elimination).
Studies have shown that green tea EGCG reduces adipocyte differentiation and proliferation, lipogenesis, fat mass and fat absorption while increasing oxidation.
LIQUORICE FLAVONOIDS: STOP INGRAINED FAT
GlavonoidTM is an active ingredient based on liquorice flavonoids, approved by the European Commission and NOVEL FOOD. It contains 30% liquorice polyphenols titrated to 3% glabridine and 70% medium chain triglycerides.
This revolutionary active ingredient acts on 2 levels: on the level of fat storage by preventing it from being stored and on the level of thermogenesis (fat burning action).
According to a double-blind, randomised trial carried out on 103 subjects over a period of 12 weeks, this liquorice extract suppressed weight gain compared to the placebo. This is due to the reduction in body fat as GlavoinoidTM acts as a barrier, preventing the storage of fat in the adipocytes.
In a second, randomised, double-blind study, the body mass of 81 subjects was measured for 8 weeks.
After analysis of the results, the intake of 100 mg per day of GlavanoidTM allowed a reduction in body fat compared to the placebo and without any change in food intake.
GlavanoidTM acts by activating thermogenesis. It increases ß-oxidation and suppresses fatty acid synthesis.
CARNITINE
In the body, carnitine is mainly synthesised by the liver and kidneys, from lysine and methionine, two amino acids present in food.
It is a low molecular weight molecule containing a quaternary ammonium function and a hydroxyl function which allows it to esterify with many carboxylic acids.
Carnitine plays a key role in the transport of long-chain fatty acids within the cell nucleus to the mitochondria, which enables the production of energy in the form of Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP).
Carnitine deficiency leads to fatigue, hyperlipidaemia and overweight. It is therefore essential for the proper functioning of muscles, including that of the heart.
In fact, a significant deficiency in L-carnitine is chronic fatigue syndrome.
CHROMIUM: REGULATING
Chromium is an essential trace element. Mineral water is one of the main sources of chromium for the body. Chromium plays a role in the body's processing of sugars, fats and proteins.
Chromium deficiency affects the potential of insulin to regulate sugar levels in the body. It is the insulin spikes that are responsible for cravings for sugars and therefore for snacking.
Chromium therefore increases the sensitivity of tissues to insulin. This helps to normalise and stabilise blood sugar and insulin levels.
In addition to its action on sugar and fat, chromium also controls the feeling of hunger.
There are many slimming active ingredients and each one has its own properties and advantages. It is important when dieting to lose only fat and not muscle (CUT mass).
The aim is to maintain muscle tone in order to lose weight/stabilise safely. Do not hesitate to supplement yourself with vitamins or other active ingredients with energizing properties because weight loss leads to a drop in vitality.
