FAQs Grenade® – Thermo Detonator

When and how should I take Grenade®?

Always follow the instructions on the box. Take one serving (2 capsules) of Grenade® with a large glass of water upon waking in the morning (ideally at least 30 minutes before breakfast). Take your second serving 30 minutes before lunch.

On training days, if you train before lunch, take your Grenade® as usual. If you train after lunch, take your second serving about 30 minutes before your workout.

Taken 30 minutes before meals, Grenade® supports decreased appetite so that you can make sensible food choices. Taken 30 minutes to 3½ hours before training, Grenade® improves exercise performance and increases the use of fat for fuel.

NOTE: If you exercise within 5 hours of bed time, then you may want to take your serving 5 hours before bedtime so that it doesn’t interfere with sleep. Grenade® will still have its positive effects on exercise performance and fat burning as long as it is taken within 3½ hours of beginning your training session.

NOTE: You should only take one capsule, twice daily for the first few days to assess your tolerance. Then, if you feel you’d like the full effects, take 2 capsules, twice daily. Always take Grenade Stop using Grenade® if you feel unwell.

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What kind of diet should I use to ensure best results when using Grenade®?

Fortunately, Grenade® not only helps you burn more fat and give you energy but will also decrease your appetite, so that it will be easier to stick to a good diet and avoid cravings for junk.

For best fat-loss results, cut down on all sugars in your diet and decrease your intake of starchy carbohydrates (so eat less bread, pastries, potatoes, rice, pasta, corn, etc). Also, eat lean proteins at each meal and snack (like fish, lean meat, chicken, eggs and protein supplements). Keep adjusting your sugar and starchy carbohydrates downward
until you are consistently losing weight.

To further decrease hunger and for general health and gut function, eat plenty of green and other non-starchy vegetables.

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Can I take Grenade® with Whey Protein?

Yes, there is no problem taking Grenade® in combination with whey protein. Whey protein is essentially just a carefully processed, high-protein food.

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Can I take Grenade® with other supplements?

Grenade® can be taken along with most other supplements as long as they don’t contain caffeine or other stimulants.

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Can I take Grenade® if I have high blood pressure?

If you have diagnosed high blood pressure and/or are on blood pressure medication we of course have to advise that you talk to your doctor about using any supplement product, including Grenade®.

Grenade® contains caffeine – a similar amount to a strong cup of coffee – which may increase blood pressure (although the elevation in blood pressure caused by caffeine is described by scientists as ‘slight’).

Grenade® also contains Bitter Orange Peel, which has been shown in some studies to moderately increase blood pressure, although the most recent scientific research from the International Journal of Medical Sciences showed no increase in blood pressure or heart rate.

Importantly, if you don’t drink coffee or tea or you are sensitive to caffeine, then proceed according to the directions and only take one capsule when you first use the product to assess your tolerance.

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Can I take Grenade® if I have a thyroid problem?

Even though the ingredients in Grenade® are natural and safe, it will have an effect on metabolic rate and possibly other aspects of your metabolism, which could have an interaction with your thyroid medication. So we have to advise that you talk to your doctor before you use Grenade®.

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Can diabetics use Grenade®?

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes and/or are taking medication, we strongly advise you to consult with your doctor or other health care professional before using any supplement, including Grenade®.

A key ingredient in Grenade® can increase the effect insulin has on blood sugar, so this could affect energy levels in diabetics. Other ingredients may also have some impact on blood sugar and may possibly interact with diabetic medication.

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Can I take Grenade® if I am on other medication?

As with taking any supplement, making a major dietary change or starting an exercise program, if you are on medication, you should always consult your doctor or appropriate health care professional beforehand.

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Can Grenade® decrease water retention?

Grenade® primarily works by supporting increased use of fat for fuel, metabolic rate and decreased appetite but some of the ingredients in Grenade® (like caffeine) do have mild but well-recognized diuretic effects (supports greater water excretion). This effect can be further amplified by decreasing your dietary starch and sugar intake and increasing lean protein – which is something we recommend to ensure you get the best results from Grenade® anyhow. You can also restrict your sodium intake to avoid excess water retention. Also, drinking 8 cups of water per day is important to avoid excess water retention, decrease appetite and for good health.

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Can women take Grenade®?

Grenade® works equally well for both men and women. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding it is not recommended to take Grenade®

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Do I need to exercise when taking Grenade®?

Exercise will accelerate fat loss results whether you take Grenade® or not but weight loss is achievable without exercise. We strongly recommend that you stick to an effective diet (see answer to ‘what is the best diet when using Grenade®’?) to achieve excellent results. Fortunately, Grenade® supports decreased appetite and cravings.

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How soon before I see results when using Grenade®?

How quickly you see results depends upon how you personally react to Grenade®, how much fat you have to lose and your diet and exercise program. Grenade® not only supports an increased metabolic rate so that you burn more fat and calories but it also supports decreased appetite, so that you can make better food choices. For fastest results, we strongly recommend that you stick to an effective diet (see answer to ‘what is the best diet when using Grenade®’?).

Of course, exercise (especially if it is of high-intensity and often), will also accelerate your weight loss results. Most people see results in the first week, so it’s a good idea to weigh yourself once per week first thing in the morning on the same day of the week.

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I’m in the military, can I use Grenade®?

Yes Grenade® is a favourite supplement of US and UK military personnel as well as armed forces (inc Special Forces) around the world. In the UK, the tri service CDT teams are not allowed to endorse or recommend any products and will always refer serving personnel to only use supplements on the Informed Sport programme. Although Grenade® is safe for use, it is not on the Informed Sport programme.

Grenade® is freely available for sale in PX stores on military bases across the U.S. and has been used by soldiers all over the world. Grenade® does not contain substances like geranium / DMAA, ephedrine, prohormones, steroids or other ingredients which have been banned by the military and which are found in other supplements.

Moreover, Grenade® conforms to the regulations laid down by the relevant authorities to qualify as a legal food supplement.

NOTE: ensure that you use the version of Grenade® that is approved for sale in your country, as different countries may have different versions of Grenade®.

NOTE: If you are a member of another country’s military, you will have to discuss the ingredients in Grenade® with your armed forces’ testing authority.

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How long can I use Grenade® for?

There is no cut off point with regard to how long you can use Grenade® but you may want to take 2 weeks off the product for every 6 to 8 weeks you’re on it. Once you have achieved your desired weight loss, you may choose to stop using it, or use it during times when you want to get a little leaner (like before summer, a special occasion or before a holiday). Some people use it before workouts to boost fat burning, performance, intensity and focus.

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I play competitive sports, can I use Grenade® if I am going to be drug tested?

Grenade® conforms to the regulations laid down by the relevant authorities to qualify as a legal food supplement. However, depending upon what your sporting organization tests for, it is possible that Grenade may lead to a positive (or a ‘false positive’) test. Grenade® contains Bitter Orange, which has traces of a naturally-occurring amine called ‘Octopamine’. This molecule is banned by W.A.D.A. (the World Anti-Doping Agency). Some sporting organizations may have more strict testing protocols and ban other ingredients too. So all tested athletes must consult with their drug testing authority before using any supplement, including Grenade®.

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What’s the difference between the U.S. and the U.K. versions of Grenade®?

The U.S. allows a wider range of ingredients to be used in nutritional supplements than the U.K. and Europe. Both of these versions of Grenade® use the same core ingredients but the U.K. version uses higher dosages of the same core ingredients to achieve a very similar effect to the US product.

Neither version is more effective or ‘stronger’ than the other. Generally, the yohimbe and some of the other stimulants in the US formula give a different kind of stimulant effect but both products have strong fat-loss and appetite-supressing benefits. The UK version has rapidly become the best-selling natural fat burner in the country and we get excellent feedback on it from customers, so our customers certainly believe that it is an effective product. Grenade® is also the fastest-growing fat burner worldwide.

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What kind of exercise should I be doing to ensure best results when using Grenade®?

For fat loss, ideally you want to do 2-3 HIIT workouts per week. HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is like cardio but you do intervals in which you alternate between high intensity (such as running) and low intensity (like a slow jog). The simplest example would be going on a treadmill, warming up for 5 minutes then doing 30 seconds at 18kph followed by 60 seconds at 8kph and doing 10 to 15 intervals. Obviously, you’d have to build up to this kind of intensity gradually but this kind of a workout is the best for burning fat. HIIT has been shown to burn much more in less time than regular, low-intensity, steady cardio.

Along with this, doing three to four intense weight training sessions per week obviously improves muscle size and tone and larger muscles allow you to burn more fat throughout the day. Kris Gethins’ DTP training is an excellent option that cranks up your metabolism substantially and is excellent for burning more fat than a traditional weight training session.

Beyond that, you could do slow, steady cardio (walking or biking, etc) on the days that you don’t do HIIT.

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Grenade® capsules are certified Halal and Kosher friendly

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