IGNITE YOUR FAT BURN

A supplement upgrade is the quick fix you need to make 2019’s transformation stick

With the simple act of reading this magazine, you have taken a positive first step to achieving your mental and physical goals this year. As you are no doubt aware, each month, we present a broad church of progressive advice that can edge you towards success. There is no magic pill, no quick fix – or so we thought. Scientists have stumbled upon a new supplement, cissus quadrangularis*, that could have a profound impact on your weight-loss endeavours, and we think it’s worth a pop.

Apart from having a name that’s near-impossible to pronounce, this supplement – a member of the grape family – is notable for its use in traditional Ayurvedic culture to heal broken bones and damaged joints. And now, it has been given a scientific update. According to a study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, after supplementation with the cissus extract, a group of participants lost an average of nearly 4kg of weight in as many weeks, while their body fat dropped by around 7%. The test subjects also enjoyed a profound decrease in several biochemical markers associated with metabolic syndrome, a cluster of related conditions that have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes.

It’s not often that we’re seduced by claims of a short cut, but the research results are irresistible. At a time when you’re hungry for fast results, upgrading your supplement stack is the simplest way to call in reinforcements. This is your fitter pill to swallow.