Magnolia Bark

Magnolia Bark Extract is frequently used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practitioners of this modality will refer to it exclusively as houpu or houpo. It has been used in this system of medicine since roughly 100 A.D. to treat what is called “stagnation of qi” or “low energy” in Chinese medicine. Then and now it has been used to treat ailments associated with this condition, such as lung disorders, as well as menstrual cramps, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating and gas, nausea, and indigestion.

Magnolia Bark Extract has gained popularity among diet product developers because of it purported connection to “cortisol” that much hyped stress related hormone which is supposedly responsible for the belly fat of millions. However, the reason so much attention has been focused on this ingredient is because it has shown some promise in being able to reduce anxiety in users; although clearly additional research studies need to be conducted.

The concept proposed by product developers is that by reducing anxiety by using Magnolia Bark Extract, the effects of cortisol will be cancelled out, thereby reducing fat in general and belly fat in particular.

Belly fat is clearly a bane of modern dieter’s weight loss woes, because it is the hardest to get rid of, and has been known to endure regardless of diet and fitness routine in some individuals. They may well see Magnolia Bark Extract as a possible answer to this issue. However, there is not a clear unwavering link between the use of this ingredient and weight loss.

Nevertheless, there are holistic weight loss agents which do exhibit a clear and rather significant link to weight loss. Hoodia has a molecule in its chemical make up called “p57” which has been proven to be able to quell hunger in dieters, because it has the ability to “trick” the brain into believing that the stomach is full. It was originally discovered in the African desert where hunters used it on long treks to ward off hunger.

• Has shown some good results in treating some ailments
• Has some health promoting abilities

• Not proven to be able to create weight loss
• Not a viable metabolism booster or appetite suppressant

We are well aware that many modern dieters are looking at holistic supplementation to address their weight loss needs. Some individuals, who read about the advertised abilities of Magnolia Bark Extract, may well find it to be rather seductive and intriguing. However, when they examine the facts they will no doubt realize what we did, that while this element has many medicinal uses, creating weight loss is not among them.

Nevertheless, as mentioned above weight loss agents such as Hoodia have shown some really good results in suppressing appetite, as well as boosting mood. We usually recommend when looking for a Hoodia based product that consumers, also look for a supplement which includes White Willow Bark, to boost metabolism and increase energy and Advantra-Z® an effective and safe thermogenic agent which can significantly aid in burning fat, the results are extremely effective.