Thermogenesis means the creation of heat. There are three types of thermogenesis. The first kind is work-induced from exercise. It is necessary for our muscles to create heat because warm muscles work much more effectively than cold muscles. The next form is called thermo-regulatory thermogenesis. This is involved with keeping the temperature of the human body regulated. The average body temperature is 98.7 degrees (F), which is quite a bit higher than the ambient (surrounding) temperature in most cases. There are two types of thermo-regulatory thermogenesis: shivering and non-shivering. Shivering helps the body create heat. The skeletal muscles create the shivering. There's a little muscle on each hair that helps to create a better blanket for us. The shivering heats up the body. The non-shivering thermogenesis fits into the third classification, which is called diet-induced thermogenesis.

When you eat a large meal, you start to get hot and sweaty. You might have to loosen your tie, or other clothing. That's called diet-induced thermogenesis. That comes into play mostly because we're going to need more energy to digest this food that we're eating. There are centers in the body that can measure this. So, we go to non-shivering and diet-induced thermogenesis. The main organ responsible for this mechanism in humans as well as other mammals is the brown fat tissue. This diet-induced thermogenesis is very important in animals that hibernate, such as bears, or small animals with a very large surface area compared to body weight. Brown adipose tissue is also very prevalent in newborn babies, who exhibit tremendous amounts of non-shivering thermogenesis to regulate their body temperature. As we grow older, this system depletes a little bit, but it stays with us. It's also important to know that the brown fat (adipose tissue) is located around blood vessels and major organs. When it is triggered into activity, it causes the warming of the blood and then the warm blood can be circulated throughout the body to spread this warmth. Back to Top

Q. Can I use this product in conjunction with Unicity Network's other weight loss products?
A. Super Power Trim should not be used with other Ephedra-containing products. Because of the thermogenic effect of these products, it is not recommended to take them together. You could certainly use any of the meal support products.

Q. Are there other products that I could take at the same time that would complement this one?
A. Any of the meal support products will support healthful weight loss.