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According to promoters of weight loss supplements, chromium picolinate both lowers cholesterol and increases “fat-burning” metabolism. Neither of these claims has withstood scientific study comparing the substance with a placebo (dummy – or non weight loss pill).

Chromium picolinate is a synthetic form of chromium, an essential trace mineral abundantly available in most foods. Chromium plays a role in fat metabolism, but no one needs extra amounts by way of weight loss supplements

Excess chromium picolinate can cause flushing, nervousness, and palpitations. It can also cause iron deficiency.

Ephedra is a herbal extract also called Ma huang. It

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Can weight loss supplements be used to boost your metabolism?

Your metabolism plays a very important role in eating and weight loss. The thyroid gland is your body’s metabolism meter. Although there are many weight loss supplements and metabolism boosters on the market, the only safe way to speed up your metabolism is through exercise.

Unsafe metabolism boosters and weight loss pills

There are several diet supplements and weight loss products sold in health food shops, through the post, and on the Internet that claim to speed up metabolism. Some of these are just plain useless, others are downright dangerous. T

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