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October 13, 2021November 21, 2022

In Supplementsby leslie

Important Ingredients Found In Fat Burners And How They Work

L-Carnitine

L-Tyrosine

Sinetrol

HMB

Coleus Forskohlii

Not all fat burners contain the same ingredients. That’s why it’s important to read the label when you’re trying a new supplement to achieve the results you want and also when finding what works with your body.

We mentioned in a previous article that you should choose fat burners that are able to promote fat loss while protecting your muscle mass. Here are some standard ingredients you will find in fat burners and what they can do for you.

Shredabull 2.0 Fat Burner

L-Carnitine

Carnitine plays a key role in the mobilization of body fat for fuel in the body. L-Carnitine transports the fatty acids to the mitochondria where the fatty acids are oxidized for fuel. This allows you to burn fat during workouts, and at the same time, it will prevent muscle failure, fatigue, and that sluggish feeling many people experience, especially during a dieting phase.

L-Tyrosine

L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that the body uses for the creation of the neurotransmitters adrenaline and noradrenaline. Tyrosine is also used in the body to create dopamine and is used by the body to make the thyroid hormones T3 and T4, both essential to metabolism.

When adrenaline and noradrenaline go up, so do your heart rate and body temperature. It works thermogenically by burning more calories and decreasing appetite.

Sinetrol

Sinetrol+ does not contain stimulants like synephrine or octopamine. It’s made from the peel of citrus fruits and is rich in polyphenols.

In a controlled study, subjects took 450-mg capsules at breakfast and lunch every day. So in total, they consumed 900 mg Sinetrol a day. The trial lasted 12 weeks. The subjects in the Sinetrol group lost more weight and more fat than the subjects in the placebo group. The Sinetrol users lost about 3.7 kg of fat and the placebo takers only 1.4 kg.

Sinetrol contains polyphenols that are said to inhibit the working of the enzyme phosphodiesterase [PDE] in fat cells. PDE is the enzyme that converts cAMP into AMP. cAMP makes sure that their signal is transferred to the enzymes that are responsible for getting the fatty acids out of the fat cells.

HMB (ß-Hydroxy ß-Methylbutyrate)

HMB can protect against muscle breakdown, aid recovery, and add energy during fasted training. Research suggests supplementing with HMB1 can preserve muscle protein during fasted training.

Coleus Forskohlii

Coleus Forskohlii is an herb with roots in Ayurvedic medicine known for its active ingredient, forskolin. This naturally occurring enzyme stimulates the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate or cAMP. Cyclic AMP2 helps regulate both lipid and glucose metabolism, promoting calorie burn.

Research suggests that forskolin supplementation limits hunger, thereby supporting calorie restriction and fat loss. It’s also been shown to raise natural testosterone levels slightly, which contributes to muscle maintenance during a fat loss phase.

By Leslie Radford

August 1, 2021July 26, 2021

In Supplementsby leslie

Fat Burners and Bodybuilding: What You Should Know

By Leslie Radford

What are Fat Burners?

How Fat Burners Can Help Bodybuilders

What to Look For in a Fat Burner

When it comes to metabolisms, it’s safe to say no two are alike. The same can be said about fat burners. Different ingredients are going to work for different people in different ways. What works for your gym buddy may not work for you. You’ll have to find what works for you by trial and error.

Luckily, Nutrition Nation has trained staff that can point you in the right direction when it comes to choosing which fat burner to add to your stack.

What are Fat Burners?

Fat burners are supplements that may help increase metabolism, burn fat, and promote weight loss. They’re classified according to their intended “fat-burning” action:

THERMOGENESIS

Thermogenesis is the dissipation of energy through the production of heat. While this is a natural metabolic process, this type of fat burner can increase that production.

LIPOLYSIS

Lipolysis breaks down lipids, aka fat. Excess energy is stored as fat and when glucose stores run low, that’s what we burn.

APPETITE SUPPRESSION

Appetite-suppressant supplements work in different ways including blocking the absorption of macronutrients that contain calories, make our stomach feel full, and/or impact hunger hormones.

How Fat Burners Can Help Bodybuilders

You put a lot of work into your bodybuilding regime. You are pushing your body to its limit with self-restraint and work ethic. A fat burner could give you an extra push in your efforts.

Bodybuilding relies heavily on nutrient timing, weight room stimulus, sleep, and clean supplements to get the look you’re going for.

We all know that carbs give you energy, but they also can be stored as fat. During a cut, you’ll need to pay extra attention to diet and training, and this typically means adjusting your carb/caloric intake to lose body fat. When you remove carbs from the equation, your body will be able to dip into fat storage for the energy you need.

While losing stubborn fat is its own struggle, a bodybuilder’s biggest concern tends to be muscle protein preservation. Bodybuilders should look for the best fat burner and muscle builder supplement that mobilizes whatever body fat they have left and increases metabolism while protecting muscle.

What to Look For in a Fat Burner

Lots of fat burners on the market are loaded with stimulants and substandard ingredients.

Stimulants might sound good, however, they’re not necessarily effective at the cellular level. Look for a supplement that can:

Accelerate metabolism
Increase mobilization of adipose tissue
Combat hunger
Decrease muscle breakdown
Improve lean body mass

Taking Fat Burners for Better Results

Next month, we’ll dive into the ingredients in fat burners and the benefits of each. In the meantime, come see the staff at Nutrition Nation — we will get you started.