NFS284H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Conjugated Linoleic Acid, Hydroxycitric Acid, Mediterranean Diet
15 Feb 2018
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Some fat burner supplements claim to increase metabolism, prevent loss of lean muscle tissue, suppress appetite and increase the burning of stored fat. These are the most effective but also most dangerous ones. Ephedra is one of the most popular and controversial herbal fat burners. Increased risk of psychiatric, nervous and gi symptoms: heart palpitations, hypertension, arrhythmias, heart attacks, strokes, seizure. Which is why the use of ephedra is limited in canada, only for nasal decongestion/products w a dose of <8 mg / less than 32 mg daily. Caffeine, or other stimulants, when combined with ephedra, aggravate the side effects2. Sources of caffeine often added to ephedra include3: green tea, guarana, yerba mate, cola nut, yohimbe. After the restriction of ephedra, bitter orange, a stimulant with side effects similar to ephedra appeared in the market. But it"s not authorized for use in canada. Green tea extract is another supplement to boost metabolism.
