Fat burner: sports nutrition that helps lose weight, eliminate subcutaneous fat and improve metabolism. They are popular not only among professional athletes, but also among health-conscious people. Sports fat burners are mainly made of natural ingredients.

Types of fat burners and how they work

Even the best weight loss drugs can only eliminate excess body fat during regular workouts. All substances of this class are divided into several large groups:

• Thermogenic: composed mainly of natural ingredients (caffeine, choline, guarana, taurine, green tea extract, etc.). They raise body temperature by a few tenths of a degree, which creates excellent conditions for the breakdown of body fat.
• Lipotropic – consists of L-carnitine, lecithin, chromium. Its action is aimed directly at activating lipid metabolism: the oxidation of fats to obtain energy for physical and mental activity. Note: Fat oxidation requires oxygen, the concentration of which increases with intense aerobic exercise.

How effective are fat burners?

The most effective fat burners take into account the individual characteristics of the target group and their needs:

• For women and girls – drugs that take into account the characteristics of the female body, including hormonal homeostasis, a high concentration of estrogen.
• For men: May contain various boosters and activators of endogenous androgen hormones (testosterone, somatotropin).

Characteristics of powerful fat burners

A powerful medicine takes into account the cause of obesity. Here a distinction is made:

• Anorexic – suppresses hunger.
• Diuretics: remove excess water from the body.
• Antitoxins: normalize metabolic processes.
• Fat and carbohydrate blockers: they interfere with the digestion of nutrients.
• Thyroid stimulants: restores hormonal balance.

All fat burners are divided into weak and strong. Strong drugs often have a complex effect, they have pronounced effects. This includes lots of caffeinated aspirin and ephedrine. The weak ones seem softer, but generally longer (guarana extract, green tea).

All fat burners are available in tablet, capsule or liquid form. Drugs in the form of tablets and capsules are absorbed more slowly and have a longer effect. At the same time, they are more convenient to carry, store and use. The liquid is absorbed faster, gives a more pronounced effect.

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How to take Fat Burner?

Each drug has its own instructions for use, which can be found on the packaging. While each manufacturer tries to provide as detailed instructions as possible on how to take fat burners, there are a number of general recommendations.

The correct intake of the drug does not allow to depend on the action of the active components, so the reception is periodically interrupted: a weekly break is agreed every 2-3 weeks. The total duration of admission to avoid physical overload and dependence should not exceed 3 months.

Take training days 30 minutes before class. Rest days in the morning after waking up or before meals. Fat burners often increase sweating, which inevitably leads to significant loss of body moisture, so drink more water.

It is not rational to use drugs without training, since they act much weaker. If you want to lose weight quickly, you can take it in combination with amino acids and a vitamin-mineral complex. Please note that some sports nutrition ingredients may overlap and to avoid side effects coordinate intake with a specialist.

Contraindications of fat burners

It cannot be combined with other fat burners (except L-carnitine), it should not be combined with products containing caffeine. Do not take these medications at the same time as stimulants, drugs or alcohol.

It is forbidden to give these drugs to people with cardiovascular problems, thyroid problems, pregnant and lactating women, as well as people with increased sensitivity to stimulants and sleep disorders. Take no less than 6 hours before going to bed.

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It is important!

Fat burners are not drugs, they are dietary supplements and are not intended to treat or prevent any disease.