fat-burning

phrase

: causing one's body to use the fat it has stored
fat-burning exercises

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Key Takeaways Intermittent fasting and keto are two popular diets touted for their fat-burning and weight-loss benefits. Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 16 Mar. 2026 Also, remember that supplements (including fat-burning and weight-loss supplements) do not require approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other governing agency. Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2026 Its launch pipeline has been particularly active of late, too, with the brand releasing colostrum supplements in November and a fat-burning gummy in December. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026 In mice, the scaly patches of irritated skin soon began growing new hair – and tests confirmed that white fat cells below the surface had shifted into fat-burning mode, revealing a burst of metabolic activity normally associated with fasting or cold exposure. New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fat-burning

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“Fat-burning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fat-burning. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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