Whereas fat blockers and binders prevent your body from absorbing fat, and appetite suppressants stop you from eating it in the first place, fat burners work by lifting the metabolism and therefor reducing the amount of fat stored in your body already, or atleast that is the theory behind the use of fat burners.

Some people will find they actually eat more when on these fat burning supplements but that their bodies seem to deal with it easier and they still lose weight because of the raised metabolism.

If you have been trying to lose weight for a longer period, and have been on and off diets you will be familiar with the yo-yo effect of your weight and might even feel that it gets more difficult to lose weight each time you start a new diet.

Being able to raise your metabolism just by taking a little pill might sound like heaven to you but be aware not all fat burners are what they claim to be, nor are they all without risk to your health.

The Dangers of Fat Burners

The side effects of many of these fat burners are like the side effects of too much coffee. Dieters may experience nervousness and headaches, or in extreme cases high blood pressure, heart palpitations or nose bleeds. Whenever you consider to start taking fat burners, make sure you are aware that you might develop heart problems because of the strong stimulants used.

However, after the partial banning of Ephedra, many supplements have a different fat burner formula and are using other ingredients which might do a similar job, without running the risk of serious problems. Always consult with your doctor before starting a course of diet pills.

Some ingredients you can find in fat burners

Ephedra

Now event hough it has been partially banned, Ephedra deserves a mention, because it is an extremely effective stimulant, similar to caffeine but more effective and stronger. The problem however was that many patients began to develop heart problems or have strokes, as the stimulant was simply too much for their system to handle. If you see any diet pills advertised as containing Ephedra, our advice is to steer clear.

Caffeine

Caffeine has long been known to increase metabolism but as you know, a hightened intake of caffeine might cause you problems when bedtime arrives and you might feel very jumpy through out the day.

Ginseng

Clinical studies have shown that this Chinese supplement reduces levels of stress hormones such as Cortisol, raises your metabolism and increases energy. Since Cortisol can cause an increase in weight, ginseng has a double effect.

Green Tea

Green Tea in a concentrated form can effectively reduce your appetite and increase your metabolism.

HCA

HCA is the active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia, an Indian herb which was originally used in Ayurvedic medicine. The purified form is called hydroxycitric acid, which normalizes blood sugar levels, suppresses appetite,  and enhances fat-burning.

Yerba Mate

The major active ingredient in Yerba Mate is caffeine, which increases your metabolism and aids weight loss. It also contains Saponins, plant chemicals that have been shown to stimulate the immune system. It does more than just a cup of coffee though, through the way that its unique combination of natural substances work together.

Guarana

Guarana is a plant originating from Brazil. It is used as a fat burner and stimulant there, and is actually a very popular drink. One of the nice attributes of Guarana is that it does not irritate your stomach like caffeine can, and is less likely to give you the ‘peak and trough’ ride that drinking coffee brings.

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