No supplement melts fat without a caloric deficit — this is the first law of thermodynamics. But the right supplements can speed up the process by 10–25%, preserve muscle mass during a diet, and suppress hunger. Here are the proven weapons — no illusions.## What DOESN'T Work
There is no "fat burner" that melts fat without a diet. Marketing claims of "-10 kg in 2 weeks" are a scam. The body loses a maximum of 0.5–1% of body weight per week without muscle mass loss.
## What WORKS Scientifically
1. **Caloric Deficit** — the foundation (300–500 kcal below maintenance)
2. **High Protein** — 1.8–2.2 g/kg preserves muscle mass during weight loss
3. **Creatine** — yes, even during weight loss, preserves strength
4. **Caffeine** — +3–11% metabolism for 3 hours after intake
5. **Green Tea EGCG** — +4% thermogenesis, +17% lipolysis
6. **L-Carnitine** — transports fats to mitochondria for burning
7. **CLA** — reduces visceral fat by 0.05–0.2 kg/month
8. **Yohimbine HCL** — mobilizes stubborn fat (abdomen, thighs)
## Recommended Stack
- **Morning on an empty stomach**: 200 mg caffeine + 5 mg yohimbine + 2 g L-carnitine → 30 min. cardio
- **Before lunch**: 1 g CLA + green tea extract
- **Before dinner**: 500 mg inulin (fiber for satiety)
## Calories > Everything
If you don't track calories, no supplement works. We recommend MyFitnessPal or Yazio for the first 2 months — then you'll know by eye.