The overall rating for capsinoids is 2 out of 3 meaning there is some evidence that this supplement does some (not all) of what it claims. Using this supplement may lead to some improvements.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Capsinoids
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. References

Capsinoids Simple Report

  • Supplement: Capsinoids
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Capsinoids: 287
  • Effectiveness Rating: 2 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 35 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 9
  • Number of Claims: 12

Capsinoids Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for capsinoids is 2 out of 3. This rating means the evidence is mixed on the supplement's ability to deliver positive results. While some of the research supports its use, other evidence does not. Using this supplement may lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for capsinoids as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Research Rating for Capsinoids

There are 9 studies in the database on capsinoids; the research rating is 35. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for capsinoids as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

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Products Containing Capsinoids

Products Names Amount of Capsinoids
Nano Shred Deluxe 50mg
The Drip 500mg
Scope 50mg
Elite Burn*2 25mg
Abdominal Belly Shredder (ABS) 7.5mg
Full list of all 287 products containing Capsinoids.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease body fat
increase fat burning
increase weight loss

Energy Balance (calories in & calories out) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
increase satiety
decrease calorie intake
suppress appetite
increase energy expenditure

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve cycling performance
improve running performance
improve sprint performance
decrease fatigue
increase strength

References

Title of Study
Acute Capsaicin Supplementation Improves 1,500-m Running Time-Trial Performance and Rate of Perceived Exertion in Physically Active Adults
Acute Capsaicin Supplementation Improves Resistance Training Performance in Trained Men
Acute effects of a caffeine-containing supplement on bench press and leg extension strength and time to exhaustion during cycle ergometry
Capsaicinoids Supplementation Reduces Appetite and Body Circumferences in Healthy Men and Women A Placebo Controlled Randomized Double Blind Study
Effect of capsaicin supplementation on repeated sprinting performance
Effects of novel capsinoid treatment on fatness and energy metabolism in humans: possible pharmacogenetic implications
Effects of twelve weeks of capsaicinoid supplementation on body composition, appetite and self-reported caloric intake in overweight individuals
Enhanced energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans with high BMI scores by the ingestion of novel and non-pungent capsaicin analogues (capsinoids)
Sensory and gastrointestinal satiety effects of capsaicin on food intake
Sensory and gastrointestinal satiety effects of capsaicin on food intake