NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:

A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Weight Management

Proper supplementation is a foundational component of treating metabolic disease and illness.

Buen Camino utilizes some of the most trusted supplements available today, such as Pure Encapsulations and Nordic Naturals, that are utilized by thousands of consumers and physicians alike. Not only that, we constantly review the latest literature and adjust our members' supplement needs based on research, clinical experience, and client feedback.

While no two members are exactly alike, there are typically four supplements we recommend after the proper evaluation & screenings are completed in order to make sustainable weight management a reality:

■   Omega-3: In its original triglyceride form, it provides EPA & DHA to support the body's metabolic needs, and may aid in weight loss via suppression of appetite, increased metabolism, and support

of lean muscle mass.

■    Probiotics: Studies have found moderate-weight people have different gut bacteria than someone who is overweight/obese. Having the correct strain may improve gut health and help burn extra calories via absorption of dietary fat, proper energy usage, and fat excreted in stools. They also may promote weight loss by releasing appetite-regulating hormones and reducing inflammation.

■   Vitamin D: Deficiency is very common, and overweight people tend to have lower levels. Getting enough may enhance weight loss and decrease body fat.

■    Berberine: A natural compound found in a variety of plant species, it's been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries - having a variety of functions within the cell. Studies suggest

that Berberine can contribute to weight loss while improving metabolic markers such as lipid and glucose profiles.