3 Fat-Loss Supplements You're Not Taking

New Benefit Discovered to DMAE

What would you call a supplement that can extend your life, induce lucid dreams, and help burn fat? Perfect? How about 2-dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE)? DMAE has been shown to be an effective precursor to acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that helps regulate muscles and produce energy in the brain for better cognitive function. An increase of acetylcholine means more of a thermogenic effect in the body, resulting in more fat loss, whereas lower levels usually result in more cravings because fat is a rich source of choline, one of the building blocks of acetylcholine. Roughly 10 milligrams of DMAE per day is enough to cause a “mild and pleasant degree of central nervous stimulation.”

DHEA Works as a Fat-Loss Agent in Older Men

At first, it was touted as the next best thing in anti-aging. Now, new research is coming out publicizing its fat-loss capabilities. Essentially, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is pretty efficacious all around. DHEA works by changing into hormones such as testosterone and estradiol; the higher the concentrations of these hormones, the more fat loss one can typically expect. In a recent study, Italian scientists found that total concentration of testosterone and estradiol increased statistically significantly in men supplementing with DHEA, and the DHEA supplementation caused a modest reduction in fat mass and an even more modest increase in lean body mass.

Take Quercetin for Improved Body Composition

It’ll get you a triple word score in Scrabble and a six-pack. Quercetin is perhaps best known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s a natural compound that is present in many fruits and vegetables. What’s been piquing scientists’ interest lately is its ability to increase mitochondrial biogenesis, forming new mitochondria in the cell. Mitochondria are imperative for fat loss, as they are the regulators of metabolic activity of the cell and help increase oxygen uptake during exercise. To simplify the explanation, more mitochondrial biogenesis equals more mitochondria, which equals more fat loss, because there is more fat being oxidized by way of shifting which fuel source your body is using to burn as fat (i.e., dietary fat versus carbs).