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Fat Burners from A to Z
 By: Troy Pearsall

 

Almost everyone uses Fat burners

No matter how good of shape you are in, no matter how ripped your body fat is sooner or later you will take a fat burner, now it make no difference if is an ephedrine based product and ECA stack or an hoodia product. sooner or later everyone take fat burners.

For that very reason you will find so many Fat burners reviews on the internet, all telling you the hidden truth about fat burners or at least the truth as expressed by their products or e-book or training system that you must buy is concerned.

I wanted to do a fat burner review, one that did not sell anything to you, no pills, no potions, no system. no obligation to promote any companies product nothing

But in my review I won't talk brand names, I don't have a quality scale that says this product is better than another, because I wont try to sell you anything in the end.

So let talk fat burners!

Thermogenic Fat Burners

There are two ingredient that are in all  thermogenic fat burners they are Yohimbine HCL and Guggulsterones. Some products have one and not the other some product have both and then there are some products that have both. The stronger are the products that have both  Yohimbine HCL and Guggulsterone and synephedrine which is very close to ephedrine but of course not nearly as strong.

Before we get to into this let address these ingredients and what they do!

 

 

  • Yohimbine HCl; original use to treat erectile dysfunction, this vasodilator is used to to increase peripheral blood flow. Yohimbine exerts a stimulant effect on mood and may increase blood pressure at higher doses.  Yohimbine may also have mild anti-diuretic action, possibly due to release of anti-diuretic and possible irregular heart rhythms

  • Guggulsterones; became popular when ephedrine were illegally banned by the FDA. Traditionally used to treat arthritis, obesity, and other disorders, guggul has been shown to lower cholesterol and triglycerides and to stimulate thyroid activity in a few small studies.

  • synephedrine; Synephrine is the little brother to epherdrine, it  gained significant popularity as an alternative to ephedrine when it was banned. but unlike it big brother synephedreine can not be used in the production of methamphetamine nor has it be associated with heart disease

Now lets talk about those thermogenic fat burners that work directly on the thyroid. You will be able to tell these product right away most supplement stores will not sell them or they will be behind the counter, not in clear of of the public. their name will be very close to the drug they are trying t mimic and they will cost a pretty penny.

 

 

 

Carbohydrates Blockers

The main ingredient in Carb blocker is Phaseolus vulgaris or white kidney beans,  supposedly they  inhibit the  breaks down starchy carbohydrates, such as potatoes, bread and pasta preventing them from being absorbed in the body and extracted through normal digestive processes.

The only side effect hat I could find with these products is that they may inhibit the absorption of other nutrients as well as starch thus the possibility of deficiency

Thermogenics and Carb and fat blockers may be used at the same time.

Fat Blockers

Fat blockers commonly contain chitosan, which is similar to dietary fiber, but is derived from the exoskeletons of shellfish. Like fiber, they pass through the digestive tract without being digested, but it also purportedly absorbs between 6 and 10 times its weight in fat along the way, all of which is then eliminated in the stool.

the side effect for Fat blocker and Carb blocker are pretty much the same.

Thyroid Replacements

thyroid replacements for what your body would normally produce. This is great because you can regulate and optimize your thyroid so it performs at a higher level than it can on its own. And when you do this, suddenly body fat will make like the office slacker when it's time to work weekends - it'll be nowhere to be found.

Popular thyroid enhancing ingredients are guggulsterones and forskolin.

 

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  • Appetite Suppressants
  • Cortisol Products
  • Topical Gels
  • Other Fat Loss Products

 

 

Green tea extract has recently seen a surge in popularity; it is hard to avoid this ingredient in fat loss supplements. Even green tea as a beverage has surged in popularity as it is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, second only to water. Green tea contains an ingredient called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (say that 10 times fast); fortunately it has an abbreviation, EGCG. This ingredient in particular has showed promised as an adjunct to an effective diet and exercise regimen. However, it is not only the EGCG that appears to be relevant in green tea, but also the naturally occurring caffeine. There is approximately 10-80 mg of caffeine/cup and EGCG and caffeine are synergistic in the process of something called thermogenesis, or in simple terms, heating up the body.

One study published in 1999 demonstrated that green tea does in fact increase metabolic rate. In this particular study, researchers gave subjects one of three supplements: green tea extract (providing a total of 270 mg EGCG plus 150 mg caffeine per day), 150 mg caffeine per day, or a placebo.

After the short, 24-hour study, researchers noted a significant increase in resting metabolic rate (4%) in the EGCG + caffeine group vs. the caffeine or placebo groups. While this did not correlate to a decrease in bodyweight, it was only a one day study.

Therefore, longer term research is necessary to determine if the body would grow accustomed to this stimulant, or if this increase in metabolic rate would continue for the duration of supplementation, which could obviously enhance weight loss.

At this time it appears that green tea extract is safe. Keep in mind that one cup of brewed green tea supplies approximately 50-100 mg of EGCG. However, this value is dependent on temperature of the water, type of leaf, season of cultivation, etc.

However, since there is also research to support the notion that tea consumption as a beverage is correlated to lower bodyweight, coupled with the known health benefits of green tea, if there are no known contraindications, such as use of coumadin, regular consumption of green tea as a beverage is a wise idea.

What Does Contraindication Mean?
In medicine, a contraindication is a condition or factor that increases the risk involved in using a particular drug, carrying out a medical procedure or engaging in a particular activity.

An absolute contraindication is a condition that prohibits the use of a treatment altogether. For example, an untreated pneumothorax would be an absolute contraindication to hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

A relative contraindication weighs in against the use of a treatment when assessing its risk/benefit ratio. For example, a history of peptic ulcer is a contraindication towards taking aspirin. If, however, the benefit of using aspirin is seen as greater than the risk of a recurrence of the ulcer, and no reasonable alternatives are available, the treatment is still indicated.

Caffeine

Caffeine is often the cornerstone of many fat loss supplements because of its well-documented effects on thermogenesis (heat production in the body) and lipolysis (fat burning). However, it is not necessarily considered as a stand alone product intended to enhance fat loss; rather, it is included with other ingredients with the intention of producing a synergistic effect.

 

It is important to note that high doses of caffeine can also have some negative side effects. Studies have demonstrated that caffeine may elevate blood pressure and heart rate, so overdosing on your morning coffee with the intention of losing an extra pound or two isn't the best idea.

A regular cup of coffee contains approximately 100 mg of caffeine (which will vary with bean type, length of brewing, etc), so caution is advised when taking doses of caffeine that are much higher than this.

Keep in mind that any positive effect caffeine may have on weight loss is quickly negated when it comes in the form of any super sized, mocha, java, double shot, no-whip beverage, which adds several hundred calories in just one drink!


 White Bean Extract

This ingredient is a fiber that is purported to safely decrease starch (carbohydrate) absorption, decreasing the amount of carbs and, subsequently, calories consumed. To my knowledge, only one human study has been conducted.

This study did show some promise with better weight losses coming from the supplement group; however, most of the products I've seen do not contain the same dose of white bean extract as the researchers in the study used (3000 mg).

This product is very new, so let's see if/when more research is conducted. For now, eat some extra fiber, which is basically what this ingredient is providing.


 Hydroxycitric Acid

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) has grown in popularity and its inclusion in weight loss aids is common. However, this popularity has not resulted in many well-controlled human research studies assessing the claims; most of the supportive literature is in rodents.

Early research has shown that administration of HCA inhibits the enzyme that may enhance fat loss. The problem is that the positive research with this supplement has been in rodents, rather than in humans.

One study that was conducted in rats suggested that HCA supplementation was effective in reducing body fat and body weight gain. However, the doses used in this study would be so high in humans, it would not be cost effective and we don't know if such high doses would be safe. Basically, HCA also doesn't meet the purported claims.

Fat Loss Supplements Summary
Ingredient Purported Claim Scientific Evidence
Green Tea
(EGCG)		 EGCG may prolong thermogenesis and increase fat metabolism. Some evidence has demonstrated EGCG may enhance thermogenesis; longer studies need to be conducted to ascertain the efficacy
Caffeine Enhances lipolysis and thermogenesis by inhibiting enzymes that are otherwise broken down to halt the process Caffeine has moderate effects of lipolysis. Caffeine alone, however, will not cause a decrease in bodyweight
Hoodia
Gordonii		 Decreases hunger causing a decrease in energy intake. No human studies to date have measured its effects; there has only been anecdotal evidence suggesting it works
White Bean
Extract		 Decreases starch absorption thereby causing a decrease in energy intake. One human study to date showed it may be effective. The dose used was higher than in most products on the market. Shows promise
Hydroxycitric
 Acid		 Enhances "fat burning" by blocking certain enzymes. Data in animals is promising, but the data in humans is not supportive

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