What are fat burners?
Among the “fat burners”, as they are often called, there are lipotropic and thermogenic formulas. First, let’s look at some of the most common lipotropic complexes and their effects on the human body.
The lipotropic factors L-carnitine, choline, lecithin, inositol, linoleic acid, methionine, etc. contained in such complexes are intended for the transportation and utilization of fats. The combination of such lipotropic factors and natural herbal extracts designed to remove excess fluid from the body allows you to achieve maximum results in converting adipose tissue into additional energy and removing water from the subcutaneous layer.
The main active ingredients of lipotropic drugs are:
1. Chitosan is one of the newest, most revolutionary fat burners. Represents a new generation of fat-burning drugs-blockers, which are much more effective than the already known ones. The difference between this product and conventional fat burners is that it interferes with the formation of fat, preventing fatty acids from binding to each other and being deposited in the fat depot. Chitosan is a fiber derived from crustacean shells. It is successfully used by athletes to gain lean muscle mass without fat in conditions of high-calorie nutrition. Very often, Chitosan is used as a standalone food supplement.
2. Food supplement Pyruvat is a natural substance. This compound promotes the release of intracellular energy, like carbohydrates, but penetrates into cells without the help of insulin (this ensures instant absorption). Therefore, it does not have a negative effect on fat metabolism, which usually occurs when taking a large amount of carbohydrates. At the same time, Pyruvat helps to reduce the amount of ammonia in the muscles.
3. Acetil-L-Carnitine – a modified form of the amino acid L-carnitine, a natural regulator of fat metabolism in muscle cells, which transports triglycerides across cell membranes. Thus, the accumulated fats are brought to the circles of exchange for energy production during prolonged exercise. In addition, there is evidence that Acetil-L-Carnitine can increase testosterone levels. Other studies suggest that it may also reduce levels cortisol (the main catabolic hormone) and thereby prevent protein breakdown. The drug is effective for increasing lean muscle mass, improving overall physical condition, and reducing weight due to fat.
* The purpose of L-Carnitine is to stimulate the utilization of subcutaneous fat and lower blood cholesterol levels. It is usually recommended to use in combination with unloading diets. During intense training, carnitine, by promoting the utilization of fats, contributes to providing energy for muscle work, and the more carnitine is in the body, the more BCAAs are stored in the muscles. Thus, carnitine is a powerful factor influencing the exchange of contractile proteins during intense training towards their conservation. Decreased concentrations of carnitine in the muscles during high loads are difficult to compensate for with normal nutrition. The addition of carnitine to the diet leads to an increase in body endurance, improved heart function, a decrease in subcutaneous fat, faster recovery due to an overall improvement in metabolic processes in cells. The basic formula looks like this: FAT + OXYGEN + L-CARNITINE = ENERGY. Thus, L-Carnitine is an extremely important mediator in fat metabolism for all athletes. Glycogen stores are saved, endurance increases during training, and oxygen saturation of cells is significantly improved at the same time. The drug is widely used as a natural food supplement for overweight athletes. A distinction is also made between isotonic drink concentrates with L-Carnitine, which usually contain minerals and trace elements (potassium, calcium, magnesium), vitamins (C, E, PP and group B, folic acid) and carbohydrates (usually dextrose).
Of course, it cannot be said that current nutritional supplements are more effective than steroids or other doping. But supplement researchers are on the right track when it comes to natural ergogenesis. Very soon bodybuilding contestants using these natural supplements will have bodies that can be compared to those of their counterparts who used drugs 15 or 20 years ago.
But most importantly, they will maintain health, which, as You know money can’t buy!