For weight loss and gut health, several supplements have shown potential benefits, though the evidence varies:

Weight Loss Supplements

1. Green Tea Extract: Contains catechins, which may increase metabolism and fat oxidation¹.
2. Glucomannan: A dietary fiber that promotes feelings of fullness and delays stomach emptying¹.
3. Capsaicinoids: Found in chili peppers, can increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation¹.
4. Berberine: Has been shown to impact blood sugar and lipid metabolism, which can aid in weight loss².

Gut Health Supplements

1. Probiotics: Consist of beneficial bacteria like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species that support gut health³⁴.
2. Prebiotics: Non-digestible fibers that nourish beneficial gut bacteria. Examples include inulin and fructooligosaccharides⁴.
3. Synbiotics: Combination of probiotics and prebiotics that work together to enhance gut flora⁵.

Both types of supplements can potentially aid in weight loss by improving metabolic parameters and promoting a healthier gut microbiome, which is linked to better weight management outcomes⁶.

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Footnotes

1. Mah, E. (2024). Dietary Supplements for Weight Management: A Narrative Review of Safety and Metabolic Health Benefits. NCBI ↩ ↩² ↩³

2. Noble, D. (2024). Berberine is a promising supplement—but it’s not a magical weight-loss solution. Mayo Clinic ↩

3. Weiss, C. (2023). Probiotics, gut bacteria, and weight - what’s the connection? Mayo Clinic News Network ↩

4. Mayo Clinic. (2022). Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know. Mayo Clinic ↩ ↩²

5. Sergeev, I. N. (2020). Effects of Synbiotic Supplement on Human Gut Microbiota, Body Composition, and Weight Loss in Obesity. NCBI ↩

6. Hassan, N. E. (2024). Effect of weight loss program using prebiotics and probiotics on body composition, physique, and metabolic products: longitudinal intervention study. NCBI ↩