What you don’t know about CLA and Guarana

While fat cells never go away, with the help of CLA and Guarana, fat cells can shrink and even disappear completely. Well, what is it? CLA is Conjugated Linoleic Acid, a omega-6 fatty acid found naturally as trace amounts in cow’s milk. CLA is found to reduce the size of fat cells, especially in the abdominal region. CLA supplementation is consistently shown to reduce the amount of fat and increase the amount of lean muscle. CLA works by decreasing the amount of ingested food that turns into body fat. Studies also show that CLA reduces the risk for cancer and atherosclerosis. However, CLA only decreases the size of fat cells, not the number. Guarana is a form of caffeine native to Brazil that works as an appetite suppressor and stimulates the migration of fat to be metabolized. While 2.5 times more potent than coffee, guarana enhances the effects of CLA and reduces the number of fat cells. With this combination, reducing the size and number of fat cells and cancer risk, is it any wonder that it is a miracle supplement?

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-Sunina Nathoo

Xenedrine EFX Absolutely Nothing

Back before the heavy regulation of ephedra, Xenadrine was one of the hottest weight-loss supplements on the market. Personally, I preferred Hydroxycut back in the day...now I just rely on my nutrition and exercise to get the results I want. Well, Xenadrine and some other "fat-burners" are in the spotlight again. Now the FTC has decided to crack down on the false advertising and marketing claims made by the manufacturers of these products. Some of the interesting points of this article outlining the investigation is the fact that the FTC did a study where it discovered that people on a placebo had a greater weight-loss than those on Xenadrine. Furthermore, it discovered that the customer testimonials, the before and after pictures, were really the results of strict dieting and strenuous exercise regimens...go figure. The products will continue to be sold, but who's going to buy something that has been proven to be ineffective at its primary claims?