Trim Spa

Trim Spa Information

Other Common Names: TrimSpa, Trim Spa EF, TrimSpa EF

Trim Spa is a thermogenic weight-loss drug (pill), and contains various 'proprietary blends' in an effort to induce thermogenesis without relying on the basic ephedrine/caffeine combination. Trim Spa includes a proprietary blend of "thermogenic herbal concentrates" with 15 ingredients, as well as an "appetite control blend" of eight herbs and amino acids, and a "lipotropic blend" with four nutrients. In addition, TrimSpa contains glucosamine sulfate, Gymnema sylvestre, vitamin B6 and four minerals.

Thus, Trim Spa works on two fronts:

thermogenesis: 'speeding up' you metabolism, and making you burn more calories
appetite suppression: making you eat less, and forcing the organism to mobilise the supplies it already posseses - ie. use up fat.

Trim Spa is made by Nutramerica.

Trim Spa Ingredients and Composition

How To Take Trim Spa and Trim Spa Dosage and Administration

Take 1 Trim Spa tablet when you wake up in the morning, one tablet mid-morning and one tablet mid-afternoon. Do not exceed 3 Trim Spa tablets per day. For more details read the Trim Spa Weight Loss Program .

How Does Trim Spa Work?

Trim Spa contains a combination of ingredients that should benefit weigh-loss through several different mechanisms. The main Trim Spa ingredients that produce its fat-burning effects are ephedrine and caffeine. Studies have shown that when these ingredients are combined in fairly specific ratios (200 mg caffeine to 20 mg ephedrine (two or three times daily) the results are synergistic. In other words, the effects of each are greater than the sum of their individual effects. When aspirin is thrown into the equation, these results are further enhanced.

Ephedrine in Trim Spa

Ephedrine is the primary fat-burning chemical in the Ephedra sinica plant, from which it gets its name. Also known as ma huang, this plant has a long history of usage in Asian countries (specifically in traditional Chinese medicine) for the treatment of asthma and other bronchial conditions. A related chemical, pseudoephedrine, is also found in the plant and is an ingredient in many cold and flu remedies.

Ephedrine is a stimulant that has been shown to increase the level of dopamine, which is a precursor to both epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are vital neurotransmitters. Dopamine is also an important neurotransmitter around the hypothalamus, an area of the brain that is important for body arousal. Unlike caffeine, which exerts many of its benefits in muscle tissue, ephedrine appears to work primarily on the central nervous system.

Ephedrine is an effective fat burner on its own, and when it is combined with caffeine (as in Trim Spa), the effects are even greater. While the reasons for this are still not known, it is thought that caffeine has a "permissive" action on ephedrine, lowering the amounts needed to achieve its physiological effects. In other words, caffeine potentiates ephedrine's effect. The E/C studies that showed the greatest benefits used a 10:1 ratio of caffeine to ephedrine. This is the approximate ratio found in Trim Spa.

Ephedrine inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine, a hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands, that acts as a neurotransmitter. The sympathetic nervous system functions in response to short-term stress; hence norepinephrine increases the heart rate as well as blood pressure. Other actions of norepinephrine include increased glycogenolysis (the conversion of glycogen to glucose) in the liver, increased lipolysis (the conversion of fats to fatty acids) in adipose (fat) tissue, and relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle to open up the air passages to the lungs. All of these actions represent a mobilization of the body's resources in order to meet the stressful challenge; such a response is often termed the 'flight or fight' syndrome.

Basically, the ECA stack keeps your body in 'combat' mode for extended periods of time, facilitating weight loss.

Trim Spa Results From Caffeine

The primary caffeine source in TrimSpa is guarana seed extract. Guarana is a bushy tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Known botanically as Paullina cupana, it is almost as popular as coffee in Brazil. Guarana does not have as much acid as coffee, so it can be less irritating to the stomach than coffee can. Guarana also has epicathechin and proanthocyanidins, both of which are powerful antioxidants that help reduce free-radical damage in cells. Epicathechin is chemically related to epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which prolongs the life of norepinephrine. As a result, the epicathechin may keep the thermogenic process induced by Trim Spa going for a even longer period of time, further boosting your metabolic rate and facilitating fat loss.

Trim Spa also has an unspecified amount of kola nut. This nut comes from two evergreen trees (Cola acuminata and Cola nitida) of the cocoa family that are native to tropical Africa. The original "cola" in Coca-Cola, it has been used as a tribal medicine for centuries. It aids digestion, combats intoxication and diminishes feelings of hunger and fatigue. It is, of course, for its appetite-suppression and energy-stimulation benefits that it helps as a fat burner. The seed kernel contains caffeine as well as traces of theobromine (another stimulant).

As far as fat burning is concerned, the primary active ingredient in guarana and kola nut is caffeine, and this is why they are used by Trim Spa. This plant chemical is rapidly absorbed by the body and remains in circulation for more than seven hours. Plasma concentrations reach a peak one hour after it is consumed. It is then slowly metabolized, with a half-life of four to six hours.

Caffeine has been shown to dramatically increase free fatty-acid levels, providing the body with a fuel source that it can use instead of the glycogen stored in your liver and muscles. In fact, one study found a 100% increase in plasma free fatty acids after the subjects took 330 mg of caffeine.

At the same time, caffeine has been shown to increase adrenaline levels. This "fight-or-flight" hormone increases alertness and boosts energy levels, helping you to go through your daily tasks with less food intake. Most people experience a reduced appetite when their adrenaline levels are high, usually because they are focused on more essential tasks. With these two mechanisms, it's easy to understand why caffeine in Trim Spa is important for jump-starting your weight-loss efforts.

Trim Spa Results From L-tyrosine

L-tyrosine is the amino acid tyrosine in free (unbound) form. Tyrosine is an amino acid that plays an important role in human metabolism. It is the precursor to stimulatory neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine and some of the thyroid hormones. All of these neurotransmitters and hormones play important roles in maintaining your metabolic rate. Logically, if you have a greater supply of these precursors, you can nudge your metabolism up a bit, helping you to shed unwanted pounds. Several studies have also shown that tyrosine increases the benefits of caffeine/ephedrine products, in part by curbing appetite. Tyrosine appears to reduce stress and fatigue as well, putting you in a better state of mind and making it easier to stick to your diet and exercise program. The amount of L-tyrosine in Trim Spa is not indicated on the product label.

Trim Spa Results From Ginger root

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is indigenous to tropical Asia and is now cultivated in tropical areas throughout the world. The rhizome, which is technically an underground stem instead of a root, contains oleoresins that are rich in gingerols. These compounds have a variety of sedative effects. Ginger is traditionally used to calm the stomach and as a treatment for motion sickness. Since some individuals experience gastrointestinal upset with caffeine and other stimulatory chemicals, ginger should help to eliminate this occasional side effect. Ginger in Trim Spa does not have any fat-burning properties.

Trim Spa Results From Citrus bioflavonoids

Trim Spa contains a combination of citrus bioflavonoids. These nutrients are included because research has shown that naringin, a flavonoid in grapefruit, prolongs the effects of caffeine. Naringin is the substance that gives grapefruit its bitter taste, and it slows the breakdown of caffeine into its metabolite, paraxanthine, in the liver. This extends caffeine's half-life (the time it takes for the chemical to decrease to half of its initial level in the blood) by 31%. Since caffeine potentiates the effects of ephedrine, having more caffeine in the blood for a longer period of time increases the total fat-burning effect. Curiously, Trim Spa does not contain any grapefruit extract. It does, however, have lemon verbana and tangerine peel. Whether the other citrus bioflavonoids have a similar action on caffeine has not been established.

Trim Spa Results From Cayenne and other peppers

TrimSpa has three peppers in its formulation: cayenne pepper, long pepper and black pepper. Cayenne is a source of capsaicin, a plant chemical that helps to boost metabolic rate. It is the main reason that peppers in the Capsicum genus of plants are hot. Other peppers in this genus are Tabasco pepper and various chilies. Capsaicin activates neurons and neuropeptides in the brain that are thought to suppress appetite. It also increases the secretions of epinephrine and boosts the release of catacholamines from the adrenal glands, both of which help to promote thermogenesis. This is why studies have shown that capsaicin supplementation results in more energy expenditure and fat oxidation. Black pepper and long pepper should have similar properties but to a lesser extent. The amounts of each pepper in Trim Spa are not indicated.

Trim Spa Results From Cinnamon

Cinnamon bark contains essential oils with a number of functions. Most related to fat burning is its use in traditional Chinese medicine as a stimulant to treat fatigue and lack of energy. Cinnamon also enhances circulation and is therefore included in some Chinese herbal formulations to increase the delivery of the other nutrients.

Trim Spa Results From Chromium dinicotinate glycinate

Chromium is a mineral that helps insulin bind to its receptor sites. It is also involved in the metabolism of glucose for energy. A deficiency of chromium can lead to increased fat storage, fatigue, sugar cravings and mood swings, all of which are counterproductive to your weight-loss goals. The average Westerner does not get close to enough chromium, so supplementation is often required. Getting your chromium in a fat burner such as Trim Spa is as good as buying and consuming it separately.

The dinicotinate glycinate part of the molecule increases the bioavailability of the chromium compared to the pure metal. While there is a lot of propaganda about the supposed advantages of specific carrier molecules, no comparative research has ever been done. All of the commonly available forms of chromium supplements are sufficiently bioavailable to eliminate any deficiency of this mineral that you may have.

Trim Spa Results From Methionine

Methionine is an essential amino acid that assists in the breakdown of fats - this is its use in Trim Spa. For this reason, it is sometimes called a lipotropic. Methionine is a bioavailable source of methyl groups, which have a number of important roles in the body. This amino acid also contains sulfur, a mineral with antioxidant properties that is necessary for healthy skin, hair, tendons and ligaments. Methionine must be obtained from the diet. It is the precursor for the amino acids cystine and cysteine. Methionine is one of the three amino acids the body uses to make creatine, an important energy molecule.

Trim Spa Results From Siberian ginseng

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosis) has a well-deserved reputation as an adaptogen. This means that it helps the body to deal with stress, including the stress caused by a diet and exercise program. Siberian ginseng has been shown to reduce the secretion of cortisol in the adrenal glands. Cortisol is a catabolic hormone that can eat away at muscle tissue, so it is best to keep it under control. Siberian ginseng also promotes the health of the adrenal gland while strengthening the immune system and helping the body fight inflammation. The quantity of Siberian ginseng in Trim Spa is not indicated.

Trim Spa Side Effects

Trim Spa Precautions and Contraindications

You shouldn't take Trim Spa if you have a history of medical problems. Also, before staring with a Trim Spa treatment, you should consult your doctor, and read up on the dangers of ephedrine. You can take a look at our ECA-stack information and articles about other thermogenic weight-loss drugs.

However DO consult a doctor before starting Trim Spa or any other ECA-stack based drug.

Trim Spa Clinical Trials and Studies

Trim Spa Experiences and Results

Like other ECA-based products, Trim Spa will induce thermogenesis (raise your body's temperature) and cause you to burn more calories.

Other Trim Spa results include:

suppressing your appetite
preserving lean muscle mass
increasing your energy levels.

Trim Spa Articles and Reports

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