Burn of the Gods - Fat Burner

Burn of the Gods contains 3 different fast and long acting stimulants that work synergistically to allow for a smooth boost of energy with no crash that lasts up to 3-5 hours. 

162.5mg of Caffeine Anhydrous, 62.5mg of Theobroma Coca Extract and 2.5mg of Theacrine.

Caffeine Anhydrous is a Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant that blocks Adenosine Receptors leading to increased feel good hormone release (such as dopamine), reduction/ blocking of fatigue signals in the brain and increase mental alertness and performance. 

Theobroma Cacao extract comes from the plant that chocolate is made from, the plant itself is rich in several bioactive compounds, including caffeine and theobromine. Theobromine is a compound related to caffeine however has a lesser impact on the CNS compared to caffeine. Theobromine also is a natural diuretic, appetite suppressant, thermogenic, and has a positive effect on the way the body utilises fat through beta oxidisation (fat oxidation).

Theacrine is structurally similar to caffeine and acts as a CNS stimulant and increases cognitive function, it is slower acting compared to caffeine. Anecdotally, Theacrine has a lower tolerance build up compared to Caffeine and will continue to exert its effects for longer. 

Generally a "crash" after consuming a stimulant based product is a common experience for some users. This crash is often characterised by symptoms of fatigue, irritability and lack of focus or concentration. After consumption, the effects peak and then suddenly crash, leaving you with a poor experience. This is due to most stimulant based pre workouts only utilising a single source of stimulant such as caffeine anhydrous or no nootropics/supporting ingredients. In order to combat this, Burn of the Gods uses three types of stimulants and nootropics so you get a hard hitting boost of energy smoothed out over 3-5 hours with no crash.

Burn of the Gods contains Nootropics and Dopamine Precursors that allow for better cognitive function, mood, focus and mind muscle connection. 

Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) has a wide range of benefits: helps produce acetylcholine within the brain that is essential for: attention, learning and memory, Increases Energy production within the brain which may enhance mental alertness, Regulate Mood, and also provide neuroprotection and regeneration by helping to protect neurons from damage. 

Alpha GPC (L-Alpha glycerylphosphorylcholine) is a compound that is naturally found within the brain. It is a source of choline, which is a precursor to acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in many brain functions including memory and muscle control. Supplementation of Alpha GPC increases levels of Acetylcholine in the brain which has shown to enhance athletic and cognitive performance through increase mind and muscle connection. 

L-Tyrosine is a precursor to several key neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin and epinephrine. These neurotransmitters are crucial for regulating mood, cognition and the body's response to stress. Intense exercise has been proven to decrease these important neurotransmitters (especially dopamine) and by supplementing L-Tyrosine the dopaminergic system is enhanced. This is due to the increase in raw material required to synthesis dopamine leading to decrease in fatigue and increase in cognitive function. 

L-Theanine is an amino acid primarily found in tea leaves and small amounts in some mushrooms. Supplementation of L-Theanine has been proven to increase the levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain such as GABA, serotonin, and dopamine. When L-Theanine is combined with caffeine the increased neurotransmitter activation and blocking of adenosine receptors leads to a "relaxed state of alertness" that negates the jitters commonly associated with caffeine. 

Burn of the gods contains ingredients that have been proven to suppress appetite, assisting you in keeping calories down.

Theobroma Cacoa Extract contains many bioactive compounds, such as: Caffeine, Theobromine and Polyphenols. Caffeine and Theobromine have been proven to suppress appetite via CNS stimulation. Polyphenols influence and regulate appetite by lowering Ghrelin and GLP-1, they are also renowned to have antioxidant, potential anti-cancer, cardiovascular, neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Paradoxine (Grains of Paradise), contains bioactive compounds such as 6-paradol, 6-gingerol and 6-shogaol, which may have anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 

Piperine (Black Pepper Extract), has been found to exhibit anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties in many studies. It does so by inhibiting free radical damage and Inflammatory pathways within the body. 

Burn of the Gods contains key ingredients that have been proven to boost metabolism and increase resting metabolic rate (RMR). 

L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine L-Tartrate (LCLT) are amino acid derivatives that are naturally produced in the body. L-carnitine serves as a carrier molecule that binds to long-chain fatty acids in the cytoplasm of the cell. This is a crucial first step, as these fatty acids cannot pass through the mitochondrial membrane on their own. Once the fatty acid is bound to L-carnitine, the complex interacts with a specific transport system known as the Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase (CPT) system.

There are two key enzymes in this process: CPT1 located on the outer mitochondrial membrane, and CPT2 situated on the inner membrane. These enzymes facilitate the shuttling of the fatty acid into the mitochondrial matrix.

are essential for energy production and transportation of fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells, where they are turned into acetyl-COA and utilised as ATP/ Energy.

Inside the mitochondria, the fatty acids are detached from L-carnitine and undergo beta-oxidation. This multi-step process cleaves the fatty acid molecule into two-carbon fragments that form acetyl-CoA.

Acetyl-CoA then enters the Krebs cycle (also known as the citric acid cycle or TCA cycle), which results in the production of ATP, the body's energy currency.

L - Carnitine and LCLT have a wide range of alternative benefits, such as: increasing performance, reducing muscle damage and speeding up recovery - this is due its role in transportation of fatty acids and reduction of muscle glycogen usage, which helps enhance energy production and reduce muscle soreness and increase muscle oxygen supply by increasing blood flow.  

Gamma-Butyrobetaine (GBB) is a Pro Carnitine molecule that the body converts into L-Carnitine, supplementation of GBB has been shown to increase L-Carnitine saturation levels by up to 300% which in term increases metabolism.  

Thermogenesis is the process by which your body generates heat by burning calories. The calories burned either come from immediate food intake or stored body fat. There are 3 types of thermogenesis: Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) or Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) which is the number of calories burned at rest, Activity-Induced Thermogenesis (AIT) which is energy expended during activity/ exercise, and Diet-Induced Thermogenesis (DIT) which refers to the energy expended during digestion, absorption and distribution of nutrients. By increasing Thermogenesis you can increase your overall energy expenditure and potentially lose weight. Certain Ingredients in Burn of the Gods have been proven to increase thermogenesis, BMR/RMR and DIT: 

Paradoxine (Grains of Paradise), is a potent thermogenic that has a wide range of benefits. Paradoxine contains certain compounds such as 6-paradol which has been proven to invoke thermogenesis by stimulating Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT). 

GBB + L-Carnitine increase thermogenesis via increasing the body's ability to transport fatty acids to the mitochondria and the chemical reaction between GBB and L-Carnitine is exothermic meaning the reaction causes further heat production. 

Caffeine increases BMR/RMR as it stimulates the CNS and increases Epinephrine which travels to fat cells, signalling them to break down fatty acids and release them. By increasing the availability of fatty acids in the blood for oxidation contributing to thermogenesis. 

Theobroma Cacoa Extract contains bioactive compounds such as caffeine and theobromine that increase thermogenesis by increasing the release of norepinephrine and fatty acids, thus also increasing fat oxidation.  

Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT), is one of two types of fat found around the body, the other being White Adipose Tissue (WAT)/ Stubborn Soft Fat. Unlike WAT, BAT is known for its ability to invoke Thermogenesis and rather than storing fat, burns it. BAT is packed with mitochondria, which are the powerhouses of cells that convert fatty acids into energy, causing thermogenesis. Within these Mitochondria there is a unique protein called Uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), this protein is largely responsible for the thermogenic properties of BAT. Usually, when fatty acids are oxidised in the mitochondria, the energy released is used to pump protons across the mitochondrial membrane, creating a gradient. This gradient is then used to make Adenosine Tri-phosphate (ATP), the body's main form of energy. UCP1 disrupts this process and allows the protons to flow back across the membrane without making ATP, causing the energy to be released as heat. A study published to the British journal of nutrition in 2013 was first to report that Paradoxine (Grains of Paradise) supplementation leads to greater energy expenditure and brown fat stimulation compared to the placebo group. BAT activation leads to greater weight loss but also can turn WAT into BAT, this process is called "browning".

Effectively, Grains of Paradise increases BAT activation, the amount of browning that occurs within your body and also increases Fat Oxidation. 

Fat oxidation is the process which stored fatty acids are broken down and converted into usable energy, this process occurs in the mitochondria of cells. The first step to fat oxidation is lipolysis, where stored fatty acids are broken down into free fatty acids. this process is regulated by hormones such as epinephrine, growth hormone, and glucagon. Once released into the blood stream, they bind to carrier proteins called albumin and are then transported to various areas around the body such as: skeletal muscle, liver and heart, where they can be utilised as energy. Beta-Oxidation then occurs when once the fatty acids are transported through the cell into mitochondria. the Mitochondria then break down the fatty acids into two carbon units known as acetyl-COA which then enter the citric cycle (Krebs Cycle). In this cycle they are further oxidised, leading to production of Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP). 

Glucose is a form of carbohydrate that is essential for the body to function, it is mainly used as an energy source. When Glucose levels within the blood are stable, you are less likely to be hungry and have cravings. Theobroma Cacoa Extract and Piperine have both been proven in clinical studies and meta analysis to help treat and manage type 2 diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose utilisation.