Weight Loss Supplements

Heather Cover

HW499: Bachelor’s Capstone

Kaplan University

December 3, 2013

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this presentation is not intended as medical advice. Please consult

with your physician regarding any of your health issues and

concerns.

According to Schlenker, & Roth (2011), 71% of men and 61% of

women are overweight or obese. While a shocking 35% of adolescents

are obese or on the verge of becoming overweight themselves.

Factors that affect nutrition and/or lifestyle choices:

• Social Class

• Education and Knowledge

• Accessibility and Availability

• Cultural Influences

• Financial Income

Key Components for Achieving Weight Loss Goals:

•Limit the intake of starches, sugars, and saturated fats.

• Consume foods lower in calories such as those that contain whole

grains, vegetables and fruits.

• Follow current physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes (or about

30 minutes, five times a week) of moderate to vigorous physical

activity per week with a gradual increase to longer durations of

exercise, up to 60 minutes per day (American Orthopaedic Society for

Sports Medicine, 2012)

Weight Loss Ingredients:Vitamin B3 Niacin: works to convert food into energy which boosts

metabolism, improves circulation and reduces cholesterol.

Chromium Polypicolinate: aids in the metabolism and storage of

carbohydrates, fats and protein by enhancing the production of insulin;

which regulates the amount of glucose in your blood.

Garcinia Cambogia: increases metabolism and functions as an appetite

suppressor.

Ginseng Berry Extract: stimulates endurance and prolongs fatigue

while improving the ability to handle stress, concentration, and overall

well being.

Sea Kelp (or Seaweed extract): increases the production of the thyroid

hormone and metabolism.

Green Tea and Green Tea Extract: helps increase and even change

metabolism to burn more calories from fat (Scott, 2013).

For More Information

Bell, S., Van Ausdal, W., & Grochoski, G. (2009). Do dietary

supplements help promote weight loss?. Journal of Dietary

Supplements, 6(1), 33-53. Retrieved from http://

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hid=104

Harvard Medical School. (Producer). (2013, March 05). Food and

Vitamins and Supplements! Oh My! — Longwood Seminar [Web

Video]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/j9E8bUIEsIo

Logan, K. (2010, October 31). Sea kelp & weight loss. Retrieved from

http://www.livestrong.com/article/292970-sea-kelp-weight-loss/

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. U.S.

Department of Health & Human Services, National Institutes of Health.

(2009). Using dietary supplements wisely. Retrieved from website:

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/supplements/wiseuse.htm

Office of Dietary Supplements. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, National Institutes of Health. (2011). Dietary supplements:

What you need to know. Retrieved from website:

http://ods.od.nih.gov/HealthInformation/DS_WhatYouNeedToKnow.as

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Schlenker, A, & Roth, Sara. (2011). William's essentials of nutrition and

diet therapy tenth edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby.

Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Herbs & natural supplements fourth edition. St.

Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. (2013,

November 12). Teaching modules & patient handouts. Retrieved from

http://www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative/modules

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services, (2010). Dietary supplements. Retrieved from website:

http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/Transparency/Basics/ucm193949.htm

Recommendations

• All weight loss supplements are recommended in combination with a

sensible diet that includes portion control in all food groups with an

active lifestyle consisting of a regular exercise regimen to obtain the

optimum results.

• Always do research prior to consuming any weight loss or dietary

supplements. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

(2013), manufacturers and distributors do not need the FDA’s

approval to sell their dietary supplements and therefore it is important

to remember that these supplements are not intended to diagnose,

treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

• Consult doctor before consuming with prescription or over the

counter medications. Some cases of allergic reactions have occurred

with the mixture of supplement ingredients and other medications.

• Women that are pregnant, who may become pregnant, or breast

feeding should talk with their doctor before using any herbal or

dietary supplement products for they may contain things that could

harm them or their growing baby (Office on Women’s Health,

2010).

• Doctors, dieticians, and other experts agree that there’s simply no

magic way to lose weight without consuming foods low in calorie

and fats in conjunction with regular exercise (Federal Trade

Commission, 2012).

• The combination of these ingredients or if components of this

supplement are taken separately may cause gastrointestinal distress

(Niacin), edema or insomnia (Ginseng abuse), or diarrhea,

abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting (Garcinia) (Skidmore-Roth,

2010).

References

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. U.S. Department

of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention &

Health Promotion. (2012). How much daily exercise is best for

weight loss?. Retrieved from website: http://

www.health.gov/paguidelines/blog/post/How-Much-Daily-Exercise-

is-Best-for-Weight-Loss.aspx

Federal Trade Commission. (2012). Weighing the claims in diet ads.

Retrieved from website: http://

www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0061-weighing-claims-diet-ads

References

Office on Women’s Health. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health. (2010).

Pregnancy. Retrieved from website:

http://womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/you-are-pregnant/staying-health

y-safe.html

Schlenker, A, & Roth, Sara. (2011). William's essentials of nutrition

and diet therapy tenth edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier Mosby.

References

Scott, P. (2013, September 13). Health benefits of green tea. Retrieved from

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Skidmore-Roth, L. (2010). Herbs & natural supplements fourth edition. St.

Louis, Missouri: Mosby Elsevier.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, (2013). Q&A on dietary supplements. Retrieved from website:

http://www.fda.gov/Food/DietarySupplements/QADietarySupplements/d

efault.htm