Efficacy and safety of a popular thermogenic drink after 28 days of ingestion
2008

Effects of a Thermogenic Drink on Body Composition and Safety

Sample size: 60 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Michael D Roberts, Vincent J Dalbo, Scott E Hassell, Jeffrey R Stout, Chad M Kerksick

Primary Institution: University of Oklahoma

Hypothesis

Does consuming a thermogenic drink over 28 days affect its thermogenic and lipolytic effects, body composition, and clinical safety markers?

Conclusion

The thermogenic drink led to a significant reduction in fat mass and a tendency to decrease body fat percentage without altering clinical safety markers.

Supporting Evidence

  • Participants in the thermogenic drink group lost fat mass significantly compared to the placebo group.
  • FFA levels increased in the thermogenic drink group after 28 days.
  • Clinical safety markers remained unchanged after 28 days of thermogenic drink consumption.

Takeaway

Drinking a special energy drink for 28 days can help you lose some fat without making you sick.

Methodology

Participants consumed either a thermogenic drink or a placebo daily for 28 days, with body composition and clinical markers measured before and after the intervention.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to funding from the manufacturer of the thermogenic drink.

Limitations

The study only lasted 28 days and did not include dietary or exercise interventions.

Participant Demographics

Sixty healthy, college-aged males and females.

Statistical Information

P-Value

0.01

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1550-2783-5-19

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