Ripped Fuel® is an over-the-counter supplement created by TwinLab that is designed to help the body burn fat and enhance work-out capabilities for bodybuilders. While earlier versions of the formula contained the now-banned substance ephedra, according to the American Journal of Health System Pharmacy, the current version does not. Ripped Fuel is available online from TwinLab directly, or through a broad network of distributors. The ingredients are a blend of stimulants and herbs, so learning more about them and their effect on your body may help you evaluate if Ripped Fuel is appropriate for your needs.
Main Ingredients
Ripped Fuel Extreme is based on a combination of public ingredients and proprietary blends, according to TwinLab.com. It contains a 125-mg dose of TwinLab's propriety herbal blend, which includes skullcap root and black catechu bark, among other unnamed items. The other top ingredients are calcium carbonate, chromium, cocoa seed, green tea leaf extract, caffeine, l-carnitine, and cayenne fruit extract. Because of this blend of trace elements and exotics, those who are sensitive to caffeine or elements of cayenne will want to be wary of potential allergic reactions.
Stimulatory Effects
Each dose of Ripped Fuel has 220 mg of caffeine. According to Drugs.com, this represents a little more than half of the 400 mg that is safe to consume daily. While caffeine can stimulate the metabolism and the central nervous system, its presence in Ripped Fuel means that those taking the pills will want to watch for the common side effects of caffeine, such as irritability, nausea and nervousness. You should also be vigilant about more severe side effects, including hives, itchy skin, and trouble breathing.
Blood Sugar Impacts
Ripped Fuel could have an impact on your blood sugar levels, thanks to the presence of the trace element chromium. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, chromium is known to enhance the body's insulin functionality, which can help to reduce sugar cravings and maintain a more consistent blood glucose level. TwinLab.com notes that each dose of Ripped Fuel contains 125 mcg of chromium, and the Office of Dietary Supplements notes that there is no set recommended daily allowance.
Exercise and Ripped Fuel
Ripped Fuel advertises itself as a fat-burning booster, but this doesn't make it a fix-all for the body. In order to get the promised results, an exercise program is needed. If you are considering Ripped Fuel, remember it is a supplement to, but not a replacement for, consistent physical activity.
Effectiveness
Effectiveness of Ripped Fuel varies from person to person. If your doctor has identified a sluggish metabolism or a chromium deficiency as your weight loss problem, the stimulatory effects of Ripped Fuel may be helpful, along with the supplement boost. For other individuals, results are not necessarily any greater than a placebo effect.
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