The Science Behind Appetite, Weight, and Weight Loss Patches

Weight loss is on everyone’s minds, but there’s more to it than just eating salads and running after work. The human body is complicated, and ensuring that we stay healthy while working towards weight goals is crucial for mental and physical health. At OnMi, we want to keep you informed about what goes into our weight loss products and why turning to natural ingredients is better for your body and mind.

Whether you’re looking for more information about appetite suppressants or interested in how the body regulates appetite, this article will take you through some simplified science to help you find the best weight loss patches online.

How Do Our Bodies Regulate Appetite and Weight?

Have you ever heard of the 80-20 rule? Though exercise is an essential element in maintaining a healthy weight, most of what makes that number on the scale comes from eating habits. Some say that 80% of weight loss results are made in the kitchen, with eating habits, while only 20% are due to exercise.

That doesn’t mean that adding healthy eating to a stationary life will lead to a healthy weight or full-body wellness, but it does remind us that eating habits are important. And appetite plays heavily into how easy it is to make good food choices.

The brain-body system for regulating appetite is complex. Much of appetite is affected by levels of certain hormones in the body, most notably leptin (responsible for decreasing appetite) and ghrelin (responsible for increasing appetite, affecting body weight). There are also other players, like cortisol, insulin, estrogen, and more.

In short, when your appetite is lowered, you’re more likely to eat less. However, sometimes the body’s hormones are out of whack, meaning that you may feel hungry more or less often than your body needs. Because of that, it’s important to make healthy choices like getting enough sleep, eating nutrient-rich foods, exercising, and maintaining low stress levels.

Is Exercise an Appetite Suppressant?

Exercise may be able to reduce appetite for some people. The research is still ongoing, but the effect on appetite may be because of exercise-induced hormones working with the mental benefits of exercise.

During and after a workout, the body’s ghrelin levels, the hormone responsible for appetite stimulation, may decrease. One study found that participants’ ghrelin levels decreased after an hour of running on a treadmill, while the levels of peptide YY, another appetite suppressant hormone, increased.

In addition to its effects on hormones, working out gives many people feelings of elation, stress relief, and self-confidence. Often, we turn to food in times of stress or sadness. By exercising more, some people are able to access better moods more frequently, thereby suppressing their appetite.

Appetite Suppressants without Side Effects

In general, science tells us that natural appetite suppressants have fewer side effects than dangerous chemical options like diet pills or supplements with unknown ingredients. On the other hand, the best natural appetite suppressants come without side effects.

Vitamin patches for weight loss can be made with a variety of ingredients designed for the safe support of weight loss. At OnMi, we offer two variety patches made with plant-based ingredients.

Our Healthy Weight Loss Patch is made with:

• Brindleberry (Garcinia Cambogia): a natural supplement containing compounds like hydroxycitric acid (HCA), found to potentially reduce food intake and increase metabolism.
• Yerba Maté: made from the Ilex paraguariensis plant. The ingredient is rich in antioxidants, nutrients, and caffeine, potentially reducing appetite, supporting weight loss, and improving exercise.
• Arabica Green Coffee: or pre-roasted coffee beans containing chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid may reduce the increase of glucose and carbs that occur during digestion.
• Bitter Orange Flower: a native Southeast Asian fruit also known as Citrus aurantium. Bitter orange has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and is celebrated for its p-synephrine, a compound some say is a good appetite suppressant that increases energy and fat oxidation and improves metabolism.

In addition, we also offer a Crave Less Patch, made with brindleberry and three other potential appetite suppressant or supportive ingredients:

• Rockweed: a species of brown algae from the North Atlantic coastline. Rockweed is often used in combination with other plant-based ingredients as it may improve digestion, positively affect metabolism, and offer antioxidants and minerals. 
• Oarweed: a species of kelp high in iodine. Iodine may help the body produce the thyroid hormone, so the ingredient is often used in vitamin patches for weight loss.
• Green Tea Extract: a popular ingredient in many supplements due to its levels of epigallocatechin gallate, an antioxidant touted for fat-burning effects. It is also full of caffeine, another element that may enhance metabolism.

Does the Weight Loss Patch Work?

There is no magical cure-all patch to lose weight fast, but including a weight loss patch that can help act as a food suppressant may be the extra boost you need to reach your goals. Weight loss patches work for many people to support them in their journey. It’s always a good idea to discuss your health concerns with your doctor before trying any new approach to weight loss.

Try Diet Patches that Work from OnMi

The best diet patches work to give your body ingredients to reinforce other healthy habits. At OnMi, we ensure that our products contain natural resources chosen specifically to help you without side effects. Learn more about transdermal patches and how they work as a sustained ingredient delivery system so you can try out a weight loss patch made for you.

Our Weight Loss Patches and Crave Less Patches are made with thoughtful ingredients and your safety in mind. Find plant-based ingredients chosen to help you reach your wellness goals in combination with other healthy routines like a well-rounded diet, exercise, sleep, and self-care.

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