3. Assists in Weight Loss
If you review the ingredients labels of popular weight-loss products, you might be surprised to find chickweed listed among the compounds in many of the market’s favorite formulations. The addition of chickweed to fat burner supplements comes from an urban legend that the weed can help with people battling obesity.
Studies show that chickweed has a mild laxative and diuretic effect on the body. This effect allows you to clear waste efficiently, increasing your metabolic rate. When the metabolic rate increases, you require more calories to sustain normal body functions. As a result, the body flushes out toxins, and you may find that you start to lose a few pounds on the scale.
It’s important to note that the diuretic effects of chickweed may cause you to lose anywhere up to 5-percent of your body weight in water loss during the first week. After stopping supplementation with chickweed, the water weight will return.