Ben Esgro | Breaking Down Supplements for Fat Loss

Supplement companies have been looking for and promoting ingredients to boost fat loss for decades. But do any of them actually work? In this episode, registered dietitian Ben Esgro breaks it down!

Ben starts by explaining how we store and burn fat, and the most important factors at each step. He then delivers a comprehensive discussion on the common ingredients in fat loss supplements, their role in the fat-burning process, and what we know about their effectiveness. We dive into ingredients such as caffeine, green tea extract, yohimbine, green coffee, and more.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain science-backed insights on nutrition and supplementation for fat loss!

Time Stamps:

[3:25] Finding success in bodybuilding and powerlifting

[7:05] Supplement marketing vs reality

[10:23] Ways formulators approach supplement formulation

[16:45] How the body stores fat

[20:34] How the body burns fat

[25:00] The efficacy of stimulants for fat loss

[36:43] The efficacy of green tea and green coffee extracts for fat loss

[41:51] One ingredient that could be an effective fat loss aid

[47:11] Other common ingredients that have been shown to be ineffective

[49:23] Why fiber is important for fat loss

Ben Esgro is a registered dietitian who holds master's degrees in both sports nutrition and pharmaceutical chemistry. He is the co-founder and head of research & development for Elemental Formulations. In addition to being a supplement formulator, Ben is a powerlifting and nutrition coach through The Strength Guys.

To follow Ben, you can find him on Instagram. You can also find supplement education on his SuppSci Instagram account.

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