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May 2024
6m 23s

1 Tablespoon a Day Burns Belly Fat

DR. ERIC BERG
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Today, I’m going to tell you how to lose belly fat and burn stubborn fat fast. If you have a slow metabolism, this solution is for you!


People who think they have a slow metabolism actually have an efficient metabolism. This means their body requires less fuel. To lose stubborn fat, you must get your body to waste more fuel.


The mitochondria are the body's “energy factories,” turning food into stored energy, known as ATP. Uncoupling occurs when the mitochondria make less ATP and more heat.


Resveratrol is a natural mitochondrial uncoupler. It’s found in grapes, cranberries, blueberries, dark chocolate, pistachios, and Japanese knotweed.


Resveratrol is also made into a powder supplement. One tablespoon per day can help reduce belly fat by encouraging mitochondrial uncoupling.


Ketones can cause mitochondrial uncoupling and improve the function of the mitochondria. Cold therapy, exercise, fasting, green tea, saunas, and jacuzzis also cause mitochondrial uncoupling.


The following factors can hinder mitochondrial uncoupling, making it difficult to burn fat:

• Excess calories

• Aging

• Sedentary lifestyle

• Heavy metal exposure

• Certain medications (statins, beta-blockers, Metformin, antibiotics)


DATA:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30421...

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