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* to begin, lets take a look at micro nutrients that aide in metabolizing, oxidizing or digesting fat..

CHROMIUM

*chromium has been an integral part of fat burners as seen in brands such as weider, health express, etc..some studies suggest that chromium may improve lean body mass and reduce body fat..however, despite the popularity of chromium
(especially chromium picolinate) for weight loss, the effects are small
compared to those of exercise and a well-balanced diet..

sources: lean meats (especially processed meats),cheeses, pork kidney, whole-grain breads and cereals, molasses, spices, and some bran cereals, brewer's yeast (particularly yeast grown in chromium-rich soil) is a rich dietary source of chromium, as are organ meats, mushroom, oatmeal, prunes, nuts, asparagus, and whole grains and cereals, vegetables, fruits, and most refined and processed foods (except for processed meats) contain low amounts of chromium..

L CARNITINE

.....Carnitine boosts energy by stimulating the body's burning of tryglycerides as fuel, and sparing the supply of glycogen stored in the liver for heavier exertion. During exercise, the body will burn fat at a rate of 75-80% of maximum exertion, thus less glycogen from carbohydrates is burned. L-carnitine allows the body to burn more fat, save more glycogen, and ultimately boost stamina and endurance. By providing more fat to the muscles, carnitine makes accessible an otherwise unavailable energy source.... (http://www.betterbodz.com/library/l-carnitine.html)

* studies show a more skeptical look at the product..most found that unless an individual is deficient in l-carnitine, it is an unnecessary ergogenic aid..i conclude that as with other vitamins, minerals and medications, L-carnitine is as effective as the consumer's belief in the product.

VITAMIN C

quoted from anecdotes of fat loss

.......Low amounts of vitamin C correlates with increased body fat and waist measurements. Nutrition researchers at Arizona State University report that the amount of vitamin C in the blood is directly related to fat oxidation during both exercise and at rest.

The study shows that those who consume adequate quantities of vitamin C oxidize 30% more fat while doing normal exercises than individuals with an inadequate quantity of Vitamin C consumption.

The research however, does not imply that vitamin C can be considered the new remedy for obesity and the new means of causing weight loss. Rather, it establishes that consuming insufficient quantities of vitamin C is liable to hamper any efforts of weight loss......

*vitamin C can accordingly help in fat loss in a way when enough of it is consumed, but how much is enough? doses from around 1000 mg to 2000 mg seem to be the norm in bodybuilding although some mega dose with 3000 - 5000 mg a day..

ALA

ALA is a unique, multipurpose nutrient with potent antioxidant and glucose-control actions. As an "insulin mimicker," ALA is not only capable of increasing glucose uptake by muscle cells, it may actually decrease the uptake of glucose into fat cells, resulting in increased energy production in muscles and less fat stored.

*Lipoic acid is naturally produced in the body in very small amounts, and it can also be found in most red meats (specifically liver) and yeast.


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