5 best fat burners

L-carnitine

L-carnitine is known among sports enthusiasts as a fat burner that leaves no “waste.” Its function is the transfer of fatty acids into mitochondria. Fatty acids are fragments of a fat molecule that must enter the “energy stations of the cell” - mitochondria. There they are oxidized by oxygen, releasing energy, which is then used for muscle contraction. During intense aerobic physical activity (example: running, swimming, cycling), energy demand increases and the rate of fatty acid oxidation increases. Under such conditions, the presence of additional molecules of their carrier, L-carnitine, obtained from outside, optimizes the fat burning process and slightly speeds it up.

Reviews on the use of thermogenics

Information about the drugs is contradictory, but we were able to find real reviews from athletes who tried the effect on themselves:

Sergey: I tried Black Mamba Hyperrush. Killer stuff. I even agree to make my heart pound like crazy, but the drying effect is wonderful! Energy is in full swing, energizer sensations. But I can only recommend it to professional athletes, because beginners have no use for this effect.
Yaroslav: I decided to save money and bought a jar of Lipo-6 from a merchant near the hall. I waited, but my body temperature didn’t start to rise, I didn’t notice any changes at all, I just felt nauseous. After 3 similar attempts, I freaked out and threw everything in the trash. I bought the original, because it became a matter of honor. Now everything is fine, I use it according to the instructions.
Irina: This is a nightmare, now I suffer from tachycardia and sleep disorders. As soon as I stopped taking it, the kilograms returned.

Remember that thermogenics are only a metabolic booster that will help you lose weight. The basic work, such as eating right and exercising, is something you have to do yourself. If you have experienced the effect of taking it, write to readers in the comments.

Complex fat burners

Combined (complex) - include all kinds of substances that promote fat burning and weight loss. These are the same thermogenics, but a more advanced version. For example, with the addition of light diuretics, as well as lipotropics and adaptogens. The compositions of the most effective complex fat burners are similar and contain similar compounds of active substances. Most often they include:

caffeine and its analogues;
synephrine;
yohimbine;
ephedra (most often in combination with aspirin and caffeine);
geranium and its analogues;

CLA

CLA in its chemical composition is an isomer of Omega-6, but its action is closer to Omega-3. It performs the following functions:

reduces the amount of fat deposits;
improves digestion;
prevents the breakdown of proteins;
provides the body with energy;
makes the relief more pronounced;
“turns off” hunger by suppressing ghrelin (the hunger hormone).

Due to such effects, linoleic acid CLA is used for weight loss. It helps burn fat without affecting muscle tissue and even promotes muscle growth.

Hardware fat burning methods

Injection lipolysis

Even slender people have fat traps: the most persistent adipocytes live on the stomach, buttocks, thighs, and inner surface of the arms. It is easier to destroy them than to pacify them. Injection lipolysis –

A veteran of the slimming movement, invented over 20 years ago. This technique is based on the introduction of special drugs into the problem area, causing the breakdown of fats into fatty acids and the death of adipocytes. According to experts, even one procedure can reduce the thickness of adipose tissue by 4 cm. The maximum effect of lipolytics is given in the area of the chin, cheeks, neck, hands, shoulders, abdomen and buttocks, outer and inner thighs.

It would seem that there are continuous advantages, but this method is not suitable for those who are afraid of injections. To be fair, we note that now the procedure is carried out with very thin needles and anesthetics are widely used. But there will be swelling, and it may last a week or more. Experts also delicately hint at possible redness and itching. Depending on the area and the drug, the course of procedures may include from 4 to 15; the effect will be noticeable two to three weeks after the end of the course.

Issue price:
from 2,500 to 10,000 rubles.
for the procedure. Comfortable and painless killing of fat cells is ensured by the ultrasonic cavitation procedure.

A handpiece emitting ultrasound is applied to the problem area. Microbubbles form in the adipose tissue, which burst and create a sound wave that literally explodes the fat cell. After just one session, the volume of the problem area can decrease by 1–3 cm.

The obvious advantages of cavitation are that it is absolutely painless, and the results last a long time. True, the action is limited to very small areas. And the maximum effect will become noticeable three months after completing the course. To noticeably reduce body volume, up to 12 sessions may be needed, but usually five to eight procedures are sufficient at intervals of seven to ten days.

Issue price:
from 1500 to 8000 rubles. for the procedure.

Cryolipolysis

Some patients, if they do not feel discomfort during the procedure, are not so happy with the result, no matter how wonderful it may be. The sensations and effect are guaranteed by cryolipolysis. How does he work? Fat cells cannot tolerate low temperatures, and this property plays into our hands. The skin on the treated area is sucked into the device's handpiece, where it is minus Celsius. The effect lasts about an hour, and during this time up to 25% of adipose tissue dies. It is absolutely safe for other cells. Swelling, redness and numbness may occur immediately after the procedure.

The obvious advantage of cryoliposuction is the gradual destruction of fat cells, which is why the liver and kidneys do not work in emergency mode, removing fat breakdown products. The long-awaited result will be noticeable three to four months after completing a course of three to four procedures. The interval between them can be up to two months. That is, the transformation may take a year.

Issue price: about 25,000 rubles. for the procedure.

Cold laser lipolysis

Cold laser lipolysis will be appreciated by those who love comfort. Some experts claim that their patients lost up to 20 cm a week after the procedure, but more often you come across the statement of cosmetologists that this method is suitable for people with moderate body fat and a healthy lifestyle. The desired effect is achieved by applying special pads with laser diodes to the problem area, which emit cold-spectrum light that breaks down fat. Laser lipolysis differs from cavitation and cryolipolysis in that fat cells do not die in the process, but are significantly reduced in size. It’s a little confusing that after a lipolaser session you need to sweat for 30 minutes in the gym or do an anti-cellulite massage, this will increase microcirculation and blood flow and help the body quickly get rid of waste products. Otherwise the effect will not be so noticeable. The result is promised after a course of ten procedures with an interval of two to three days. If the break is longer, the result will be worse.

Issue price:
7000 rub. for the procedure (plus additional payment for anti-cellulite massage).

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound

There are also latest-generation devices that use high-intensity focused ultrasound to destroy fat..

Like other ultrasound machines, the device generates sound waves that travel through tissue. But now this focus is more powerful and clear - fat is destroyed as a result of rapid heating (up to 65 ° C) and leaves the tissue as a result of metabolic processes within 10-12 weeks.

The special scanning design of the device allows heating only fat cells without affecting other tissues. Moreover, their irreversible death occurs immediately. There are also disadvantages: if the doctor is carried away with large volumes, the release of breakdown products into the blood can lead to intoxication of the body.

After the procedure, prepare for possible damage to small vessels and a burning sensation.

Issue price:
10,000 rubles. for the procedure.

Yohimbine

Yohimbine is an active substance found in the bark of a tree from Africa called Pausinystalia Yohimbe. In traditional medicine, Yohibmin has long been used to improve libido (sexual function) and has proven to be quite effective in treating erectile dysfunction. The role of Yohimbine in weight loss is that it can act on the body's receptors, increasing the release of adrenaline and norathrenaline in the blood, which activate active fat burning by converting deposits into energy.

The benefits of fat burning drugs

Most of the benefits come down to the main function of the drugs - eliminating fat. Among the advantages after use:

burning subcutaneous fat. Optimal weight is the key to good health and minimal risks of diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and liver. The products can become a catalyst for getting a beautiful figure;
Most drugs contain natural substances. Due to plant extracts, a tonic effect is achieved, metabolism is improved and the amount of harmful cholesterol in blood vessels is reduced;
after taking fat-burning supplements, performance increases, as fat is broken down and converted into energy. Additionally, it is possible to restore the function of the heart and brain, this helps improve memory and stress resistance.

Synephrine

Herbal origin, high efficiency, minimum complications - this is a feature of the fat-burning component Synephrine. It is an alternative to ephedrine, but, unlike it, has no noticeable stress on the human body. Synephrine is a pronounced lipolytic;

with the simultaneous consumption of it, green tea and caffeine, the fat burning process is accelerated;
it activates metabolism by almost 7%;
does not cause complications;
does not affect blood pressure and heart rate.

Possible side effects from thermogenics

The safety of the drug is influenced by the composition and quality. Thermogenics may be harmful to your health if you are diagnosed with:

coronary heart disease;
arterial hypertension;
arrhythmia and many other heart diseases;
thyroid disease (accompanied by hyperthyroidism);
acute gastrointestinal disorders;
renal and liver failure.

If you have at least one of these diseases, then be sure to consult a specialist before you start taking “drugs.”

Direct use can cause the following side effects:

increased heart rate;
increased blood pressure;
irritability and agitation;
trembling in the body;
increased sweating;
sleep disorders;
nausea and heartburn;
diarrhea and flatulence.

As a rule, side effects appear 1-3 hours after the first dose.

Fat burners for women

There is a huge variety of products of this type with the most sophisticated compositions, and there are special fat burners for girls and women. What is their difference and which fat burners for women to choose, the price of which will not break your pocket? Fat burners, the use of which is better suited for gentle ladies, have their own characteristics:

Contain more natural and mild stimulating ingredients (Caffeine, Guarana, Green tea, etc.);
The best fat burners contain components that calm the central nervous system from strong stimulants in the composition;
Includes vitamins and minerals, components to maintain women's health;
Some products include blockers of receptors responsible for fat deposition in problematic female areas (hips, buttocks, abdomen).

Harm of fat-burning drugs

First of all, you need to determine why fat burners are harmful, and then consider whether you can take them. The action and risks directly depend on the composition of the product:

Prohibited fat burners are narcotic drugs and other substances that provoke human addiction. Drugs containing ephedrine should be avoided. Fat burners cause harm due to their effect on the central nervous system, which subsequently develops severe dependence. Often, such fat burners are recommended for women because of their effective effect, but when they get hooked on the drug, they lose control and take pills in large quantities;

On sites dedicated to bodybuilding, you can find the most advertising information.

fat burning supplements with sibutramine are dangerous due to the negative effect on the heart muscle and liver;
fat burners for women with thyroxine lead to hormonal imbalances, since the substance is a hormone synthesized in the thyroid gland.

All doctors agree that the use of the listed means for weight loss is unacceptable, since it provokes a lot of harm to health.

Even relatively safe dietary supplements can cause damage to the body due to certain disturbances in the functioning of the body or pathologies in:

liver;
kidneys;
Gastrointestinal tract;
cardiovascular system.

If supplements are used for a long time, side effects can occur even in relatively healthy people.

Fat burners for men

Many people believe that there is no fundamental difference between supplements for men and supplements for women. In fact, when creating sports nutrition, the physiological characteristics and needs of the body are taken into account. And among the representatives of the stronger sex they are very different from the fair half of humanity. What is the difference between men's fat burners and women's:

Men's sports nutrition increases endurance and physical strength. Their main goal is to build muscle mass. Female types are aimed at reducing weight and waist and hip volumes.
Substances that stimulate testosterone production are added to men's fat burners. Women do not require this property.
Nutrition for men acts as an aphrodisiac, attracting the female half of humanity.
Complex supplements increase potency, stimulate erection and help eliminate the problem of early ejaculation.

Women's fat burners act more gently without overloading the sensitive nervous system. Fat burners for men are significantly more effective and have a pronounced effect.

Expert opinion

Olga Danishchuk, plastic surgeon
at the Danishchuk Clinic

About liposuction

Depending on the treatment area, we can remove different amounts of fatty tissue, sometimes up to 5 liters. If the area is small, for example, the area of breeches, then you can get rid of excess volumes in one operation. If we talk about different zones, then operations are performed in several stages. There are cases when the patient asks to increase the volume figure, and here the doctor must explain the risks that may arise in the postoperative period, up to and including disseminated intravascular coagulation syndrome.

About excess skin

If, during weight loss, the patient has formed a small excess of skin, but there is sagging, then the skin tissue can be reduced using RF lifting, fractional laser (erbium) and thread lifting. If we are talking about a large weight loss, then only surgical excision of excess skin will help.

About combined operations

In our practice, we quite often use combined operations of facelift and blepharoplasty, endoprosthetics of the mammary glands and liposuction of different areas of the body or abdominoplasty, etc. However, it is not at all necessary that the rehabilitation period will increase. The issue of combined techniques can also include a combination of plastic surgery and hardware cosmetology. Moreover, we are talking about both preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery. For example, six months before a facelift, it is good to take a fractional laser course to increase skin elasticity. After surgery, I also recommend increasing skin turgor using hardware.