Grapefruit (Naringin) and fat loss...

[Akira]

Naringin is a citrus flavanoid commonly found in grapefruit, and is responsible for grapefruit's distinctive bitter taste. Most of us have heard how it's important to be careful consuming grapefruit juice along with certain medications -- studies reveal that naringininterferes with some digestive enzymes which can affect the metabolismand breakdown of these drugs. This can in effect lead to an inadvertantlyhigher dose of the drug, which may pose the threat of adverse reactions in some cases.

However, naringin displays many other interesting properties, some of which make it suitable for inclusion into the ingredients list of many popular fat burners.

For one, there is some evidence that the effects and levels of caffeine can be extended when consumed with naringin. Since virtually 99% of thefat burners on the market contain caffeine (often derived from natural sourceslike Kola nut, Yerba mate, Green tea, and so on), and since caffeine doesexhibit thermogenic (fat burning) properties, naringin is an obvious "no brainer" way to improve and extend its effects.

Naringin has also been shown to exhibit cholesterol-lowering effects, which is always a good thing for dieters. It's also an aldose reductase inhibitor,which means it may also have a role to play battling retinal disease indiabetics. While naringin may not be the most "sexy" ingredient in your favorite fat burner,it is a worthwhile one.

 

[goes4ever]

good post!

 

[Akira]

Thanks G4E - let me tell you something. When I first got into the BB scene 2 yrs ago I went to see a nutritionist about cutting my bodyfat and getting prepared for a show.... he looked at me and asked me if I ate any grapefruit.

I said "No, I hate the stuff - it tastes nasty and sour." - he replied "You're not going to like my diets or bodybuilding after what I have to tell you".

He pointed me in the right direction as far as nutrition goes - I couldn't believe that eating grapefruit would actually help me burn body fat???? I thought, yea right!

It's amazing what you can learn if you put trust in someone and make an effort to learn on your own. I bought books, videos and surfed the NET for more and more information... through trial and error, everyone finds out what works for them - BUT grapefruit is a "no brainer" and it works for everyone.

 

[goes4ever]

who was it that told you this? anyone we would know??

and do you eat grapefruit, or take the pills?

how much?

 

[Akira]

The persons name is Barry Evernham (spelling?)

I eat 1/2 grapefruit in the morning with my breakfast (when dieting). Right now, I'm not eating the way I should be - I'm @ 250lbs right now and will have some photos soon.

Here is a sample of what I kick start with for 4 weeks:

Meal #1
2 whole eggs and 4 egg whites, 6 ounces lean beef, 1 cup (dry weight) oatmeal. 1/2 Grapefruit.

Meal #2
2 Scoops Muscle Provider, 3 scoops Mass Maker, 16 ounces water.


Meal #3
6 ounces lean turkey breast, tuna, or chicken, 6 ounces 93% lean beef, 1 cup cooked brown rice, 2 cups vegetables (broccoli).


Meal #4
Pre-workout: 2 Scoops Muscle Provider and 3 scoops Mass Maker.


Meal #5
Post training: 4 scoops Mass Maker and 2 scoops Muscle Provider.


Meal #6
10-ounce steak, 2 cups spinach or other leafy green vegetable salad with 1 TBS olive oil, 2 TBS cider vinegar or 2 TBS Newman?s Own oil and vinegar 1-oz. walnuts. 1/2 Grapefruit.


Meal #7
12 egg whites, 2 yolks, 5 ounces turkey breast, 1.5 cups omelet vegetables (tomato, green peppers, onions, etc.) 1 tbs olive oil.​

 

[goes4ever]

awww, I reconize the diet, you must work with beverly intl ???

I tried their diet before but did not like it too well, he had me on basically zero carbs, even after working out, I hated it

 

[cylo]

great info
ive heard things about grapefruit juice as a way 2 increase absorption when takin orals....but damn! its only fruit ha who wouldve thunk it