According to some experts, a new weight-loss supplement known as Lipozene, which is based on fibre-rich product glucomannan, can be not as effective as the manufacturer claims. Although the supplement has been developed by a reputable Obesity Research Institute, its alleged effectiveness can be based on thin evidence.

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Recently, coconut oil has made a triumphant comeback to the market of American health foods. Erroneously bashed before as “artery-clogging” and “fattening” (largely due to a successful lobbying of its biggest domestic competitor - the rich and powerful vegetable oil industry), now coconut oil is proven beneficial for the health of the heart, arteries, thyroid gland, and the gastrointestinal tract. Moreover, a liberal consumption of coconut products has been linked to a superb health that many tropical nations enjoyed before the advent of “civilization”. More recently, it has been found that lauric acid, found in huge quantities in both coconut oil and human milk, can protect us against a whole range of bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and other pathogens. It can even hamper the HIV! Another great property of coconut oil is its ability to suppress weight gain and stimulate the conversion of body fats into quick energy, thus promoting a rapid loss of unwanted pounds in overweight individuals.

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Several recently conducted studies have shown that gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA, can be a good aid for those who wish to lose excess weight. Scientists of the University of California have also found that taking GLA-containing supplements can be beneficial for sustaining healthy weight in those individuals who were formerly obese but lost a lot of weight. However, plant sources of GLA might not completely satisfy our needs in this essential fatty acid.

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