Many people assume that because a product is natural is a lot healthier for the body but this is not always the case as even natural ingredients, and particularly those that they put in weight loss supplements can cause other problems detrimental to your health.

Many natural weight loss products also have such a minimal amount of substances in them that are beneficial to weight loss that the chances of them benefiting your weight-loss program will be negligible.

That’s not to say that some natural weight loss products aren’t good but you need to be aware that many of them are just getting promoted as with any other weight loss and dietary supplement purely as a source of income for the people selling.

The FDA has in fact banned the use of many natural products that were used in weight loss supplements over the years because they are proven to cause anything from mild to severe reactions in some people.

A lot of these products only act as diuretics which cause a temporary loss of water giving people the false impression that they are losing weight rapidly.

You will in fact have a lot more chance of losing weight by an increasing the quantity of water that you drink and remaining hydrated all the time.

The best natural weight loss products are the good healthy foods that you should be eating every day in the form of fresh fruit and vegetables that will assure you have all the necessary vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function properly.

If you have any health problems such as high blood pressure or heart problems then you will need professional advice even when taking natural weight loss products to ensure your safety. Some natural ingredients can increase blood pressure and if you already have high blood pressure the results could be fatal.

The role of omega-3 fatty acids in cardiovascular disease is well established. One of the best ways to help prevent heart disease is to eat a diet low in saturated fat and to eat foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Clinical evidence suggests that EPA and DHA (eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid) help reduce risk factors for heart disease, including high cholesterol. Several clinical studies also suggest that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids help protect against stroke caused by plaque buildup and blood clots in the arteries that lead to the brain and lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.