Supplements for fat loss: Maximise your results

Losing fat in a controlled and healthy way requires a comprehensive approach. Although the foundation will always be a calorie deficit and strength training, strategic supplementation can provide the final boost to mobilise the most stubborn fat stores and maintain energy.

Thermogenics: Increase your calorie expenditure

These supplements slightly increase body temperature and metabolic rate, allowing you to burn more calories even at rest.

Caffeine: The king of fat burners. It stimulates lipolysis (fat breakdown) and reduces fatigue, allowing you to train with greater intensity.
Green Tea (EGCG): Rich in polyphenols. Its active component, EGCG, inhibits the breakdown of norepinephrine, signalling cells to oxidise more fat.
Synephrine (Bitter orange extract): Works in a similar way to caffeine, but with a more direct focus on metabolic rate. It is completely safe at the controlled doses used in HSN supplements.

Lipotropics: Energy transport

If you are looking for stimulant-free support — to take in the afternoon or if you are sensitive to coffee — these are your allies.

L-Carnitine: Works as a “transporter”. It carries fatty acids into the mitochondria so they can be burned and converted into energy.
Raspberry ketones: Increase adiponectin, a hormone that improves the body’s ability to use fat as fuel.

? HSN tip: Combine Carnitine with cardiovascular exercise to maximise its transport effect.

Appetite control and satiety

The biggest enemy of dieting is hunger. These supplements help you stay consistent with your eating plan.

Garcinia cambogia: Contains Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), which helps reduce fat accumulation and promotes weight control without stimulating the nervous system.
African mango: Its high fibre content improves leptin regulation, the hormone that tells your brain you are already full.
Bitter orange: In addition to being thermogenic, it acts as a natural appetite suppressant.

Metabolism and glucose control

Avoiding insulin spikes is key to preventing the body from switching into “fat storage” mode.

Chromium picolinate: Improves insulin sensitivity and drastically reduces “snacking” on sweets and carbohydrates between meals.
Green coffee extract: Thanks to chlorogenic acid, it helps reduce the absorption of carbohydrates from meals, mitigating insulin spikes.
Coleus Forskohlii: Acts as a metabolic regulator that stimulates the thyroid and the use of stored fat reserves.

Ingredient comparison

Supplement	Main effect	Stimulant	Ideal for…
Caffeine	Energy / Fat burning	Yes	Taking before training
L-Carnitine	Fat transport	No	People who do cardio
Chromium picolinate	Craving control	No	Avoiding sugar in the afternoon
Green tea	Antioxidant / Fat burning	Very little	General health and metabolism