CritiCalorie's Top Diet Pill Pick
Do we ever rate a diet pill positively?. Yes (rarely). Why aren't we recommending Propolene? We're looking for clinically-researched ingredients, at the right (that means clinical) dosage. There are a few diet pills that have chosen this better route, and our favorite is Apidexin. You can read our review or go to the official site.
Propolene Review
Propolene is a diet pill (although it sounds like a fuel additive) that is supposed to keep you feeling full so you lose weight. The Propolene website also claims, “Propolene™ can help normalize cholesterol and triglyceride levels in many people.” This Propolene review will discover what is in Propolene diet
pills and how they work.
Propolene Diet Pill Ingredients
Glucomannan, Propol® (from Konjac Root) 1,500 mg **
Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, stearic acid and magnesium stearate.
Glucomannan is a dietary fiber which absorbs water and makes the user feel full. Studies have found that for Glucomannan to be effective, the user must take 1-2 grams per day. Thus, this Propolene review finds Propolene does contain enough Glucomannan to be effective. However, once you stop taking Propolene diet pills your feeling of being full will end, so you could regain the weight (this is a commentary more on diet pills in general, not Propolene specifically). Make sure you’re addressing complete picture regarding your weight loss (exercise, lifestyle, etc.)
Propolene Warning
Propolene has the following warning: “Taking Propolene without adequate fluid may cause it to swell and block your throat or esophagus and may cause choking. Do not take Propolene if you have difficulty in swallowing.” Hello!
Propolene Controversy
The makers of Propolene, Obesity Research Institute LLC (the makers of Lipozene, which we formerly reviewed), have been charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for making false claims. They were forced to pay $1.5 million. This charge included Propolene and another diet pill, Fiberslim, which also contains the ingredient glucomannan. Link: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/06/fiberthin.shtm
Propolene Cost
You will pay $29.95 for 90 capsules of Propolene diet pills. If you take the maximum dosage of 9 capsules per day, one bottle will last 10 days. In other words, Propolene will cost you nearly $90. This is VERY expensive for a diet pill.
Propolene’s Autoshipping
Propolene uses authoshipping (they automatically send you more pills every month and charge you for them whether you want them or not). We prefer companies that only ship you their product when you actually ask for it. If someone’s going to do autoship, please do it as an opt-in, not an opt-out.
Propolene guarantee
Propolene has a 30-day money back guarantee less shipping and handling. Although we like money-back guarantees, we prefer a 60 or 90-day guarantee so you can really see if the product works.
Propolene Conclusion
This Propolene review finds that Propolene can help you feel full, which can lead to weight loss. While we like Glucomannan, we would prefer to add other proven ingredients (like green tea and tyrosine). We do not like that Propolene has autoshipping, and the charges by the FTC are alarming to say the least. We recommend looking for a diet pill with more proven ingredients (in proven amounts, of course) and with less of a black eye.