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GOAL ยท ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Fat Loss

Reducing body fat while preserving muscle. Achieved through a combination of energy deficit, fat oxidation, and metabolic support.

PATHWAYS
5
BIOMARKERS
5
INGREDIENTS
10

How you
get there.

These biological pathways drive progress toward fat loss.

established
AMPK
AMPK Activation

AMPK is the cell's energy sensor. When activated, it mimics caloric restriction โ€” boosting fat oxidation and glucose uptake.

established
Thermogenesis
Thermogenesis

Thermogenesis is heat production by the body. Increasing it burns more calories at rest.

established
Insulin
Insulin Sensitivity

Insulin sensitivity determines how efficiently cells absorb glucose.

established
FA Transport
Fatty Acid Transport

Long-chain fatty acids cannot enter mitochondria without carnitine.

supported
Lipolysis
Lipolysis

Breakdown of stored fat into free fatty acids for energy.

What to
measure.

Track these biomarkers to see if your progress is real.

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Fasting Glucose
mg/dL
70โ€“99 mg/dL
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HbA1c
%
<5.7%
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HOMA-IR
index
<2.0
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Resting Metabolic Rate
kcal/day
varies by body composition
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Fasting Insulin
ฮผIU/mL
2โ€“8 ฮผIU/mL

What
helps.

amino-acid
L-Carnitine

Shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for oxidation.

established$$
amino-acid
Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Carnitine form that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Studied for cognition and neuropathy.

supported$$
stimulant
Caffeine

The most widely consumed psychoactive substance. Blocks adenosine, improves performance.

established$
polyphenol
EGCG (Green Tea Catechin)

Main catechin in green tea. Inhibits COMT, amplifies thermogenesis with caffeine.

established$
botanical
Fenugreek

Contains 4-hydroxyisoleucine, which stimulates insulin release. Studied for testosterone and creatine uptake.

supported$$
botanical
Berberine

Activates AMPK. Reduces blood glucose and HbA1c in human RCTs.

established$$
mineral
Chromium

Enhances insulin signaling. Modest effects on weight and blood sugar.

supported$
antioxidant
Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Universal antioxidant. R-ALA is the biologically active form.

supported$$
botanical
Cinnamon (Ceylon)

May improve insulin sensitivity and blood glucose. Ceylon variety is safer for long-term use.

supported$
botanical
Gymnema Sylvestre

May reduce sugar absorption and improve insulin sensitivity.

supported$