
Do Fat Burners Really Work?
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In a better world burning fat and shedding excess weight would be as easy if not easier than putting it on. Unfortunately, our bodies have other ideas and the battle to burn fat can be a long, frustrating and drawn out affair. However, all is not lost; a carefully put together eating plan and structured workout regime can put you on the path to becoming a lean, mean and shredded machine. What’s more, supplement companies are constantly on the search for ways to help you reach your goals. A testament to this is the wide variety of supplements on the market today, including fat burners. The question is, do you really need fat burners? And do they even work? We address these questions in the blog. Read on to find out more.
What are fat burners?
A thorough review conducted by Jeukendrup and Randell (2011) defined the term ‘fat burner’ as a term used to describe nutrition supplements that are claimed to acutely increase fat metabolism or energy expenditure, impair fat absorption, increase weight loss, increase fat oxidation during exercise, or somehow cause long-term adaptations that promote fat metabolism. Sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? But, is it?How your metabolism works
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Whether you’re at rest or active, your body requires energy to carry its functions efficiently and properly. Some of these processes may include adjusting hormone levels, cell maintenance and circulating blood. Where do calories come in? Your body uses calories to perform these functions with the number of calories required to perform the basic functions being known as your basal metabolic rate.The effect of quality fat burners
Fat burners help you reach your body fat goals by :- Boosting your metabolism
- Helping you control your appetite
- Promoting fat as a source of energy
- Raising your core temperature
Ingredients proven to help your metabolism
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Green tea
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Caffeine
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L-carinitine