Guide to Fat Burner Supplements Back

With the increasing prevalence of obesity, fat burner supplements have gained a lot of attention in terms of its credibility. However, a lot more misconceptions have also been attached to its usage. Luckily, none of the misconceptions have gained scientifical approval.

What are fat burners? Fat burners are supplements in the form of capsules, tablets, powder or liquid, which claim to reduce body fat by various mechanisms, such as:

Increasing metabolism,
Impeding fat absorption,
Enhancing fat oxidation,
Encouraging long- term habituations of fat metabolism, etc.

What are fat burners used for? Fat burners serve the following purposes-

Promote weight loss by several techniques as mentioned above.
Boost energy levels.
Restrain appetite, which decreases food intake.
Cause a rise in body temperature, which further helps in burning more fat.

Types of fat burners: There are different types of fat burners available in the markets, the first two being the most common ones.

1.) Thermogenic fat burners:
Thermogenic fat burners are the ones that contain stimulants, such as caffeine, capsaicin, theacrine etc. Stimulants basically raise body’s metabolic rate by producing heat inside the body. This rise in the metabolic rate leads to faster weightloss. These are the fat burners that provide the fastest results, but these should be used with most precautions. Long term usage is not at all recommended, as well as people with any medical history should completely avoid them.

Best Selling- Nutrex Lipo-6 Black Ultra Concentrate, etc.
2.) Non- Thermogenic fat burners:
There are fat burners which are free from stimulants, i.e. they do not contain any ingredients that produce heat inside the body to raise the metabolism.
Best Selling- EVLution Nutrition LeanMode Powder, etc.

3.) Carb Blockers:
Most foods eaten regularly are rich in carbohydrates, and one cannot omit having carbohydrates completely. Moreover, the carbohydrates that the body is not able to utilize are stored as fat. Having carb blockers impede the carbohydrate digesting enzymes, which allows the carbohydrates to be excreted from the body without providing any calories or adding to fat.
Best Selling- HealthAid GarciaSlim, etc.

4.) Appetite suppressants:
These are fat burners that help in losing weight by reducing hunger and appetite, which leads to satiety after having small amount of foods.
Example- Fat burners containing Cayenne, Grapefruit essential oil, etc.

5.) Thyroid regulating fat burners:
If the thyroid gland is not working properly, it is linked with weight gain. Thyroid regulating fat burners provide the body with chemicals that balance the functioning of thyroid and hence support weight loss.
Example- BioCor Nutrition Thyro-T2 Thyroid Stimulant Free Fat Burner, etc.

6.) Fat blockers:
Fat blockers work the same way as carb blockers, they prevent the proper digestion and absorption of fats in the body.
Example- Fat burners containing Orlistat, Rimonabant, etc.

7.) Cortisol blockers:
Cortisol is a stress hormone, which is very common to be on the higher side these days. Higher levels of Cortisol create an urge for fats and sugar in the body, which in turn leads to fat.
Example- Fat burners containing L- Carnitine, Ginseng etc.

Who should use Fat Burners?
Fat burners are not for everyone. People with any medical conditions, especially hypertension, heart disorders or diseases, diabetes, neurological, gastrointestinal disorders etc, should completely avoid having fat burners. Secondly, people losing weight sufficiently by following a proper diet and exercise schedule also need not consume fat burners. Only individuals, who are finding it difficult to lose weight through a lifestyle regime may choose to have fat burner supplements for short durations, provided that they don’t have any underlying medical condition.

Usage and Precautions:
Fat burner is not something to be added to regimes permanently. Most supplements should be consumed in cycles (except whey proteins), but fat burners most sincerely need to be consumed in cycles. The reason behind this is, long term usage of fat burners creates a setback and body stops getting much affected by the supplement. This results in no weightloss even while being on a fat burner, when being on it for more than the recommended intervals. Fat burner in general should not be consumed for more than 4-6 weeks at a time.

Fat burner should also be used keeping in mind certain precautions:

Do not consume fat burner at night before sleep.
Do not consume a higher dosage than recommended.
Do not carry on having them in continuation for long term.
Do not assume fat burners to be a short- cut or a substitute of weightloss diet and exercise regime, doing this will not help you achieve your target.

A lot of fat burners claim to be best taken empty stomach in the morning, however many of them contain ingredients which might be harmful when consumed empty stomach. Moreover, the body's metabolism is already high in the morning, so it is not required.

Side effects of Fat Burners It is not the case with everyone but some people with a pre-existing medical condition might face some side effects associated with fat burners such as:

Increased heart rate
Increased Blood pressure
Anxiety
Insomnia

Some fat burners from inferior or unapproved brands might contain some cheap unknown ingredients to get faster results, but these might lead to long term health complications. It is extremely essential to choose fat burners from appropriate brands.

In extreme cases, they may adversely affect body organs such as liver, kidney, etc.

To avoid the risk of fat burners, it is best advised to never Overdose and self -supplement. Best practice is to consult a health-care provider to get the dosage customized.

Conclusion: The best advice about fat burners would be, have them only if you are unable to achieve your target in absence of fat burners. However, it is not something that comes with danger but should be used only when required, in the recommended dosage, in small cycles and accompanied by an appropriate diet and exercise schedule to ensure safety and best results.