Do Fat Burner Diet Pills Work?
Fat burners work in a different manner than fat blockers, diuretics and appetite suppressants. Fat blockers prevent fat from entering the bloodstream, diuretics release water from the body and appetite suppressants work to eliminate the hunger associated with overeating. Fat burners, on the other hand, work to lessen the amount of fat stored in the body.
For some users, the increase in metabolism associated with fat burners increased the appetite and they find they are eating more than before taking the fat burner. They remain in the weight loss mode due to the increased metabolism.
Ephedra was once the most popular fat burner, but after its subsequent banning from the weight loss market, other fat burners became popular. Fortunately, there are other supplements available that took the place of the Ephedra quickly. More common supplements include caffeine and Ginseng.
Listed below are the most common fat burning ingredients in weight loss supplements. This list is not all inclusive.
Ephedra
Partially banned by the FDA, Ephedra no longer appears in many diet pills. As a fat burner, Ephedra is very effective and works along the same lines as caffeine only in a stronger manner.
The health problems associated with Ephedra included heart problems and strokes. It seems the metabolic action of Ephedra was too strong for the human body to handle. If diet pills are found on the market today with Ephedra, it is our advice to stay away from those supplements.
Caffeine
One of the most common fat burners, caffeine can be found in most diet pills on the market today. Other fat burners including Green Tea and Ginseng also contain natural forms of caffeine.
HCA
The active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia, HCA is an Indian herb. First used in Ayurvedic medicine by the Indian royal families, this holistic angle at fat burning increases the bodies fat burning abilities while maintaining blood glucose levels.
Ginseng
With its roots in Chinese medicine, Ginseng tends to reduce stress hormones such as Cortisol in addition to increasing energy levels and fat burning in the body. Cortisol has been shown to cause weight gain, so Ginseng hits the fat burning with a one, two punch.
Green Tea
The active ingredient in Green Tea is ECGC. In diet pills, Green Tea works to decrease the appetite, as well as increase the metabolism or fat burning of the body. In the concentrated form found in diet pills, the daily intake of Green Tea is much higher than through liquid consumption alone.
A staple of Chinese medicine for more than 4000 years, Green Tea is thought to cure body ailments and pains from headaches to depression and is now thought of as one of the most effective diet pill ingredients available today.
Yerba Mate
An evergreen tree found in the depths of South America is the mother of the supplement Yerba Mate. The leaves of the trees are natural supplement for the people indigenous to the areas and is used as a tea and medicinal treatment. The people of Paraguay and Brazil honor the leaf as a form of appetite suppressant and giver of energy.
At the heart of its appetite suppressant and energy giving powers is caffeine. While the workings of the caffeine are far greater than any cup of coffee, thanks to the natural interactions with the body, Yerba Mate also may increase the effects of the immune system. One natural substance present in Yerba Mate, Saponins, is a natural immune system booster.
Guarana
This fat burner and stimulate, originating in Brazil, offers a smooth increase in energy and fat burning for the body. Consuming as a popular drink throughout its native region, Guarana is mild on the stomach and does not raise energy only to tank later like its brother, caffeine.
Pyruvate
Appearing in many weight loss and diet pills claiming to increase metabolism, Pyruvate is a glucose regulator.
The Dangers of Fat Burners
When a person drinks too much coffee there are certain side effects on the body, these same side effects are common with the taking of fat burners. There may be nervousness and headaches (which are the most common side effects). But, in rare cases, heart problems, raised blood pressure and nose bleeds may occur. A doctor should be spoken to before starting a supplement containing a fat burner.
