Weight Loss

Find out the latest on natural weight loss methods, including food, supplements, mind/body techniques, and other ways to lose weight naturally.

Packing on the pounds might increase inflammation, a destructive process known to raise your risk of cancer and heart disease.

Find out which hidden health problems might be getting in the way of your weight loss—and learn how to treat those troubles with alternative therapies.

Some research shows that taking supplements of the so-called sunshine vitamin may help you slim down.

Get the lowdown on the fat-fighting effects of chitosan, a dietary supplement made from shellfish.

A fatty acid found in weight loss supplements, CLA is said to fight fat while building muscle.

Is there a relationship between green tea and weight loss? Find out if sipping green tea can help you shed pounds.

Find out whether chia—yes, the same sprouts found in your Chia Pet—can help you slim down and stay healthy.

Get the lowdown on l-carnitine, a dietary supplement said to help you burn fat faster.

Get the lowdown on whether resveratrol -— an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes -— can fight fat and help you slim down.

A natural remedy used in traditional Chinese medicine, forskolin may help promote weight loss and protect your eye health.

What is resveratrol? What are the benefits of using it? Learn more.

What is white bean extract, also known as phaseolus vulgaris or white kidney bean extract? Why is it used as a natural weight loss aid and diabetes remedy? What are the possible side effects, and where can I buy it?

Often marketed as a natural weight loss aid, caralluma may help suppress your appetite and fight fat buildup.

The fiber-rich seeds of the African mango tree may help prevent fat buildup and protect against obesity.

A dietary supplement rich in fiber, PGX is said to tame your cravings and help you slim down. Get the science behind this proprietary supplement.

A type of dietary fat found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil, medium chain triglycerides may help rev up your calorie-burning rate and promote weight loss.