OxyShred Clinical Trial

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The effects of a OxyShred Ultra Concentration on metabolic, hemodynamic, and mood outcomes

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial examining acute effects of the thermogenic supplement OxyShred on resting energy expenditure, cardiovascular markers, and subjective mood states.

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2023) - DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2023.2185538

Quick Facts

Participants: 23 healthy female college students, ages 18-40, BMI 25-32.5

Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover

Testing: Baseline, then 30, 60, 120, and 180 minutes post-ingestion

Primary outcomes: REE, hemodynamics, blood markers, mood

Overview

Purpose

Determine whether a thermogenic supplement alters metabolic rate, hemodynamic responses, and mood states.

Intervention

One serving of OxyShred (caffeine, micronutrients, and phytochemicals) vs. placebo.

Headline Result

Active treatment increased resting energy expenditure for up to 3 hours without adverse hemodynamic responses.

Study Design

Participants

Healthy female college students (n=23), moderate caffeine consumers (<150 mg/day), BMI 25-32.5, ages 18-40.

Protocol

12-hour fast and 24-hour exercise abstinence. Baseline measures followed by treatment or placebo, then repeat testing at 30, 60, 120, 180 minutes.

Crossover

Each participant completed two sessions with at least 7 days between visits, receiving the opposite condition at the second visit.

Study timeline schematic Baseline 30 min 60 min 120 min 180 min REE, BP, HR, blood markers, mood

Key Findings

Resting Energy Expenditure

REE increased after OxyShred ingestion and decreased after placebo. Mean increases ranged from 121 to 166 kcal/day in the active condition across time points.

Hemodynamics (Plain English)

Hemodynamics refers to how blood flows through your body - mainly blood pressure and heart rate. In this study, systolic blood pressure rose slightly (about 3-4 mmHg) after the active supplement and stayed in normal ranges, with no adverse responses reported.

Substrate Use

Respiratory quotient decreased at 120 and 180 minutes in both conditions, suggesting a shift toward fat oxidation during the test window.

Blood Markers

Free fatty acids increased after OxyShred, with higher values versus placebo at 30 minutes, and again at 60 and 180 minutes.

Mood

Subjective fatigue decreased in the active condition; other mood measures did not change significantly.

What The Results Mean In Practice

Short-Term Calorie Burn

The supplement increased resting energy expenditure for a few hours, which means participants burned a bit more energy at rest during the test window. This is a short-term effect and does not, by itself, prove long-term fat loss.

Cardiovascular Readout

Blood pressure and heart rate are basic safety checks. The small bump in systolic blood pressure suggests a mild stimulant effect in this short, controlled setting.

Fuel Use

Lower respiratory quotient indicates a shift toward fat use during the test window, but it happened in both the supplement and placebo sessions, so it may reflect fasting and time-of-test rather than the product alone.

How People Felt

Participants reported less fatigue after the supplement, which can feel like more energy. Other mood measures were unchanged.

Figures

Overview of testing sessions
Figure 1. Overview of testing sessions (from PMC).
Resting energy expenditure over time
Figure 2. Resting energy expenditure over time (from PMC).

Supplement Notes and Ingredient Context

Ingredient Matrix (per serving)

The proprietary matrix includes acetyl L-carnitine HCl, Garcinia cambogia extract, conjugated linoleic acid, grapefruit seed extract, raspberry ketones, Mangifera indica seed extract, bitter orange, green coffee bean extract, olive leaf extract, guggul extract, and chromium picolinate. The study evaluates the combined product, not each ingredient independently.

Explanatory context (not claims from the study): these ingredients are commonly used in thermogenic or \"fat-burning\" blends and are typically marketed for metabolic support, appetite control, or energy. Evidence varies by ingredient and formulation.

  • Caffeine & stimulant botanicals (e.g., bitter orange): commonly included to increase alertness and energy; bitter orange is promoted for weight loss and performance but evidence is unclear.
  • Garcinia cambogia: promoted for appetite control/weight loss; evidence is mixed and unclear.
  • Conjugated linoleic acid & acetyl L-carnitine: often included for body-composition and fat-metabolism support in supplements.
  • Green coffee bean & plant extracts: marketed for metabolic support; effects depend on dose and formulation.
  • Chromium picolinate: added as a trace mineral; dietary evidence for broad benefits is limited.