Thermogenic Supplements for Burning Fat

About Thermogenic Supplements for Burning Fat

The Sporty's Health range of thermogenics assist with boosting the metabolism, resulting in more body heat. Increased body temperature indicates more metabolic activity, which means more calories are being expended at all times. This makes it easier to get yourself into a negative energy balance, which is required for fat loss. After all, for most people accessing fat stores for energy is as simple as calories in and calories out.

In reasonably healthy people, if we consume less calories than we expend, we are in a negative energy balance and lose weight. It's worth noting that most people lose muscle in addition to bodyfat on weight loss programs. This is of concern particularly with advancing age when building muscle is difficult. Any weight loss program worth its salt preserves muscle mass as much as possible. Doing so reduces the risk of rebound weight gain once the program is finished and a maintenance program resumed. Muscle mass is a good indication of overall health status and healthy aging and should be preserved.

Some of the most popular and potent thermogenic supplements are capsaicin (extracted from chilli), caffeine, chlorogenic acids from Green Coffee and EGCG from Green Tea. A research paper published in 2017 by The International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition demonstrated that chilli consumption over a 12 week period led to an acceleration of weight loss. It was concluded that chilli and capsaicin reduced insulin resistance, boosted energy expenditure and enhanced thermogenesis.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a research paper in 1999 showing that Green Tea boosted thermogenesis beyond what was expected from its caffeine content. It was believed that this was in part due to its content of catechins, particularly epigallocatechin-3-0-gallate (EGCG). Green tea is a valuable plant-based supplement to support general health, enhance antioxidant status and function as an anti-viral.

There are many other natural thermogenic aids that can be taken to enhance the effects of fat loss programs. Chlorogenic acids from Green Coffee have been shown to assist with fat-loss, as well as providing abundant powerful antioxidants. Caffeine is a strong metabolic aid, helping to boost thermogenesis and calorie expenditure. This was reported all the way back in May 1980 by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition where coffee, decaffeinated coffee and pure caffeine were trialed for weight loss. Caffeine activates the sympathetic nervous system to increase energy expenditure, whether we are at rest or exercising. Many effective weight loss aids function by stimulating this aspect of the nervous system, such as capsaicin from chilli.

Exercise is a fantastic way to support the body and improve body composition. It is particularly helpful for people who often they feel sluggish with regards to mood and focus, as often this relates back to a sluggish metabolism and a poor sympathetic nervous system tone. Exercise can also elevate a low mood and reduce dependency on favourite foods that may be used to serve this purpose. For the best results, a routine that involves resistance or weight bearing exercise as well as aerobic exercise is an effective approach. However, aggressive exercise programs coupled with reductions in energy intake can lead to fatigue in some people. Therefore, exercise should be light to begin with for the sedentary and moderate for those used to regular exercise, at least until adaptations to a lower energy intake are established.