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Weight loss advice is rampant on the internet. There seems to be a new diet or weight loss supplement at the click of a mouse. As confusing as it may seem, the key to figuring what weight loss product will help you the most is to find out how they work and whether they will help you conquer your individual weight loss dilemmas.

How does green tea work to help people lose weight? It contains EGCG which provides energy, speeds metabolism and fat metabolism and blocks a bit of the starches you consume. It also has the ability to produce a sense of well-being. It contains zero calories, making it an excellent replacement for high calorie beverages.

Hoodia is an appetite suppressant. This South African cactus contains a compound called p57, which mimics glucose in the body. The human brain triggers hunger when blood glucose levels drop, so p57 makes the brain think there is enough blood glucose and hunger is not triggered.

Do either hoodia or green tea seem to address your weight loss issues?

Do you have a sluggish metabolism? As we get older, our metabolism naturally slows. Your metabolism might also be slower if you skip meals or live a sedentary lifestyle. If you have a slow metabolism, your body tends to store more fat than a body with a high metabolism. If you begin to eat appropriately (small portions throughout the day rather than skipping meals or eating one large meal), try drinking green tea in between meals to boost your metabolism.

Are you an emotional eater? Do you dive into chocolate to feel better or nibble nervously? Green tea contains L-carnitine, so despite the caffeine content,…