Lipocide IR is a fat-burner produced by Evogen.
It’s designed to assist a dieting regime to boost fat-loss.
Evogen is a California-based supplement company, founded by renowned trainer Hany Rambod.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Choline Bitartrate
Choline is a kind of “brain-booster”.
It’s used by the body to make acetylcholine, the “learning” neurotransmitter.
Studies show that people who consume more dietary choline tend to demonstrate better cognitive performance (1).
Bitartrate is a relatively cheap form, however, and may not work as well as others.
Tyrosine
Tyrosine is an anti-stress compound.
It reduces the production of stress hormones, and allows you to perform better when fatigued (2).
An effective dose is 500-2,000mg.
Cocoa Seed
Cocoa seed contains a compound called theobromine.
It can suppress appetite, improve mood, and increase insulin sensitivity (3, 4).
Caffeine
Caffeine is a stimulant that can increase energy levels and metabolic rate.
It has a two-pronged effect by helping you to lose fat, as well as rise above the sluggish feeling that is associated with dieting (5).
An effective dose is about 200mg.
Carnitine
Carnitine is a compound that can improve insulin sensitivity (6).
The acetyl form has also been found to improve concentration levels in fatigued individuals (7).
An effective dose is about 2,000mg.
Higenamine
Higenamine is a relatively new compound, which is described as being similar to ephedrine – a fat-burner.
Ephedrine is highly regulated in Australia and New Zealand, so higenamine may be a good alternative.
The effective dose is estimated to be between 20 and 30mg, 2-3 times daily.
Citrus Aurantium
Citrus aurantium is the scientific name for a citrus fruit called bitter orange.
It contains high levels of a compound called synephrine, which increases metabolic rate (8).
Green Coffee Bean
Green coffee beans contain high amounts of chlorogenic acid, which may improve heart health and fat-loss (9).
The effective dose is around 240-600mg of a 50% extract.
Toothed Clubmoss
Toothed clubmoss is a plant that contains a compound called Huperzine-A.
Huperzine, like choline, increases levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
This improves cognition and mental energy (10, 11).
An effective dose is 50-200mcg.
Who Takes It?
Those who want to improve their energy levels, focus, and rate of fat-loss while dieting may enjoy using Lipocide IR.
How to Take
Mix up to 1 scoop (3.32g) with 250mL water, and consume before working out.
If you are sensitive to stimulants, start out with a fraction of a scoop, and adjust accordingly.
Side Effects
Some of the ingredients in Lipocide IR can cause rapid heartbeat, stomach cramps, or headaches.
Make sure you consume plenty of water while using this supplement.
Pros
- Huge range of effective ingredients.
- Flexible serving size, to suit all tolerances for stimulants.
Cons
- Proprietary blend doesn’t tell us much about how much of each ingredient is used.
- Many of the ingredients are likely to be under-dosed.
Conclusion
Lipocide IR is a fat-burner with a massive ingredients list.
These ingredients in theory would improve many aspects of dieting, however the size of the proprietary blend used is very small.
Many of the ingredients are unlikely to be present in effective amounts, apart from those on the label with clearly specified quantities.
The formula should still be great for energy levels and focus, but the actual fat-burning component may not be exceptional.