Fat Burners are surrounded with more hype and marketing non-sense than any other supplement category. Type in “fat burners” into Google and you will drown in a sea of marketing. The desire to shred fat is probably the single most popular goal for men and women globally.
The challenge is trying to sift through all the hyperbole and choose a fat burning supplement that is safe and effective -not one that is slapped together to exploit the Godzilla-sized marketing demand…that’s where we come in.
This BurnerTEK review takes a look at our old top ranked fat burner supplement and breaks down the compelling reasons why it used to be ranked so highly (before it was discontinued).
Check out our current top 10 here: Best Fat Burners Comparison.
Claimed Benefits By The Manufacturer of BurnerTEK
What is BurnerTEK?
Many fat burner pills are designed to trick your body into burning stored fat quickly but they don’t provide a long-term solution. They are littered with harsh suppressants and stimulants that can eliminate your appetite and artificially speed up your metabolism.
Sure, you will lose fat but you will also lose muscle. Chemical stimulants and appetite suppressants are riddled with side effects and can potentially seriously harm your health.
BurnerTEK uses safe, natural ingredients that approach fat burning in three ways:
- They can potentially trigger the body to start burning stored fat as fuel**
- They can safely curb the appetite without side effects**
- They can support the body to stop storing fat**
This three-pronged approach leads to a potentially very strong solution to fat-loss because it’s covering all the bases and may be able to re-program the body as opposed to just manipulating it for instant gratification.
*All fat-burning results are in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet combined with a regular exercise program.
Who is BurnerTEK Designed For? And How Does it Work?
BurnerTEK is designed for anyone who wants to burn fat safely and effectively. However, it was created specifically for athletes and bodybuilders who want to cut fat.
Bodybuilders often gain significant amounts of fat during the “gain” cycle where they are trying to bulk up and are ingesting large quantities of calories in order to accomplish this. The “cut” cycle is just this… it’s to cut the fat that was packed on during this growth period.
BurnerTEK is great for bodybuilders because while it may cut the fat to provide that “shredded” look, it will potentially not cause muscle loss in the process because it is not throwing the body into starvation mode, where the body starts to consume muscle as fuel.
Many supplements contain chemical suppressants and harsh stimulants that can artificially increase metabolism by forcing the adrenal gland to secrete adrenalin and eliminate appetite altogether. This shocks the body into emergency mode and it will literally start to cannibalize the muscle. Not good.
Not a bodybuilder? No problem. BurnerTEK has the potential to help you target the problematic, stubborn areas of the body where fat loss is frustratingly difficult. It could be effective because the ingredients are designed to recondition the body to view the stored fat as a fuel source as opposed to a necessary “just in case” emergency storage reserve.
In addition, and for the same reasons, the body is no longer concerned with storing new fat in the cells because it realizes it doesn’t need to. Instead, it’s utilizing the fats found in foods as an efficient fuel for muscle to consume.
And another benefit from this is massive amounts of energy. Real energy. Not fake energy that leaves you feeling like you just snorted an eight-ball of blow. (The author is relying on hearsay.)
Fitness 101… More energy equals more movement. More movement equals more calorie burning. More calorie burning equals better metabolism. Better metabolism equals less fat. It’s not rocket science.
*All fat-burning results are in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet combined with a regular exercise program.
BurnerTEK Ingredients – The Science of Natural Fat Burning
Here’s what we’ve covered so far. BurnerTEK is a safe fat burner for bodybuilders, aspiring athletes, forty-two year old golfers who need to lose fat so their shirts stay tucked in… you get the picture.
And we also learned that it is supposed to work in three ways by naturally reconditioning the body to burn stored fat, stop fat from getting stored in the cells and by helping to curb the Twinkie cravings.
But HOW does it do this? Fair question. Let’s peek under the hood and take a look at the BurnerTEK ingredients.
Generally speaking, any nutritional supplement you are considering, you want to make sure that the ingredients have evidence that support the claims its making. Seems logical right?
There should always be studied ingredients, otherwise it’s a crap shoot. Furthermore, are the ingredients in high enough potencies that they’ll have a genuine impact on the body? You’d be surprised how many companies will include an ingredient to sex up the label in amounts so low it’s meaningless.
*All fat-burning results are in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet combined with a regular exercise program.
BurnerTEK contains 12 powerful ingredients in potent amounts:
Green Tea Extract (500mg) – Green tea is potentially one of the most well-known fat-burning agents in existence. It is far from one-dimensional in terms of it containing caffeine, a substance that has overwhelming evidence of promoting fat loss (more later), but in addition, green tea contains epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). Studies have suggested that EGCG may promote fat loss and also improve circulation and promote heart health.**
Glucomannan (500mg) – We love this polysaccharide fiber as a fat-loss tool despite the fact that Dr. Oz promotes it. It’s purpose in a fat-burner supplement is two-fold. 1) No less than 14 clinical studies have suggested that it may reduce cholesterol and 2) because of it’s fibrous constitution, it puffs up in the stomach and may help you feel full, reducing cravings.**
Caffeine Anhydrous (300mg) – So your initial impulse is to call me a hypocrite because I’ve been slamming on stimulants in this review. Yes, caffeine is a stimulant. Yes, too much caffeine can be no bueno.
That said, more and more research is showing caffeine, in thoughtful amounts, may be abundant with health benefits. For our purposes, certain studies have suggested that caffeine may naturally speed up the metabolism while promoting mental focus.
It is also becoming a universal go-to pre workout supplement because of its ability to provide short-term energy bursts. Caffeine also potentially helps to naturally help suppress the appetite, and in our opinion, should be in every fat-burner supplement.**
Green Coffee Bean Extract (150mg) – A breakthrough study by the University of Georgia suggested that chlorogenic acid found in green coffee beans had an enormous impact as an inhibitor for diet-related obesity.
In addition, the Natural Medicine Journal reported that obese people experienced positive results from using the nutrient. Studies also have show green coffee beans to be especially helpful in targeting fat. So, no brainer here.**
Garcinia Fruit (150mg) – Perhaps more than any other ingredient in the history of the planet, Garcinia Cambogia exploded on the scene and single-handedly created its own sub-industry in the world of fat burning. It all started when Dr. “The-Wizard” Oz touted it as a “revolutionary fat buster” back in 2013.
After thousands of garcinia-based products later (estimate), and even a law-suit leveled at OZ, garcinia is still as popular as ever. And for good reason…many studies have suggested that it may block fat storage and naturally suppress the appetite.**
L-Carnitine (145mg) – Earlier we talked about how BurnerTEK helps to remove the padlock from your body’s fat storage containers allowing it to be burned for fuel.**
Think of l-carnitine as those industrial-sized lock snippers used by those guys on the show Storage Wars. Studies suggest it allows the body to transport the fat to the mitochondria to be burned as fuel.**
Here’s a quick fact… real energy only comes from the cells. It’s the process of the cells converting fat and other nutrients into fuel that creates energy. (And all this time you thought energy came from a drink in a small bottle that you buy at a gas station counter.)**
Cayenne Pepper (100mg) – Cayenne pepper, in addition to being a delicious ingredient in jambalaya, is also a powerful thermogenic. Thermogensis or dietary induced thermogensis, is the process of creating heat and energy through the metabolization of foods.
All this really means is that when you ingest cayenne, capsaicin, the main component, may help you burn calories when you are metabolizing. Studies suggest it may speed up the metabolism and help naturally suppress the appetite. This may help your body burn the fat you are consuming instead of storing it.**
Turmeric Root (100mg) – I find it interesting that Sri Lanka, who uses turmeric as a staple, has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world. A yellow compound in turmeric called curcumin (curry) has been shown to help fight obesity.**
B-Complex (3 vitamins) – All those energy drinks you see on tv and in 7-Eleven stores contains b-complex vitamins (along with all the chemicals, dyes, sugars and other nasties.) B-complex is the most well-known natural energy producer there is.
BurnerTEK contains vitamins B3, B6 and B12. These are the most effective vitamins that convert protein, carbohydrates and most importantly fats into energy. Again, this can help to prevent foods from being stored in the cells as fat.**
Chromium Picolinate (100mcg) This trace mineral is believed to help stabilize blood glucose. Chromium has been used in sports nutrition supplements for decades and is a staple in any effective fat burner.**
*All fat-burning results are in conjunction with a calorie-restricted diet combined with a regular exercise program.
Why Did We Rank BurnerTEK As the Best Fat Burner?
Our top 3 ranked fat burners are close in terms of ingredients and potencies. All three of them are excellent products. We put BurnerTek over the others because BT has 12 total ingredients.
Also, the total potency of BT is almost 500mg more than the others. The top fat burners are almost identical in price.
So, the top products are basically identical except that BurnerTEK has a couple additional ingredients for around the same price.
The Pros
- Twelve high quality ingredients
- The product is one of the most potent fat burners at over 2 grams per serving
- Outside of caffeine, does not have harsh suppressants or stimulants
- Competitively priced
- Money back guarantee
- The amount of each ingredient is disclosed on the label
The Cons
- Does contain caffeine which some people are sensitive too
Where To Buy BurnerTEK And How Much It Costs
BurnerTEK was unfortunately discontinued.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this BurnerTEK review has been helpful. To summarize, BurnerTEK, by TEK Naturals, used to be our top ranked fat burner due to high potency and 12 active ingredients, but it has since been discontinued.
**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
BurnerTEK should be combined with a healthy calorie reduced diet and regular exercise in order to achieve fat loss and lean muscle.
I’m not just a supplement analyst. I’m an extremely qualified one! I am a Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) and actually received my certification directly from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. I am also a Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, certified by the American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA).
