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Are Fat Burner Pills Effective?

Let’s find out the truth, are fat burner pills effective?  Is it too good to be true that you can burn up to 500% more with fat burners? For legal issues, manufacturers are not permitted to make these bold claims on the bottles that they do work. However, companies can use other forms of strategic marketing to entice the consumer by luring vulnerable individuals with commercials, ads in newspapers and magazines. Before I actually discuss this topic I’ll address what they are, how it functions through our system, is it safe, and does it really work?

The usage of fat burners induce thermogenesis. This is the process the body uses to burn fat by manipulating our metabolism. The derivative for thermo is heat and genesis is production. The most common ingredient on the market today is Ephedrine and referred as Ma Huang (an ancient Chinese herb). It has been around China for over 3000 years in preparation to help with colds, flu, asthma and allergies used as tea. Other common ingredients on the market are caffeine and aspirin. These 3 combined are known as the ECA stack and the ingredients are greater as one maximizing thermogenesis. Aspirin is salicin which is a component of white willow bark which led to discovery of aspirin. Guarana commonly found in northern Brazil is also known as caffeine. Researchers or others have said that caffeine boost the effects of ephedrine and aspirin. Thus, combining the ECA stack together are greater than each ingredient alone. Green tea is another ingredient found in fat burners. A common ingredient found in most fat burning supplements is L-tyrosine which is a nonessential amino acid. L-tyrosine is also the precursor of several neurotransmitters that include L-dopa, dpamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. In addition, Cordyceps, yohimbe along with the others I’ve mentioned possesses the ability to simulate specific fat receptors such as the hips and buttock area for women.

I’ll now be discussing about our nervous system such as our autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS helps regulate blood pressure, hearts activity, movement and work in the stomach, intestine/salivary glands, secretion of insulin, and sexual functions. The ANS is subdivided into 2 components which are the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The SNS is a excitatory system which meditates the body response to activity, stress, danger which includes increased heart rate, constriction of arterioles in skin, digestive system, and inhibition of digestive functions. The PNS is an inhibitory system which has a decreased heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, etc. As we can tell our bodies are very complex involving our hormones and neurotransmitters. Imagine this is only a small percentage of what is being addressed on how our body functions. Consider our body similar to a car. I would like to think of my body like an Audi R8 (by the way, my favorite car!) which allows us to excel in every aspect such as acceleration, cornering, speed, etc. Then you sneak a peek to see what is under that hood, it is quite complicated and sophisticated appreciating what it takes for this car to perform.

Within the SNS has a chemical called catecholamines which checks the level in your blood. It is a hormone produced by the adrenal glads found at the top of the kidneys releasing blood during physical or emotional stress. This is the process when you are grasping for air doing 5-20 minutes of jogging depending on your physical conditioning. The fat burners work a few different ways: first thing, we understand fat burners assist the body to break down body fat which involves releasing it from fat cell. It then enters the bloodstream as fatty acids to be transported to the muscle cells where it is burned. Secondly, fat burners will tend to suppress our appetite. As discussed prior, many of our hormones and neurotransmitters are involved. Last, weight loss is inhibiting the body from absorbing fat during digestion. Fat blockers do not work if that person isn’t eating fat in her/his diet. They also wont prevent weight gain if a person is overeating protein or carbohydrates. Of course the negative side effects we may consider taking these fat burners are digestion, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, interference with other medications such as birth control pills, estrogen, decreased appetite, stress, teeth grinding, muscle fatigue, alarming incidents of death, and possible long term effects we are not aware yet.

So it is apparent that fat burners are effective. Indeed the public is becoming more knowledgeable these days with products but why do more people only rely on fat burners to lose weight and discontinue their routine with exercising and eating right? Would it not be more effective with a monitored diet and exercise program? In my opinion, this is where most people go wrong and individuals truly convince they have a slow metabolism so they will only use the fat burner and not exercise. My point is that if people do decide to use fat burners, it is only 1 portion of the equation of maximizing your results. Also, we should be careful of what we put into our system by researching and understanding the product. Sometimes we have to think of the short and long term effects of anything we do in life. So, next time you make a decision think of the long term consequences rather than the immediate benefits.

Richard Chan is a Health and Fitness Life Coach promoting harmonization with the mind, body, and soul. An individual that is keen in precision training to his clients resulting in optimal results. An experienced trainer that has coached professionals, police personnel, and athletes in periodization. In addition, he will introduce Qi Gong to his clients so they will maximize their training potential. This involves an understanding of exercising their internal health and controlled breathing. For more information you can reach him at http://www.flex-fitness.com
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Trilipono-V2 Fat Burner

When purchasing any weight loss product, it is important to do your research. Many people are exchanging their opinions about TriLipono-V2 on busyfitnesspro.com

Overview

TriLipono-V2 is advertised with an audio monologue that assures us the product is “science secure” to enhance fat burning.

The “voice” seems more concerned about informing the listener of the savings option available by buying in bulk.  We couldn’t locate any printed product information about the formula other than it increases the metabolism.

Ingredients at a Glance

A glance is all you get at what is supposedly contained in TriLipono-V2 because specifics are not disclosed.  What we can determine about the supplement’s ingredients has actually been gleaned from product review sites where 7-Keto and Advantra-Z are mentioned as possible ingredients.

Ingredients in Focus7-Keto is short for 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone. It is a naturally occurring metabolite of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone, otherwise referred to as DHEA.  It has been studied for its capacity to promote weight loss.

The results vary, but there is some evidence that when it is combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet it may increase T3.  T3 is a thyroid hormone that is believed to impact a person’s metabolic rate.  Advantra- Z® may be included in the TriLipono-V2 formula.  Advantra-Z® is the patented extract of citrus aurantium, also known as the Chinese herb bitter orange.

The active ingredient in Advantra-Z® is synephrine, which has been proven to boost the metabolism as effectively as ephedra when used properly. Unlike the banned ephedra, synephrine does not increase heart rate and has no negative side effects on the cardiovascular or central nervous systems.

Positives

•    7-Keto and Advantra-Z® show promising weight loss results in some clinical studies

Negatives

•    Lack of verifiable product information

•    No product guarantee

•    No testimonials

•    May not contain a reliable appetite suppressant or fat burner

Final Thoughts

Lack of product information is always a high flying warning flag for us and so we cannot confidently give a fair review of Tri-Lipono-V2.  If the formula actually contains Advantra-Z® then it would probably be worth taking a second look; that is of course if there is anything to see.  When a metabolism booster like Advantra-Z® is combined with an appetite suppressant and fat burner it can support diet and exercise enough to improve weight loss.

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Ephedra Weight Loss Products

When it comes to weight loss products, very few items can match the effects of ephedra diet pills in the body.

Ephedra diet pills come from a Chinese herb known as ma huang. This herb is a component of many traditional Chinese medications, and has been used classically in the management of the common cold and asthma. The active substances in the plant are actually the alkaloids known as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine.
Ephedra acts via several mechanisms. The drug is thermogenic, meaning it causes an increase in the heat produced by the body and subsequently burning more body fat and calories. Also, ephedra weight loss pills act as an anorectic by stimulating the central nervous system. It works on the brain’s satiety center, making the body feel full. These properties make it very useful in producing weight loss. Products containing ephedra are also occasionally used by athletes to improve their performance in games.
Weight loss products containing ephedra are usually admixed with other botanicals, such as salicylic acid and caffeine. Occasionally, manufacturers may substitute other botanicals for ephedra. These botanicals typically contain diuretics or sympathetic amines. On the other hand, ephedra products that are used for improving the athletic performance of individuals typically contain either ephedra alone, or ephedra mixed with minerals and vitamins.
When ephedra is used alone, it typically results in minimal, if any, weight loss. However, when ephedra is mixed with caffeine, it appears to produce a significant amount of weight loss. This was seen in several trials that took place for up to 12 months. Based on these studies, when ephedra was conbined with herbs that contain caffeine, a weight loss of approximately 2.1 pounds more was produced in a month compared to placebo.

Another study combined ephedra with herbs other than caffeine. This study revealed that the product containing ephedra still produced a weight loss of about 1.8 pounds more every month compared to placebo. Meanwhile, athletic performance was only noted to be increased in the very short term, specifically 1-2 hours after taking one dose.
Ephedra weight loss products have been known to produce a number of side effects on the body. Increases in heart rate and blood pressure are quite common. Other side effects include dizziness, insomnia, changes in mood and palpitations. There have also been reports that ephedra diet pills can cause stroke or heart attack, mostly in individuals who have had consumed ephedra or ephedrine products prior to intake of the diet pills; however, a review of several controlled trials on ephedra diet pills conducted by the Evidence-based Practice Center in Southern California actually showed that no serious adverse event, such as heart attack or death, occurred while the trials were ongoing.
Before using ephedra diet pills or any other weight loss products, it is best to consult your physician first. Drug interactions are quite common with diet pills; ask your health provider if ephedra diet pills are right for you.
If you are one of those people who want to lose weight fast and effectively, try ephedra weight loss products.

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