Top 5 Supplements For Weight Loss

Weight loss is arguably the most popular fitness goal in the world. Which means every day millions of people are trying to lose weight, maintain muscle and build their dream body.

The key to doing this to be in a calorie deficit, eat the right mix of macronutrients and strength train regularly. If you do it like this, you will see results.

Great results, but, what if there was a way to make the process a little easier and increase your chances of success? Well, now there is.

Here at TPW, we’ve put together a list of the best weight loss supplements to help you maximise your results.

#1: Protein Powder

When it comes to weight loss the goal is fat loss, not muscle loss as it’s this combination that leaves you looking lean and muscular. Whilst protein itself doesn’t have any inherent fat loss properties; it is still an important part of the weight loss puzzle.

Not only is it vital for the maintenance and growth of muscle tissue but it’s also has a higher thermic effect of food than fat and carbs which means you’ll feel fuller for longer after eating it. (1)

Using protein powder gives you an effective and convenient way to hit your daily protein goal, whilst also be a flexible and tasty alternative to chicken breast.

Here at TPW, we’ve got your protein needs covered with fast-digesting Whey, slow-digesting Casein, Vegan-friendly and much, much more.

#2: Creatine

Next up is creatine, a naturally occurring molecule found in the body that is responsible for energy production during high-intensity activity like weightlifting. The benefits of regular supplementation include: (2, 3, 4)

Improved anaerobic performance (i.e. heavy weightlifting and HIIT)
Increased strength and muscle gain
Faster recovery and resistance to fatigue

This is important for weight loss as it’s a combination of strength training and protein intake that will signal your body to hold onto your muscle mass and prioritise the burning of fat.

The greater your performance in the gym the greater this signal, which means a leaner body for you. Not to mention creatine has been thoroughly tested, proven completely safe and is cheap too, buy yours here and thank us later. (5, 6, 7)

Note: creatine can be particularly effective for those following a Vegan or Vegetarian diet as research shows these diets tend to result in lower creatine stores in the body.

#3: Green Tea Extract

Another popular fat loss ingredient, it is believed that supplementation with green tea extract increases the production of norepinephrine, a hormone in the body that assists with fat burning. (8)

Additionally, there is some evidence supporting the idea that green tea extract can help increase fat loss from the stomach, which is fantastic news as this is typically the most stubborn area for fat loss for most people. (9, 10)

So, if you’re looking to maximise your fat loss don’t miss out on our green tea capsules (perfect for when you’re on the go) or green tea powder (perfect for mixing into smoothies).

#4: BCAAs

Branched-chain amino acids are the essential amino acids valine, isoleucine and leucine. These amino acids are not produced by the body and must be obtained through diet and supplementation.

This is important as BCAAs have been shown to not only help you lose more fat but also maintain more lean mass when combined with regular strength training in a calorie deficit. (11, 12)

And are particularly important for maintaining muscle mass in anyone training in a fasted state. Grab your supply of BCAAs here.

#5: Caffeine

I know we’re all familiar with coffee, that magical stuff that moves us from asleep to ready to face the world, but caffeine is also an effective fat loss tool that has been shown to increase both metabolism and fat burning. (13, 14, 15, 16)

At TPW we’ve made getting these benefits super simple with our pure performance caffeine or Red-Cell capsules, then for those of you who want a more complete pre-workout supplement, we recommend Raze-Perform pre-workout.

Summing Up

The best weight loss supplements are the things that complement the fundamentals of fat loss, a calorie deficit, enough protein and regular strength training by helping you manage hunger, improve performance and burn more fat.

In this article, we’ve covered 5 of the best that you can combine to create a supercharged supplement stack and reach your fat loss goal a little more easily.

[References]

1 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27792142

2 – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16083193

3 – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16287344

4 – http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21068676

5 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2048496/

6 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12701816

7 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10449011

8 – http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938410000703

9 – https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19597519

10 – https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/139/2/264/4750912

11 – https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-015-0112-9