{"id":557038436425,"title":"Nugenix Thermo Review: Do Fat Burning Pills Really Work?","created_at":"2022-10-11T23:51:05-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Nugenix Thermo Review: Do Fat Burning Pills Really Work?\",\n \"keywords\": \"nugenix thermo, nugenix thermo review, nugenix thermo reviews, nugenix thermo side effects, does nugenix thermo work, nugenix thermo ingredients\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team reviews every ingredient in Nugenix Thermo to give our take on whether it's likely to cause weight loss. We explain whether the supplement will cause side effects, and explain whether dietary supplements can really promote thermogenesis.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/nugenix-thermo-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. 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Its manufacturer claims that it’s effective because it can “promote thermogenesis,” which means that it can increase core body temperature and energy expenditure at rest. We reviewed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/nugenix-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e supplements very unfavorably in our overall review of the brand, but Thermo is a new supplement sold by the brand that we’re choosing to review individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan a dietary supplement really increase core body temperature? Are the ingredients proven in medical research to be effective? Does Nugenix Thermo contain any questionable additive ingredients? And how do real customers review the supplement?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we review every ingredient in Nugenix Thermo and share some real customer reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Nugenix_Thermo_Ingredients.png?v=1665546786\" alt=\"Nugenix Thermo ingredients\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo contains a large number of active ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaffeine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e intake, specifically high caffeine intake, is associated with weight loss \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26554757\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ein medical research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. However the dose in Nugenix Thermo is relatively low at 150 milligrams (mg) which is equivalent to around 1.5 cups of coffee. We cannot identify any studies showing this low of a dose causes weight loss, nor does Nugenix cite any, so we’ll consider this ingredient ineffective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMorosil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is an effective weight loss ingredient. It’s a patented extract of the blood orange fruit, and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25588369\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e published in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNatural Product Research\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e journal found it to cause 6.79 pounds of average weight loss over 12 weeks. The dose used was the exact same dose as in Nugenix Thermo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreen coffee extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e does appear to cause weight loss in clinical research, but we consider the 75 mg in this supplement to be underdosed. A 2011 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2943088\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e found that this ingredient caused a small but statistically significant amount of weight loss, but the doses used in every clinical trial reviewed were more than twice as much as in Nugenix Thermo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCapsimax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a patented cayenne pepper extract that’s effectively-dosed in Nugenix Thermo. As we documented in our review of weight loss supplement \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/phenq-review\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePhenQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, 100 mg of this ingredient is proven in clinical research to cause weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo contains three other ingredients that we consider effective for weight loss but are underdosed in this formulation: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eguarana extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egreen tea extract\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarnipure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile there are a number of effective ingredients in this supplement, there are several that we recommend consumers avoid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreen tea extract may cause liver injury in a small subset of patients \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/drugs-health-products\/medeffect-canada\/safety-reviews\/green-tea-extract-containing-natural-health-products-assessing-potential-risk-liver-injury.html\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eas reported\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e by Health Canada. We do not consider this likely given the relatively low dose of green tea extract in Nugenix Thermo, however we recommend avoiding this ingredient entirely to be safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo also contains a vitamin and mineral blend of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003evitamin C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eniacin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003echromium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e. We recommend avoiding dietary supplements with added vitamins and minerals, because it seems illogical to take supplemental vitamins and minerals without proof of a deficiency. Individuals taking vitamins and minerals starting with normal blood levels of those nutrients may end up with blood levels that are too high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall we consider Nugenix Thermo likely to be effective for weight loss, and we consider it to have an impressive formulation compared to most weight loss supplements. It contains multiple effectively-dosed ingredients, and no potentially harmful inactive ingredients like artificial dye or artificial sweetener.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe don’t recommend this supplement overall due to the green tea extract and vitamin and mineral additives, but we consider it an above-average weight loss supplement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes Nugenix Thermo Cause Side Effects?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eConsumers are often curious if Nugenix Thermo is likely to cause side effects, which is a reasonable concern given that many weight loss supplements contain stimulant ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo has never been studied in a clinical trial that evaluated side effects, so there is no way to determine for sure, but based on the active ingredients we consider this supplement unlikely to cause any significant side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCaffeine is stimulatory but the dose is relatively low in this supplement. Individuals sensitive to caffeine may want to avoid this supplement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther than caffeine, we cannot identify any ingredients we consider likely to cause any side effects at all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan Supplements Actually Promote Thermogenesis?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs detailed in the intro section of this article, Nugenix claims that this supplement promotes thermogenesis and increases body temperature. Whether or not this is truly possible is discussed in an informative podcast published by a YouTube channel called “Body Science.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe video has achieved over 50,000 views at the time of writing this article, and features a guest who’s a PhD and a nutritionist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gRgFihGY-t0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNugenix Thermo Customer Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo is sold on Amazon which is a more objective resource for customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion. The product has been reviewed over 2,900 times and currently has an average review rating of 4 out of 5 stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top positive review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “BK-One” who claims that the product has caused weight loss without any side effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I am 5 lbs. lighter than I was over 48 hours ago. Maybe it's the product, maybe it's the change in the habits the past 2 days or maybe it's both. Either way, it's a win for me…The pills have not made me feel jitters or extra alert to where I can't sleep or anything. Basically, no side effects and usually by now, there are some.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe top negative review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “brent fong” who claims that the product caused uncomfortable side effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“I feel this product may be unsafe for some people. I took just one capsule and I got sick. I felt like I was overheating; was just hot all over. That may be what this product is supposed to do, when your metabolism speeds up. So, I can accept that aspect of the product. However, I also felt just slightly nauseous and had a slight headache. Furthermore, I just had a general feeling of discomfort. Perhaps my body is supposed to get used to these side effects and will no longer be problematic with continued use; but I just felt too uncomfortable to want to try to tough it out.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Clean Weight Loss Picks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Weight_Loss_Supplements_Image_Optimized.png?v=1686024026\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are food-based nutrients which have been shown in medical studies to be effective for weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eietary fiber\u003c\/b\u003e was shown in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6768815\/\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/a\u003e published in \u003cem\u003eThe Journal of Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e to cause \u003cstrong\u003e16 pounds of weight loss in 6 months\u003c\/strong\u003e when combined with moderate caloric restriction (750 calories per day below baseline).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2011129\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=124607\u0026amp;urllink=www%2Esupergut%2Ecom%2Fresistant%2Dstarch%2Dfiber%2Dmix%2F%3Fsku%3D300101%2D1\u0026amp;afftrack=\"\u003eSupergut Fiber Mix\u003c\/a\u003e is our recommended fiber supplement, because it contains three different types of fiber powder and no questionable additive ingredients. Interested consumers can check out Supergut Fiber Mix \u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=2011129\u0026amp;u=3153363\u0026amp;m=124607\u0026amp;urllink=www%2Esupergut%2Ecom%2Fresistant%2Dstarch%2Dfiber%2Dmix%2F%3Fsku%3D300101%2D1\u0026amp;afftrack=\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website, where it retails for \u003cstrong\u003eunder $2 per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e at a subscription rate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMCT oil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is quickly absorbed by the body and increases metabolic rate, which causes fat loss. A 2015 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25636220\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeta-study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on MCT oil documented more than one pound of weight loss over 10 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eThis equates to potential annualized weight loss of 6 pounds per year with less than one tablespoon's worth of MCT oil per day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/4eNQ4M\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulletproof MCT Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is our top MCT oil product, because the only ingredient is MCT oil derived from coconuts. There are no questionable additives. Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof MCT Oil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/bulletproof.fdf2.net\/4eNQ4M\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eat this link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website, where it currently costs \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$15.50 for over a month's worth of product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the few whole food ingredients associated with weight loss in clinical trials. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6628169\/\"\u003emeta-analysis\u003c\/a\u003e published in the \u003cem\u003eNutrients\u003c\/em\u003e journal found that \u003cstrong\u003ecoffee intake was associated with reduced body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/vitacup.pxf.io\/LXnDrY\"\u003eVitaCup Organic Instant Coffee Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e is our top coffee product for weight loss, due to its convenience. No preparation or machinery is needed. The sticks can be mixed into hot or cold water (or other beverages) and consumed. The only ingredient is organic instant coffee; no questionable additives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested consumers can check out VitaCup Organic Instant Coffee Sticks \u003ca rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/vitacup.pxf.io\/LXnDrY\"\u003eat this link\u003c\/a\u003e to the product page on the brand's official website, where they retail for \u003cstrong\u003e$1 per serving\u003c\/strong\u003e at a subscription rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConclusion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix Thermo is the best-formulated Nugenix supplement that we’ve reviewed on Illuminate Health. It contains multiple ingredients that we consider effectively dosed for weight loss, and we do believe that the product is likely to cause weight loss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat being said, we do not recommend the supplement overall due to the inclusion of green tea extract and added vitamins and minerals, which are ingredients we recommend consumers avoid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNugenix has somewhat negative customer reviews overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2022-10-11T23:57:34-04:00","updated_at":"2023-06-06T00:24:59-04:00","summary_html":"We review every ingredient in Nugenix Thermo to give our take on whether it's likely to cause weight loss. We explain whether the supplement will cause side effects, and explain whether dietary supplements can really promote thermogenesis.","template_suffix":"","handle":"nugenix-thermo-review","tags":"_related:weight-loss"}

Nugenix Thermo Review: Do Fat Burning Pills Really Work?

Nugenix Thermo Review: Do Fat Burning Pills Really Work?


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Nugenix Thermo is a weight loss supplement. Its manufacturer claims that it’s effective because it can “promote thermogenesis,” which means that it can increase core body temperature and energy expenditure at rest. We reviewed Nugenix supplements very unfavorably in our overall review of the brand, but Thermo is a new supplement sold by the brand that we’re choosing to review individually.

Can a dietary supplement really increase core body temperature? Are the ingredients proven in medical research to be effective? Does Nugenix Thermo contain any questionable additive ingredients? And how do real customers review the supplement?

In this article we’ll answer all of these questions and more as we review every ingredient in Nugenix Thermo and share some real customer reviews.

Ingredient Review

Nugenix Thermo ingredients

Nugenix Thermo contains a large number of active ingredients.

Caffeine intake, specifically high caffeine intake, is associated with weight loss in medical research. However the dose in Nugenix Thermo is relatively low at 150 milligrams (mg) which is equivalent to around 1.5 cups of coffee. We cannot identify any studies showing this low of a dose causes weight loss, nor does Nugenix cite any, so we’ll consider this ingredient ineffective.

Morosil is an effective weight loss ingredient. It’s a patented extract of the blood orange fruit, and a clinical trial published in the Natural Product Research journal found it to cause 6.79 pounds of average weight loss over 12 weeks. The dose used was the exact same dose as in Nugenix Thermo.

Green coffee extract does appear to cause weight loss in clinical research, but we consider the 75 mg in this supplement to be underdosed. A 2011 medical review found that this ingredient caused a small but statistically significant amount of weight loss, but the doses used in every clinical trial reviewed were more than twice as much as in Nugenix Thermo.

Capsimax is a patented cayenne pepper extract that’s effectively-dosed in Nugenix Thermo. As we documented in our review of weight loss supplement PhenQ, 100 mg of this ingredient is proven in clinical research to cause weight loss.

Nugenix Thermo contains three other ingredients that we consider effective for weight loss but are underdosed in this formulation: guarana extract, green tea extract and Carnipure.

While there are a number of effective ingredients in this supplement, there are several that we recommend consumers avoid.

Green tea extract may cause liver injury in a small subset of patients as reported by Health Canada. We do not consider this likely given the relatively low dose of green tea extract in Nugenix Thermo, however we recommend avoiding this ingredient entirely to be safe.

Nugenix Thermo also contains a vitamin and mineral blend of vitamin C, niacin and chromium. We recommend avoiding dietary supplements with added vitamins and minerals, because it seems illogical to take supplemental vitamins and minerals without proof of a deficiency. Individuals taking vitamins and minerals starting with normal blood levels of those nutrients may end up with blood levels that are too high.

Overall we consider Nugenix Thermo likely to be effective for weight loss, and we consider it to have an impressive formulation compared to most weight loss supplements. It contains multiple effectively-dosed ingredients, and no potentially harmful inactive ingredients like artificial dye or artificial sweetener.

We don’t recommend this supplement overall due to the green tea extract and vitamin and mineral additives, but we consider it an above-average weight loss supplement.

Does Nugenix Thermo Cause Side Effects?

Consumers are often curious if Nugenix Thermo is likely to cause side effects, which is a reasonable concern given that many weight loss supplements contain stimulant ingredients.

Nugenix Thermo has never been studied in a clinical trial that evaluated side effects, so there is no way to determine for sure, but based on the active ingredients we consider this supplement unlikely to cause any significant side effects.

Caffeine is stimulatory but the dose is relatively low in this supplement. Individuals sensitive to caffeine may want to avoid this supplement. 

Other than caffeine, we cannot identify any ingredients we consider likely to cause any side effects at all.

Can Supplements Actually Promote Thermogenesis?

As detailed in the intro section of this article, Nugenix claims that this supplement promotes thermogenesis and increases body temperature. Whether or not this is truly possible is discussed in an informative podcast published by a YouTube channel called “Body Science.”

The video has achieved over 50,000 views at the time of writing this article, and features a guest who’s a PhD and a nutritionist:

Nugenix Thermo Customer Reviews

Nugenix Thermo is sold on Amazon which is a more objective resource for customer reviews than a brand’s website in our opinion. The product has been reviewed over 2,900 times and currently has an average review rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

The top positive review from a verified purchaser is written by a user named “BK-One” who claims that the product has caused weight loss without any side effects:

“I am 5 lbs. lighter than I was over 48 hours ago. Maybe it's the product, maybe it's the change in the habits the past 2 days or maybe it's both. Either way, it's a win for me…The pills have not made me feel jitters or extra alert to where I can't sleep or anything. Basically, no side effects and usually by now, there are some.”

The top negative review from a verified purchaser comes from a user named “brent fong” who claims that the product caused uncomfortable side effects:

“I feel this product may be unsafe for some people. I took just one capsule and I got sick. I felt like I was overheating; was just hot all over. That may be what this product is supposed to do, when your metabolism speeds up. So, I can accept that aspect of the product. However, I also felt just slightly nauseous and had a slight headache. Furthermore, I just had a general feeling of discomfort. Perhaps my body is supposed to get used to these side effects and will no longer be problematic with continued use; but I just felt too uncomfortable to want to try to tough it out.”

Our Clean Weight Loss Picks

There are food-based nutrients which have been shown in medical studies to be effective for weight loss.

Dietary fiber was shown in a medical review published in The Journal of Nutrition to cause 16 pounds of weight loss in 6 months when combined with moderate caloric restriction (750 calories per day below baseline).

Supergut Fiber Mix is our recommended fiber supplement, because it contains three different types of fiber powder and no questionable additive ingredients. Interested consumers can check out Supergut Fiber Mix at this link to the product page on the brand's official website, where it retails for under $2 per serving at a subscription rate.

MCT oil is quickly absorbed by the body and increases metabolic rate, which causes fat loss. A 2015 meta-study on MCT oil documented more than one pound of weight loss over 10 weeks. This equates to potential annualized weight loss of 6 pounds per year with less than one tablespoon's worth of MCT oil per day.

Bulletproof MCT Oil is our top MCT oil product, because the only ingredient is MCT oil derived from coconuts. There are no questionable additives. Interested consumers can check out Bulletproof MCT Oil at this link to the product page on the brand's official website, where it currently costs only $15.50 for over a month's worth of product.

Coffee is one of the few whole food ingredients associated with weight loss in clinical trials. A meta-analysis published in the Nutrients journal found that coffee intake was associated with reduced body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference.

VitaCup Organic Instant Coffee Sticks is our top coffee product for weight loss, due to its convenience. No preparation or machinery is needed. The sticks can be mixed into hot or cold water (or other beverages) and consumed. The only ingredient is organic instant coffee; no questionable additives.

Interested consumers can check out VitaCup Organic Instant Coffee Sticks at this link to the product page on the brand's official website, where they retail for $1 per serving at a subscription rate.

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Conclusion

Nugenix Thermo is the best-formulated Nugenix supplement that we’ve reviewed on Illuminate Health. It contains multiple ingredients that we consider effectively dosed for weight loss, and we do believe that the product is likely to cause weight loss.

That being said, we do not recommend the supplement overall due to the inclusion of green tea extract and added vitamins and minerals, which are ingredients we recommend consumers avoid.

Nugenix has somewhat negative customer reviews overall.




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