Types of Fat Loss Supplements
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Intro
Fat Loss Supplements are the most popular supplements on the market. Along with the high consumer demands, come greater depths of scientific study to produce the best fat loss supplement. This has made it harder for the consumer to understand the different forms of Fat Loss Supplements and how they work
Major Dietary Ingredients
The follwing is a list of major Dietary Ingredients that are found in Thermogenic Fat Burners.
- Caffeine
- Ephedrine
- Synephrine
- Yohimbine
Thermogenic Fat Burners
Thermogenic Fat Burners stimulate the body’s burning of fat by increasing the body’s metabolism. This increasing of the metabolisim generates heat and raises the body’s core temperature. Thermogenic Fat Burners are also known as Stimulant Fat Burners because they stimulate the Central Nevous System.
Major Dietary Ingredients
- 7-Keto
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
- Hydroxycitric Acid
- L-Carnitine
- Pyruvate
Non-Stimulant Fat Burners
Non-Stimulant Fat Burners help boost your metabolism but they do not stimulate the Central Nervous System.
The following is a list of major dietary ingredients for Non-Stimulant Fat Burners.
Major Dietary Ingredients
Amphetamine Group
- Ephedrine
- Phentermine
- Rimonabant
- Sibutramine
Herbal Group
- Hydroxycitric Acid
- P57
- Pinolenic Acid
Appetite Suppressants
Appetite Suppressants help to reduce the desire to eat and are divided into two major categories Amphetamine and Herbal.
Most of the Amphetamine Group is banned in the United States.
The following is a list of major dietary ingredients in Appetite Suppresants for educational purposes only.
Major Dietary Ingredients
- Guggulsterones
- Forskolin
Thyroid Regulators
The Thyroid regulates your body’s metabolism. Thyroid Regulators help to increase your metabolism so you can have more energy and burn more calories.
Major Dietary Ingredient
- Chitosan
Fat Blockers
Fat Blockers help to prevent dietary fat from being absorbed by binding the fat into clumps and then eliminating it.
Disclaimer
Most credible reports/studies conclude that Cortisol Blockers aren't accurate or effective.
Articles against Cortisol BLockers
- FTC files charges against manufacturers of Cortisol Blockers
The Federal Trade Commission had filed several charges against manufacturers of Cortisol Blockers for misleading and false claims. - MayoClinic speaks out against Cortisol Blockers
Makers of cortisol blockers want you to believe that stress makes you fat. - Oregon HEalth and Science University report on Cortisol Blockers
A report of latest news and reviews about diet drug rimonabant / Acomplia. Includes news of Axokine, Xenical, Meridia, phentermine.
Cortisol Blockers
From a fitness aspect, Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands which, when under high levels of physical and mental stress, can break down muscle tissue and indirectly increase levels of fat.
Safety Tips
If you are taking a dietary supplement, read the label instructions. Talk to your health care provider if you have any questions, particularly about the best dosage for you to take. If you experience any side effects that concern you, stop taking the dietary supplement, and contact your health care provider. You can also report your experience to the FDA’s MedWatch program. Consumer safety reports on dietary supplements are an important source of information for the FDA.
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Trevor 16 months ago
I do agree with your safety tips.. mainly to discuss with your physician as there are very often underlying causes for your weight gains. So many people do not read labels properly or do not understand the complications if other medications are being taken.