Supp It In

If you’re looking for a quick cut rather than a marathon effort, there’s nothing wrong with roping in supplementary assistance. Here are the best pills to swallow

Carve Out Cravings Time taken: 3 weeks

You might not be able to pronounce it, but the tropical fruit garcinia cambogia inhibits the production of fat-producing enzymes while releasing serotonin to calm your sugar cravings. In a recent study review, it helped subjects cut an average of 1.76kg over four weeks. Garcinia Cambogia Capsules £9.99 nutriseed.co.uk

Unlock Fat Cells Time taken: 1.5 weeks

A triple threat, Meratrim helps your cells accumulate less fat, burn stored fat and makes it more difficult for fat cells to multiply. The herbal supp was found to shave 5.2kg (and 4.7in from participants’ waists) over the course of eight weeks. Ultra Laboratories Meratrim £19 uk.iherb.com

Hack And Burn Time taken: 2 weeks

Irvingia gabonensis, or African mango, is high in a water-soluble fibre that turns to a satiating gel once digested. In a recent study, volunteers given 150mg, three times a day, lost 6.3% of their body fat over 10 weeks. African Mango Green Tea £10 hollandandbarrett.com

Cut To The Chase Time taken: 1 week

Sinister-sounding fat-loss pill ‘Hydroxycut’ has some pretty positive effects. Its primary ingredient – veldt grape – led to 4.8kg weightloss in a six-week study from the University of Yaoundé, Cameroon. Plus it’s caffeinefree, for those who enjoy being able to sleep at night. Pro Clinical Hydroxycut £9.99 sshealthfoods.com