Fat Burner

Fat burners are popular with athletes looking to optimize their body composition, particularly to define muscles. Energy, appetite management, fat loss: fat burners can be, with caution, consumed as a dietary supplement to help you achieve your physical goals.

What are fat burners?

"Fat burner" is the English expression for " fat burner ". It is a sports food supplement used to promote the burning of body fat, often in addition to a diet geared towards weight loss. There are mainly two types of fat burners:

• Thermogenic fat burners : These supplements are formulated to speed up metabolism and usually contain a stimulant, such as caffeine or green tea. Their goal is to stimulate the central nervous system, leading to increased energy, reduced appetite, and better mobilization of stored fat.
• Lipotropic fat burners : These fat burners work without stimulants and support weight loss by encouraging the body to use stored fat for energy. Normally, our body uses carbohydrates as its main source of energy. However, by consuming fewer carbohydrates, fats become the main source of energy mobilized.

Athletes: what are the benefits of fat burners as a dietary supplement?

Stimulation of metabolism

Thermogenic fat burners often contain stimulants like caffeine or green tea extract. These compounds could potentially increase basal metabolic rate , which is the amount of energy your body burns while resting. In theory, a higher metabolism could help you burn more calories throughout the day, even while you’re resting (1).

Better fat mobilization

Some fat burners may help mobilize stored fat by making it available to be used as energy. This involves releasing fatty acids into the bloodstream, where they can be burned during exercise. For athletes, this could mean more efficient use of body fat stores as fuel during workouts (2).

Improved focus and energy

In addition to their effects on metabolism and fat mobilization, the stimulants in fat burners may increase energy levels and focus . This may allow athletes to maintain the intensity of their workouts, even during periods of caloric restriction or fatigue.

Best use of available energy

Lipotropic fat burners , which do not contain stimulants, work by helping the body use fat for energy. This could theoretically help improve energy efficiency during exercise and promote a metabolic environment where fat is more easily burned. While fat burners may offer some potential benefits for athletes, it is important to use them in conjunction with a balanced diet and proper exercise program. Consult a healthcare professional before taking a fat burner, especially if you have a medical condition or are taking other medications.

Sources:

(1) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522042022?pes=vor

(2) https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1113/jphysiol.2010.201343