Caffeine Supplements
Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in sources like coffee, cocoa, green tea, and guarana. Caffeine is classified as a stimulant that enhances both physical and mental performance, and it also acts as a fat burner.
Besides natural extracts — eg. our Natural Caffeine — caffeine can also be found as synthetic caffeine anhydrous. From a chemical perspective, both forms are identical and produce the same effects. Pure caffeine, as a sports supplement, is most commonly sold in the form of caffeine tablets.
Benefits of Caffeine
Caffeine is one of the most popular psychoactive substances, stimulating the central nervous system and heart activity. Its effects include:
- Reducing fatigue and drowsiness;
- Improving concentration;
- Increasing strength and slightly enhancing endurance;
- Stimulating the circulatory and respiratory systems;
- Promoting higher utilisation of fatty acids in fat tissue.
Prolonged use of caffeine leads to reduced effects and increased tolerance. To regain the positive effects, it's recommended to stop using caffeine for 2–8 weeks.
Caffeine can also have negative side effects, typically associated with excessively high single doses. Common symptoms include heart palpitations, hot flashes, sweating, hand tremors, feelings of nervousness, or difficulty concentrating.
Using Caffeine Tablets
The recommended daily dose of caffeine to optimally support physical performance is 3‑6 mg per kilogram of body weight, but should not exceed 400 mg for adults and 200 mg for pregnant women. A maximum single dose should not exceed 200 mg, which is the typical amount found in a caffeine tablet.
The best fat‑burning effects of caffeine are achieved in conjunction with physical activity. The ideal time to take caffeine (whether in tablet form or as a drink) is about 30 minutes before exercise. Beyond exercise, your diet should also be in check. An effective solution is combining caffeine with other compounds — synephrine or EGCG. Our Fat Burner 2.0 utilizes this synergistic effect as well.
How Quickly Does Caffeine Work?
The maximum concentration of caffeine in the blood occurs 45‑60 minutes after consumption. The fastest effects are seen when taken on an empty stomach (though this may not suit everyone). Conversely, taking caffeine after a meal slows its release into the bloodstream, resulting in a delayed and reduced effect.
What Does Caffeine Contain?
When using caffeine tablets, whether as a fat burner or stimulant, be mindful of other sources of caffeine to avoid exceeding the recommended daily dose. Caffeine is present in most energy drinks (e.g., Energy & Focus Drinks , which contain 106 mg of caffeine), green tea (about 29 mg) and black tea (about 47 mg). Be cautious of some sweetened soft drinks (a can of Coca‑Cola contains 24 mg of caffeine). Coffee is a category of its own, delivering 70‑100 mg of caffeine per cup.
