The weight loss industry is colossal, valued at over $500 billion between pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements, workout products, and other such solutions. However, many of these solutions are unreliable or outright ineffective, which is a problem that Valleant hopes to solve in part through the release of their newest guide.
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A recent study found that well over 50% of all Americans say they would like to lose some amount of weight. With the increasing availability of GLP-1 analogs, many people are finding themselves able to lose a significant amount of weight very quickly, but, as Valleant explains, this may not be a positive thing in some cases.
Rather, synthetic or prescription weight loss solutions often place a significant amount of stress on the body and result in unpleasant and long-lasting side effects. Instead, Valleant hopes to recommend a few nutritional strategies that may deliver results without the need for these potentially dangerous injections.
One commonly used natural weight loss supplement that Valleant discusses is green tea extract, an ancient remedy that has seen renewed interest in recent years. They explain that green tea has been shown in lab studies to improve circulation, energy levels, and metabolism, all key components of effective weight loss.
They also suggest that probiotics and prebiotics should make their way into any weight loss plan, as the health of the gut microbiome can make a significant difference in how the body absorbs nutrients and burns fat. Crucially, the gut biome plays a key role in regulating appetite, which is a factor targeted by most prescription weight loss medications.
Overall, Valleant recommends a combination of nutritional strategizing and regular exercise while taking advantage of the supplements they discussed. They also caution against the use of harsh, “fast” weight loss solutions, as these often offer only temporary change and may even damage the organs if not used properly.
About Valleant
Valleant’s team of health educators has been publishing guidance since 1990, though in the past few years they have made it their mission to investigate popular products, services, and strategies to determine which ones are most effective. All of their resources are available for free and can be found at the link below.
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Originally published on behalf of Valleant, circa Apr. 2025
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