DNPX is a fat-burner made by Pro Supps.
It’s designed to increase fat-burning, suppress appetite, and improve mood while dieting.
Pro Supps was founded in 2004 in the United States by world-famous bodybuilder Art Atwood.
Ingredients Label
Active Ingredients
Caffeine
Caffeine increases metabolic rate and lifts energy levels, allowing you to burn fat faster.
Caffeine citrate is a fast-releasing form of the compound.
Cocoa Seed
Cocoa contains theobromine, a compound that can supress appetite, improve mood, and boost insulin sensitivity (1, 2).
Citrus Aurantium
Also known as bitter orange, citrus aurantium is a hybrid citrus fruit, which is high in a compound called synephrine.
Synephrine can be used to suppress appetite and increase metabolic rate, with effects being maximised with 6-12 weeks of supplementation (3).
Green Coffee Bean
Green coffee beans are high in chlorogenic acid, which has been shown to improve heart health and fat-loss (4).
The effective dose is 240-600mg of a 50% extract.
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Alpha lipoic acid is a fatty acid that provides antioxidant effects.
It may promote more effective use of glucose in the body (5, 6).
The effective dose is 300-600mg.
Green Tea
Green tea has been shown to boost fat oxidation by 17% and improve insulin sensitivity (7).
An effective dose is 400-500mg.
Raspberry Ketone
Raspberry Ketone is most commonly used for scent and flavouring in the food industry, but may also have fat-burning effects.
It’s been successful in rodent studies, but still isn’t well-researched, especially in humans.
An effective dose is estimated to be about 1-6 grams.
African Mango
African mango has been shown to contribute to weight loss through appetite suppression (8).
An effective dose is around 150mg of extract.
CLA
CLA – or conjugated linoleic acids – are a type of fatty acid.
They may increase fat oxidation, without altering metabolic rate (9).
Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus forskohlii is herb that contains a compound called forskolin.
It’s been shown to improve body composition and increase testosterone levels (10).
L-Carnitine
L-carnitine is a compound used in energy metabolism, but is only effective for fat-loss in those with a deficiency.
The forms used in DNPX may also improve physical performance and concentration under stress (11, 12)
An effective dose is 500-2,000mg.
L-Tyrosine
L-Tyrosine is an amino acid which has been shown to decrease stress-hormone production.
It improves mood and concentration in those who are hungry and/or tired (13).
Dandelion root
Dandelion root has diuretic effects, resulting in the loss of water weight for a temporary leaner appearance (14).
Who Takes It?
Athletes wanting to boost their fat-loss and mood levels while dieting will benefit from using DNPX.
How to Take
Mix 1 scoop (4.8g) with 120-180mL water, and consume in the morning.
Do not exceed 2 scoops per day.
Side Effects
Some of the ingredients in DNPX have diuretic effects, which can cause dehydration and cramping. Make sure you consume plenty of water throughout the day while taking DNPX.
The large dose of caffeine way trigger anxiety, and rapid heartbeat.
Other ingredients in this formula may have unknown side-effects.
Pros
- Huge range of ingredients included to provide a variety of effects.
Cons
- Some ingredients are not well-researched
- The large dose of caffeine may be too much for some people
- Doses hidden in proprietary blends.
Conclusion
Pro Supps DNPX is a formula with a massive ingredient list which ticks all the boxes for a good fat-burning supplement.
It contains ingredients for improving fat oxidation, metabolic rate, and mood, as well as appetite-suppression.
The ingredient doses are questionable, but with so many ingredients in a big 4.8g scoop, it’s bound to have some decent fat-loss effects.
If you’re caffeine sensitive, you might want to steer clear – one scoop contains the equivalent of 4 cups of coffee!