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Ripped Fuel Facts

Ripped Fuel, a product of TwinLab, is a dietary supplement marketed toward body builders. Ripped Fuel's formula is based on thermogenics---the idea that increasing metabolism, heart rate and energy will burn fat.

  1. Original Formula

    • Ripped Fuel comes in capsule form. Each two-capsule dose originally contained 334 mg MaHung extract (ephedra), 910 mg Guarana extract (caffeine), 100 mg L-Carnitine and 200 mcg Chromium, according to the Body Building for You website. However, due to health concerns related to ephedra, the original Ripped Fuel was discontinued and reformulated.

    Reformulation

    • The updated Ripped Fuel was released in MaHung-free form, according to the Supplement Critic website. Ephedra (ephedrine), a common ingredient in cold medicine, should not be taken by pregnant women, those with high blood pressure and those on certain medications, according to Drugs.com. The new formula contains more caffeine and green tea extract, which may promote thermogenesis, according to the Diet Spotlight website.

    Side Effects

    • The stimulant ingredients in Ripped Fuel can lead to an "energy crash," a sudden loss of energy when the product's effects wear off. It may also cause dehydration and should not be taken by those with sensitivity to caffeine, according to Diet Spotlight.

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