Ma huang |
Ma Huang (stimulant) - In spite of the on going controversy about
ephedra, it still seems to be "one of the most efficacious and safe ingredients for
fat burning, unless it’s abused". Ma huang helps speed up metabolism and
increase energy to burn calories and help extend the time of a workout. Research |
Betaine/Lipase |
Betaine - This is a vitamin-like compound that helps draw fat away from
the liver to be converted to energy. |
Chromium |
Chromium
(non-stimulant) – Long used in weight-loss formulations, chromium is
classified as a metabolic substance, which stabilized blood sugar and plays a key role in
insulin function. Blood sugar is the key to weight control. Here’s how blood sugar
works. Refined carbohydrates (sugar) are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, where they
elevate blood sugar levels. High blood sugar causes the body to produce more insulin,
which converts sugar into fat and lowers the blood sugar. As a result, a person feels
tired and sleepy, craves sweets and overeats. Research |
L-Carnitine |
L-Carnitine (non-stimulant) – Member of the amino acid
group. Carnitine helps to utilize fat as a source of energy. It allows the liver and
muscle to retain glycogen (stored sugars) greatly extending the ability for longer periods
of exercise. |
Chitosan |
Chitosan (non-stimulant) - Chitosan really is not a fat burner - but a
fat blinder. Chitosan aids weight loss by inhibiting fat absorption in the intestines so
the undigested fat can be excreted from the body. 30-40% absorption of fat from the
foods you eat has been reported. The less fat you intake, the more fat the body can burn
naturally. |
Choline,
Inositol, and Methionine (fat burners) |
Fat Burners (non-stimulant) – These three products
appears to be associated primarily with the utilization of fats and cholesterol in the
body. It prevents fats from accumulating in the liver and facilitates the movement of fats
into the cells. Fats are moved from the liver to the cell with the aid of these three
products. |
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(HCA)
(non-stimulant) - A rare organic acid similar to citric acid found in citrus fruits such
as oranges, lemons and grapefruits, but with remarkably different property's: HCA has been shown to reduce appetite and inhibit fat production without
stimulating the central nervous system. CitriMax is extracted from the fruit of garcinia
cambogia, which has been used for centuries by people of Southeast Asia to make meals more
"filling." Here's how scientists believe it works: When foods are eaten,
carbohydrates are digested and broken down into glucose, the special blood sugar the
body uses for energy. Glucose molecules that are not immediately used for energy are
stored in the body's liver and muscles as glycogen. When glycogen stores become
full, excess molecules of glucose are converted into fat by an enzyme called ATP-citrate
lyase. HCA temporarily inhibits the enzyme, diverting calories away from fat synthesis and
towards glycogen production, stimulating the satiety or "fullness" signal to the
brain. Importantly, CitriMax works without causing changes in heart rate or blood
pressure, nor interfering with sleep, which other diet products such as: Ma huang, Green
tea, Kola Nut and Guarana. Those who are now a restrict caffeine diet can use CitriMax as
a choice of weight loss. While the majority of studies on HCA have been done on animals,
one study in humans showed that HCA (440 mg three times per day 30 minutes before meals
for 8 weeks) caused 68% more weight loss, greater fat loss and reduced appetite compared
to people taking a placebo. While another study showed that people taking HCA (500 mg
three times per day before meals for 8 weeks) resulted in 215% greater weight loss than
those taking a placebo, without the side effects associated with diet stimulants. Research |
| Enzymes |
A
lack of enzymes results in poor breakdown and poor absorption of
fats and fat-soluble vitamins. Fats are the hardest food to digest and also take the
longest. A healthy digestive system breaks down fats to provide nourishment and energy for
the body so less fat will be stored. Research |
| Pyruvate |
(non-stimulant)
– Pyruvate is a fat-modulating agent and nutrient that has
been shown to increase the loss of fat without a corresponding loss of muscle.
Supplementation of Pyrurate increases cellular respiration, or the amount of energy the
mitochondria (the cells' metabolic furnace) use. The more energy used, the less the body
stores. Pyruvate works best when accompanied by exercise. I would not recommend this
product for those who do not exercise at least 3 times a weeks. Research |
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(non-stimulant)
– Some research has shown that a combination of synthetic aspirin, caffeine and
ephedra help to burn fat if used in the exact ratios as those in studies. White willow bark is used as a natural alternative to aspirin. |
Kola Nut and Guarana |
(stimulant)
- Based on the aspirin, caffeine and ephedra studies, kola nut
and guarana are used as natural alternatives to caffeine. Research |
Herbs |
Certain
herbs, including uva ursi, corn silk, and juniper berries, help decrease water retention. Research |
 | Research |
A reasonable amount of research backs up many of these ingredients. Pyruvate, for example, has been shown in university
studies to increase overall fat loss in dieters by 37 percent by increasing metabolism and
fat utilization. A study at the University of Copenhagen determined that in an exact
ratio, aspirin, caffeine and ephedra created a potent fat-burning compound. The
combination of ephedra, caffeine and aspirin was shown to have a marked effect on overall
weight loss over eight weeks, with sustained weight loss over the next five months without
restriction of calories as reported in the International Journal of Obesity
(1993). In spite of the research that were done on these ingredients, some company will
use this research to sell their products. With claims of large amounts of weight loss,
using their products. My rules have and always will be that fat-burning supplements are
just that; Supplements. They should be used in conjunction with an appropriate diet and
exercise regimen. "None of these, and I truly mean none, will in and of themselves
burn fat," "They’re all designed to support the body with nutrients that
can assist metabolism and make exercise sessions more beneficial" Research
| Other Fat Burners |
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Fat burner automatically get
classified as weight loss products, but they’re not technically weight loss products.
In the process of losing fat, you may actually gain weight, since fat is lighter than
muscle. Ever though body fat percentages may go down, the numbers on the scales may go up.
Additionally, many fat burners are directed more at the physically oriented. Fat burners
are for those who are not concern with weight loss but for those who are concern with
building muscle and firming and toning. As with all categories in the weight loss
market, this segment is flooded with tends. A number of hot new ingredients are on the
fat-burner scene. These include various herbal alternatives to Fen-Phen that generally use ephedra or some similar constituent to
boost metabolism and St. John’s Wort to take the edge off. These new alternatives are
no different than the old weight loss products on the market. St. John’s Wort was
added with the concept that people overeat because of depression. Other contenders in the
new ingredients market include Chitosan, a nutrient that
helps prevent the body from absorbing fats from food. So in most cases people will believe
they can eat more fatty food as long as they take a couple of chitosan before eating. Garcinia Cambogia or Hydroxcitric Acid (HCA),
which dramatic effect at the
cellular level in accelerating fat burning and inhibiting fatty acid synthesis. Gymnema Sylvestre, the common name, "gurmar", means sugar destroyer and is
also known as the sugar blocker. Citrus
aurantium , also known as zhi shi or synephrine, is of the same chemical family
as ephedra (now Banned) but is milder in its actions. It helps to control appetite, stimulate
metabolism, increase energy, and regulate the absorption of calories in much the same way
as ephedra without the "physical high". So most people using these products can
believe that since they are eating less food, they can eat that candy bar, donuts or
chocolate cake. None of these products will work without changes in exercise and diet. You
can’t pop a pill, sit on the couch, have a half a box of bon bons and expect to lose
pounds.
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