Lipotropics - effective and safe destruction of fat deposits

Functions

Thermogenics and lipotropics go in the same direction (reduction of the fat layer), but in different ways. Thermogenics, or thermogenic fat burners, increase heat production, that is, they literally melt fat. Lipotropics:

• Accelerate fat metabolism and lipolysis.
• Use fat as a source of energy for training.
• They even fight old fat reserves.
• Suppress catabolism, enhance anabolism.

Most lipotropic supplements have a mild stimulating effect - they accelerate metabolism, suppress the absorption of fats and carbohydrates, while simultaneously suppressing the synthesis of fats in the body. And most importantly, they help the body quickly break down fats in order to use them for energy supply.

No fat burner will work unless you combine the supplement with cardio exercise and diet. To get dry, you need to limit the intake of carbohydrates and animal fats from food.

Peculiarities

As we have already mentioned, the task of lipotropics is to help burn excess fat. But this is not the only function. Typically, such supplements are found in vitamins or vitamin-rich foods, which allows them to efficiently perform a number of tasks:

• protect liver cells from destruction;
• strengthen the body and immune system;
• have a powerful tonic effect;
• play the role of a complete anti-inflammatory complex.

Lipotropics increase liver activity and activate the production of various enzymes. As a result, the body quickly copes with fat deposits and assumes a normal weight.

Compound

Thermogenics and lipotropics differ not only in their principle of action, but also in their component composition, which is logical. Both types of fat burning products help control weight and lose weight, but the principle of their work is radically different.

• Thermogenic supplements raise body temperature and speed up metabolism. A striking example of a thermogenic is Animal Cuts from UN, based on diuretics, raspberry ketone and caffeine from coffee, guarana, Kola nut, mate and several types of tea.
• Lipotropic fat burners do not affect thermogenesis, but affect liver function. As a result, liver cells intensively break down fat molecules instead of synthesizing them and sending them to depot.

The most famous lipotropic is L-carnitine. Levocarnitine releases fats from adipocytes and transports them to cell energy stations (mitochondria), where fat molecules are oxidized to release energy. Carnitine supplements protect against fat formation, burn existing fat deposits, and provide energy. L-carnitine has a positive effect on the functioning of the heart and brain.

In addition to L-carnitine, lipotropic may contain:

• Omega 3-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. PNNZh normalize metabolic processes, reduce the thickness of the fat layer, and lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Chromium picolinate – suppresses appetite, increases motivation, accelerates the increase in lean muscle mass.
• Chitosan is a substance isolated from the chitin of insects and crustaceans. At a dosage of over 1000 mg, it is able to bind fat particles in the digestive tract and prevent their absorption (absorption). Chitosan is often added to weight loss medications.
• Bromelain is an enzyme from pineapples that activates metabolism and fat burning.
• Betaine – affects the rate of fat oxidation.
• Choline (B4) is a strong hepatoprotector and regulator of carbohydrate metabolism.

Other components of lipotropics and thermogenics include a vitamin-mineral complex, proteins, and amino acids. Vitamins and minerals support metabolic processes and help the body process carbohydrates and fats. Proteins provide nutrients and increase energy. Amino acids, with a minimum calorie content, act in a targeted and effective manner - they build muscles, accelerate recovery, and prevent catabolic breakdown.

The best fat burner supplements use only natural ingredients and herbal substances approved for use in sports.

Basic lipotropics

It is very difficult to name the best lipotropics, since there are a great many of them on the dietary supplement market. They are produced by such well-known brands as, for example, Solgar, and small companies. The price can vary from several hundred to several thousand rubles.

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You can learn how to take lipotropics from the instructions, but most of these dietary supplements have one thing in common - they are made from natural ingredients rich in the substances listed above and especially necessary for athletes to improve training performance and compensate for the body's costs.

Here are just a few lipotropics that have proven their effectiveness:

• Chitosan is one of the newest lipotropics - it prevents the binding of fatty acids already at the stage of their intake and thereby reduces fat deposits. An excellent tool for gaining lean muscle mass when you have to adhere to a high-calorie diet.
• Pyuruvat stimulates energy nodes at the cellular level independently of insulin and, without disturbing the balance in the body, simply increases the release of energy by burning calories; At the same time, fat layers are naturally reduced.
• L-carnitine rightfully enjoys a reputation as an ideal fat burner due to its utilization, which allows you to keep the BCAA amino acids important for the body intact. You cannot do without this supplement during intensive training, since normal nutrition does not provide sufficient synthesis in the body. In addition to fat burning, it increases endurance and improves heart function by saturating cells and blood with oxygen.
• Acetil – L-Carnitine is a modification of usually carnitine. In addition, it increases testosterone levels, which makes it very useful during the cutting and weight loss phase.

For women, the most effective in terms of weight loss in the top ten of 2021 included Instant Knockout Fat Burner, Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen, Super HD Cellucor, NLA for Her Shred Her, etc.

All these dietary supplements are intended for people who are constantly involved in sports. Those who want to lose weight without making any effort will be disappointed: these lipotropics provide effective fat burning only in combination with appropriate physical activity and proper nutrition.

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Who is suitable for lipotropics?

Lipotropic fat burners are suitable for people who exercise regularly and want to reduce fat mass. If the intake of fat-burning dietary supplements is not combined with sports and diet, there will be no effect or it will be significantly reduced. With a sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition, there is no point in using lipotropics.

Athletes should pay attention to products containing:

• Coenzyme Q10 - it has more pronounced antioxidant properties than vitamin C. Ubiquinone (Q10) stimulates protein synthesis and oxygenation - the delivery of oxygen to the heart and muscles in general.
• Methionine is an essential amino acid that affects the rate of mass gain and lipolysis.
• B vitamins are primarily inositol (B8) and choline (B4). The first accelerates lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, the second helps the liver process fats.

Male athletes can take complex lipotropics with substances that have a thermogenic effect. Products from well-known brands are functional, safe, do not contain prohibited substances and are suitable for regular use.

Thermogenics and lipotropics for weight loss.

Many gym-goers and professional athletes aim to reduce body fat using low-carb diets and high-intensity training.

Of course, all these components are the main approaches to achieve the desired results. But don’t forget about supplements that can speed up the weight loss process.

Let's try to figure out what categories of goods exist in sports nutrition stores, as well as what their differences are.

We will not now describe methods for accelerating metabolism and lipolysis (breakdown of fatty acids). Our goal is to understand what types of fat burners exist on the market, highlight their properties and be able to use them correctly.

Fat burners are divided according to the principle of action, but have one goal - burning fat. There are two types of drugs that can help you fight extra pounds: thermogenics (thermogenics) and lipotropics.

What are thermogenics?

A thermogenic is a fat burner that contains components that can oxidize fatty acids due to a thermogenic effect (increase in body temperature). The complex of other substances present in these supplements speeds up metabolism, reduces appetite and stimulates the central nervous system.

This category of fat burners has a serious research base. Products from famous brands have long established themselves in the sports nutrition market.

In fitness and bodybuilding, these supplements are popular. Not only performing athletes, but also people who are far from physical activity are starting to take thermogenics. Their main goal is to speed up the process of reducing body fat, speed up metabolism, increase strength and concentration by stimulating the central nervous system.

An important ideal period for taking thermogenics is “drying” (low-carbohydrate diet). While working on relief, fat burning occurs physiologically, but if you also take a thermogenic fat burner, your results will be much better. Plus, thanks to stimulants, you will be able to find the strength that you already lack due to your diet in order to conduct a productive, high-intensity workout.

The composition most often includes:

Synephrine is a substance found in oranges. It perfectly breaks down fatty acids, suppressing appetite and speeding up metabolism.

Caffeine anhydrous is a natural stimulant obtained from various plants - tea, coffee, guarana, etc. Strengthens the activity of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, accelerates fat burning.

Green tea extract – has antioxidant properties, speeds up metabolism.

Golden root extract (Rhodiola rosea) is an adaptogen, a substance that increases endurance and enhances protein metabolism.

Pepper extract – improves the absorption of proteins and enhances protein processes.

Chromium picolinate is a derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. It increases strength and fat reduction (burning).

Yohimbine hydrochloride ( HCL ) is a plant substance, an aphrodisiac. Used for weight loss, improving libido. Regularly used in bodybuilding during the drying period.

Guggulsterones are the main component of the resin of the plant Commiphora mukul, known as the Guggul tree. Plant juice is used to produce supplements. Guggul is used as an ingredient to stimulate the function of the thyroid gland, whose hormones help reduce fat mass.

In addition to these components, the composition may include l-carnitine and l-tyrosine; they have a very good effect on lipolysis and, in combination with the above-mentioned components, make the process of getting rid of fat more effective.

When choosing these supplements, you should pay attention to contraindications. You should not take the drug for quite a long time. Since the body gets used to the action of the drug and the effectiveness decreases. In addition, if you take fat burners for a long time, there is a risk of side effects:

• Indigestion
• Heartburn, nausea
• Increased excitability
• Tachycardia, high blood pressure

To avoid side effects, do not exceed the recommended dosage and duration of use. Typically, the course of treatment is one month followed by a break. Do not take these medications at night.

Examples of popular effective thermogenic fat burners: Lipo-6 (Lipo-6X, Lipo-6 Black, etc.) from Nutrex, OxyELITE Pro from USPLabs, Tight Xtreme from San.

Contraindications

Do not use thermogenics if you are under 18 years of age. Taking thermogenics is not recommended for diseases of the cardiovascular system (heart rhythm disturbances, hypertension) and increased thyroid function. Before using medications, you should consult your doctor.

What are lipotropics?

Lipotropics are fat burners that, unlike thermogenics, do not change body temperature, but simply accelerate metabolic processes and thereby accelerate lipolysis (oxidation of fats), and then the transport of fatty acids. The mechanism of action of lipotropic fat burners is to increase the activity of fat-processing enzymes and enhance liver function.

Lipotropic drugs can not only burn and transport fats, but also have other beneficial effects on the body. When taking lipotropics, positive properties were recorded: strengthening the immune system, anti-inflammatory and tonic effects.

Lipotropics include a lot of components, but we will highlight the main ones that are usually included in weight loss drugs:

L-carnitine is one of the most popular natural substances, having a vitamin-like form, and is a fat burner. Thanks to this element, the body transports fatty acids to the mitochondria, where they are broken down to release energy.

Methionine is an essential amino acid that reduces fat storage and promotes muscle gain. When taken regularly, it improves mood.

Vitamin B 8 (inositol) – saturates the blood with oxygen, thereby accelerating metabolic processes and fat transportation.

Conjugated linoleic acid is an amino acid that promotes the breakdown of fat for energy and improves the absorption of glucose.

Chromium – increases cell sensitivity to insulin.

All these components are found in fat burners with a lipotropic mechanism of action. There are cases of combining both lipotropic and thermogenic components in the drug. This speeds up the weight loss process.

Lipotropics are not recommended for people with thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, or under the age of 18 years.

And remember that only a combination of training, dieting and taking fat burners can lead you to your goal.

Alexander Slauta. CCM in arm wrestling and hand-to-hand combat, personal fitness trainer. Especially for the “Sports Workshop” project.

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Harm

• Unscrupulous manufacturers, in order to speed up the effect, introduce harmful and dangerous components into the recipe - from bacteria to heavy metals.
• Even harmless, studied compounds can be unsafe in large doses. This applies to natural energy drinks - caffeine, guarana. An overdose of caffeine increases blood pressure, causes tachycardia, and leads to sleep disturbances.
• An allergic reaction to the components of the additive is possible.
• Lipotropics are not always well absorbed, which results in problems with the gastrointestinal tract, constipation, flatulence, and diarrhea.
• Uncontrolled intake, as well as an incorrectly selected product, negatively affects the absorption of nutrients.
• Fat burning and alcohol are incompatible!

Contraindications for use

Such medications have a large number of restrictions on their use. Extra pounds and intense training provoke the development of certain diseases that can occur in acute and chronic forms. Before purchasing a product that accelerates fat burning processes, you need to familiarize yourself with the absolute contraindications. These include:

• alcoholism;
• tendency to allergic reactions;
• bronchial asthma;
• anorexia;
• bulimia;
• obsessive-compulsive disorder;
• any trimester of pregnancy;
• sleep disorders;
• kidney diseases;
• heart and liver failure;
• children's age (up to 18 years);
• arterial hypertension;
• hyperthyroidism;
• pathologies of the digestive tract;
• CNS disorders;
• hypersensitivity or individual intolerance;
• breastfeeding period;
• exacerbation of any chronic pathologies;
• fever;
• diseases of the endocrine system;
• diabetes;
• rehabilitation period after surgery;
• prostatitis;
• stress, depression;
• thoughts of suicide, depression.

Fat burners are strictly contraindicated for people suffering from drug addiction.

Release forms

Like other types of sports nutrition, lipotropic supplements are available in liquid and solid forms.

• Liquid – ready-to-drink drinks in bottles and shots (ampoules), as well as concentrates for dilution in water and gels in portioned sticks.
• Solid - powders, tablets, capsules.

All forms are suitable for drying and losing weight. Capsulated and tableted fat burners are more convenient because it is easier to calculate the dosage. Capsules are absorbed faster than tablets. Concentrated syrups, weak solutions and gels are pleasant to the taste. Powdered additives are economical in consumption, although they require preparation time.

Application

By choosing the right sports nutrition, you can lose weight without harm to your health, improve your definition, and get dry. If you want to achieve a venous appearance, you should use lipotropic burners and arginine, a NO precursor with a pumping effect. Arginine dilates blood vessels, improves the delivery of nutrients to muscle tissue, and in combination with creatine allows you to train more intensely and longer - which in itself is useful for weight loss. Beta-alanine is another ally of those who choose to use lipotropic drugs.

Useful material

As we already mentioned, lipotropic fat burners are mostly vitamins or fortified products. Let's consider the main ones:

• Vitamin C is one of the most powerful fat burners. It is no secret that ascorbic acid has antioxidant properties. The task of vitamin C is to prevent the conversion of “right” fats (those that are well absorbed by the body) into “wrong” fats (which are deposited in the stomach and on the walls of blood vessels;
• betaine – activates the metabolism of fats and proteins in the body, helps reduce blood pressure. Among natural foods, beets are rich in betaine. These lipotropic fat burners are good because they retain their properties even after exposure to high temperatures;
• inositol – helps saturate the body with oxygen, optimizes metabolic processes, improves the functioning of the circulatory system. It helps absorb glucose and accelerates protein synthesis in the body. With a lack of inositol, the process of fat deposition in the liver begins;
• Coenzyme Q10 is considered one of the most beneficial components for the cardiovascular system. It nourishes and strengthens the heart muscle. Coenzyme has a similar effect on other muscle fibers. As a result, subcutaneous fat is broken down much faster and converted into energy;
• methionine is a useful component that helps accelerate muscle growth and blocks the deposition of excess fat. Another significant advantage of methionine is its ability to improve mood and concentration;
• L-carnitine is a reliable assistant in increasing muscle mass. As a rule, this supplement is prescribed to small children who are light in weight. But that's not all. The amino acid L-carnitine accelerates metabolic processes, increases endurance and muscle strength, makes the body more resistant to toxic elements and stress;
• Selenium is one of the elements of many enzymes and hormones. It is an active participant in metabolic processes and accelerates the production of thyroid hormones. An acute lack of selenium can lead to metabolic problems, excess weight and swelling;
• chromium is a reliable assistant in the absorption of glucose. This is made possible by increasing insulin sensitivity. The benefits of chromium also include accelerating muscle growth and normalizing energy metabolism in the body.

Indications

A dietary supplement with fat-burning substances is well received by the body. The main reasons to choose lipotropics:

• Mild but pronounced fat-burning effect with minimal side effects.
• A positive effect on the nervous system, which is invaluable in weight loss. A good mood, high motivation, and lack of irritation help to avoid food breakdowns and missed workouts.
• Converts fats into muscle fuel while simultaneously destroying fat deposits in different areas of the body.

Lipotropic with levocarnitine prevents the development of overtraining, prevents lactic acid from accumulating in the muscles, shortens the recovery period after exercise, and accelerates muscle growth. If you need to dry out a little, a lipotropic burner is the #1 choice.

Thermogenics + lipotropics = fast fat burning!

We have already figured out how lipotropics work, but what will a thermogenic fat burner give you? Thermogenesis is based on an increase in calorie expenditure and heat production. The effect of thermogenics is most often noticeable by increased sweating (especially during physical activity) and an increase in body temperature by an average of 1 degree.

What does the combination of lipotropic and thermogenic give you? Increased lipolysis due to the breakdown of fat using enzymes + increased lipolysis due to increased calorie consumption to maintain heat.

If you want to find drugs that lipotropics fat burners will be ideally combined with, they are presented below:

Well, remember that lipotropics are the safest option for fat burners, but they will not give you quick results. Rather, it will be a slight fat-burning effect while maintaining tone. If you want to lose weight quickly and gain high-quality definition, then you need to combine several types of fat burners or buy a complex product.

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Discussion:

1. Anya says:
   Well, I somehow don’t believe that lipotropics alone give a good result... I really think, only in combination with something. With the same thermogenics.
2. Franky says:

   We do not sell fat burners Lipotopics! Well, at least they are worthy. Once, I bought Lipotropic in America, a complex one, it contained Carnitine, B vitamins, Chromium Picolinate, Calcium Pyruvate, etc. But when purchasing, I was warned that it was advisable to add Caffeine to it, so that there would be energy and additional stimulation of fat burning, otherwise the effect would be weak. I just added the fat that I had already bought here and that’s when the effect began to take effect!

3. Phytomeaso says:

   I don’t know how lipotropics work, but I bought Gazmat, and I will say that its awesome effect is not required to be enhanced in any way! He will squeeze you like lemon)

4. Daria says:

   What is Fast Fat Burning? Has anyone bought it? Is this another scam??

5. haer says:

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6. Mila says:

   I will also recommend FFB to you! I couldn't lose weight. Since school. I won’t say that I was just a cow, but I had 10-15 kg extra. I tried Malysheva’s diet, kefir diet, and TURBOSLIM tablets. But this is all bullshit!! It only ruined my health. I accidentally came across this FFB manual and decided to spend some money (by the way, it was 3 times more expensive then), so while it’s on sale, I advise you to buy it quickly! So, the manual is great! In a week I completely changed my habits and rhythm of life. I joined the gym and started eating right according to it. As a result, in six months my weight dropped from 75 to 59 kg! The body became toned and feminine.

7. Vladimir says:

   I do not recommend buying lipotropics at the pharmacy. It seems to me that there is some nonsense there. I only trust sports fats. They always give results when used correctly. Last time I decided to buy the new Red Sky and did not regret it! It’s a very thermogenic thing, the sweat flowed like a river in the hall. But in the first week of taking it, all the swelling went away and the shape began to look better, and after 35 days the scale showed -7kg!

8. margarita says:

   Well, I don’t know, somehow I don’t believe in these lipotropics at all...

9. dasha says:

   Pharmacies are of no use! I just took it like vitamins. But on the advice of a consultant at the Fit Store, I bought a sports fat burner and that’s when I really noticed the effect. There is no depression or powerlessness, and fat disappears faster.

10. MARINA says:

    Damn, there’s so much information... I’m confused and I don’t understand anything. I understood that lipotropics are good (sort of...) but where to look for them, which ones contain the drug.... it’s not clear at all

Admission standards

Recommendations for dosage regimens and dosages are usually given on the packaging. General tips:

• Take the first serving in the morning on an empty stomach, the second before training.
• At high loads, three times a day is allowed.
• The classic course is 1-2 months of fat burning, 2 weeks off.

When consuming lipotropics with L-carnitine, you should focus on a maximum dose of 3000 mg/day. The daily dose may vary depending on your goals. For average loads and for comprehensive support, 1200-1600 mg is enough, athletes should take up to 2000-2200 mg, for weight loss - 1500 mg.

Side effects

Side effects can manifest themselves to varying degrees, depending on the individual characteristics of the body losing weight. In completely healthy people, illnesses rarely appear while taking a fat burner. The instructions for use list the following side effects:

• sleep disturbance (drowsiness or insomnia);
• formation of dependence or rapid addiction;
• migraine;
• dizziness;
• intoxication;
• intestinal disorder;
• psycho-emotional disorders (excessive excitement, nervousness);
• pain in the heart area;
• dyspepsia;
• attacks of nausea;
• uncontrolled vomiting (in rare cases);
• increased heart rate;
• dry mouth and eyes;
• spasms in the epigastric region;
• problems with defecation (constipation, formation of fecal plugs).

Most often, ailments are reversible and go away on their own after a few days. According to reviews, even with a slight excess of the daily norm, a person develops allergic reactions, which are expressed in the form of skin itching, hyperemia, burning of the skin and rashes on it. If diarrhea or allergic reactions do not go away on their own, it is recommended to stop taking stimulants immediately and consult a specialist.

Interaction with other tools

Lipotropics work on their own, but in alliance with other sports nutrition they act synergistically - that is, they enhance each other’s effect. These fat burners are combined with arginine and amino acid products, protein shakes, BCAA, and other types of fat burners. The latter combination is especially beneficial, since different fat burners have different mechanisms of action. This fact allows you to achieve the desired result with a shortened cycle, reduce the likelihood of side effects and protect the muscles from destruction.

It is possible to combine a lipotropic with a thermogenic or calorie blocker, but not with another lipotropic

Advantages and disadvantages

In order to choose a suitable fat burner, you need to familiarize yourself in advance with the advantages and disadvantages of drugs in this category.

The advantages include:

• The trinity with basic weight loss programs (proper nutrition, regular exercise, taking fat burners as additional components).
• Proper use allows you to reduce the amount of difficult-to-burn fat in problem areas.
• Increases stress resistance, performance and a powerful tonic effect.
• Normalization of the functional activity of the cardiovascular system and liver (in the absence of side effects and characteristic symptoms of overdose).
• Improving memory and functional activity of the brain.
• Increased performance and endurance. A person stops getting tired not only during training, but also at work.
• Help in creating a slim and beautiful body, based on the ability of the products to reduce the size of the hips, waist and buttocks.
• Accelerated growth of muscle mass, slowing down the processes of its breakdown by the body in order to obtain additional energy.

The disadvantages of such funds include:

• strong psycho-emotional arousal due to regular use of thermogenics and stimulants;
• inability to perform work requiring attention and perseverance;
• overload of the nervous system, as a result of which someone losing weight may lose control over their emotions;
• sudden mood swings, possible outbursts of aggression;
• high risk of side effects.
• Fat burners may contain heavy metals, pathogenic microorganisms and pesticides. There are no drug interactions between weight loss products and other medications. It is necessary to adhere to a clear regimen of administration: stimulants and thermogenics are strictly prohibited from being taken after 16:00.
• Almost all stimulants can affect the nervous system. Side effects can provoke the development of diseases that will need to be treated with psychotropic medications. After a person losing weight stops taking fat burners, his performance decreases. The person becomes depressed, has sleep disturbances, apathy, and lethargy. Nervous disorders may develop.