Is caffeine a fat burner

Answer 1

"No! it helps you stay awake but caffeine is a drug. a drug that helps you stay alert and focused. but actually if you drink too much can lead to severe drowsyness (sleep deprivation) and have bad consequences. caffeine is alot like sugar it can give you a quick energy hit but then... pfft! and your all out of energy

hope this was helpful"

Wow, what a misguided answer. Clearly someone who has no idea about the subject. In fact, the more research they do on caffeine, the more they learn that it isn't bad for you. Yes, if you have a lot of caffeine too close to sleeping you won't sleep or if you exceed 600mg a day then it will also keep you awake.

The truth is that caffeine does not cause or make worse any diseases or illnesses including cancer and high blood pressure. The spike in blood pressure that might come from caffeine is about the same as climbing a flight of stairs and very short lived.

First of all. drinking coffee will not work well because it contains other ingredients which generally block the effect of caffeine. And considering the average cup of instant coffee has only 70 mg of caffeine the average 60 kg person would need to drink about 4 cups just to get enough caffeine for effect. (It's 5 mg/kg of bodyweight needed for any effect. )

The best method is to just drink a caffeine tablet.

Now here are some facts, proven by research.

1) Caffeine does increase metabolism.

2) It burns fat and frees up fatty acids which are immediately burned. The fat burning is increased by 30% if you use it before exercise (never during). The break-down and burn only happen when you are active.

3) This one is a little technical but here goes. When you burn fat glycogen, glucose, and amino acids (blood sugars) are reserved. So blood sugar remains high. Basically low blood sugar=hunger=eating=gaining weight.

Oh yes, caffeine is a diuretic so make sure to drink plenty of water. And don't take it continuously. Take it for 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off. You need to give your nervous system a break and stop your body from building up tolerance.

A final warning:

Do not use caffeine if you are pregnant or nursing. Have a risk of or are being treated for a heart condition. And consult your doctor before using them.

And I'm a trained exercise specialist with 15 years experience.