This extract, 200 to 300 mg taken 30 to 45 minutes before a workout, will increase your fat-burning efficiency. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that “green tea extract has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content.” Other studies have shown that green tea causes fat loss in three ways:
1. The catechin polyphenols in green tea inhibit the action of the enzyme in the body that breaks down norepinephrine, extending that hormone’s life in the body as a fat burner.
2. Green tea partially inhibits the action of lipase in the stomach and intestines. Lipase is a soap-like enzyme responsible for changing the fats we eat into a form the body can absorb.
3. Green tea helps insulin to more effectively remove sugar from the bloodstream, keeping blood sugar levels more consistent. A recent article in Nutrition showed that green tea can protect against gastritis (inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach) and stomach cancer.
Mackie Shilstone.
Green Tea Extract
Acetyl-L-Carnitine
I always use acytyl-L-carnitine in conjunction withcoenzyme Q10 because this combination enhances mitochondrial function. I have found that most people who have become overfat are not only insulin resistant and glucose intolerant but have impaired mitochondrial function. In essence, the mitochondria in their cells—the little fat-burning furnaces—are no longer able to work efficiently. When I have women take 160 The Fat-Burning Bible 500 mg acetyl-L-carnitine and men 1,000 mg, along with their coenzyme Q10, I see a steady increase in metabolic efficiency and exercise endurance, as well as an increase in fat loss. Take this weight loss supplement before aerobic exercise or interval training.
Coenzyme Q10
Besides being a powerful antioxidant, coenzyme Q10 improves metabolic efficiency and endurance when taken before an exercise session, helps to decrease insulin resistance, and doubles your body’s ability to eliminate metabolic toxins. I recommend 50 mg for women and 100 mg for men, which should be taken before cardiovascular exercise or interval training. Taking this weight loss supplement with a snack containing fat (like a small handful of nuts or a tablespoon of peanut butter) will help your body to absorb it.
There has been extensive research in the United States and Japan regarding the treatment of cardiovascular disease with coenzyme Q10. Taking this weight loss supplement will certainly help to keep your heart healthy. Most recently, coenzyme Q10 has been shown to be effective in treating highrisk breast cancer. Since this weight loss supplement is an immune function enhancer, it could also be used to decrease cancer risk.
Mackie Shilstone.
