The Skinny on Weight Loss Herbs!

American's are fat and it's too late to play the blame game, everyone is choosing to jump on the health train to get back into shape using herbal weight loss alternatives along the way. One of the most common road blocks that most people run into is what herbs are right for weight loss and finding the facts may be a little confusing for someone that doesn't know where to begin.

Here are some answers!

Dandelion isn't just something that grows in the yard anymore because people are using dandelion for a whole bunch of things … including weight loss. Dandelion may be listed on a bottle disguised as "Taraxacum officianale" but in short, its still dandelion.

Dandelion

A wonder herb that replaces minerals, takes away bad cholesterol and fatty acids before they make their way into fat cells through the bloodstream; it enhances our body's metabolism and is also a mild laxative. While dandelion is considered one of the more safer diuretics … it's still a diuretic and any long term use of a diuretic can produce a few less than perfect results. Prolonged use of dandelion can cause electrolyte imbalance.

Garcinia cambogia

Another wonder herb it seems is Garcinia cambogia or the more scientific identity, "Malabar tamarind". The good news about Garcinia cambogia is that no ill effects have been reported from the use of this herb. Garcinia cambogia is a metabolic stimulant that can help a body with a slow metabolic action increase potential, jumpstarting the body. It's also an appetite suppressant that aids in decreasing those urges or cravings for particular foods and it also helps out the digestive tract … everyone can appreciate that!

Licorice root