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The One Supplement You Should Be Having Every Morning To Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fat For Good, According To A Doctor

May 27, 2019 by Lisa Cupido
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If there’s one place that’s notoriously difficult to burn fat, it’s our abs. Visceral fat around the core is stubborn — it hangs on a lot longer than fat in other areas of the body. For this reason, many people turn to supplements as an aid to help burn more fat. But with so many vitamins and supplements on the market that make big weight loss claims, how can you be sure you’re choosing the right one for belly fat?

This is the one supplement you should be having every morning to get rid of stubborn belly fat for good, according to a doctor.

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There are a lot of weight loss supplements on the market — an obscene number, really. But it’s crucial to read labels because not all are created equal. Many of these supplements list caffeine as one of their top ingredients. While it’s true that caffeine will boost your metabolism and can suppress your appetite, it’s in no way the only effective ingredient — nor is it the most healthy — that you’ll find.


Not to mention: caffeine can leave you feeling jittery and anxious. But this one supplement provides an alternative that has amazing health benefits.

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Fish Oil


Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil is one of the best supplements you can take — not just for weight loss and fat burning, but for your overall health and well-being.


According to the National Institutes of Health: “Omega-3s are important components of the membranes that surround each cell in your body. DHA levels are especially high in retina (eye), brain, and sperm cells. Omega-3s also provide calories to give your body energy and have many functions in your heart, blood vessels, lungs, immune system, and endocrine system (the network of hormone-producing glands).”

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When it comes to addressing belly fat, specifically, it needs to be stressed that fish oil is not a weight loss supplement.


But here’s what fish oil do: reduce inflammation in the body that leads to obesity and a higher percentage of belly fat.

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According to Harvard Health:


“Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are part of a healthy diet that is associated with lower levels of inflammation. Your body can't manufacture omega-3 fatty acids—eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)—so it's important to get them through your diet.”

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Before you start taking any supplement — but fish oil, in particular — it’s recommended that you make an appointment with your physical to discuss your health and supplement needs.


Many experts agree that it isn’t a good idea to start taking fish oil without some guidance — this is one supplement that carries health risks if you do take too much of it.

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Since our bodies don’t naturally make omega-3 fatty acids, it can be obtained from a variety of foods — and this might prove to be a safer way to get this nutrient that doesn’t involve taking a supplement.


Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fatty fish like salmon and sardines (which can be added to your eggs breakfast), as well as vegetable oils, nuts, and chia and flax seeds (which are also excellent in your morning oatmeal).

Author:

Lisa Fogarty is a lifestyle writer and reporter based in New York who covers health, wellness, relationships, sex, beauty, and parenting.

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