Fat burners are a hot topic with lots of debate. So today the Fitness Garage team will explain them in detail, show how to benefit from them, and how to avoid their harms. Many want a perfect body fast, so they spend lots on fat burners aiming for that. So let's get to know fat burners up close.
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Why do we need fat burners?
Before taking fat burners, we should know what they contain and their general health side effects, plus the right doses for each case. Some types on the market are useless and their ingredients can be found in healthy food and proper nutrition. Today we won't name brands but will talk about common ingredients in all fat burners.
A surprise for you: these burners don't burn fat while you're just sitting on the couch. Usually, fat loss comes from a proper healthy diet and regular exercise. Burners just add to these two parts, one factor among others, nothing more. Before using any fat burner, you must read about it, its ingredients, side effects, and if it suits you or not. Don’t just trust labels and ads.
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First ingredient: caffeine
Caffeine is a main active ingredient in fat burners. It stimulates the central nervous system, heart, and skeletal muscles. It helps produce heat and aids fat oxidation.
But sadly, some fat burners have large doses of caffeine that can harm the body, and some contain low-quality caffeine.
You can skip those types if you drink an espresso coffee, it gives the same benefit but in safer ways, without unknown side effects. But don't drink coffee on an empty stomach or you'll risk getting stomach inflammation.
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The second ingredient: Yohimbine HCL
Yohimbine HCL is one of the most common ingredients, known to help lose weight a lot and build muscles too. Some bodybuilders use it for muscle building.
Yohimbine HCL comes from a tree in West Africa called Yohimbe, it's an evergreen. This ingredient stimulates adrenaline release and can be dangerous if taken in high doses.
This ingredient is always under study and trials. Most studies say it’s not enough to lose weight and it can cause high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat, which might lead to sudden death.
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The third ingredient: Theobromine
Theobromine is found in many fat burners. It's a natural extract from cocoa, used as a diuretic and blood vessel dilator. It even makes you feel happy like chocolate. It’s the fat burner with the least side effects.
Its side effects include insomnia, irritability, and pathological anxiety. It has many brand names like Reduspas, Redovidrin, Santhius, Syominal, Theobrominum, Thioguardnal, and Thiominal.
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The fourth ingredient: Green tea extract
Green tea extract has become popular lately as a key fat-burning ingredient in the market. That's because it contains polyphenols like catechin and caffeine, all of which affect metabolism.
It also helps with fat oxidation, so it's good for weight loss. So it's best to drink a cup of green tea daily.
Side effects from this ingredient can include stomach upset, high blood pressure, some cases of liver fibrosis, and many other side effects.
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The fifth ingredient: Green coffee extract
Green coffee extract comes from unroasted coffee beans, which have high levels of chlorogenic acid. This helps boost metabolism, burn fat, and stop fat buildup.
But it also has some side effects like headaches and urinary tract infections. Also, it's better to drink green coffee as a beverage.
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