Thermogenic fat loss supplements are among the most popular and longest established types of fat loss supplement available, the principal of thermogenic fat loss pills is to increase the body’s metabolic rate. Through a process known as homeostasis, a wikipedia explanation of homeostasis can be found here.
As we’ve previuosly discussed on this site increased metabolic rate leads to your body consuming more energy, providing your diet is correct a good proportion of this energy will come from body fat.
Popular thermogenic fat loss pill ingredients include Ephedra and Caffeine, both of which are known for their side effects.
Ephadra side effects are so great the sale dietary supplements that contain ephedra was made illegal by the FDA in the United States. The ban however only applies to supplements that contain ephedrine alkaloids.
Ephedra Side effects have been known to include irritability, nervousness, dizziness, headache’s, insomnia, dehydration, hyperthermia, irregular heartbeat, seizures, heart attack, stroke, diarrhea, kidney stones and high blood pressure amongst other things.
Long term use of thermogenic fat loss supplements can result in addiction and chemical dependency.
