By Vince Thompson

If you're looking for a great fat burner, you may have noticed that most fat burning supplements contain caffeine.   And for many of them, caffeine is really the main thermogenic ingredient.

While caffeine is a fine thermogenic ingredient, there are several reasons why you may not want caffeine in your fat burn supplement.  I'll go over those reasons in a second.  But first, let's go over how fat burners work.

How Fat Burners Work

When it comes to fat burners, there are two main types of ingredients that help lose weight.  The ones that suppress appetite and the ones that increase metabolism.  Caffeine does a little of both.  It helps mobilize fats from your fat tissue to be used as energy, increases metabolism and also reduces hunger.

Sounds good right?  So why wouldn't you want caffeine in your fat burner supplement?

The reasons for not wanting caffeine in your fat burner are pretty simple:

• There are more effective fat burning ingredients
• There are times when you'll want to take your fat burner but NOT want additional caffeine

Ten Reasons To Choose A Caffeine Free Fat Burner

Here are 10 reasons why a no-stim or low-stim fat burner is probably a better choice than one that has caffeine in it:

1. Enjoy Your Morning Coffee: Pretty simple reason.  Taking a fat burner in the morning is important.  But if yours is caffeinated, you may have to choose between that coffee and your fat burner supplement.
2. Better Sleep Quality: Since caffeine is a stimulant, it can interfere with your sleep cycle. A caffeine-free fat burner won't affect your sleep quality, allowing for better rest and recovery, which is crucial for overall health and weight management.
3. Focus on Other Fat-Burning Ingredients: Fat burners without caffeine often contain alternative ingredients that can aid in weight loss, such as green tea extract, L-carnitine, capsaicin and natural herbs, which can work synergistically to enhance your daily caffeine intake from other sources.

4. Reduced Risk of Tolerance: Regular intake of caffeine can lead to tolerance, meaning you need higher doses to achieve the same effects. A caffeine-free supplement eliminates this risk, maintaining its efficacy over time.

5. Better Hydration: Caffeine has diuretic properties, which can lead to increased urine output and potentially dehydration. A caffeine-free fat burner does not have this effect, helping to maintain better hydration status.

6. Versatility in Timing: Without caffeine, these supplements can be taken at any time of the day without worrying about it affecting your sleep or interacting with other caffeine-containing beverages.  You can also still enjoy your morning coffee without worrying about overstimulation.

7. Reduced Blood Pressure Risk: For individuals with high blood pressure, avoiding caffeine can be beneficial as caffeine can temporarily increase blood pressure.

8. Balanced Energy Levels: Without the stimulant effects of caffeine, users may experience more stable energy levels throughout the day, without the peaks and crashes often associated with caffeine consumption.

9. Suitable for a Wider Range of People: People who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain medical conditions often need to avoid or limit caffeine. Caffeine-free fat burners are more inclusive for these groups.

10. Additional Performance Benefits:  Fat Burners without caffeine often have more performance enhancing ingredients such as Capsimax which has been shown to improve athletic performance.  

We crafted SHIFTED Burn as a non-caffeinated, scientifically formulated fat burner with five key, high-impact ingredients designed to supercharge your weight loss efforts.    You can read more about the science behind SHIFTED Burn in this article from our CSO Dr. Adam Gonzalez.