The shocking truth about the best supplements for fat loss is, "they don't
really work". I'm not convinced any supplement speeds fat loss or boosts
your metabolism, or otherwise magically leads to more fat burning.

I have not been impressed by supplement research or by talking to people who
have used supplements. Supplements are generally worthless for gaining
muscle and losing body fat.

I strongly believe all fat burning pills are useless, unless you need some
caffeine to stay awake. Why is it that I've never met a person who has had
success with a fat burning pill? Everyone I've ever talked to has yet to see
results from these so-called "fat burners".

But what about the generally recommended supplements, like protein,
creatine, and post-workout shakes?

They aren't all they are said to be either...

Personally, I'll dont' expect to have another protein drink or protein bar
ever again. Like most people, I can easily eat all the protein I need
from whole, natural foods.

However, if you find it impossible to get all your daily protein intake from
meat, beans, and nuts, you might benefit from a protein shake when trying to
lose weight and burn fat. So a protein powder is an optional supplement.

On the other hand, I find post-workout drinks from supplement stores to be a
waste of money. After all, these drinks are just protein and carbohydrate,
which you can get from real food. I prefer plain old chocolate milk, if your
stomach can handle it.

Creatine can help a muscle-gaining workout plan. But you just need the plain
creatine powder - not any of these new fancy creatines (that are unproven!).
I still like the 3 day loading period (20 grams per day, split into 4 doses
of 5 grams). If you do that, try to take your creatine with protein and
carbohydrate-rich meals.

While I'm against supplements for muscle building and fat loss, supplements
can be of real value for health purposes.

I use a fish oil supplement, a Greens Plus product, and a multi-
vitamin/mineral. And the last two are probably redundant given my diet,
since I could make a strong claim for "most broccoli eaten by a human being
on a daily basis".

The bottom line: Muscle building and fat burning supplements are not worth
the money. Real food is the key to getting the body, and health, you desire.
However, if you have a hard time eating a variety of fish or getting all
your fruits and vegetables, you might benefit from health supplements.

About the Author

Craig Ballantyne is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and writes for Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Maximum Fitness, Muscle and Fitness Hers, and Oxygen magazines. His trademarked Turbulence Training fat loss workouts have been featured multiple times in Men’s Fitness and Maximum Fitness magazines, and have helped thousands of men and women around the world lose fat, gain muscle, and get lean in less than 45 minutes three times per week. For more information on the Turbulence Training workouts that will help you burn fat without long, slow cardio sessions or fancy equipment, visit www.TurbulenceTraining.com

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