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Thermogenics Review
The combination
of ephedrine, caffeine and aspirin is a widely documented nutritional
method of inducing weight loss. Numerous studies have confirmed
the effectiveness of these and some of the other ingredients in
Thermogenics Plus Quick Start. For a
discussion of what results you can expect when taking Thermogenics
Plus, see Thermogenics
Results.
Like any fat
burner, Thermogenics Plus is only as good as its ingredients.
So to get a valid Thermogenics review, its important to have a
complete analysis of each of its fat-burning ingredients.
Thermogenics Review:
Ingredients In Thermogenics Plus
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 more information on the
side effects of Thermogenics Plus, see Are
Thermogenics Safe.)
Aspirin
Several studies have shown that aspirin contributes to energy
expenditure, particularly in obese individuals. It appears to
do this by raising the body's internal "thermostat,"
so that the increased production of heat produced by E/C products
does not trigger a response by the body. This allows fat burning
to continue longer than it otherwise would. All of the studies
that showed these benefits used aspirin – not willow bark.
Adrenal support nutrients
These nutrients are included in the formulation because stimulants
like ephedrine and caffeine can stress the adrenal glands, which
could lead to adrenal insufficiency with excessive or prolonged
use. Herbs that support the adrenals are normally considered to
reduce the impact of the stimulants or otherwise help to maintain
normal adrenal function. Using this definition, there is no published
evidence that schizonepeta and forsythia are adrenal support nutrients,
although they are sometimes included in herbal combinations given
to reduce general fatigue or weakness.
Siberian ginseng, on the other hand, is widely regarded as an
effective herb for promoting the health of the adrenal glands.
A study published in Naval Research Review found that Siberian
ginseng has a tonic effect on the adrenal glands, reducing the
production of the catabolic hormone cortisol. Other studies have
shown that this herb has an anti-inflammatory effect and that
it strengthens the immune system through its adaptogenic actions.
The capsaicin in cayenne has been shown to be effective in animal
and human experiments as a fat burner. In a recent 14-day study,
rats were given capsaicin or placebo and put on an exercise program.
Compared to the control rats, the capsaicin group had a greater
reduction in their fat stores. These benefits appear to take place
with both high-carb and high-fat diets. A study of Japanese women
on these two types of diets found that adding cayenne to their
food led to increased energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Both
of these effects would result in a loss of body fat over time,
although this would require an increase in the production of epinephrine
and catacholamine, potentially stressing the adrenal glands. No
evidence exists that cayenne "supports" the adrenals.
Ginger has a long history of use as a treatment for motion sickness.
In one double-blind, placebo-controlled study by Danish researchers,
naval cadets unaccustomed to sailing in rough seas were given
1 gm of ginger root or placebo every hour for four hours. The
ginger root reduced the tendency toward vomiting and cold sweating.
Thermogenic formulations only produce gastrointestinal distress
in some sensitive individuals, so ginger should definitely be
able to relieve these much milder symptoms. There are no studies
showing that ginger by itself promotes adrenal function or has
fat-burning properties.
While this
Thermogenics review sheds light on the clinical studies performed
on Thermogenic Plus's ingredients, the only real way to determine
its effectiveness is to actually try the product out for yourself.
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