Increasingly acclaimed for their stimulating properties, fat burners are not miracle products but synthesized supplements that act directly with the body’s cells. We tell you more about how fat burners work and this chemistry that takes place behind the scenes…
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Decrease body fat using herbal dietary supplements. It is the promise of fat burnerswhich is usually found in the form of capsules or tablets as part of a sports program or weight loss.
What is a Fat Burner?
In most cases, these are food supplements manufactured in the laboratory and developed by nutritionists to allow athletes, but also people wishing to diet with physical activity, to accelerate the fat burning process. in the body.
In practice, it is a combination of nutrients that work with the cells of the body to reduce the rate of fat mass while activating thermogenesis.
How does thermogenesis decrease fat?
At rest, our body naturally spends its energy quota. But the purpose of these fat burners is to increase the share of energy expenditure to tap into reserves. Excess energy, which is usually measured in calories, is likely to be stored in the body as fat.
The term thermogenesis refers to the production of heat. The objective of these food supplements is to further stimulate this natural combustion in order to spend more energy, even at rest outside of physical activity.
Very present in fat burners, caffeine is the key element. Extracted from plants, it accelerates the combustion of fatty substances, in particular by increasing cell metabolism according to a study carried out in the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Lorraine. This acceleration of our natural engine facilitates the elimination of fat stored in the body.
In this same study, the Doctor of Pharmacy goes on to say that “ clinically, a daily caffeine consumption of 100 to 400 mg would increase thermogenesis and energy expenditure “.
Isn’t overconsumption of caffeine too risky?
Yes, exactly. A significant uptake of caffeine (by taking fat burners as well as several daily cups of coffee for example) can cause side effects:
- digestive disorders ;
- nervousness and anxiety;
- palpitations, tachycardia and tremors;
- insomnia ;
- headache…
When buying fat burner supplements, it is strongly recommended that you do not consume caffeinated foods or beverages during this cure.
Some recommendations to take advantage of their beneficial effect
Whether it is to lose weight more quickly or to reduce the mass of fat for the benefit of muscular mass in the context of an intense sports activity, the use of fat burners requires some precautions.
First, make sure you are in good health and under the care of a doctor or nutritionist. Scrupulously respect the recommended doses and adopt a varied, healthy diet as well as a healthy lifestyle on a daily basis!
Article produced in collaboration with the Fitadium teams
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