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General Information on Weight Loss and Protein Supplements

General Information on Weight Loss and Protein Supplements. By Ben Bedolla. Introduction. What are supplements? Variety of supplements Weight loss supplements Dangers of weight loss supplements Safe weight loss supplements Protein supplements Dangers of protein supplements

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General Information on Weight Loss and Protein Supplements

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  1. General Information on Weight Loss and Protein Supplements By Ben Bedolla

  2. Introduction • What are supplements? • Variety of supplements • Weight loss supplements • Dangers of weight loss supplements • Safe weight loss supplements • Protein supplements • Dangers of protein supplements • Benefits of protein supplements • Summary

  3. What are supplements? • Dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these substances. They can be in pill, capsule, tablet, or liquid form. (1) • They supplement (add to) the diet and should not be considered a substitute for food. (1)

  4. Variety of Supplements • Dietary supplements- vitamins and minerals • Botanicals • Natural sources • Weight loss • Protein

  5. Weight Loss Supplements • Boost weight loss • Decrease appetite, • Block fat absorption, • Increase metabolism. • Fast solution

  6. Dangers of Weight Loss Supplements • Lack of evidence • Metabolism • Dependency • Cardiovascular • Insomnia

  7. Safe Weight Loss Supplements • Calcium • Fiber • Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) • Green tea extract • Meal replacements • Orlistat, an over-the-counter weight loss drug

  8. Protein Supplements • Commercial protein supplements may consist of whey, casein, soy, egg albumin, goat or cow milk, wheat, beef, pea, hemp, or brown rice. (4) • Ready-to- drink shakes • Bars • Bites • Oats • Gels • Powders

  9. Danger of Protein Supplements • Many are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) • Buildup of ketones bodies • Dehydration • Weakness • Bad breath

  10. Benefits of Protein Supplements • Improves cardiovascular health • Helps manage blood pressure • Help reduce prostate cancer • Increases muscle strength • Stamina

  11. Summary • There are many types of dietary supplements • Weight loss supplements cause more harm than good. • Best way to loose weight is lowering calorie intake and having a good meal plan. • Protein supplements can be beneficial if taken the right way

  12. References • http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/tc/dietary-supplements-topic-overview • http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/lifestyle-guide-11/diet-weight-loss-supplements • http://www.ehow.com/about_6169877_dangers-diet-pills.html • http://www.healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/nutrition/Protein%20Supplements.html • http://www.fotosearch.com/

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