Fat Loss

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.

Theres so many different types of fat loss pills, potions and supplements available on the market today, how do you know which is right for you? Unfortunately we can’t tell you which fat loss supplements will work best for you because we don’t know you, we don’t know if you just think your fat, are slightly chubbie or if your really obese.

What we do know are what kinds of fat loss supplements are available and how they work.

First of all let look at fat blockers, fat blockers which have the constituent Chitosan, will bind with the fats present in the food you consume, before these fats are broken down and absorbed onto you.

Carbohydrate blockers are another popular fat loss supplement, they curb digestion of the starches and carbohydrates before the energy is absorbed into blood.

Appetite suppressants, appetite suppresents will kill appetite in the first place so there is a minimal or at least reduced consumption of food and thus calories.

Fat burners, fat burners are very popular in the weight loss market and available as pills or powders over the counter. They consist of supplements such as, caffeine, ephedra, Hoodia, etc.

These fat burners or metabolizers accelerate the metabolic rate of the fats thus fats are burnt for energy faster than usual. Some of these metabolizers are associated with severe side effects including increased palpitations and heart rate. There are some instances where the side effects overwhelm the positive effects, if you suffer adverse effects whilst taking any supplements or medicines you should cease use and consult your doctor.

The caffeine present in green tea offers a good alternative to these other fat burning supplements. Caffeine possesses thermogenic properties, it accelerates fat oxidation and causes the body to release a lot of heat and/or energy. Caffeine will also increase the bodies metabolic rate of as a whole.

Green tea contains other constituents such as catechins, polyphenols and natural antioxidants aside caffeine, these other constituents mean green tea does more good than just increasing the fat burning process.

Any weight loss regimen should include regular exercise.