This article gives a bit of insight into the growing hype around fat loss supplements in the bboy community. This information was taken from the personal accounts of professional bboys.
The science behind these weight loss pills is basically energy through caffeine.
Caffeine also helps speed up your metabolism which will help you burn calories quicker than normal. Caffeine also speeds the heart rate which can help increase blood flow and burn calories faster.
If you have anxiety issues or any sort of cardiovascular problems then these are something you should most definitely stay away from.
These types of stimulant weight loss pills used to have something called Ephedra in them which is a compound similar to caffeine except more potent. This compound was made illegal in the states a few years back due to cardiac related health issues.
Fat burning pills sell themselves as a new revolutionary technology but every single one of them has the same main ingredient… 200 plus mgs of caffeine per pill. They mix in a few other stimulates and herbs like green tea but when it comes down to it, these supplements are nothing more than a couple cups of coffee or an energy drink except with less calories and cost.
Normal cycle is around 6 weeks to see results if any.
Hydrate with the pills constantly, keep your liver and kidneys clean, and work out consistently.
None of these fat loss supplements are magic pills. None of them perform miracles. What they can do is give you energy to work out longer, and do more activities with out falling asleep.
They do not help your muscles recover. They do not boost your immune system.
therefore a few side effects that can occur from longer work outs would be getting sick and breaking down your immune system as well as being very soar the next day since these have no benefit to your muscles at all.
Remember, these pills are basically a few cups of coffee. If you feel that you would benefit from a caffeine boost than these are a way to go.
We do not see these as beneficial however some breakers and athletes have been known to consume a couple before a show or competition when they feel too tired. Our recommendation would be a proper sleep/recovery schedule and diet.
But like everything eles, do your own research before trying anything.