Finding the best fat burner on the market is just a matter of matching your goals and preferences to the ingredients and attributes of the product. There are no magic formulas for burning fat, and at best these products will only accelerate the results from your diet and exercise plan. That being said, there are fat-burning ingredients that can speed up your weight loss two- or three-fold. Follow a few simple guidelines to find the best fat burner on the market for your individual needs and goals.
Step 1
Look for proven ingredients like EGCG from green tea extract, which has been shown to boost resting metabolic rate, according to "Homemade Supplement Secrets." Author Jeff Anderson recommends taking a green tea extract that is standardized for 300 mg EGCG. Moreover, green tea extract has a synergistic effect with 200 mg of caffeine.
Step 2
Check the product for stimulants. Most fat burners contain potent stimulants such as caffeine, synephrine and yohimbe, among others. These ingredients can be effective thermogenics, but they are not for everyone. Individuals at risk for heart disease should not use stimulant products. If you cannot tolerate stimulants, look for products containing non-stimulant thermogenics such as fucoxanthin, CLA, decaffeinated green tea or L-carnitine.
Step 3
Choose products with thyroid enhancing ingredients to turn up your body's natural fat burning thermostat. Some natural ingredients can increase thyroid output, and they are particularly useful for aging individuals, who may be experiencing age-related metabolic decline. These thyroid-enhancing ingredients include 7-keto, olive leaf extract, diiodothryonine and L-tyrosine.
Step 4
Select a product with natural appetite suppressants such as garcinia cambogia, hoodia, 5-HTP and beta-phenylethlamine if you regularly experience food cravings and/or hunger pangs. These natural ingredients may help to inhibit these feelings of hunger to avoid overeating.
Step 5
Look for products with natural diuretic ingredients if you experience unwanted water retention. Retaining subcutaneous water (under the skin) can give the appearance of bloating, obscuring muscle definition and conditioning. Natural diuretics include dandelion and burdock root, uva ursi leaf, juniper berry fruit, potassium, and celery seed.
References
- "Xtreme Lean"; J. Lawson and S. Holman; 2006
- "Homemade Supplement Secrets"; J. Anderson; 2008
- Bodybuilding: Which Fat Loss Supplements are Best For Me?
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