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Contents

INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

IODINE ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

L-GLUTAMINE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

MCT OIL.................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

CONCLUSION ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14


INTRODUCTION

Fat loss.

This is one of the most important concerns of modern society. In this time of the century when

most of us are eating well, our weight has accordingly blossomed.

Add to that our sedentary life style where technology has evolved to such a stage where we can

simply sit and work all day long, without any need to move around for meetings etc, and you

have a recipe for disaster.

The usual, old-fashioned ways of weight or fat loss include strict diet regimes and punishing

exercises.

In addition, some people also go for acupuncture, or try other holistic measures to curb that

gain. They may even go for bariatric surgery options (such as gastric bypass or gastric banding

etc).

At the same time, the weight loss industry is a very substantial market for consumerism and

you can see all kinds of products being marketed for weight loss purposes – CDs, DVDs, books,

creams, lotions, earrings, body belts, body wraps etc.

As the name of this ebook suggests, we shall look at holistic supplements in this book to help

combat against the dreaded pounds and pounds of fat, in particular the Top 3 best supplements

for fat loss.


IODINE

Most people know of iodine as a solution applied to the skin to kill germs.

However it is also used in nutrition, even though it is surprisingly under-represented in

literature on its effects on human health.

On a sideline, iodine is actually playing a role in our environment. For instance, the iodine level

in the atmosphere of the earth is known to be correlated to the stability of our ozone layer.

This atmospheric iodine in turn is linked to the balance in the soil and in the vast oceans.

Furthermore, studies have shown that iodine concentration in plants can help to offset the

stress mechanism place on plants due to the excessive concentration of salt in the soil.

Historically, iodine was discovered in 1811 by a French chemist Bernard Courtois.

Due to its involvement in the Napoleonic Wars, France was in dire need of saltpeter, which is a

vital component of gunpowder.

Saltpeter was produced from French niter beds and required sodium carbonate, which was

isolated from seaweed. In the isolation of sodium carbonate, Bernard Courtois noticed a cloud

of purple vapor when it crystallized on cold surfaces and formed dark crystals. That was the

beginning of the discovery of iodine.

So, now back to human health…

While related studies are not as extensive as they should be, one area in which iodine is

intimately involved in our human function is in the workings of our thyroid gland.

Let’s take a closer look at iodine.

Being a chemical element and trace element, iodine is required by the body for its daily

functions. However we are unable to make it on our own, therefore iodine must come from our

diet.

Iodine is absorbed from the blood by the thyroid gland for the synthesis of thyroid hormones,

thyroxine (T3) and triiodothyronine (T4). These hormones are then released into the

bloodstream.


Thyroid hormones play a key role in our metabolic system and regulate the metabolic rate. At

the same time, they maintain the lipid levels in our tissues and have been shown to affect

cholesterol levels too. With the absence of the hormones, the metabolic rate would decrease.

In other words, the thyroid gland regulates the amount of body fat you have. Other than that, it

can also manipulate how our fats are used for bodily function and maintenance.

By virtue of that, this makes iodine the perfect fat loss supplement.

The Dietary Reference Intake for iodine is as follows:

Infants (up to 12 months) - 110 – 130 micrograms

Children (up to 8 years) - 90 micrograms

Children (8-13 years old) - 130 micrograms

Adults - 150 micrograms

Pregnant women - 220 micrograms

Iodine can be found in the following sources:

Fish (cod, salmon, sardines, scallops, shellfish, shrimp)

Kelp

Dairy products (milk, cheese, eggs)

Plants grown on iodine-rich soil

Sweet potato, onion and spinach

Banana, cantaloupe, strawberry

Peanuts and other seeds or nuts


In fact, it has even been said that brown sea vegetable species (kelp, wakame) are richer in

iodine concentrations than the red varieties.

It is obvious from the above that people who are into sea-food are likely able to meet their

Daily Reference Intake needs.

For those people who completely avoid seafood for various reasons of their own, they may

consider iodized salt.

Iodized salt is mainly a fortified form of table salt. Crucially, it contains a high amount of iodine.

As you can see, it is apparent that we may be able to get our iodine sufficiently from a diet of

the above sources. Yet, iodine deficiency can still occur.

In the States, the risk is quite substantial. Since the 1970, the average urinary iodine has

dropped by more than half.

There are 2 reasons why iodine levels are dropping:

Bakers and bread manufacturers are moving away from iodine-containing compounds, because they want to keep their dough fresh.

The average household is doing less cooking. With less cooking, and more commercially-packed food (fast food, ready-to-eat, and prepackage food), there is less iodine absorption. Even if the commercially-packed foods are heavily salted, the salts may not have been necessarily fortified with iodine.

Indeed, as with other mineral or vitamin deficiency, iodine deficiency can result in medical

conditions.

For instance, iodine deficiency can give rise to hypothyroidism (symptoms include depression,

fatigue, goiter, low basal body temperature and weigh gain) and intellectual disability. Other

conditions can include cancers of several kinds: breast, ovarian, prostate and stomach.

Furthermore, iodine deficiency during pregnancy is a serious matter for both mother and child.

For the mother, it may lead to high blood pressure. For the unborn child, it may lead to mental

retardation.


The most common forms of thyroid conditions are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.

To simplify, hyper- refers to the excess of, while hypo- refers to the lack of.

In hyperthyroidism, the excess amount of the hormones may be caused by the overproduction

from the thyroid gland or the pituitary gland (releasing excessive TSH, or thyroid stimulating

hormones).

With the excess, symptoms such as diarrhea, difficulty in sleeping and heat intolerance etc are

experienced.

In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland may not be fully functioning and thus results in a drop of

thyroid hormone levels.

In this case, people suffering from the affliction may be diagnosed also with sleep apnea,

premature hair graying and ovarian failure.

The good news is that with use of modern treatment strategy, the condition may be reversible,

although it may take some time for normal living.

For iodine supplement, the optimal dosage may vary across individuals. While the Dietary

Reference Intake can be taken into account, it would be best to consult your medical

professional before you make an informed decision.


L-GLUTAMINE

Glutamine is a very important amino acid for athletes. It is the most abundant non-essential

amino acid in the body, making up about 60 per cent of the extracellular and intracellular

amino acids, and is also known as L-Glutamine.

On a daily basis, our body produces 50 – 120 grams of glutamine. Most of it is stored in the

muscles, and then the lungs.

It is not considered an essential amino acid because it can be synthesized from other aminos –

glutamic acid, isoleucine and valine.

Glutamine plays a major role in liver function. At the same time it acts as cellular fuel to the

muscle and other tissues in the body, and may also regulate protein synthesis.

Glutamine is also used in several medical treatments, such as being used to counter the side

effects of chemotherapy (for cancer), nerve pain treatment and so on.

It is also effective in boosting the immune system and digestive system for those people who

are undergoing radiochemotherapy for esophageal cancer.

In a nutshell, strenuous exercise stresses our immunity system.

Here, we refer to the 1997 Los Angeles marathon where a study revealed that participants who

fell sick after the race were about 6 times higher than non-participants who were training at

the same level.

According to the 1997 issue of European Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers reported a

decrease in the plasma levels of glutamine in athletes after an exhausting marathon.

After the event, the researchers found that glutamine levels continued to fall.

Subsequently, it took about 16 hours more for the glutamine level to resume back to the

normal concentration.

Unfortunately, lymphocytes (white blood cells) require glutamine for their growth.

Thus, when the glutamine levels fell after the strenuous marathon, the lymphocyte

count also drastically dropped.


Due to this, and other effects of the marathon on the body’s immune system, it brought about

the high rate of incidence of illnesses among the athletes.

To validate their findings, the researchers turn to another country next – England.

According to their observations and studies, they found a similar effect, a relationship between

glutamine supplement and the rate of illnesses in trained athletes.

For their study, they recruited about 200 runners and rowers. Amazingly, the results revealed

nearly the same thing – the athletes were more prone to illnesses after intense training. And

the longer the training period, the severity in infection or illnesses were reported.

To continue the study further, the researchers divided the participants into 2 groups.

The first group was given a dose of 2.5 grams of oral glutamine to be consumed immediately

after a strenuous training event. 2 hours later, they were to consume another 2.5 grams.

On the other hand, the second group was given a placebo.

The following week, 19% of the first group participants reported an illness or infection.

However, the second group which took the placebo reported an overwhelming 51% incidence

rate of illness.

Indeed, while the body can produce glutamine, it is not sufficient for the body’s usage.

Especially after strenuous exercise, the demand for glutamine would be too great and the body

is not able to produce sufficient amounts. This is where glutamine supplements come in.

Besides playing an important role in the immune function, glutamine also figures largely in the

elimination of lactic acid from our body.

Lactic acid is produced when glucose and glycogen stores are burned by the body to produce

energy and fuel for exercise.

Glutamine regulates lactic acid levels by producing bicarbonate ions which neutralizes lactic

acid in the bloodstream.

In the meantime, glutamine is also used in the European countries, where they are being

administered to hospital patients to treat stress or trauma. Trauma here refers to burns, or

from diseases or surgery procedures.


To an athlete, the size of the glutamine pool in the muscle cells is very important.

When there is sufficient glutamine in the body, the other aminos will not be conscripted into

glutamine production. This also means that the skeletal muscle which athletes work so hard to

build up would also not be broken down to be diverted for glutamine production.

Dietary sources of glutamine include the following:

Beef, pork, poultry etc

Milk, yogurt, cheese etc

Cabbage, parsley, spinach etc

For the matter of glutamine supplementation, studies have shown that between 50% and 85%

of a large dose of glutamine ingested orally does not reach the bloodstream. Instead, it is used

by the mucosal cells of the intestinal tract.

In that case, then what is the best to consume glutamine supplement?

There are two schools of thought as to the best way around this.

According to one, the advice is to consume a very large amount (5 grams or more) of

glutamine, all at once so that it does not matter that a significant amount is destroyed.

On the other hand, researchers suggest that it is best to have an intake of 2-3 grams four or

more times throughout the day.

As for the timing, the general advice is immediately after training and before bed.

Glutamine supplements come in various form – capsule, liquid, powder and tablet.


MCT OIL

As part of his revolutionary approach to losing weight, Cliff Sheats recommends using this

particular supplement in his bestselling book Lean Bodies.

MCT simply means “medium chain triglycerides”.

In scientific terms, medium chain triglycerides contain 6 – 12 carbon fatty acid esters of

glycerol.

MCT mostly comprises of caprylic and capric fatty acids:

6 carbon atoms – Caproic acid (C6)

8 carbon atoms – Caprylic acid (C8)

10 carbon atoms – Capric acid (C10)

12 carbon atoms – Lauric acid (C12)

It is a light yellow liquid at room temperature. It is also odorless and translucent. The MCT oils

are naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oil.

Generally, they are considered a good inert source of energy in medical terms, something

which the human body finds it relatively easy to metabolize.

Compared to other fats, MCT oils are bland. In general, MCT oils do not generate dissonant

tastes as compared to the long chain triglyceride (LCT). They are also more polar than LCTs. All

these attributes make them the perfect candidate as a solvent for oral medications and

vitamins.

Supplementation with MCT oils first began as a way to treat conditions such as fat

malabsorption and obesity.

When the MCT oils are absorbed into the bloodstream, they bypass the digestion process which

longer chain fats go through. Because of that, they are able to provide an instantaneous source

of energy, and at the same time, be less likely to be stored as fat reserves.


According to Dr. Laurie Cullen at the Women’s Institute, in the event that a meal includes MCT

oils, there is a significant increase in the number of calories being burned.

When that happens, it means that there will be fewer calories stored as fat, and this effectively

reduces body fat levels.

Furthermore, the beauty of MCT oils is such that when they are being metabolized in the body,

they actually act more like carbohydrates instead of fats.

Since the body always prefers to utilize and metabolize carbohydrates first, the MCT oils can be

used to sustain our energy as a better option.

Now, why do MCT oils behave so differently from other fats even though they are all fats?

Well, the conventional type of fats in our body are the LCTs, meaning that they are about 16 –

20 carbon atoms in length.

Recall that for MCT, their length is only 6 – 12 carbons long. That is what makes all the

difference.

Because of its smaller molecular structure, it is more soluble in water. With that, it is much

easier for the body to absorb the MCT oils. There is no complicated digestive process as

required like for the LCTs.

The MCT oils are directly transported from the small intestine to the liver. In the liver, some of

the MCT oils are also converted into ketone bodies which the muscles utilize for energy.

Studies have shown that MCT oils facilitate the process of excess calorie burning, and thus help

in weight loss.

MCT oils are also involved in promoting fat oxidation and reduce food intake.

In particular, the athletic community has taken an interest in MCT oil. They use MCT oils as a

form of nutritional support during their intense training cycles. In the meantime, MCT oils

serve a bigger role in decreasing their body fat and increasing their lean muscle mass.

Besides facilitating in weight loss, MCT oils are also used in medication purposes.

For instance, they are used to treat food absorption disorders (diarrhea, indigestion), celiac

and liver diseases and so on.


CONCLUSION

It is definitely not easy to lose the extra and excess pounds. To some people, they consider it a

torture because they have to restrict their diet and not take this or that. In addition, they also

may have to undergo intense training to shed all those fats.

At the end of the day, what is it for?

Never lose sight of the goal – weight loss.

With those extra pounds lost, you would be in the best possible way to attain your own goals

and success. You would gain utmost confidence, become your most attractive yet, be a focus for

more opportunities and so on. In short, there would be nothing to stop you.

Here, in Top 3 Natural Fat Loss Supplements, we provide three of the best natural ways to

achieve that goal. And we believe you can do it!

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