WHAT IS GBB?

Gamma-Butyrobetaine AKA GBB for short, is a naturally occurring molecule that goes by a few names. The most common of which you might have seen are: LeanGBB™ or ProGBB™ . These are both patented names for the same molecule, Gamma-Butyrobetaine HCL. GBB is known as a ‘Pro-Carnitine’ molecule as our body actually converts GBB into L-Carnitine in the body.

WHAT IS L-CARNITINE?

We have a full Supplement Breakdown on L-Carnitine HERE. But for now we’ll give a quick summary because you can’t learn about GBB until you know the basics of L-Carnitine. Carnitine is one of the most popular sports supplements on this earth. Many people use L-Carnitne for a variety of benefits including fat loss, cognitive function and muscle recovery & growth. With more and more products on the market, ingredients can play a significant role in differentiating the pros and cons of a product. Particularly with fat burners, a product containing GBB may be the definitive factor for your next choice.

WHAT DOES IT DO/HOW DOES IT WORK?

GBB is a pre curser to L-Carnitine, which naturally occurs in the body & is found in common meats like red meat, fish etc. GBB converts to L-Carnitine due to the enzyme known as Gamma-butyrobetaine dioxygenase (GBD). You may be asking yourself ‘if GBB makes L-carnitine and i’m already using L-carnitine. why do i need both?’. and we’d say in return, that’s a good question. Heres why:

Think of GBB as a Carntine ‘ignitor’. Research studies show that supplementing with gamma butyrobetaine can increase the uptake of carnitine of up to 30 times! Companies are starting to use gamma butyrobetaine now for its enhanced fat loss abilities when paired with products already containing L-Carnitne. Recent studies have also suggested that after consuming GBB, it has increased the users training capacity, cardiovascular health and the fat burning process. GBB delivers L-carnitine naturally which is effective in fuelling your workouts by providing the required energy during workouts. It acts as a great fuel source to help maximise peak performance.

WHEN DO I TAKE IT?

To take advantage of GBB’s effects, it is best taken before cardio based workouts with your pre workout or more commonly/beneficial Fat Burner supplement. Roughly 10-30min prior to your workout.

The most efficacious dossages of GBB range from 10-25mg, twice per day. or 20-50mg once a day.

Note: – Although GBB is deemed safe by the FDA & TGA, some users may find some side effects of supplementing with gamma butyrobetaine. such as nausua & gastric distress. So we do advise you start off with a lower dose to assess your tolerance & remain in the recommended daily dose

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE I NOTICE DIFFERENCE?

GBB will begin to work as soon as its ingested & begins to absorb into the bloodstream. You will notice an increase in body heat and sweating. This is normal and will aid increased fat loss during training.