SUB-Q is designed to retain your hard-earned muscle while incinerating subcutaneous fat - making your skin appear paper-thin. To do this SUB-Q promotes cellular energy production1 and norepinephrine release,2 and this supports your metabolic rate and the number of calories that you burn from fat. By supporting your metabolic rate, you may incinerate existing subcutaneous fat. By maintaining a positive nitrogen balance, promoting muscle sparing3 and promoting muscle growth,4, 5 SUB-Q keeps your metabolism high, supports your recovery time and may allow you to exercise with increased frequency. This all encourages more calorie burning and the incineration of subcutaneous fat.