Apollon Nutrition Molotov: A Powerful Non-Stimulant Fat Burner

Supplement Facts

*Disclaimer: this formula breakdown is based upon the 4 capsule serving size

Before we get started, let’s talk terminology real quick. Within this article, the word “thermogenesis” is used quite often. Thermogenesis is the process of heat production within an organism. An increase in thermogenesis helps to burn more calories, and more calories burned helps create a calorie deficit. A calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. If your total daily caloric expenditure (total calories burned in a day) is more than the calories you consumed from food, then you will lose weight! And if your total daily caloric expenditure is lower than the calories you consumed from food… well, bad news if your goal is to lose weight.

ACL Carnitine 2000mg

ACL Carnitine is a great supplement for overall health and poses many health benefits. ACL Carnitine is a form of L-Carnitine with an attached acetyl group that plays an essential role in many body processes. It’s been shown to improve the following:

• fat metabolism
• mental fatigue
• energy production

The addition of an acetyl group makes ACL Carnitine much more bioavailable; meaning it can more readily cross the blood-brain barrier and is more effective at smaller doses when compared to other forms of carnitine. It’s often used for prevention of many neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, and dementia. It also plays a role in cardiovascular health and has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce triglycerides, and reduce inflammation.

Carnitine has found itself commonly included in fat burners as it plays an essential role in energy production. It acts as a cofactor to help transport fatty acids into the mitochondria of cells where they are oxidized to produce ATP; our cellular form of energy. And for an additional bonus: carnitine also carries toxic waste products out of cells to be excreted from the body. Overall, carnitine is a great ingredient to include in a thermogenic product and has rightfully earned a starting spot in Molotov’s formula.

MitoBurn 500mg

Molotov includes a solid dose of MitoBurn at 500mg; a thermogenic ingredient created by NNB Nutrition. MitoBurn is quite literally L-BAIBA; an amino acid and metabolite of L-Valine that is produced from muscles during intense bouts of exercise. MitoBurn increases thermogenesis by “browning” white adipose tissue- AKA, unwanted fat. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is highly thermogenic and helps to increase caloric expenditure and thus, supports healthy weight levels. To make it simple: this increase in body temperature increases daily caloric expenditure and helps to create a calorie deficit, which is the key component driving weight loss. MitoBurn also plays a role in glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, which are both factors in weight management as well.

Paradoxine 250mg

Paradoxine is a non-stimulant herbal thermogenic ingredient by Win Health International Co that is used to increase thermogenesis. Like MitoBurn, it converts white adipose tissue (WAT) to brown adipose tissue (BAT). In a four week long study composed of 19 non-obese women conducted in a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover design, results showed that daily ingestion of Paradoxine significantly reduced visceral fat accumulation compared to placebo. 

Capsimax 100mg

Capsimax is a non-stimulant thermogenic ingredient derived from a compound found within red chili peppers. These compounds, known as capsaicinoids, pose the unique ability to generate heat within the body and are responsible for that heat sensation experienced after eating spicy foods. Capsimax plays a role in the mobilization of fatty acids from fat stores; this “frees up” fatty acids and allows them to be burned as energy. In one study, Capsimax increased free fatty acid levels before exercise and also maintained increased levels of free fatty acids two hours post exercise, which was significantly different compared to placebo. In several clinical trials, supplementation with Capsimax was shown to burn a minimum 6% more calories at rest over a four hour period. Overweight individuals potentially experience even more benefit from Capsimax, with one study reporting an average of 8.9% more calories burned at rest over a four hour period. There’s no denying that Capsimax is one of the more captivating thermogenic ingredients on the market, and has rightfully landed itself in the starting lineup in Molotov.

Gamma Butyrobetaine HCL 60mg

Gamma Butyrobetaine HCL, or GBB, is one of the most powerful thermogenic ingredients on the market. Out of any ingredient in this formula, this one will most likely have the strongest effect. It is essentially “super carnitine”; it converts to carnitine in the body and poses similar benefits, yet is effective at a significantly smaller dose. Like carnitine, it plays a role in energy production by oxidizing fatty acids to be used as energy. This ingredient is a fan favorite here at FI, and a 60mg dose will definitely bring the heat!