What are Fat Burners?
Since there’s no miracle pill that burns fat, what do people mean when they refer to fat burners? “Fat burner” describes any dietary supplement that, when taken in combination with a healthy diet and exercise program, enhances the loss of body fat. Fat burners don’t literally burn body fat, but they support the process in other ways. Thermogenics: Most fat burners are thermogenics (thermo = heat genesis = creation). Thermogenics are supplements that increase metabolism which leads to increased heat production and more calories burned. This is achieved through the use of thermogenic ingredients like caffeine and green tea extract. Thermogenics may also help suppress appetite, improve mental focus and support healthy insulin metabolism. Here is an overview of the most commonly-used thermogenic ingredients. • Synephrine (or Citrus aurantium, bitter orange): Bitter orange extract is used for its synephrine content. Like ephedra, synephrine increases metabolic rate and caloric expenditure b
