Shredex, a synephrine-free fat burner for bodybuilders

Shredex is a name you may well be familiar with if you’re a bodybuilder who’s always on the lookout for muscle-wasting products. In fact, it’s one of the products in the Scitec Nutrition range, quite well known among bodybuilders. If we’re devoting this article to it today, it’s because something has prompted us to take an interest in it.

Could it be its 16+ ingredient formula? Or the list of promises made by its manufacturer? Or the sheer volume of testimonials on the web? You’ll soon find out.

Shredex, a synephrine-free stimulant

Scitec Nutrition insists that its product, Shredex, does not contain synephrine, a proto-alkaloid found in several citrus fruit species (sweet oranges, mandarins, lemons), but especially in bitter oranges, also known as Citrus Aurantium. This substance was reported by the French National Health and Safety Agency (ANSES) in an opinion published in March 2014, available at this address.
Synephrine (and more specifically its p-synephrine variant) is found in several generic slimming products, but also more specifically for people practicing bodybuilding. Excessive doses of this substance have been found to cause cardiovascular effects, liver damage, hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphorus in the blood, leading to poor kidney function) and even serious neurological damage.

It should be noted that it is not synephrine itself that is dangerous, but rather its daily dosage (not to exceed 20 mg per day) in the body, and above all its association with caffeine. Caffeine is present in almost all sports products, so be sure to check the label on the packaging before taking the plunge!

The promises of Shredex

Shredex is presented by its creator as a weight and fat management complex based on 16 ingredients, including L-carnitine, hydroxycitric acid (HCA) extracted from garcinia cambogia and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) extracted from green tea, to name but a few. This product is said to help control weight and body fat, and stabilize appetite.

The manufacturer believes you should consider using Shredex for the following reasons:
It’s a powerful appetite suppressant, weight management and fat elimination complex that ;

• activates thermogenesis and eliminates stubborn fat ;
• is enriched with L-Carnitine ;
• improves the cardiovascular system, performance and recovery ;
• limits feelings of fatigue and stress and reduces muscle catabolism ;
• has an effective appetite-suppressant effect;
• is an effective diuretic.

The way Shredex works revolves around the concept of thermogenesis. This refers to all the metabolic processes involved in maintaining body temperature. Fats, which are major sources of energy, are the elements directly targeted by this process, which ensures that they are burned to maintain a stable temperature level.

Shredex is designed to increase thermogenesis and rid the body of excess fat. But it’s not a miracle recipe…

A healthy lifestyle: sport and a healthy diet

You’re more likely to see your fat melt away with Shredex, if you spend the right amount of time in the gym! It’s a product made by a company specializing in bodybuilder products. This means that incorporating it into your food won’t be enough to lose weight quickly and effortlessly.

Speaking of food, your current eating habits may well be the source of your worries. We all know that, because of our current lifestyle, we eat whatever, whenever and however we want.

Revisit your eating habits and, above all, don’t see Shredex as an alternative to what you’re currently eating!

Ingredients of Shredex

Shredex is a formula combining more than 16 ingredients recognized in the field of weight loss. Each ingredient is there for a specific purpose, and the challenge for the manufacturer of Shredex lies in the dosage of the formula. We thus find the following components:

• Alpha lipoic acid : Facilitates adipose melting.
• Bioperine, extracted from grey pepper (Piper nigrum): facilitates absorption of Shredex.
• Caffeine : increases thermogenesis, anti-fatigue and anti-stress.
• White willow bark : prolongs thermogenic effect.
• Citrus extract (naringin from grapefruit naringin): prolongs and optimizes the effects of other ingredients.
• Bitter melon extract (Momordica charantia): regulates blood sugar levels to prevent fat storage.
• Dandelion extract (taraxacium officinale): natural diuretic.
• Garcinia Cambogia : appetite suppressant, blocks the conversion of carbohydrates into fat reserves.
• Hesperidin (vasculoprotective flavonoid): antioxidant effect.
• Inositol (B vitamin family): reduces muscle catabolism, improves energy and performance.
• L-Carnitine L-Tartrate : fat burning, improved cardiovascular metabolism, recovery from fatigue.
• L-Phenylalanine : appetite regulation, nervous system support.
• L-Tyrosine : antioxidant effect, adrenalin synthesis, anti-fatigue and stress.
• Chromium picolinate : macronutrient metabolism, glucose regulation.
• Quercetin (flavonoid): antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immune system tonic.
• Resveratrol, extract of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum): antioxidant effect, stimulates metabolism.
• Green tea (Camellia sinensis): antioxidant effect, increased energy expenditure, appetite-suppressant effect, diuretic effect.

See also our test of Advantrim, a Citrus Aurantium-based product!

Advantrim

Side effects and contraindications Shredex

According to the manufacturer, Shredex has been formulated to pose no health risk.

However, we would like to point out that this product contains caffeine, which is certainly useful for exercise and thermogenesis, but which is already consumed in the form of a drink. It is therefore advisable to review your general coffee intake in cups.

In general, with similar products that boost cardiovascular activity, you need to remain vigilant and react to the slightest worrying sign of heart activity.

Shredex is not recommended for minors (under 18), nor for pregnant or breast-feeding women.

How to use Shredex Shredex?

We strongly recommend taking this dietary supplement in cycles. It should not be taken for more than 12 consecutive weeks, after which it should be discontinued for a minimum of 2 further weeks.

We also advise against taking it at the same time as other stimulants.

Shredex pills should be taken with meals and a large glass of water, according to the following routine:

• Day 1 to Day 5: 1 capsule 2 times a day (morning and noon);
• From the 6^th day: 2 caps 2 times a day (morning and noon).

The last dose of Shredex should be taken at least 5 hours before bedtime. In general, take Shredex at least 4 hours apart.

During the entire treatment, keep your body well hydrated, drinking at least 2 liters a day.

Purchase Shredex

This product is packaged in 108-capsule bottles, at prices ranging from 25,00€ à 35,00€, depending on the sales website. Shredex is not sold directly on its official website.

Our opinion on Shredex

Shredex’s rich formula suggests that it is a “solid” product, in comparison with other competitors on the market. Its composition is well clarified by its manufacturer, both on its official website and on its packaging, which for us is a good sign.

The idea of replacing bitter orange with grapefruit (which does not contain synephrine) is another positive point for Shredex. We still need to check user testimonials: there are plenty of them on sales sites, and we’d love to hear from more genuine users.