Posted by morganpmiller on June 19, 2009, at 4:31:47
In reply to depakote weight gain, any supplements to help?, posted by mogger on June 19, 2009, at 0:03:06
Green Tea Extract, Acai, Transresveratrol, Omega 3s from fish oil, and Acetyl L Carnitine combined with R lipoic acid. If she takes all of these, she will also be starting a good life long health regimen. Most of these with the exception of acai are taken by many for life extension purposes.
I can't say they will work, but it is worth a try. If they don't work, these are things anyone in their 30s or 40s should consider taking anyway.
Is she exercising alot? Intense Cardio combined with weight training should help. I would also recommend Bikram yoga or a spinning class a few times a week. Switching things up and doing different things throughout the week would be best for conditioning and weight loss.
Of course diet is always crucial to maintaining a healthy weight. This means eating small meals 4 to five times a day. No skipping meals, this slows down the metabolism. Believe it or not, olive oil may actually help one lose weight. There is no reason to avoid the healthy fats as long as they are consumed in moderation. A well balanced diet with healthy fats, low in simple sugars(this includes white bread), and a good balance between protein and complex carbs, is ideal for anyone.
Alternate day fasting may help with weight loss as it trains the metabolism to adjust better to changes. I know this goes against my saying not to skip meals. Alternate fasting will improve insulin sensitivity, but she already takes metformin. A good resveratrol product my also improve insulin sensitivity.
That's my 3 cents
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