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What Are the Dangers of Ripped Fuel?

Ripped Fuel is a dietary supplement designed to increase weight loss and help build lean muscle. Early versions of the product contained ephedra, a stimulant and thermogenic. Since ephedra was banned in the Spring of 2004, the production of Ripped Fuel has continued without the compound, instead using an herbal formula of green tea leaf, caffeine and cocoa. Before the ephedra ban, Ripped Fuel had been widely linked to the death of professional and non-professional athletes alike. The new formula is safer, but still comes with its share of dangers.

  1. Heart Attack

    • As with any product containing caffeine and other stimulants, one must consider the potential heart-related side effects. Caffeine has been proven to increase heart rate, increase blood pressure and in extreme cases can lead to heart attack. The potential for risk increases if the user puts additional duress on the body, which is common because of the supplements connection to exercise. Always monitor your heart rate when using Ripped Fuel.

    Dizziness

    • Along with cardiac-related symptoms, the caffeine and green tea leaf can cause a Ripped Fuel user to experience dizziness or light-headedness. In extreme cases where a user is pairing Ripped Fuel with high-intensity workouts, fainting and seizures have occurred, according to a report by CBS Sports.

    Nausea

    • TwinLabs recommends ingesting Ripped Fuel on a full stomach. The supplemental blend contains herbs and compounds known to cause stomach irritability if taken on an empty stomach. Nausea from dehydration has also been proven to be a common dangerous side-effect of Ripped Fuel, so it is important to stay hydrated when using the product.

    Insomnia

    • Never exceed the recommended daily allowance prescribed on the bottle of Ripped Fuel. With the main ingredients being caffeine and other stimulants, there is always a risk of sleeplessness and insomnia. It is recommended that you start with a dose smaller than what is advised on the bottle to allow your body to adjust to the compounds. If you are having trouble sleeping at night, consider reducing your dosage or taking it earlier in the day.

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