Slimming the belly and buttocks with herbs
Can the belly and buttocks be slimmed down with herbs?
Many people are looking for easy and quick ways to lose fat, especially those concentrated in the hip, abdomen, arms, and thighs, but many studies have shown that weight loss is ineffective in certain areas of the body, However, there are other proven ways to lose body fat, while resistance exercises help strengthen, grow, and tighten muscles in targeted areas of the body; a healthy diet and calorie-burning activities are also necessary to burn fat. It should be noted that the place of body loss of fat is associated with genetic factors, so there are no reliable scientific studies showing the ability of any of the herbs to reduce buttock fat, belly, or any other area of the body.
Herbs that contribute to slimming
Although there are no herbs capable of dissolving and burning body fat, some herbs that may promote weight loss when used along with diet and exercise, we mention the following:
- Moringa: Taking Moringa herb extract may contribute to reducing obesity and weight gain, and helps reduce accumulated liver fat and increase body fat decomposition, according to a study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology 2018, in addition, Moringa herb extract contributes to lowering levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides in the blood, as shown in another study published in Advances in Biology in 2014.
Slimming the belly and buttocks with herbs
To read more about the effect of moringa on weight loss, you can refer to the article on the benefits of the moringa herb for slimming.
- Ginger: Eating ginger may help reduce obesity in some different ways, such as increasing heat production and lipolysis in the body, reducing fat accumulation, inhibiting its absorption in the intestines, and controlling appetite, according to a 2017 study published in Phytotherapy Research, and another study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition in 2018 suggested that ginger may contribute to lowering body mass index (BMI) and reducing buttock circumference.
- Cinnamon: Cinnamon intake was found to reduce body fat, in a 2008 study published in proceedings of the Nutrition Society, and suggested that cinnamon may also contribute to improving insulin sensitivity, lowering fasting blood sugar levels, and LDL levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Turmeric: There are no studies on the relationship of turmeric intake in itself to weight loss, but the active substance it contains, known as curcumin, may contribute to weight loss, and curcumin also has properties that reduce fat cells formation, as well as antioxidant activity, so reduce obesity and associated health effects, according to the results of a 2013 study published in Biofactors, and the results of another study published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences in 2015 showed that curcumin may positively affect fat levels reducing and body mass index (BMI) lowering after 30 days of intake.
- Fenugreek: Eating 8 grams of Fenugreek fiber may help significantly increase satiety, contributing to a reduction in meal rations, according to the results of a 2009 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research, and another study published in Biomed research international in 2014 showed that the Fenugreek may help reduce fat digestion and absorption and improve fat metabolism and carbohydrates.
- Ginseng: Ginseng is a plant with many healthy properties, whereas Korean ginseng eating twice daily for 8 weeks showing that it can reduce body weight, according to one of the preliminary studies published in the Journal of Ginseng Research in 2014.
- Cumin: Eating cumin may contribute to weight loss and BMI in overweight people, according to a study of 78 overweight people published in Nutrition and Metabolism in 2015.
Slimming the belly and buttocks with herbs
Frequently asked questions about slimming herbs
