Top 5 Most Effective Fat Burning Ingredients

If you’re someone who is hoping to see faster results on their diet or workout program, you may be considering some of the supplementation options that are out there.

Is there a workout supplement you can take that will help you go that extra mile? Turns out, there is. While you can’t be too quick to jump onto any product you come across as there are a number of gimmicky products on the market that just won’t work, if you do your research first, there’s no reason you can’t find one that does.

Let’s walk you through the top five most effective fat burning ingredients that you should know about.

Caffeine

Perhaps the most widely used ingredient to help torch body fat, caffeine is a common one among both dieters and non-dieters alike. Caffeine will first help to boost energy levels, which is something that may be lagging when in a calorie deficit. The more energy you have, the harder you can workout and the more energy you will burn.

Second, caffeine also helps to give your metabolic rate a slight boost, inducing a higher overall level of thermogenesis. This again means superior rates of fat loss.

Finally, caffeine can also help to increase overall fat oxidation taking place in the body, so by using it, you could essentially improve your ability to burn off body fat at rest.

All in all, it is one of the most powerful fat burning ingredients. Just be warned, the body does adapt to this one, so it’s best if you can cycle it. Take a week or two off every 6–8 weeks and then re-start again so it doesn’t lose its effectiveness.

Green Tea Extract

The second fat burning ingredient you’ll come across in some of the pre-workout supplements out there is green tea extract.

As well as the high caffeine content green tea also contains catechins, which are compounds that have been shown to help boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning. Those who drink green tea on a regular basis tend to be show greater fat loss results compared to those who don’t, and green tea extract essentially lets you reap the benefits without having to down the tea. If you aren’t a fan of the taste of green tea, you’ll appreciate this ingredient in your supplement stack.

L-Carnitine

Another common fat burning ingredient you’ll find in some products is L-Carnitine. This particular compound helps to transport long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria of the muscle cell (which is like the engine of the cell) for use as a fuel source. So in essence, by adding this to your pre-workout mix, you can help improve the total rate that your body is able to utilize fat as fuel.

This both helps to increase muscular endurance, while also reducing the reliance on stored muscle glycogen for energy.

In addition to this, many users also report this compound can give them improved energy, increased mental focus, as well as may help boost their strength in the gym.

Yohimbe

Yohimbe is another of the powerful fat burning ingredients you may find in some common fat burners. This substance comes from the bark of a tree and helps to increase total fatty acid oxidation, specifically targeting those stubborn fat stores you have on your body.

For women, this is typically the thighs, upper glutes, and lower abs, while for men, it can be the ‘love handle’ region and back.

If you combine yohimbe with high intensity exercise to help with increased rates of blood flow to these tissues, you should notice that yohimbe helps you get lean when you otherwise haven’t been able to.

Bitter Orange

Be on the lookout for bitter orange when shopping for your supplement stack. Bitter orange is very similar to the well-known fat burning ingredient ephedra. Ephedra unfortunately has been said to not be safe to use for fat loss purposes however, which is why we see many companies turning to bitter orange as well.

This ingredient will help to stimulate the central nervous system, increasing your energy, improving your metabolic rate, and it can also have appetite suppressing properties as well.

This is often used in combination with caffeine to give an even more powerful effect and can definitely help give you an edge on fat loss.

Just do keep in mind that because it does stimulate the central nervous system, it’s one that you’ll also want to cycle to avoid becoming burnt out from using. Take it too often and soon, you’ll be feeling exhausted rather than energized.

So there you have four of the top fat burning ingredients that you should be on the lookout for when seeking a fat burner.

You don’t necessarily need all of these, but one or two will definitely help you get on the road to seeing the results you desire. If you’re not sure what fat burner will be best for you, why not try out our supplement subscription box where you will have the chance to try out new supplements every month.