Deficit Fat Burner vs Oxyshred

Posted on May 8, 2022

 

When it comes to losing weight and getting in shape, there is simply no time better than now to get started.

 

Sure, prior to summer is considered by many to be the optimal time to prepare for lazing by the pool or hitting the beach.

 

But there’s more to getting in shape than upping your aesthetic game.

 

From enhanced mental health, better focus and memory, as well as improved immune resilience, improving your body composition and getting active are great health tonics.

 

Improved diet and regular exercise will deliver a nootropic boost like you wouldn’t believe!

 

Despite the benefits, nothing could be simpler than delaying the start of getting active again and cleaning up the diet.

 

Often we tell ourselves, just one more week and then we will get start.

 

 

This can easily blow out to next month, and then sometimes ideas emerge, like “Let’s wait til the new year to start afresh!”

 

Certainly it comes without saying, the most important part of a new eating plan and exercise program is getting started.

 

And what better way to motivate you through some new activity than a refreshing thermogenic product!

 

With plenty of options available, it can be more than a hard task wrapping your head around where to spend your cash.

 

So let’s compare two heavy-weights in the realm of thermogenics and see where the chips fall.

 

And yes, they’re low carb chips made out of protein.

 

Caffeine: How Much is Too Much?

Caffeine is that one natural chemical that most people look for in a thermogenic pre-workout or fat-burner.

 

Why is this ubiquitous compound so popular amongst the masses you ask?

 

Simply because it works.

 

Caffeine activates the nervous system, elevates the metabolism so you can burn more calories. It is also a natural mood booster, delivering increased motivation to exercise.

 

But there’s a limit.

 

Too much of anything can start to work against you, whether it’s cardio, carrot juice or a daily calcium supplement.

 

An 8g serve of Faction Labs Deficit contains 250mg of caffeine anhydrous, though there may be a little additional caffeine from the Green Tea and Green Coffee Bean Extracts.

 

While each 5.8 Serve of EHP Labs Oxyshred contains 150mg, derived from caffeine anhydrous and perhaps a little from the Green Coffee bean Extract.

 

To be clear, anhydrous simply means no water. So whenever you see “caffeine anhydrous”, simply think caffeine.

 

Why does everyone still use caffeine anhydrous on their labels?

 

Probably because it sounds cool.  

 

With a standard cup of coffee containing around 100mg of caffeine, Oxyshred and Deficit contain the approximate equivalent of 1.5 cups and 2.5 cups of coffee per serve.

 

Though this may not sound like a lot, for the caffeine sensitive a serving before a late night session might be enough to keep them awake until the early hours of the morning.

 

On the other hand, the long-term pre-workout or thermogenic enthusiast may be looking for that second scoop of Oxyshred, while Deficit will likely provide enough.

 

Whether a product contains too much or too little caffeine depends entirely on the lean body mass of the person and their caffeine sensitivity.

 

For most, 150mg from Oxyshred will be sufficient. Though the more seasoned supplement user may require the additional hit of Deficit.

 

If you are new to pre-workouts and caffeinated fat-burners, please exercise caution and consult your healthcare practitioner if you have any health issues or are unsure of how you may respond.

 

Active Fat-Burners

Carnitine

Few thermogenics are as popular as Carnitine, the natural ingredient that transports fatty acids into the cell so they can be burned for fuel.

 

But this isn’t all Carnitine does.

 

The Acetyl form of Carnitine actually finds its way into the brain where it functions as a natural nootropic.

 

Promoting acetylcholine synthesis, Acetyl L-Carnitine may assist with learning and memory abilities, and perhaps even focus and mood.

 

 

Oxyshred contains a healthy dosage of 1.75g of Acetyl L-Carnitine in each serve, while Deficit offer 1.5g Acetyl L-Carnitine and 500mg L-Carnitine Fumarate.

 

So if you need the nootropic boost, go Oxyshred. Though if your focus is solely fat burning, switch it up for Faction labs Deficit.

 

Green Coffee & Green Tea

While Deficit contains Green Tea and Green Coffee Bean extracts, Oxyshred offers only Green Coffee Bean Extract.

 

Both of these natural plant extracts contain natural thermogenics that have been proven in clinical trials to promote weight loss.

 

For instance, coffee beans contain antioxidant compounds called chlorogenic acids, while Green Tea offers a range of powerful polyphenols, including EGCG.

 

Sure, it would be nice if these extracts were standardised to ensure they contain enough of the active ingredients to get the job done. But their inclusion is certainly better than not.

 

With regards to these two plant extracts, Deficit has the advantage with the inclusion of both.

 

Chromium

Mineral deficiencies and insufficiencies are common in developed nations, despite you may have heard.

 

Nutrients such as iron, magnesium, iodine and zinc are often shown to be developed in large chunks of the population when proper intracellular (red cell) testing is performed, as opposed to a standard blood test.

 

Chromium is a mineral that packs quite a profound biological effect, where it promotes the activity of insulin.

 

Why do we want to promote the activity of insulin?

 

Because the less effective insulin becomes, the harder it is to burn fat for energy.

 

In fact, there is quite a strong correlation between insulin resistance (reduced insulin effects) and increased fat mass.

 

 

Chromium Picolinate is considered to be the most potent form of this mineral, with decades of research showing how safe and effective it really is.

 

Oxyshred contains 10mcg per serve, while Deficit offer 100mcg. With daily dosages of this mineral that can be 500mg and over, Deficit certainly contains a much more relevant level of this ingredient.

 

Other Thermogenics

Faction Labs Deficit contains some other fat-burners that will help to make a difference to your weight loss or shredding goals.

 

For instance, Deficit Thermogenic contains Grains of Paradise and Synephrine, both of which have documented fat-burning power.

 

On the other hand Oxyshred delivers Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) and Raspberry Ketones, which may assist with insulin sensitivity and food cravings.

 

A Nootropic Bonus

Nootropics are certainly “in”, and have been for many years now.

 

This may be some indication that we are all having difficulty focusing and concentrating quite like we used to.

 

This is where Deficit sets itself apart from most fat-burning products on the market today.

 

And an argument could certainly be made that fat-burning products should not be criticized for not including cognitive enhancers.

 

After all, they’re simply designed to assist with fat-burning.

 

However, additive benefits there definitely are by the inclusion of a range of natural nootropics in Deficit to promote focus, memory and mood.

 

With L-Theanine to work synergistically with caffeine, Acetyl L-Tyrosine for a dopaminergic effect, and Alpha GPC (with Acetyl L-Carnitine) to support Acetylcholine, Deficit includes a well-rounded nootropic effect to keep you focused for longer.

 

Oxyshred also delivers some nootropics as well as a B Vitamin Complex. With L-Theanine and L-Tyrosine, Oxyshred should help to keep you mentally on track, though perhaps not to the extent that Deficit will.

 

Diuretics

Faction Labs Deficit also helps to keep your fluid retention in-check, with Juniper berry and Dandelion Root Extract.

 

While Dandelion Root is typically used as a liver supportive herb, modern herbal enthusiasts believe it also offer a natural diuretic benefit.

 

Conclusion

Both Oxyshred and Deficit are well-rounded thermogenic products, packing plenty of support for anyone looking to either shed some extra weight or maintain their physique.

 

Faction Labs Deficit might be seen as a more modern and “Hard-Core” fat-burner, delivering more stimulants, nootropics and herbal diuretics.

 

While Oxyshred offers a B Vitamin complex, a more modest caffeine content and a higher proportion of Acetyl L-Carnitine.

 

This makes both products useful for different people with different goals. While beginngers might do well to try EHP Labs Oxyshred, seasoned athletes and bodybuilders will likely more benefits from Faction Labs Deficit.