Metabolic Optimization
Nutrients connected to Metabolic Optimization
A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.
- ChromiumEstablished role
Chromium helps the body break down fats and carbohydrates. This is a normal role; it does not mean extra supplements optimise metabolism.
- MolybdenumEstablished role
Molybdenum is needed by enzymes in sulfur amino acid and purine metabolism. This is a normal role; there is no evidence that extra supplements improve metabolism.
- CarnitinePreliminary or mixed
L-carnitine was linked to a small average weight loss in a meta-analysis of 37 trials; no significant effect on waist or body fat percent.
- FenugreekPreliminary or mixed
Modest changes in blood sugar and blood fats in small trials; evidence limited.
- Mulberry leafPreliminary or mixed
Reviews report some metabolic marker changes; evidence is mixed.
- White kidney bean extractPreliminary or mixed
The extract is meant to slow starch digestion; trials show small weight changes but not clear changes in blood fats or fasting glucose.
- Irvingia (African mango seed)Preliminary or mixed
Small trials report changes in weight, blood fats and glucose markers; quality is limited.
- Black pepperPreliminary or mixed
Piperine raised blood curcumin levels in a small human study; this is absorption, not proven benefit.
- FenugreekPreliminary or mixed
Modest changes in blood sugar and blood fats in small supplement trials; evidence limited.
- YaconPreliminary or mixed
Insulin-resistance and weight markers improved in some trials; pooled analyses mixed.
- Dried fenugreek leaf (kasuri methi)Preliminary or mixed
Modest changes in blood sugar and blood fats in small supplement trials; evidence limited. Based on seed studies, not dried leaf.
- MCT OilPreliminary or mixed
Small effects on weight, energy use and insulin resistance index.
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