L Carnitine is most commonly known to help the body produce energy by freeing up fatty acids, which has been said to aid fat loss. It is often mistaken for an amino acid but is actually synthesised in the body from amino acids, lysine and methionine. L Carnitine is produced in the liver and kidneys in addition to being available through animal sources – predominantly red meat and dairy – and conveniently enough, supplement form. A study in The Journal of Physiology provides evidence that L-Carnitine supplements enhance athletic/physical performance, which additionally contributes to creating leaner muscle mass! The average human body contains around 20g of stored L Carnitine, the majority found within the skeletal muscle. This compound plays an important role in your body, escorting long-chain fatty acids to your cells’ mitochondria, where they produce energy. L-carnitine also ushers toxic byproducts of energy production out of your cells, so they don’t build up.

Garcinia cambogia is a popular weight loss supplement. It is derived from a fruit of the same name, also called Garcinia gummi-gutta or Malabar tamarind. The peel of the fruit contains high amounts of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which is the active ingredient believed to be responsible for most of the weight loss benefits. Obviously, taking an HCA supplement alone won't help you shed pounds. But in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise, the studies seem promising. In fact, participants in a recent study who took an HCA supplement lost about four pounds per month, on average.