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Research
The combination
of ephedrine and caffeine is a widely documented nutritional method
of inducing weight loss. Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness
of all of the ingredients in BetaLean HP.
For more discussion on what results you can expect when taking
Betalean, see Betalean Hp Results.
Like any fat
burner, Betalean Hp is only as good as its ingredients. So Betalean
research includes a complete analysis of each of its fat-burning
ingredients.
Betalean Research:
Ingredients In Betalean Hp
Ephedrine
and Caffeine
Renowned weight-loss expert Arne Astrup, MD, and his associates
performed a study with ephedrine at the University of Copenhagen
and two Danish hospitals. Five young females were given 20 mg
of ephedrine three times per day one hour before meals and were
told to continue eating normally. Even though there was no dieting
involved, the women lost an average of 2.5 kg of body weight after
four weeks and 5.5 kg after 12 weeks. They also held onto their
lean muscle, while their body-fat percentage dropped by 3.5% after
four weeks and 5.2% after 12 weeks. Two months after the experiment
stopped, they had only gained back 0.5 kg. The only side effect
was a mild rise in blood pressure at the start of the experiment.
Two studies by the same Danish researchers indicate the benefits
of combining ephedrine with caffeine. In both studies, the participants
took a supplement with 20 mg of ephedrine and 200 mg of caffeine
three times per day. They also followed a low-calorie diet. In
the first study, the test subjects lost 16.2% of their body weight
in 24 weeks, significantly more than the 13.4% loss by the placebo
group. The second study confirmed that most of this loss was body
fat. In that eight-week study, the E/C group lost 10.1 kg, compared
to only 8.4 kg with the placebo. But the E/C group lost twice
as much fat (9.0 kg vs. 4.5 kg) and much less fat-free mass (1.1
kg vs. 3.9 kg). Only mild side effects were reported.
The E/C combination has been extensively studied, but space limitations
do not allow a detailed listing of the many studies that have
showed benefits. All of this research, however, supports the effectiveness
of the E/C stack and demonstrates the moderate level of side effects
when you take appropriate dosages. (For information on side effects
of Betalean Hp, see Betalean
Hp Side Effects.)
A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
found that when green tea was taken instead of pure caffeine,
the thermogenic effects were even stronger. This six-week study
compared the benefits of pure caffeine (50 mg), green tea extract
(with 50 mg of caffeine and 90 mg of EGCG) and placebo. The pills
were given three times per day. The green tea group experienced
a significant 4% increase in thermogenesis and a 4.5% boost in
overall energy expenditure.
L-tyrosine
Research suggests that supplementing with tyrosine may minimize
the degradation of the neurotransmitters involved in the metabolic
process while enhancing the thermogenic effects of the ECA stack.
With more raw material available, the neurotransmitters controlling
metabolism are produced at a higher level with beneficial results.
The increases in alertness and energy level will also make it
easier to stick to your diet program.
Alpha lipoic acid
Most of the studies on alpha lipoic acid have been done with diabetics,
who often have a problem with insulin sensitivity. These studies
have found that this coenzyme can increase the body's sensitivity
to insulin, reducing the amount of insulin that needs to be produced
by the pancreas (or injected). Nondiabetics also produce alpha
lipoic acid, so it stands to reason that it would promote better
utilization of insulin for them as well. Alpha lipoic acid is
also a potent antioxidant, helping to fight free-radical damage
in the cells.
Naringin
Numerous studies have indicated that naringin prolongs the chemical
activity of caffeine. Research published in the British Journal
of Clinical Pharmacology found that the half-life of caffeine
was extended by 31% when naringin was present in sufficient amounts.
Studies of various citrus fruits have shown that grapefruit has
by far the highest content of naringin. It is, in fact, what gives
grapefruit its characteristic bitter taste.
Coleus forskohlii
An eight-week study with six overweight females found that Coleus
forskohlii can significantly reduce body weight while increasing
lean body mass. The subjects were given 250 mg of an extract standardized
to 10% forskolin twice daily. One capsule was ingested in the
morning and the other in the evening, half an hour before each
meal. Subjects were instructed to maintain their normal activity
levels and dietary practices. After four weeks, there was an average
loss of 4.3 lb of body weight. After eight weeks, the subjects
lost an average of 7.2 lb, and their body fat percentage dropped
from 33.6% to 25.9% as determined by bioelectrical impedance.
No significant side effects were noted, although blood pressure
tended to decrease during the experiment.
While the
Betalean research presented here sheds light on the science behind
Betalean Hp, as with any fat burner, the only real way to determine
its effectiveness is to actually try the product out for yourself.
To compare
Betalean Hp prices among several on-line sources, see Cheapest
Betalean Online.
To find out
more about how Betalean Hp works, see Does
Betalean Hp Work.
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