Cyanidin-3-Glucoside (C3G) is one of the most exciting fat eliminating nutrients on the market right now. C3G is a powerful antioxidant with incredible fat burning properties. C3G is part of a group of Anthocyanins, which are sugar-free compounds that give fruits and vegetables their rich, bright colors.
But the really exciting part about C3G is that it has demonstrated powerful nutrient partitioning properties. That means C3G tells your body to put the nutrients you eat into your muscles instead of your fat cells. It partitions the nutrients and uses them for fuel instead of storing them.
How does it work? Cyanidins have been shown to increase adiponectin levels. Adiponectin is a protein hormone that plays a significant role in metabolizing (burning) glucose and fatty acids, which is why adiponectin levels are lower in obese people than in lean people. Cyanidins also increase phosphorylation, which is the process of creating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the energy that your cells make.
But there’s an even bigger benefit to supplementing with C3G. It is a well-known activator of a metabolic regulator called adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK is a cellular enzyme that is commonly called the “Master Switch” of your metabolism. Higher levels of AMPK have been shown to reduce fat storage. AMPK can also stimulate glucose uptake in skeletal muscles. On top of that, declining AMPK levels have been identified as one of the key mechanisms in the process of aging.
People who take C3G often report that they don’t “feel” anything but they still see remarkable results. This is because C3G works behind the scenes on the cellular mechanisms of fat storage and energy production.