Created in 1968, TwinLab began making liquid protein supplements but now offers a variety of products aimed at consumers of all ages. Ripped Fuel Extreme is a weight management product offered by TwinLab and is designed to target stubborn fat. It is important to consult a physician before starting a new dietary supplement or exercise and weight-loss program.
Indications
Ripped Fuel Extreme is an over-the-counter fat burner supplement designed to promote weight loss. It contains caffeine and a special blend of herbal extracts formulated to burn away fat while preserving lean muscle mass. It is intended for adults over the age of 18 and the recommended dosage is two capsules twice per day, according to twinlab.com. Consuming more than two servings per day will not increase the effectiveness of Ripped Fuel Extreme and may lead to unwanted side effects.
Supplement Facts
Each serving of Ripped Fuel Extreme is two capsules with 30 servings per container. A single serving provides 12 percent daily value of calcium and 167 percent daily value of the mineral chromium, based on a 2,000 calorie diet, according to twinlab.com. Ripped Fuel Extreme also contains 125 milligrams of a proprietary herbal extract, 315 milligrams each of cocoa seed and green tea leaf extract and 50 milligrams of cayenne fruit extract. There are 220 milligrams of caffeine per serving and 13 milligrams of the amino acid-derived nutrient L-carnitine. Additional ingredients in Ripped Fuel Extreme include rice flour, gelatin, medium chain triglycerides, magnesium stearate and silica.
Key Ingredients
Key ingredients that promote weight loss in Ripped Fuel Extreme include caffeine and the herbal extracts, of which some contain caffeine. Caffeine is a central nervous stimulant that may promote weight loss by increasing your metabolism, suppressing the appetite and ridding the body of excess water, according to MayoClinic.com. Green tea extract may help enhance weight loss by stimulating the metabolism as well as helping the body burn fat, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Green tea also contains caffeine. The cocoa seed extract contains caffeine as well as phenylethylamine, which may stimulate the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which helps to improve mood and suppress appetite. The proprietary herbal extract contains baical skullcap root, which supports overall health as it contains antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunoprotective and anticancer properties, according to drugs.com.
Precautions
Ripped Fuel Extreme is not intended for children, women who are pregnant or nursing, or individuals with any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract or other medical condition, according to twinlab.com. It is also important to note that Ripped Fuel Extreme contains 220 milligrams of pure caffeine as well as herbal ingredients that contain caffeine. MayoClinic.com considers 200 to 300 mg of caffeine per day safe, but consuming too much caffeine can lead to a variety of side effects which include restlessness, irritability, sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances, anxiety and rapid heart rate.
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