Ingredient Spotlight: MitoBurn®

What is MitoBurn®?

MitoBurn® is L-β-aminoisobutyric acid (L-BAIBA), an amino acid metabolite of L-valine, which is a branched-chain amino acid. It's one of the most exciting additions to the world of strength and energy supplements in recent years.

L-BAIBA is naturally produced by the muscles during exercise, with increased levels associated with the numerous benefits that exercise provides, such as metabolism regulation, increased energy expenditure, insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function. To understand how other exercise-mimicking compounds work, see our elevATP® ingredient spotlight, which covers how natural ATP boosters support energy at the cellular level.

Up until recently, supplementing L-BAIBA has been incredibly difficult, that's until NNB Nutrition developed and released their lab-tested stabilized form in MitoBurn®.

What are the benefits of supplementing MitoBurn®?

The main benefit of MitoBurn® is its ability to initiate the browning of white adipose tissue (body fat).

Brown adipose tissue is heat-producing, which helps to increase metabolic rate and fat oxidation. L-BAIBA can dose-dependently induce the activation of brown adipose tissue in animal models, increasing body fat loss by about 40% compared to control [1]. This makes it a standout ingredient in any lean muscle stack where preserving muscle while burning fat is the goal.

MitoBurn® has also been shown in research to improve carb tolerance and insulin sensitivity [2]. For those looking to support recovery and muscle preservation alongside fat loss, our Casein 101 guide explains how slow-release protein can complement a MitoBurn® protocol overnight.

What is the dosage of MitoBurn® to achieve these effects?

The benefits of MitoBurn® start at 250mg, with 500mg being the full recommended dosage. You'll find the full clinical 500mg dose in our EFECTIV Burn Premium Thermogenic, making it one of the most precisely dosed performance supplements in our range.

Where can I find MitoBurn®?

To experience the benefits of MitoBurn®, make sure to pick up a tub of our brand new EFECTIV Burn Premium Thermogenic Formula. You'll find a full 500mg clinical dose in each serving, with 25 servings per container!

MitoBurn® pairs well with other performance-focused ingredients. If you're also looking to build strength and muscle alongside your fat loss goals, explore our Beta Alanine ingredient spotlight and our Creatine 101 guide to build a complete stack. You can also browse our full range of strength training supplements to find the right combination for your goals.

References

[1] Roberts L, et al. Cell Metabolism, 2014, 19(1):96-108.

[2] Jung T, et al, Diabetologia, 2015, 58(9):2096-2105.