Medical Weight Loss Supportive Supplements

Chromium is a mineral that is considered essential, meaning we cannot make it in our bodies so it must be obtained from our diet.

Chromium can be found in many foods including meat, potatoes (especially the skins), egg yolk, lentils, whole-grain bread, fresh fruit and vegetables especially broccoli and green beans. However, it is only found in very small amounts, can be affected by agricultural and manufacturing processes and is poorly absorbed in our digestive tract. This is why a Chromium weight loss supplement can fuel and have a positive impact on not only your health but your overall weight loss journey.

Chromium helps the hormone insulin perform its actions in the body. Insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas, is necessary for your body’s metabolism and storage of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

Chromium deficiency impairs the body’s ability to use glucose to meet its energy needs and raises insulin requirements. Chromium deficient individuals may crave sweet food, suffer constant hunger pangs due to the fact glucose is being stored as fat.

Several studies have indicated that taking chromium supplements for weight loss can help:

• Obesity by reducing food intake, hunger and cravings and reduce the frequency of binge-eating episodes
• Glucose intolerance by improving blood glucose control in those with type 2 diabetes or help control the glucose and insulin responses in those a risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
• Depression by improving the symptoms of low mood.

Where applicable, The Slimming Clinic advises patients to take Chromium picolinate 200 microgram tablet once daily. Chromium picolinate is only part of your treatment program in conjunction with your personalised nutrition, exercise and lifestyle plan.

Vitamin D is a vital vitamin mostly produced in the skin by exposure to sunlight. It controls how the body absorbs calcium and phosphate which is important for strong bones, a healthy immune system and regulating mood. It also helps our digestive system absorb calcium and maintains our blood levels of calcium important for keeping our bones and teeth heathy.
Research indicates that nearly 50% of the global population are low in vitamin D (1).

This is of concern as low vitamin D levels are connected to a number of health issues. These include:

• Osteoporosis
• High blood pressure
• Metabolic syndrome
• Diabetes
• Infertility
• Depression and anxiety
• Obesity

Adding vitamin D to your weight loss and health journey can help to keep your hormone levels in check and may help enhance weight loss and decrease body fat.

Where applicable, The Slimming Clinic advises patients to take vitamin D daily as part of your treatment program in conjunction with your personalised nutrition, exercise and lifestyle plan.
If you are uncertain whether you need vitamin D, we can help. Check out our simple finger-prick test for more information.

(1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3356951/

Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required by the body for a variety of important functions. It is known to help within the nervous system, in brain function and mood, it helps to prevent anaemia by supporting blood-cell formation and it helps with digestion and reducing tiredness.

It is an important vitamin to have within your diet as it is not something that our bodies naturally produce. It is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning we need to replenish it every single day, since it is not stored in our bodies like fat-soluble vitamins.

A deficiency in vitamin B12 is quite common and can lead to a variety of symptoms including tiredness, fatigue, nervous system disruption and cognitive problems. If you are vitamin B12 deficient, you may already be experiencing a lack of energy which will be detrimental to your weight loss journey.

Where applicable, The Slimming Clinic advises patients to take vitamin B12 daily as part of your weight loss and health journey as part of your personalised nutrition, exercise and lifestyle plan.
If you are uncertain whether you need vitamin B12, we can help. Check out our simple finger-prick test for more information.