Phenocal is a weight loss supplement which works by “suppressing your appetite, revving up your metabolism, and maximizing your workout performance increasing your weight loss potential”, according to the Phenocal website. While their claims are starting on the right track, they lack the proof to back it up (doing these reviews, a pattern reveals itself fairly quickly…big claims, no proof).

Phenocal Clinical Findings

Research has shown that the individual ingredients in Phenocal do, in fact, contribute to weight loss. Phenocal mentions this on their website. However, what they fail to mention is that no studies have been done on the combination of the ingredients of Phenocal (Phenocal has not been tested itself). It is concerning that Pharmaxa Labs, the manufacturer, has not conducted their own research on Phenocal, nor are they forthcoming about it.

Phenocal’s Ingredients

The Phenocal website claims, “Phenocal™ is formulated with the highest grade of patented, clinically proven ingredients that will suppress your appetite, increase your energy levels, and get you on the road to a trimmer, toner, and healthier you.” The website also says, “Phenocal™ contains key ingredients Glucomannan and Hoodia that have been clinically proven to reduce hunger and promote a feeling of fullness.” These claims are very misleading.

Phenocal does contain several ingredients which have been proven to contribute to weight loss. These ingredients include Green Tea leaf extract, 5 HTP, Glucomannan, and 7-Keto. While Phenocal is correct in their claims that these ingredients can lead to weight loss, they fail to mention that the amount of these ingredients used in the clinical trials is significantly higher than the amount found in Phenocal. For example, Glucomannan has been proven to contribute to weight loss when dosage equals 2-4 grams per day. Each 3 caplet serving of Phenocal contains only 400 milligrams of Glucomannan. Even with two full doses of Phenocal per day, you are still only getting 800 milligrams of Glucomannan, which is less than half the dosage found to be effective.

Let’s also not forget to mention that they claim the appetite suppression comes from their inclusion of Hoodia Gordonii.  Hoodia has not been validated by any research.  In fact, its efficacy is seriously in question based on the (admittedly still little) research done.  Hoodia is all hype and no delivery.

WARNING: DO NOT INCREASE YOUR DOSAGE OF PHENOCAL IN ORDER TO EQUAL THE AMOUNT OF THE INGREDIENTS USED IN CLINICAL TRIALS. This could cause extremely serious health problems.

The recommended daily dosage of Phenocal is one to three capsules twice daily. The ingredient information listed on the bottle is for three capsules.

Phenocal’s Extremely High Price Tag

The price of Phenocal is $89.99 for 150 capsules. If the maximum dosage is taken, one bottle will last 25 days. You would definitely save time and increase the effectiveness of your weight loss by purchasing these ingredients individually rather than taking Phenocal. Then you can better regulate exactly how much of each ingredient you are getting.   For instance, ninety capsules of 500 milligrams each of Glucomannan cost less than $13.

Phenocal Review Conclusion

Phenocal does contain ingredients “that have been clinically proven to reduce hunger and promote a feeling of fullness” (Phenocal website). However, it does not contain enough of these ingredients to be effective. Research should be done on Phenocal itself, not just on the individual ingredients. Unless you want yet another disappointing weight loss attempt, use your money somewhere else.

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