Natural Support for Appetite Control and Weight Loss
What are neurotransmitters and what do they have to do with appetite control and weight loss?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in our brain. When these are out of balance or depleted, we do not feel good and often times eat too much.
Dopamine and serotonin are some of the most well known neurotransmitters that have an impact on cravings and have many functions in the body. Dopamine regulates mood and plays a vital role in the brain's pleasure and reward systems. Serotonin helps regulate mood, sleep, and digestion.
Serotonin is nature's own appetite suppressant. This powerful brain chemical curbs cravings and shuts off appetite. It makes you feel satisfied even if your stomach is not full. The result is eating less and losing weight.
A true craving is about satisfying the brain’s need for dopamine. Eating junk food causes a release of dopamine in the brain. Junk food stimulates the reward system in the brain in the same way as addictive drugs, such as cocaine. The craving has nothing to with the body’s need for energy or nourishment. Not having enough dopamine in your system can quickly leave you exhausted, but too much of it causes addictive behavior.
The following supplements help our bodies make neurotransmitters and support our metabolic system:
Flourish CravEnz: Ingredients are precursors to neurotransmitters involved with appetite control, food intake and mood. CravEnz may decrease carbohydrate cravings and to help control appetite.
Take 1-2 capsules twice daily, before meals. May work better if taken on an empty stomach, no closer than 1 hour prior to food.
Flourish BerGluCoQ: Berberine supports insulin production and metabolism. It improves glycemic control, gut bacteria, insulin sensitivity and cholesterol, blood pressure and fat loss.
Take 1 capsule prior to each meal. It works best if taken 30-60 minutes prior to food.
Flourish Active Life Nutrient: This product is a basic multi-vitamin. Vitamins and minerals support proper production of insulin and reduces low blood glucose levels that results in hunger feelings, improves leptin levels which tells the body it is time to stop eating, and decreases appetite. Therapeutic levels of several nutrients support blood glucose, thyroid, and energy.
Take 1 capsule once daily in the morning or at noon. It is best absorbed with food.
Flourish Extra Strength Probiotic: Healthy bacteria in the intestines support neurotransmitter production for serotonin and dopamine, both necessary to decrease food cravings.
Take 1 capsule in the morning.
Food and Lifestyle Recommendations:
The food we put in our bodies has a big influence on neurotransmitters. For example, protein is required to make neurotransmitters. You need 3 palm-sized servings of protein per day to achieve this. Avoid foods that lead to blood sugar crashes, such as over-processed and sugary foods, which then contributes to eating more.
We suggest to mostly eat meats, fish & shellfish, fruits, vegetables, nuts & seeds, eggs, good oils & fats, and avoid dairy, grains, wheats, doughs, legumes, and sweets.
Use your palm(protein), 2 palms(veggie), cupped hand(carb), and thumb(fats) to gauge food portions.
Consider Intermittent Fasting, an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.
This information is based on medical journal research and may not be all inclusive. You should check with your healthcare provider before making changes in your health program. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.