"You won't develop any vitamin or mineral deficiency in two weeks, even
on a starvation diet, but the
SMD happens to provide plenty of nutrients".
I have been on this diet both with and without vitamins, and
I find that I not only FEEL 1000% better, but seem to lose weight faster, and not feel any cravings when I take vitamin supplements.
The philosophy behind it is that if you satisfy your bodys
nutritional
needs, then it has nothing to crave...So after lunch, when I've had some sort of protein, I take one of each:
Muti-vitamin & mineral w/ iron
time release C-1000
B complex
Calcium/Magnesium
Member Concerns About Calcium
"Keep Trim allows skim Milk...I have 1% cow's milk for my
husband,
but now I like the Soy better! "
"I also take a Calcium supplement three times a day--as well
as a multivitamin."
"I Use Spinach leaves instead of lettuce in all my salads
for added iron and calcium"
"I was anemic after baby #2...so I even added Cream of Wheat
and Grape Nuts to my diet on KT to get my iron level back to healthy. (Very small potions however)."
"Cheese is a good calcium source too...and I do love my
cheese. Couldn't do the KT w/o it!!!" -Octavia
CLA, Glutamine, Fat
Burners? Which & Why?
These substances can be rather frightening a subject to have to worry about,
considering nothing is more valuable than our health. However, many of these items can be helpful, and used safely.
CLA: Conjugated Linoleic Acid
An essential fatty acid found
only in meat and dairy products.
Required as a supplement due to the dietary changes of cattle.
Helps promote fat loss,
especially strong effect on abdominal fat
Lessens further fat accumulation
Increases lean muscle, prevents muscle loss,
improves fat/muscle ratio
Increases energy expenditure
Proven cancer fighting abilities
Can help prevent Atherosclerosis
(hardening of the arteries)
Plays a role in treating Diabetes
Improves your immune system
Acts as a powerful anti-oxidant
(keeps free radicals in check)
Helps improve cholesterol levels.
"Tonalin" is the leading brand most researched
The
majority of studies have positive effects
3 - 4 grams per day reduced abdominal fat by 1 inch
Liquid generally tastes
terrible, but the caps are made with glycerine.
Very little side effects (upset stomach and diarrhea)
Takes up
to a month of supplementing to start seeing results
Results are very satisfying: a leaner body & noticeable losses
at waist area.
CLA is not a fat burner itself.
Recommended dosage for CLA is 2.5 to 5 grams per day
Average cost:
$25.00/ 90 caps (2 caps 3x day)
Glutamine
The most common amino acid found in your muscles (over
61%)
The most important component of muscle protein, helps repair, build and prevents muscle loss.
Needed throughout
your body for optimal performance.
Increases your ability to secrete Human Growth Hormone, which helps metabolize body
fat and support new muscle growth. Especially useful for people 'cutting down' (getting
rid of body fat w/out losing any muscle)
During workouts, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted
Depletion causes
decreased strength, stamina and recovery.
Takes up to 6 days for levels to normalize without supplementation
Plays a
key role in protein synthesis, and improves protein metabolism.
A carbon and nitrogen donor, helps restore glycogen which
restores energy.
Speeds up wound and burn healing and recovery, and boosts your immune
system.
One of the most
important nutrients for your intestines. Has the ability to 'repair a leaky gut' by maintaining the structural integrity of
the bowels.
It can even cure ulcers (1.6 g/day had a 92% cure rate in 4 weeks).
Taking just 2 grams of L-Glutamine
can increase growth hormone levels by 400%.
Many protein supplements already have some L-Glutamine mixed into it, so read
the labels to know for sure.
Best times to take L-Glutamine powder is in the morning, after a workout,
and at night
before bed time.
No health risks because Glutamine naturally occurs in your body
No adverse side effects, but taking
excessive amounts has led to upset stomachs
Available in powder or tablets formulas.
Average price: 750 g/ $70.00
FatBurners
Generally a waste of money, and not recommended. These are usually caffeine based pills,
and aren't safe to use for periods of time.
Still cant beat calorie counting and exercise.
