Cellucor Super HD Ingredients
Unfortunately, the doses of some of Cellucor Super HD's ingredients are not revealed. Instead, on top of 160mg of caffeine and 150mg of green tea extract, Cellucor's effectiveness lies in a 193mg proprietary blend. Not knowing the exact doses makes it harder to trust Cellucor Super HD's effectiveness, but we will nonetheless look at the ingredients in detail and consider whether it support's the manufacturer's claims that it burns fat, boosts energy, and suppresses appetite.
While we don't know their exact proportions, here are the ingredient contained in Super HD's Thermogenic and Sensory Blend and as most of the ingredients aren't much use at all then it doesn't matter all too much in this case:
N-Acetyle-L Tyrosine - N-acetyle-L tyrosine is an amino acid that a study in rats showed may inhibit weight gain, but this research has not been replicated in humans. [1]
Amla Fruit Extract - Amla fruit extract, otherwise known as Indian gooseberry, is high in antioxidants but research suggests the dose required to feel weight loss benefits is significantly more than what Cellucor Super HD contains. [2]
Dandelion Root Extract - The presence of dandelion is another reason why many users need to pee more frequently as it is a well-known diuretic. Thanks to these properties though, it can be of use as part of a weight loss regime. [3]
Yohimbe Bark Extract - Yohimbe is a tree that's been used for centuries in western Africa primarily to improve sexual performance. Modern research indicates that it may help to burn fat but it does not appear to support muscle growth or athletic endurance. [4]
Capsimax Cayenne Fruit Extract -Capsimax is a proprietary blend of pepper extracts that research suggests may assist with long-term weight loss by burning excess fat and suppressing appetite. [5]
Toothed Clubmoss Extract - While the manufacturer claims this is a powerful thermogenic fat burner, there is little research into its effectiveness.
Rauwolfia Root Bark Extract - Rauwolfia is included for its mood-enhancing properties, with one study indicating it is effective in the treatment of hypertension. [6]
Caffeine Anhydrous (160mg)
Everyone knows that caffeine boosts energy and focus. The 160mg dose, akin to three strong cups of coffee, is sure to do this but comes with side effects for many. What's more, the body quickly builds tolerance to caffeine so it is necessary to cycle products containing a lot of it.
GreenSelect® Green Tea Phytosome (150mg)
Research suggests that green tea extract helps the body to oxidise fat, although these benefits are more pronounced at rest than during physical activity. [7]
References
1. Neuhäuser, M., Wandira, J. A., Göttmann, U., Bässler, K. H., & Langer, K. (1985). Utilization of N-acetyl-L-tyrosine and glycyl-L-tyrosine during long-term parenteral nutrition in the growing rat. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 42(4), 585–596. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/42.4.585
2. Poltanov, E. A., Shikov, A. N., Dorman, H. J., Pozharitskaya, O. N., Makarov, V. G., Tikhonov, V. P., & Hiltunen, R. (2009). Chemical and antioxidant evaluation of Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn., syn. Phyllanthus emblica L.) supplements. Phytotherapy research : PTR, 23(9), 1309–1315. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.2775
3. Koithan, M., & Niemeyer, K. (2010). Using Herbal Remedies to Maintain Optimal Weight. The journal for nurse practitioners : JNP, 6(2), 153–154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2009.12.005
4. Ostojic S. M. (2006). Yohimbine: the effects on body composition and exercise performance in soccer players. Research in sports medicine (Print), 14(4), 289–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/15438620600987106
5. Rogers, J., Urbina, S. L., Taylor, L. W., Wilborn, C. D., Purpura, M., Jäger, R., & Juturu, V. (2018). Capsaicinoids supplementation decreases percent body fat and fat mass: adjustment using covariates in a post hoc analysis. BMC obesity, 5, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40608-018-0197-1
6. Lobay D. (2015). Rauwolfia in the Treatment of Hypertension. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.), 14(3), 40–46.
7. Hodgson, A. B., Randell, R. K., & Jeukendrup, A. E. (2013). The effect of green tea extract on fat oxidation at rest and during exercise: evidence of efficacy and proposed mechanisms. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 4(2), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.3945/an.112.003269
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