Are There Any Fat
Burning Supplements That Work?
by Sean Nalewanyj
Fat Loss Expert & Best-Selling Fitness Author
www.HowToBurnFat.com
If there were one industry out there that could be
used to encapsulate the very definition of the word
“marketing hype”, weight loss supplementation
would be it.
I honestly don’t know of any other market out
there filled with more fairy tale logic, exaggerations
and flat-out lies than this one.
Promoting an endless array of “magical”
pills, powders, creams and teas to entice your interest,
those in the fat burning supplement industry seem
to be willing to do just about anything to get their
hands on your hard-earned money.
All they have to do is use fancy terms like “clinically
proven”, “patented”, “scientifically
formulated” and “research proven”...
slap some ingredients together in a fancy bottle...
place a grossly excessive price tag on it... place
it on the shelves... and people will continue to fork
over their cash.
Does it matter if the product actually works? No.
Does it matter if there is concrete research to support
its effects? No.
Does it matter if there is any logical basis whatsoever
for their claims? No.
As long as there is a compelling advertisement and
an uninformed consumer willing to take the bait, this
unfortunate situation will continue to perpetuate
itself over and over again.
People will continue to spend billions of dollars
on this garbage every single year, and the “geniuses”
at the top of the ladder will continue to reel in
the dough without ever delivering on their promises.
Am I going a bit over the top? Am I exaggerating
to make my point stronger?
Not in the least.
Let me make one thing clear here…
There is not a SINGLE fat loss supplement available
in the WORLD that could ever take the place of a proper
fat loss training approach and nutritional program.
If your goal is to burn body fat and achieve a lean
and defined body, then an intelligent workout routine
and diet is the only way to get there. There are no
shortcuts to any place worth going, and the notion
that the “secret” to rapid fat loss lies
in this pill or that powder is completely and totally
false.
Does this mean that I am totally against the use
of fat burning supplements?
No.
However, it’s very important that you see them
for what they are: a very small additional boost that
should be used in conjunction with a consistent workout
plan and proper diet.
In addition, it’s also important that you understand
that the majority of the fat burning supplements you
see lining the shelves ARE a waste of money, and that
only a select few are really worth bothering with.
There are literally hundreds, it not thousands of
specific fat burning compounds available for use,
but throughout my research I can count on one hand
those that I really feel are worth trying out.
Here are 3 fat burning compounds that I feel might
be worth experimenting with as a small addition to
your overall program…
(Make sure to consult your physician before using
any of the compounds I’m about to discuss, as
individuals with certain pre-existing medical conditions
should not use them.)
Ephedrine/Caffeine
Although these are two separate compounds, ephedrine
and caffeine appear to have synergistic effects when
used in combination with one another.
EC combinations increase thermogenesis within the
body (the rate at which calories are burned as heat)
as well as the metabolic rate. They are also a powerful
energy-increasing combination that can be used as
an effective pre-workout or pre-cardio stimulant.
The most commonly used dosage is to consume caffeine
and ephedrine in a ratio of 10:1, meaning that you
should be ingesting 10 times as much caffeine as compared
to the amount of ephedrine. A typical dosage is 15-20mg
of ephedrine coupled with 150-200mg of caffeine consumed
2-3 times daily.
Green Tea Extract
A very rich source of a powerful antioxidant known
as “ECGC”, green tea extract also appears
to have a thermogenic effect in the body, but via
different pathway than EC supplements.
It does so without increasing the heart rate or blood
pressure, which is an added benefit for those who
want to avoid the “jitters” that are a
common response to other stimulants.
When purchasing green tea extract in pill form, look
for products that are standardized to contain a minimum
of 90% polyphenols and 55% EGCG. In order to derive
all of the fat burning and energy enhancing benefits
of green tea extract, aim to consume about 200-400mg
of EGCG daily.
Yohimbine
Derived from the bark of a tree growing in West Africa,
yohimbine is an alkaloid that appears to accelerate
fat loss by increasing lypolysis during exercise.
It also appears to specifically target stubborn fat
areas such as the hips, butt and thighs due to its
effects on the “alpha adrenoreceptors”,
which are present in high numbers on the lower body.
Yohimbine appears to be effective when used in conjunction
with EC combinations. If you are not supplementing
with an EC combination then it probably has little
use. If you would like to give it a try, start by
reducing your ephedrine/caffeine intake by 40-50%,
and try adding in just 10mg of yohimbine to start.
These are a few examples of specific fat burning compounds
which just may prove to be a useful addition to an
effective fat loss approach.
If you want the full inside scoop on weight loss
supplements, visit www.HowToBurnFat.com. You can instantly
download my "Fat Loss Supplements Exposed"
e-book, which contains indepth, unbiased reviews on
over 25 of the top-selling fat burning supplements
available today.
About The Author
Once an awkward, out-of-shape "social outcast",
Sean Nalewanyj is now a renowned fat loss and muscle
building expert, best-selling fitness author, and
creator of the wildly popular online fat loss program:
"The Real Deal Body Transformation System".
Learn how to burn fat and lose weight quickly, safely
and permanently by visiting: www.HowToBurnFat.com.
Sean is also the owner and operator of the web's
premier fat loss and muscle building support community,
currently accepting new members at www.FitnessInnerCircle.com.
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