Metabolift Results
What
You Can Expect When Taking Metabolift
Like many other ephedrine/caffeine-based products on the market,
Metabolift will induce thermogenesis
(raise your body's temperature) and cause you to burn more calories.
Metabolift will also suppress your appetite, preserve lean muscle
mass, and increase your energy levels.
Be aware that there are some widely documented side effects associated
with ECA-based products. For more information, see Metabolift
side effects.
What the Individual Ingredients Do
Metabolift contains a combination of ingredients that helps you
to lose weight through several different mechanisms. But the main
ingredients that produce its fat-burning effects are ephedrine
and caffeine. Studies have shown that when these ingredients are
combined in fairly specific ratios – 200 mg caffeine to
20 mg ephedrine (two or three times daily) – the results
are synergistic. In other words, the effects of each are greater
than the sum of their individual effects. (For more studies on
the ingredients in Metabolift, see Metabolift
Reviews.
Here is a breakdown of the individual ingredients in Metabolift
and what they do:
Metabolift Results From Ephedra
Ephedrine is the primary fat-burning chemical in the Ephedra sinica
plant, from which it gets its name. Also known as ma huang, this
plant has a long history of usage in Asian countries for the treatment
of asthma and other bronchial conditions. A related chemical,
pseudoephedrine, is also found in the plant and is an ingredient
in many cold and flu remedies.
Ephedrine is a stimulant that works on the adrenergic receptors
of the central nervous system. It has been shown to increase the
level of dopamine, which is a precursor to both epinephrine and
norepinephrine, which are vital neurotransmitters. Dopamine is
also an important neurotransmitter around the hypothalamus, an
area of the brain that is important for body arousal. Unlike caffeine,
which exerts many of its benefits in muscle tissue, ephedrine
appears to work primarily on the central nervous system.
Ephedrine is an effective fat burner on its own, and when it is
combined with caffeine, the effects are even greater. While the
reasons for this are still not known, it is thought that caffeine
has a "permissive" action on ephedrine, lowering the
amounts needed to achieve its physiological effects. In other
words, caffeine potentiates ephedrine's effect. The E/C studies
that showed the greatest benefits used a 10:1 ratio of caffeine
to ephedrine — the same ratio used in Metabolift.
Metabolift Results From Caffeine
The caffeine source in Metabolift is guarana seed extract. Guarana
is a bushy tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Known botanically
as Paullina cupana, it is almost as popular as coffee in Brazil.
Guarana does not have as much acid as coffee, so it can be less
irritating to the stomach than coffee can. Guarana also has epicathechin
and proanthocyanidins, both of which are powerful antioxidants
that help reduce free-radical damage in cells. Epicathechin is
chemically related to epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which prolongs
the life of norepinephrine. As a result, the epicathechin may
keep the thermogenic process going for a even longer period of
time, further boosting your metabolic rate and facilitating fat
loss.
As far as fat burning is concerned, the primary active ingredient
in guarana is caffeine. This plant chemical is rapidly absorbed
by the body and remains in circulation for more than seven hours.
Plasma concentrations reach a peak one hour after it is consumed.
It is then slowly metabolized, with a half-life of four to six
hours.
Caffeine has been shown to dramatically increase free fatty-acid
levels, providing the body with a fuel source that it can use
instead of the glycogen stored in your liver and muscles. In fact,
one study found a 100% increase in plasma free fatty acids after
the subjects took 330 mg of caffeine.
At the same time, caffeine has been shown to increase adrenaline
levels. This "fight-or-flight" hormone increases alertness
and boosts energy levels, helping you to go through your daily
tasks with less food intake. Most people experience a reduced
appetite when their adrenaline levels are high, usually because
they are focused on more essential tasks. With these two mechanisms,
it's easy to understand why caffeine is important for jump-starting
your weight-loss efforts.
Metabolift Results From Chromium picolinate
Chromium is a mineral that helps insulin bind to its receptor
sites. It is also involved in the metabolism of glucose for energy.
A deficiency of chromium can lead to increased fat storage, fatigue,
sugar cravings and mood swings, all of which are counterproductive
to your weight-loss goals. The average American does not get close
to enough chromium, so supplementation is often required. Getting
your chromium in a fat burner is as good as buying and consuming
it separately.
The picolinate part of the molecule increases the bioavailability
of the chromium compared to the pure metal. While there is a lot
of brouhaha about the supposed advantages of specific carrier
molecules, no comparative research has ever been done. All of
the commonly available forms of chromium supplements are sufficiently
bioavailable to eliminate any deficiency of this mineral that
you may have – particularly since the recommended 6 capsules
of Metabolift give you 600 mcg per day.
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prices of Metabolift among dozens of on-line sources, see Cheapest
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To find out
more about how Metabolift works, see Does
Metabolift Work.
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