Hot Rox Dangers
People are always looking for quicker, easier ways to lose weight. After all, why diet and exercise if the same results can be found in a pill? Hot-Rox is one of the newest fat-burning supplements to hit the market, and it makes some extraordinary claims. But is it safe?
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Benefits
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Hot-Rox, manufactured by Biotest, promises to bring an end to the dangerous ephedra-based weight loss products, while still delivering maximum fat burning. The metabolic benefits are felt around the clock, without ever increasing blood pressure or stressing cardiac tissue. Better yet, there's no risk in losing strength, as it actually increases protein synthesis. That means muscle mass is not only preserved but promoted.
Features
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The main fat-burning ingredients in Hot-Rox are two new compounds devised by Biotest called AE-7 and sclaremax.
AE-7 increases T3 (triiodothyronine) production without suppressing the Thyroid Stimulation Hormone. Elevated T3 levels boost lipase activity within the body, causing fats to be broken down faster and more efficiently.
Scarlemax is derived from the plant Salvia Sclarea. It plays a role in regulating the metabolism. When combined with AE-7, scarlemax increases fat breakdown and decreases fat production. It also helps retain nitrogen to build lean muscle mass.
Hot-Rox contains thiamin, niacin, and caffeine for added energy boost. The caffeine even serves as a synergist for the scarlemax, helping it to be rapidly absorbed into the body.
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Time Frame
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Hot-Rox capsules need to be taken on an empty stomach with a full eight ounces of water. Users should begin taking one capsule twice a day, and then build up to two capsules twice a day. No more than four capsules should be taken in a 24-hour period. Hot-Rox needs to be taken for a full month to see the best results.
Considerations
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Hot-Rox alone won't guarantee dramatic weight loss. Diet and exercise are still required for optimum benefit. Hot-Rox isn't a magic pill. It's merely meant to enhance weight loss. And the fat burning help comes at a price. A bottle of 72 capsules retails for approximately $35.
Warnings
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Of course, no weight loss regime should be started without first consulting a doctor. And while Hot-Rox appears to be relatively safe, there hasn't been enough time to properly study its potential risks. Reported side effects include nervousness, elevated heart rate, headaches, dizziness, jitters, nausea, and insomnia. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should never take Hot-Rox, nor should anyone suffering from thyroid disorder, since the supplement can affect thyroid function.
While many of the aforementioned side effects are common with supplements containing caffeine, they can also be associated with hyperthyroidism, which could be the result of Hot-Rox overstimulating the thyroid in order to produce the elevated T3 levels. Along with nervousness, increased heart rate, and insomnia, hyperthyroidism can also lead to increased bowel movements, absent menstrual periods, heat intolerance, and hair loss.
Hot-Rox users have reported hot flashes and a warm feeling throughout their bodies upon taking the capsules. Some have even developed skin rashes, similar to a heat rash, on their chests and lower abdomen.
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