Marina Haifa: BASIC SCHEMES OF DIAPERS AND THE MOST IMPORTANT POSTS

What is a dietary supplement

Dietary supplements are substances designed to compensate for the lack of certain microelements in the body. Most often they can be found in pharmacies. But Rospotrebnadzor regularly emphasizes that these are not medicines, and they are not capable of curing diseases. Essentially, it is a food additive, a specific food product that:

• passed a safety examination and is guaranteed not to cause harm to health;
• registered by the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences;
• has not undergone clinical trials;
• has no confirmed pharmacological properties.

In the right proportions, dietary supplements help optimize metabolism, stabilize digestive microflora, and strengthen the immune system. However, doctors believe that it is worth resorting to them when it is not possible to obtain the necessary substances from natural sources.

Several more types of fat burners

1. Anoreticians. Drugs that block appetite and acute attacks of hunger, due to which the body is forced to waste stored excess fat tissue. They are made from plant materials and sold in the form of tablets, ready-made drinks or soluble powders. They often include thermogenics to enhance the effect. Such fat burners are not recommended for those who have problems with the cardiovascular system.
2. Blockers. These are biological additives that prevent the intestines from absorbing fats and breaking down carbohydrates that come with food. In fact, they, like anoretic drugs, do not burn anything, indirectly affecting the digestion process. Unlike anoretic drugs, calorie blockers have no side contraindications and are easily eliminated from the body along with waste products. High-quality blockers can only be found in pharmacies. Their only disadvantage is that they interfere with the supply of healthy fatty acids.
3. Diuretics. A type of fat burner with a diuretic effect. They remove excess water from the body and, as a result, prevent the swelling of fat cells. They stimulate intestinal motility and act as a laxative. Side effects: increase and provoke sweating. Often included in other types of fat burners.

Most fat burners work in combination, and, as a rule, are both lipotropics, thermogenics and blockers of hunger and calories coming from outside.

What does the dietary supplement contain?

There are many products on the market that are only called dietary supplements, but in fact contain nothing. We will look at those components that really stimulate the work of various body systems. Although they are not drugs, pharmacologists and biochemists are involved in their development. A dietary supplement may include:

• plant extracts;
• beneficial bacteria;
• fatty acid;
• proteins;
• amino acids;
• peptides;
• vitamins;
• minerals.

Manufacturers not only select the optimal concentration of these substances required to fill the deficiency. They also ensure their compatibility. Thus, a high-quality supplement cannot simultaneously include calcium and iron, zinc and folic acid, vitamins B1 and B12. Conversely, calcium is supplied with vitamin D, iron with vitamin C, magnesium with vitamin B6.

Types of fat burners: which one to choose

It is customary to classify all drugs into several groups according to their active mode of action:

1. Thermogenics. They accelerate metabolism and start the process of burning fat by slightly increasing body temperature - by only 0.5 ºС, the maximum is raised to 2 ºС. Due to the rise in temperature, the body begins to consume energy and uses up previously deposited fat reserves: lipids begin to actively oxidize. In addition, thermogenics also affect the nervous system. Hence the side effects of thermogenics: irritability, increased sweating, sometimes rapid heartbeat, insomnia. In general, this type of fat burner is safe for health, as it is made from plant ingredients. It must be used intermittently, alternating cycles. It is considered the most effective of all fat burners.
2. Lipotropics . The action of these supplements is based on accelerating the process of processing fatty acids from accumulated fat reserves. These are the mildest substances that have a positive effect on the liver, through which all body fats are transported. For the most part, all lipotropics are vitamin-like, consist of fat-processing enzymes and include L-carnitine, conjugated linoleic acid and other drugs, including substances that normalize thyroid function. They increase the rate of fat utilization, a process that is already started inside the body by diet and exercise. Lipotropics perfectly restore impaired metabolism and do not overload the body.

Who are they useful for?

Ideally, all the substances necessary for health should be obtained from food: vegetables and fruits, meat and fish, dairy products. To do this, nutrition must be varied and balanced. But less than 1% of the adult population can boast of this. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that dietary supplements are needed by everyone except infants.

The difference is that for all people this need is expressed differently:

Certain population groups require additional support with specific nutrients. Vegetarians require vitamin B12, residents of regions with little sun and pregnant women require vitamin D, athletes require proteins and amino acids.

Solgar Lipotropic Factors

First drug – Solgar, Lipotropic Factors

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It contains a well-known trinity of lipotropic elements - choline, inositol and methionine,
which work together and are associated with the processes of fat processing in the liver. Forces the body to burn fat. In these dosages, these elements are safe and even beneficial for the entire body. Including for the liver itself. The course is about 1 month, the number of capsules is according to the instructions. Just one jar - for the course.

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Do I need to take food supplements?

Each person has his own need for vitamins and minerals, and with various pathologies it can increase several times. More active substances are required if he is in a state of illness for a long time. Dietary supplements are not medicines, but their components are enzymes and activators of natural biochemical reactions in cells. For example, folic acid is involved in cell division and DNA strand doubling, so it is necessary for all tissues, especially bone marrow. And vitamin D is involved in the absorption of calcium in the intestinal wall.

People who lead a healthy lifestyle, eat a varied diet, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and do not neglect animal products may not need dietary supplements. But in the autumn-spring period, the need for vitamins increases regardless of lifestyle.

Dietary supplements can help with increased mental and physical stress, and in prolonged stressful conditions. But in this case, it is necessary to choose the correct composition of the drugs. These can be medicinal plants with a sedative effect, herbal teas. Vitamins from the group of antioxidants can support the body.

Sometimes doctors prescribe dietary supplements as an adjuvant for various pathologies. Patients with memory loss or deterioration of mental abilities can benefit from Carnicetine capsules and succinic acid. It is also effective in reducing immunity and helps in weight loss.

Green Tea Extract (EGCg)

Now Foods, EGCg, Green Tea Extract, 400 mg, 90 Vegetarian Capsules

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Source Naturals, Green Tea Extract, 500 mg, 120 Tablets

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This is not your ordinary green tea extract. This is EGCg, i.e. This is epigalocatechin gallate, the most active catechin in green tea, which is primarily responsible in green tea for its wonderful rejuvenating and healing effect. So, green tea preparations marked EGCg in the name or composition are distinguished by a high concentration of this catechin.

The first one is practically decaffeinated. There is only 4 mg of caffeine per capsule. For comparison, a cup of weak coffee contains about 100 mg of caffeine, and a cup of tea contains 30-70 mg of caffeine. So this EGCg can be taken at least at night.

The second option is with caffeine. Especially good for those with low blood pressure. At the price of 1 mg EGCg, these three drugs have no equal.

EGCg is a well-known fat burner actively used by athletes. In addition, what is valuable is that it is a real elixir of longevity, a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer element.

How do dietary supplements work?

There are different dietary supplements, and each of them affects the body in its own way. When choosing, you cannot rely on the experience of your neighbor. A separate additive solves the identified problem in specific conditions. Let's take for example several products developed in the Austrian laboratory Dr.Auer.

Exadipine - help for losing weight and diabetics

This is a dietary supplement based on salacia reticulata extract, a medicinal plant native to India. It looks like a woody vine and is known for its active use in Ayurveda. The key effect of salacia is to block carbohydrates. Thanks to this, dietary supplements based on it are used to normalize metabolism, lose weight and maintain the body in diabetes.

The following effects are noted:

• maintaining normal blood glucose levels;
• weight loss;
• slowing down the synthesis of fat cells.

Exadipine also contains vitamin D3, which regulates appetite. Taking it 5-10 minutes before meals helps regulate the amount of food you eat and thereby reduce the risk of weight gain. To stabilize metabolism and get rid of the tendency to overeat, you need to use the supplement for three months and only after consultation with an endocrinologist.

Basenpulver is an alkaline powder containing a set of essential microelements:

• tribasic calcium orthophosphate;
• calcium citrate;
• sodium selenite;
• potassium bicarbonate;
• potassium citrate;
• disubstituted magnesium orthophosphate;
• Magnesium citrate.

Taking it allows you not only to compensate for the lack of calcium, potassium and magnesium. Presenting these micronutrients as alkalis helps combat acidosis (a pH imbalance characterized by increased acidity). Additional effects of dietary supplements - detoxification of the body, improved digestion, restoration of hydrobalance.

Replenishing calcium stores improves the condition of nails and hair and prevents osteoporosis. Taking magnesium and potassium strengthens the heart and blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure, and reduces nervous tension.

Basenpulver is consumed in dissolved form in the proportion of one teaspoon to half a glass of water per day. It is more effective to select the dosage under the supervision of a nutritionist.

Taurine

1000-2000 mg, 1 month.

Taurine is an amino acid necessary to maintain normal metabolism. Synthesis in the body is limited, so adequate dietary intake is important. It has a cardiotropic effect and is good for the eyes. Taurine helps improve energy processes. I sometimes take taurine before training - it helps me train effectively with maximum loads.

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Now Foods, Taurine, 500 mg, 100 Capsules

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Now Foods, Taurine, Double Strength, 1000 mg, 100 Vegetarian Capsules

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Multivitamins

And be sure to add multivitamins from my dietary supplement regimen.

Everything in the body is interconnected - if there is a lack of one element, others will not be absorbed, no matter how much we take them additionally. Therefore, in order to absorb all these wonderful supplements, we take them in combination with a vitamin-mineral complex.

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Marina Haifa in the American office of iHerb

Also read and watch the video about my trip to the American iHerb office in California: RUSSIAN BLOGGER MARINA HAIFA ON IHERB SCHEDULE .

In addition to these posts, the blog also contains a lot of useful information about fitness, dietary supplements, mental health, etc. See the headings.

Disclaimer.

All materials on this site are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult your physician with any questions regarding your health, diagnosis or treatment. This information is provided in summary form and should not be construed as a substitute for consultation with a physician. This site does not recommend making independent decisions on health issues or self-medication. The information on this site is not comprehensive about health conditions and does not cover all diseases and their treatments. Consult your physician immediately if you have any health-related questions. Each person has an individual reaction to different foods. You should consult your physician about interactions of dietary supplements with medications you take.

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