Category explainer

Thermogenic supplements: mechanism is not the same as meaningful weight loss

Thermogenesis refers to heat production and energy expenditure. A measurable short-term change in energy expenditure does not automatically translate into large or durable weight loss.

Common ingredient stories

Bitter orange/p-synephrine, capsaicinoids and green tea extracts often appear in thermogenic products. Their evidence and safety profiles differ, and formulation details matter.

Continue to p-synephrine, capsaicin, or CitrusBurn review.