What is the best cellulite fighter? Nutritional Supplements!
What are some other methods used to fight cellulite? There are topical methods like creams, cellulite activators, seaweeds, clay, light, lasers, ect… There are manual techniques like massage, vibration, vacuum devices, etc… There are also surgical techniques like liposuction, etc…
Why do we think that nutritional supplements are the best cellulite fighters?
Because there are 4 key contributors to cellulite and only nutritional supplements can tackle them all. And in some cases like liposuction there can even be some unhealthy consequences. A combination of nutritional supplements and other methods however could be extra beneficial. The body is designed to heal itself as long as it has the appropriate tools. In this case the tools would include various natural ingredients combined into nutritional supplement formulations.
We have compiled a list of some of the best cellulite fighting nutrients. Combined together they can be incredibly effective at combating cellulite.
- Centella Asiatica - Centella Asiatica is an ancient herb that helps maintain normal circulation and connective tissue structure and function in the skin. It is reported to promote healthy fluid balance in the smallest blood vessels.
- Bromelain - Bromelain is the powerful protein digesting enzyme found in pineapple. It helps maintain healthy fluid balance in muscles and other tissues. Bromelain assists in the normal breakup of congested protein and other by-products so they can be eliminated through the blood stream and lymphatic system.
- Lemon Bioflavonoids - Bioflavinoids comprise a group of plant pigments that are rich in special phenolic compounds that help maintain the structure and function of blood vessel walls. This is particularly important in helping to prevent leakage from capillaries, and associated side effects. They help synthesize and repair collagen, for improved connective tissue structure and circulation.
- Milk Thistle Extract - Milk Thistle Extract is the best known cleansing/detox herb. It supports healthy liver function. It protects the liver by stimulating regeneration of new liver cells and inhibiting the passage of toxins into liver cells.
- Butchers Broom Extract - Butchers Broom Extract contains unique compounds called ruscogenins. These compounds help protect, strengthen and tone blood vessels for improved circulation and microcirculation.
- Capsicum frutescens - Capsicum frutescens is a superb natural booster for circulation and metabolism.
- Green Tea Extract - Green Tea Extract promotes a healthy metabolism and the burning of fat for energy.
- Milk Thistle Extract - Milk Thistle Extract is the best known cleansing/detox herb. It supports healthy liver function. It protects the liver by stimulating regeneration of new liver cells and inhibiting the passage of toxins into liver cells.
- N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) - N-Acetyl Cysteine stimulates the production of glutathione, the body's most important detoxifying nutrient. NAC supports respiration by helping to thin stubborn mucous. It also helps detoxify and protect against chemicals and heavy metal toxins such as mercury and arsenic.
- Broccoli Extract - Broccoli Extract is rich in the sulfur containing nutrients your body needs to support critical detoxifying enzymes.
- Alpha Lipoic Acid ( ALA ) - Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is known as the universal antioxidant because it functions in both fat and water soluble systems, so, for example, it is effective in the interior of the cell as well as the cell membrane where the important fatty acids reside. This makes it more effective in helping to prevent oxidative damage to your skin that can cause blemishes, wrinkles, dryness and worse. It also extends the life of (recycles) other important antioxidants and detoxifiers, such as Vitamin C, E, glutathione, and CoQ10.
It helps reduce toxicity from such metals as mercury, lead and cadmium. This adds yet another dimension of skin protection because of the importance of these nutrients to the health and beauty of your skin. It helps stimulate the body ' s natural energy production and inhibits accelerated aging at its origin, the mitochondria, which are the energy factories that exist in every cell.
Studies have shown that ALA can help re-direct excess blood sugar to muscle cells where they can be used for energy. Other studies have shown that ALA is an important factor in the production of energy in the mitochondria where blood sugar is utilized to produce energy, which can help inhibit advanced glycation and the aging/wrinkling process at the level of the skin. Glycation is the abnormal reaction of excess blood sugar with protein, causing the skin to stiffen, and loose its soft flexibility. The aging process and skin wrinkling in particular are accelerated as a result of many factors, including glycation. ALA is also a supreme antioxidant to help preserve the healthy omega fatty acids found in the skin.
- Vitamin C - A water-soluble vitamin with antioxidant activity that protects LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage and supports healthy connective tissue.
- Pantothenic Acid - A water soluble member of the vitamin B-complex necessary for the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
- Riboflavin (Vit. B2) - A water soluble member of the vitamin B-complex necessary in the metabolism of fats and amino acids and to help convert carbohydrates into energy (ATP) for the body.
- Niacin (Vit B3) - Niacinamide is a water soluble B vitamin important to many functions in the body, including the process of releasing energy from carbohydrates.
- Dandelion Root - Dandelion Root is traditionally used to support healthy liver and gall bladder function.
- Grape Seed Extract - The active ingredients in Grape Seed Extract (Proanthocyanidins) have anti-oxidant activity that is 2 times more powerful than Vitamin E and four times more than Vitamin C. In addition to its own direct activity it works directly with Vit. E and C to make them more effective and long lasting.
Grape Seed Extract helps inhibit the enzymatic breakdown of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to strengthen blood vessel walls, including capillaries. These substances are vitally important in maintaining the proper structure and function of blood vessels and blood itself: 1) This helps red blood cells penetrate into the microcirculatory system and 2) prevent fluids from leaking out of the capillaries. As a powerful antioxidant it helps prevent oxidative damage to blood plasma and lipids.
Grape Seed Extract ' s antioxidant activity especially targets blood vessels by helping to inhibit oxidative damage to blood plasma and LDL (the so-called bad cholesterol).
- Pomegranate Extract - Pomegranate Extract is one of nature's richest sources of ellagic acid. It works at the cellular level to protect cells from alteration and damage.
- Artichoke - Artichoke Extract stimulates bile production which helps break down hard fats. It also helps nutrient absorption and elimination of waste.
Remember, a good anti-cellulite product should contain ingredients that do 4 things:
- support healthy metabolism and the conversion of fat into energy
- promote re-growth of healthy, soft connective tissue
- tone and strengthen blood vessels and increase microcirculation
- support and strengthen the body's natural waste removal and detoxification systems.
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