SmartBurn Review

smartburnSmartBurn is a diet pill for women. According to their website, “SmartBurn ™ with Hoodia can help you lose up to 450% THE WEIGHT than diet and exercise alone!”  This SmartBurn review will discover the truth behind the lofty claims of SmartBurn to reveal what you can realistically expect from SmartBurn diet pills.

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
  • brown urine
  • light colored stools
  • unusual tiredness
  • stomach pain
  • itching
  • loss of appetite
  • weakness
  • vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

SmartBurn Ingredients

Chromium 133 mcg 111%
Calcium 156 mg 16%
Potassium 218 mg 6%
SmartBurn Proprietary Blend: 1.5g (1,500mg)
Garcinia Cambogia Extract (Fruit and Rind)
-Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (Leaf)
-Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Root)
-Theanine
-Astaxanthin
-Hoodia Gordonii
-Tarragon Extract
-N-Acetyl Tyrosine
-Withania Somnifera Extract (Root)
-Vinpocetine
-Soy Phospholipids
-Green Tea Extract (as Camellia Sinensis)

Chromium is supposed to reduce insulin resistance. However, different studies have found opposite results. Regardless of whether or not chromium actually contributes to weight loss, there is not as much chromium in SmartBurn diet pills as was tested in clinical studies, so the chromium in SmartBurn would not be effective anyway.

Garcinia Cambogia contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SmartBurn doesn’t tell you how much Garcinia Cambogia it contains.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help control blood sugar levels. However, SmartBurn fails to disclose how much of this ingredient is included in their proprietary blend.

Hoodia Gordonii, contrary to common misperception, has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Tyrosine is used to synthesize protein. For tyrosine to be effective, you must take 500 to 1500 mg per day. With a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing how much tyrosine is contained in SmartBurn diet pills.

Vinpocetine increases blood circulation to the brain; it is used to treat age-related memory problems.

Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it increases metabolic rate. Once again, SmartBurn fails to list how much green tea is contained in the formula.

SmartBurn Side Effects

Side effects of SmartBurn diet pills include unstable blood sugar levels, extreme loss of appetite, jitters, and restlessness.

SmartBurn Marketing Tactics

SmartBurn is made by Iovate, who makes other diet pills including Cylaris and nanoSlim, is known for its shady marketing tactics. The SmartBurn website claims the following, “In two 8-week studies in which all groups followed a diet and exercise plan, subjects using the primary ingredients in SmartBurn (Garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polynicotinate, and Gymnema sylvestre extract) lost, on average, significantly MORE WEIGHT than subjects who were using a placebo (14.99 vs. 3.06 lbs. and 12.54 vs. 3.53 lbs.).” They fail to mention the amount of each ingredient used in the study. Further, they fail to list how much of each ingredient they include in their own proprietary blend.

The claim that SmartBurn can help you lose up to 450% of the weight than diet and exercise alone is completely ridiculous. I don’t know where they came up with this number, but there is NO research to back it up.

SmartBurn Cost

SmartBurn diet pills cannot be purchased directly from the SmartBurn website. However, the website does have links to two sites that sell SmartBurn; these sites sell SmartBurn for $87.92 for a one month supply. However, we found SmartBurn on other websites for $19.99 per month–just another interesting marketing ploy by Iovate.

SmartBurn Conclusion

This SmartBurn review finds that SmartBurn diet pills are not worth your time or money. While SmartBurn contains some proven ingredients, they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (because they don’t want you to know). Save yourself money and grief; check out our recommended products to find one that is best for you.

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