Caffeine Thermogenesis on Weight Loss:

Kola Nut Seeds in WARP 9 Standardized to 50% Caffeine For Dieting Benefit

Boost Metabolism and Increase Thermogenesis

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that has been shown to boost metabolism and enhance weight loss efforts by increasing fatty acid metabolism and thermogenesis. Caffeine used for weight loss and dieting has also shown to improve concentration, energy and increase basal metabolic rate. Caffeine has been shown in clinical studies to boost metabolism and promote fat breakdown, rather than the loss of muscle mass. Because of the beneficial relationship between caffeine and it's ability to boost metabolism—and thus caffeine and dieting, we have included it in the WARP 9 Safe Ephedra Replacement in the natural form of Kola Nut Extract. Although some caffeine in the formula is derived from Green Tea, the amounts (20mg) are much too small too make mention here.

Each 2 capsule serving of WARP 9 Safe Ephedra Replacement contains 250mg total caffeine, the same as a 14-16 ounce cup of coffee. Caffeine, along with L-Phenylalanine, 5-HTP, GABA and methyl donors that are found in WARP 9 dramatically boost metabolism, increase mood, thermogenesis and energy without jitters or end of day crashes.

The effects of caffeine and dieting were first examined using an animal model more than 15 years ago.

Caffeine Thermogenesis Effect on Weight Loss!

One of these studies found that, in rats, caffeine consumption could increase fat loss with aerobic exercise when it is ingested prior to training. Caffeine given before exercise resulted in a 22% reduction in body weight and a 25% reduction in fat-cell size in comparison to rats not fed caffeine. Another animal study found that rats consuming Coca-Cola increased their total energy intake by 50% without excess weight gain. In this study, caffeine significantly decreased the rate of weight gain, fat-storing tissue weight, and fat-cell size. In addition, caffeine inhibited the growth of fat cells in the fat-storing tissue because its ability to boost metabolism thru an increase in thermogenesis.

These effects mimic those of exercise training and food restriction. Thus, moderate caffeine intake might be useful for stopping the growth activity in tissue that stores fat, thereby preventing excess body fat. Human studies have also supported the benefits of caffeine on weight loss. In both lean and previously overweight individuals, 100 mg of caffeine has been shown to increase resting metabolic rate by 3-4%. Caffeine also improved the defective thermogenesis resulting from dieting in the post-obese subjects. Repeated caffeine doses given every 2 hours for 12 hours increased energy expenditure by 8-11% in both groups of people. The researchers concluded from these results that caffeine at common doses can have a significant influence on energy balance and promote thermogenesis.

Caffeine Proven To Boost Metabolism

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate of metabolism measured 12 hours after a meal, after a restful sleep, no exercise or activity before testing, no emotional excitement, and in a comfortable temperature. So it was used in a recent study that investigated whether there are any differences in BMR and thermogenesis response to caffeine in obese women and if these variations might affect weight loss. These overweight women were following a low calorie diet and an exercise regimen. After two months, the women had significantly reduced their weight and body fat. Body weight loss was highest in women who had the lowest BMR. Therefore, caffeine promotes weight and body fat loss in overweight women and may be correlated with BMR and increase in thermogenesis.

Intense dieting can often result in the temporary occurrence of an abnormally low metabolic rate (which is why many intense diets simply stop working) because of caloric restriction. Caffeine is very useful in helping to maintain normal BMR over an extended diet. Similarly, caffeine has been shown to boost metabolism in normal weight and overweight people. In one study people of normal weight also experienced an increase in fat oxidation and the researchers observed greater thermogenesis after a meal when coffee was consumed when compared to decaffeinated coffee.

Caffeine Also Enhances Athletic Performance

WARP 9 is extremely effective in enhancing athletic performance with its specific nutrients related to caffeine content. Normal caffeine concentrations range from 60 to 150 mg in most colas and coffee. The average consumption in the United States is 206 mg per day; 10% of the adult population consumes more than 1,000 mg per day (7). WARP 9 Safe Ephedra Replacement contains 250mg per serving.

Caffeine is chemically related to the methylxanthines and inhibits the action of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase, leading to increased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels. This is where a major boost in athletic performance is initiated.

A dose of 80 to 200 mg leads to increased alertness, shortened reaction time, and improved concentrations.(7a) Many small studies using randomized, double-blind design have associated caffeine use with increased endurance times. Effective doses linked to positive results was 250 mg (the same content as in WARP 9). Other studies have used doses of 6 to 9 mg per kg. The physiologic effects of caffeine include diuresis, gastric acid release, smooth muscle relaxation, increased contractility of skeletal muscle, increased lipolysis, and increased heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen consumption, and metabolic rate. Moderate exercise leads to increased peak plasma concentrations, which explains the experience of many recreational runners who find an additional stimulant effect from the usual consumption of coffee following a morning run. Urinary clearance of caffeine is slowed by oral contraceptives and alcohol.

At high doses over 500 mg Caffeine has been shown to dramatically increase exercise time during graded incremental performance (9). Some professional atheletes use WARP 9 at their discretion in these higher doses.

During prolonged endurance exercise, the benefits of caffeine are clearer. Studies (7,9) have shown a 7% increase in work output and a 19% increase in exercise time with caffeine use; the proposed explanation is that caffeine enhances lipolysis and free fatty acid release, which would spare muscle glycogen use. Another explanation for caffeine's enhancement of endurance exercise is CNS stimulation, through catecholamine release.

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Another study investigated caffeine's effects on thermogenesis, metabolism, and cardiovascular factors in healthy people. Using doses of 100, 200, and 400mg of caffeine, energy expenditure and thermogenic response were greatly elevated.

WARP 9 contains just the right amount of caffeine (250 mg about the same amount as 14-16 oz of coffee) and provides synergistic nutrients to help increase metabolism, enhance athletic performance and induce weight loss through thermogenesis.