Metabolic Health & Weight Management (adjunct to lifestyle)
Adults with overweight/obesity following evidence-based lifestyle care.
weight
metabolic
support appetite regulation
maintain energy during deficit
Core stack
Caffeine (dieting aid)
B
Dose: 1–3 mg/kg as tolerated
Morning/prior to training; avoid late dosing
Why: May modestly increase energy expenditure and training output.
Sources
Adjuncts
Fiber (psyllium/PGX, food-first)
B
Notes: Satiety/regularity benefits; incorporate via diet first.
Not recommended
- Stimulant ‘fat burners’ and proprietary blends: Limited evidence; safety concerns.
- Garcinia/carb blockers: Low-quality/inconsistent evidence.
Monitoring
- Body weight/waist
- BP, lipids, glucose (clinician)