thermogenic
adjective
ther·mo·gen·ic
ˌthər-mə-ˈje-nik 
: relating to, caused by, or inducing the production of heat
thermogenic dietary supplements
thermogenic destruction of bacteria
also
: producing heat
thermogenic flowers
thermogenic organs
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Ginger is known for its thermogenic properties, which stimulate heat production in the body.
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
When used together, caffeine may further boost its thermogenic effects.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Stimulants such as caffeine are often considered the most effective ingredients in thermogenic fat burners like PrimeShred and Instant Knockout Cut.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Most studies have shown that l-theanine provides a thermogenic response in mice studies, which lends promise that this ingredient will work as a thermogenic to boost metabolism and burn fat.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Imagine a homemade hot compress, where two unlikely household heroes - rice and a sock - come together to create cozy, thermogenic magic.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
The combination of appetite suppression, thermogenic fat burners, energy boosters, and metabolism stimulators, means this product targets body fat from every angle.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Instant Knockout Cut contains 100mg of cayenne pepper seeds per serving, an adequate dosage to benefit from thermogenic fat burning.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Metabolic Boosters Metabolic boosters contain thermogenic (heat-creating) compounds that cause the body to burn more calories without the need for exercise.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
When used together, caffeine may further boost its thermogenic effects.
—Ross Phan, Pharmd, Bcacp, Bcgp, Bcps, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
Stimulants such as caffeine are often considered the most effective ingredients in thermogenic fat burners like PrimeShred and Instant Knockout Cut.
—Robert James and, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Most studies have shown that l-theanine provides a thermogenic response in mice studies, which lends promise that this ingredient will work as a thermogenic to boost metabolism and burn fat.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Imagine a homemade hot compress, where two unlikely household heroes - rice and a sock - come together to create cozy, thermogenic magic.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
The combination of appetite suppression, thermogenic fat burners, energy boosters, and metabolism stimulators, means this product targets body fat from every angle.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Instant Knockout Cut contains 100mg of cayenne pepper seeds per serving, an adequate dosage to benefit from thermogenic fat burning.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
Metabolic Boosters Metabolic boosters contain thermogenic (heat-creating) compounds that cause the body to burn more calories without the need for exercise.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2023
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thermogenic
adjective
ther·mo·gen·ic
ˌthər-mə-ˈjen-ik
: of or relating to the production of heat : producing heat
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