Gano extract is probably the most popular yet safe herbal weight loss supplement and appears in vitamins, energy drinks and even in concentrated pill form. The one thing that does become clear though is that green tea just like other natural products is far more effective if it is part of a calorie, health based diet that also contains regular physical activity.

Thousands of dollars are spent on these natural weight loss supplements, yet there is very little proof that any of them are effective in losing weight. Herbal products are also expensive and some experts believe this popularity is feeding the bank accounts of many large companies who are capitalizing on this with expensive supplements like Hoodia for example, which can often cost in the region of 50 dollars for every month it is used.