Fat burner hell

We’ve all seen the commercials on TV for them; some endorsed by pseudo-celebrities, others by normal people (though not actors). Yes, I’m talking about fat burners. Hydroxycut, Xenadrine and Stacker-3 are to name a few. The main question is, what exactly are they, do they really work and are they safe?

Fat burners are essentially pills that contain certain herbal ingredients like ephedra, HCA, chitosan, and pyruvate, all of which claim to increase energy, boost metabolism, and/or suppress appetite. These supplements are supposed to work by increasing thermogenesis, that is, turning more of the food you eat into heat before it can be stored as fat. Being able to do this safely, of course, would be a good way to prevent fat buildup and keep off the extra pounds.

It’s hard to say if they really work. Finding a conclusive study on almost any dietary supplement, including so-called fat burners, can be a long day. What we do know is that most supplements need further study. The supplements are not standardized, so you don’t know if what’s listed in the bottle is what you’re getting. Also, no one knows what the long-term effects of these supplements are, and even scarier, how they interact with other medications. So, to answer the question of whether fat burners work, I have to say… I don’t know.

With anything chemically manufactured that you put in your body, you have to worry about side effects. Here is a short list of some of the side effects you could experience with any fat burner taken:

1. Increased blood pressure

2. Nosebleeds

3. Blurred vision

4. Acne breakout

5. Restlessness and hyperactivity

6. Loss of appetite

7. Increased heart rate

8. Headaches

9. Dizziness

10. Dizziness

11. Insomnia

12. Nausea and upset stomach

In my opinion, none of these effects really sound like fun to me. I have a friend who was actually taking Xenadrine and was having some bad side effects from taking it. More people need to be aware of this before they start taking something like this. There are alternatives to fat burning pills. Increase your physical activity, whether it’s brisk walking, lifting weights, or doing a Beachbody program. Exertion will not only help you lose a few pounds, but it’s also better for your heart and skeletal muscles. Don’t spend your hard earned money, there are no shortcut pills for a slimmer body.

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