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In today's post you will read about a supplement intended for the period of weight loss, "making weight" and shedding excess subcutaneous water - Extreme Weight Cutting from the Fight Club line - a product containing a whole package of interesting ingredients, the effect of which on the body will be explained by dietician Paweł Szewczyk.
Bitter orange extract
is the first of the plant extracts used. It is a natural source of p-synephrine. It is a compound that has a thermogenic and lipolytic effect on the body. The thermogenic effect is a direct increase in the body's energy expenditure due to the dispersion of calories in the form of heat - you get warmer = you spend more energy as heat = you deepen the energy deficit. Lipolysis, on the other hand, is the process of breaking down fat tissue. Of course, this does not mean that it will be used immediately, but if you take care of the right exercise and diet - it will facilitate this process.
Green Tea Extract
is one of the most popular extracts used in obesity therapy – similarly to bitter orange, it increases the production of heat by the body. Human studies document the support for normalizing body weight, as well as preventing the accumulation of adipose tissue in people consuming catechins from green tea. Importantly, catechins limit not only the accumulation of subcutaneous adipose tissue, but also visceral fat and adipose tissue built into liver cells. Green tea extract limits not only the growth of existing fat cells, but also the formation of new ones. Catechins additionally limit the digestion and activity of enzymes responsible for the breakdown of polysaccharides, reduce glucose uptake, and also reduce the activity of gastric and pancreatic lipase – enzymes that break down dietary fat. By limiting the absorption of carbohydrates and fats, green tea supports the decrease in cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
Dandelion extract
is a raw material used for centuries in the treatment of various diseases, including as an aid in the case of gallstones, constipation, flatulence, appetite disorders, or indigestion. For years, it has also been used as a diuretic, thanks to which it has also found a wide group of supporters in sports environments - it supports water loss, digestion processes and the functioning of the digestive system, reducing body weight by reducing the content of subcutaneous water and food content remaining in the digestive tract. Additionally, it has a preventive effect on the body in relation to many environmental threats - it has antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, which is extremely important at the time of "final touch" of form. During the last days before a significant start, especially during "making weight", the body is weakened by a low energy supply, extreme training load and dehydration. Infections are easy to come by, and they can directly disrupt your start plans, whether through water accumulation and exceeding your weight limit, or through decreased performance and worsening well-being. Remember, however, if you suffer from kidney or gallbladder disease, avoid products containing dandelion.
Horsetail extract
Horsetail is a source of silica, which provides, among other things, elasticity of blood vessels and minimizes cardiovascular risk. Everyone is certainly familiar with its supportive effect on the condition of hair and nails. It has a mild diuretic effect, and the compounds with biological activity contained in horsetail have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. The use of horsetail preparations can help reduce blood pressure, lower sugar levels and normalize the lipid profile. The use of horsetail extracts supports metabolic processes and regulates metabolism, preventing constipation, loss of appetite and indigestion.
Caffeine
the strongest legal lipolytic available in Poland. It increases thermogenesis, accelerates the breakdown of fat tissue, and additionally supports energy expenditure by reducing the perceived fatigue, as well as raising the pain threshold.
How does this happen? Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors located in our brain - these are responsible for the feeling of fatigue. After blocking them, adenosine cannot attach to them, and as a result - we feel less tired. Additionally, caffeine stimulates the synthesis of adrenaline and noradrenaline - hormones that have a stimulating effect, accelerate the heart rate, and increase concentration. Caffeine used around training can increase exercise capacity, aerobic endurance and power. It is worth emphasizing that synthetic caffeine affects the body more intensively than coffee, because the latter is a complex of several hundred biologically active compounds, some of which have an antagonistic effect to caffeine.
Raspberry Ketones
are among the most active biologically active compounds found in raspberries. Many scientific studies have undertaken to verify the effectiveness of their use in humans. Among other things, acceleration of metabolism and reduction of accumulation of excess fat tissue in the body have been documented. In the case of high-carbohydrate and high-fat diets, the use of raspberry ketones had a protective effect against excessive weight gain, as well as a strong antioxidant effect. In short – raspberry ketones have not only pro-sports effects, but also pro-health effects.
In summary – the complex contained in EWC supports the reduction of body mass and the loss of excess subcutaneous water, while demonstrating a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect, minimizing the risk of infection in this difficult time for the athlete's body. It has a thermogenic and stimulating effect, increasing energy expenditure and allowing for stronger training units.
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Paweł Szewczyk - Master of Dietetics specializing in sports nutrition. Dietician of Polish National Team and European Champions. Participant and speaker at trainings, conferences and seminars throughout the country. Lecturer at the State Medical Higher Vocational School in Opole and the Institute of Psychodietetics in Wrocław. On a daily basis, he deals with professional counseling in the field of nutrition and supplementation, publishes scientifically and popularly, and trains athletes and dieticians.
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