thermogenics

Calorie-burning supplement category

Thermogenics refers to the production of heat in the body, particularly through metabolic processes.

In fitness and weight-loss contexts, thermogenics usually means supplements claimed to boost metabolism and burn fat by raising body temperature: She took thermogenics before her workout.

The term can also describe foods or activities that increase heat production.

metabolism

calories

Measures of food energy

glycolysis · lipolysis · adipose · glucose · insulin · thyroid · hormones · leptin · enzymes · ATP

supplements

capsaicin

Chili heat compound

stimulant · bioavailability · dosage · stack · pre-workout

fitness

workout

Structured physical exercise

  • HIITAlternating intense and rest periods
  • cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
  • sweatMoisture from skin pores

exercise · training · afterburn · circuit · bootcamp · intensity · exertion · bodybuilding · cutting · shredding

heat-production

warmth

Heat you feel

flushing · vasodilation · conduction · convection · radiation · insulation · infrared · sauna

foods

chili

Capsicum pod or stew

turmeric · mustard · wasabi · horseradish · jalapeño · habanero · coffee · guarana · cocoa

Categories
Opposites
metabolic effect

thermogenicscryogenics

Ultralow temperature science

beta-blockers · cold exposure · vasoconstrictors

physiological activity level

thermogenicssedatives

Drugs that calm

depressants · tranquilizers · calmatives · anxiolytics · hypnotics

Family

thermogenic

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