It’s well known that being overweight leads to the development of diabetes. And when someone is pre-diabetic, or already diabetic, treatment tends to focus on lowering blood sugar.

But scientists are now learning that treatment should focus on another approach.

We’ve known for years that by changing your diet, you can change the type of bacteria living in your gut.

But research from the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle shows that gut bacteria can be to blame if you can’t lose weight…

It can also improve your ability to lose weight, even if you have been resistant to weight loss.

Natural appetite suppressants help to decrease your appetite through hormone regulation and curbing cravings for certain foods.

Other methods these natural suppressants use include: burning stored fat for energy, balancing blood sugar levels, and giving you more natural energy throughout the day.

Let’s take a look at five of the top natural alternatives to curb your appetite