Micronutrient therapy
| Support lipolysis and stimulate metabolism |
| The catechins of green tea are among the sympathomimetic agents that activate metabolism by inhibiting the breakdown of the stimulating noradrenaline. They increase energy consumption by stimulating thermogenesis and increased oxidation of fatty acids. Caffeine from Guarana also influences the fatty acid metabolism and also seems to have general protective effects against hypertension, overweight and metabolic disorders. The inhibition of catechol- O-methyltransferase and phosphodiesterase as well as the stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system are discussed as mechanisms of action. L-carnitine is involved in the oxidative degradation of long-chain fatty acids and the resulting release of energy. The L-carnitine functions as a transport molecule that channels the activated fatty acids into the mitochondria, where β oxidation takes place. L-carnitine is therefore a decisive factor for energy supply and physical performance. |
| Diminish cravings for sweets and reduce appetite |
| Psyllium (psyllium husks) is a high swelling fiber. It can accompany therapeutic measures for weight control by quickly counteracting resurgent hunger and appetite. Dietary fibres begin to swell in the stomach, increasing the volume of porridge. The result is a long-lasting satiation effect, which delays the onset of a renewed feeling of hunger. The modulated release of insulin also reduces appetite and hunger signals at the metabolic level. Also the amino acids 5-hydroxytryptophan, L-tryptophan and L-phenylalanine reduce hunger and L-glutamine reduce the craving for carbohydrates. |
| Positively influence the intestinal flora |
| People with overweight and obesity have a different composition of the intestinal flora compared to normal-weight people, with an increased occurrence of the phylum Firmicutes compared to the phylum Bacteroidetes. In this context, the intake of probiotics can help to positively influence the composition of the intestinal flora as well as the body weight. |
| Limit meals |
| An important factor for weight control is the energy balance. It results from the difference between calories supplied and calories consumed – i.e. a positive energy balance leads to an increase in weight, a negative balance to a decrease. protein shakes offer a complete meal as part of a low-calorie diet due to their low calorie content and high nutrient density. Accompanying exercise units increase calorie consumption, counteract the reduction of basal metabolic rate and muscle loss and should therefore form an integral part of obesity therapy. |