We examine the critical active ingredients in various sports supplements. We award high marks to those with existing supportive data, real-world results and innovation in formulation. Here we put NUTREX LIPO 6 under the microscope.
Citrus Aurantium
Also known as bitter orange, is a herb that increases thermogenesis (the conversion of calories into metabolic heat). Foods consumed (calories) can be used immediately as energy or stored as muscle glycogen or bodyfat but some, though few, are simply turned into heat and escape through the skin. When calories are changed into metabolic heat (or “wasted”), they are not stored as bodyfat. Citrus aurantium can also stimulate brown fat, the special fat surrounding the organs and spinal column. Unlike bodyfat, brown fat is metabolically active, similar to muscle tissue, and burns calories. Thus Citrus aurantium supports fat loss by two distinct methods.
Grade: 5 STARS
Reason: A very effective fat burner especially when combined caffeine and Coleus.
Coleus Forskohlii Extract
A herb that has been shown in animal studies to result in fat loss. In humans it increases cyclic AMP levels. Cyclic AMP usually rises when the neuro-transmitter norepinephrine, which is a strong fat burner, attaches itself to cells. Coleus causes a mild increase in cyclic AMP independently, without norepinephrine being present. Greater cyclic AMP can, in turn, increase the metabolism – the total amount of calories burned daily. In addition, cyclic AMP increases levels of hormone-sensitive lipase which acts like a gatekeeper on fat cells. As hormone sensitive lipase levels rise, the body becomes better at digging into stored bodyfat and burning it as fuel.
Grade: 5 STARS
Reason: Very good stimulator of fat cell breakdown.
Coffee Arabica
Provides caffeine, an effective stimulant that encourages fat breakdown. It stimulates the release of norepinephrine, a hormone that allows fatty acids to be burned as energy. Caffeine also can improve glucose tolerance, the muscles’ ability to use glucose from carbohydrates. Improving glucose tolerance helps the body to store carbohydrates in muscles rather than store them as bodyfat. Caffeine also magnifies the effects of Coleus and Citrus aurantium
Grade: 5 STARS
Reason: The most used stimulant in the world because it works. Plenty of research shows it to be an effective fat burner when combined with other fat burning ingredients.
Theobroma Cacao
Contains theobromine and caffeine. Theobromine is found in chocolate and it’s a chemical which exerts a feeling that can be described as “extremely focused”. Theobromine and caffeine are methylxanthines and have metabolic boosting properties. Some research correlates depression with a slower metabolism. Feeling good or “extremely focused” may have the opposite effect and result in a moderate to active metabolism.
Grade: 5 STARS
Reason: The major benefit here is the mood or feeling of being focused. It can increase the metabolism although the effect is somewhat mild compared to other ingredients in this product.
Piper Nigrum
Is derived from black pepper and has been shown to exert a mild effect on fat loss by increasing thermogenesis.
Grade: 3 STARS
Reason: The thermogenic effects are mild especially compared to Citrus aurantium. FLEX
