Key Takeaways
- Some herbs and fibers such as fenugreek and glucomannan may reduce appetite and increase fullness.
- Research on natural appetite suppressants is still limited or mixed.
- Some supplements may cause serious side effects or drug interactions.
This article focuses on natural herbs and plants that have been shown to help you eat less food by suppressing appetite, increasing feelings of fullness, or reducing food cravings.
This article reviews 10 natural appetite suppressants that may help you lose weight when used alongside a balanced diet and exercise program.
The use of binary terms such as “male” and “female” or “men” and “women” in this article reflects the language of the sources we’ve used. Unless otherwise noted, it’s unclear whether the research we reference included participants with expansive gender identities.
Fenugreek is an herb from the legume family. People most commonly use the seeds of the plant.
A 2024 review notes that fenugreek seeds may have appetite‐suppressing properties and can help manage hunger and reduce food intake. This may be… Show more
Dietary fiber, such as glucomannan, may help manage appetite and weight. Glucomannan
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Gymnema sylvestre has long been used in India as an anti-diabetes medication, and it may also have anti-obesity properties.
A small 2020 study found that, in comparison to a placebo, eating mints containing Gymnema sylvestre… Show more
Griffonia simplicifolia is a plant that contains 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), a compound that is converted into serotonin in the brain. According to a
A 2020 study… Show more
Caralluma fimbriata is an herb that may suppress appetite and manage obesity.
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Green tea extract may be effective for weight loss, among other health benefits.
Green tea contains two compounds that may contribute to its weight loss: caffeine and catechins.
Caffeine is a stimulant that increases fat burning and… Show more
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a type of fat present in some animal fats and as supplements.
A 2015 review of studies suggests that CLA supplements might help improve body composition and reduce body fat and obesity, but more studies are… Show more
Garcinia cambogia comes from a fruit of the same name, also known as Garcinia gummi-gutta.
The peel of this fruit contains high concentrations of hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which may have weight loss properties.
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Yerba mate is a plant native to South America. It’s known for its energy-boosting properties.
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Studies suggest that the caffeine in coffee may help promote weight loss by:
- increasing calorie burn
- boosting fat breakdown
- reducing appetite
It seems that ingesting caffeine
Certain herbs and plants may help promote weight loss.
Depending on the herb, they may do this by:
- suppressing appetite
- increasing fullness levels
- slowing stomach emptying
- blocking the absorption of nutrients
- influencing appetite hormones
- boosting the burning of energy
- breaking down fat
You may want to consider speaking with a doctor about weight loss and how to use natural appetite suppressants safely.