Phentarmine Review (Capsules)

phentarmine1Phentarmine is a diet pill trying to compete with prescription Phentermine, which has been shown to cause weight loss. Although Phentramine does contain some proven ingredients, the amount of each ingredient included is not disclosed. Phentramine comes in both tablets and capsules; they contain different ingredients. This Phentramine review will focus on Phentramine capsules.

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.

Phentramine Ingredients

Hoodia Gordonii (800 mg), despite being endorsed by various celebrities, has not been proven to contribute to weight loss; it is just another fad diet pill ingredient with nothing to back it.
L-Carnitine (25 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
L-Taurine (25 mcg) is supposed to increase energy, but research has yet to prove it.
Folic acid (600 mcg) is important to health, but it does nothing for weight loss.
Phentarmine proprietary blend (828 mg)
Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Phentramine capsules contain Yerba Mate but not Damiana. Thus, this Phentramine review finds the Guarana in Phentramine capsules will not cause weight loss.
Yerba Mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss but only when combined with Guarana and Damiana. Phentramine capsules contain Guarana but not Damiana.
Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, a power player when it comes to diet pill ingredients. Synephrine is a proven ingredient, but only when it is included in a high concentration. Unfortunately, Phentramine does not say the concentration of Synephrine it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.
Green Tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Again, Phentramine hides how much green tea is contained in the capsules.
Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Cayenne does nothing for weight loss.
Korean Ginseng
Gynemma Sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight loss.
7-Keto (DHEA) causes weight loss when used in doses of 100 mg or more per day.

Phentramine capsules contain some of the best diet pill ingredients. However, since Phentramine fails to list how much of each ingredient is included, there is no way of knowing if there is enough to cause weight loss. Usually this means the manufacturer has included only trace amounts of the proven ingredients (because they are expensive) but does not want the customer to know this. Thus, this Phentramine review finds Phentramine capsules might cause weight loss, but it is not worth the gamble.

Phentramine Cost

Phentramine capsules cost $69 on the Phentramine website for a one month supply. They want you to think you are getting a great discount off the regular price of $109. Even the $69 price is too much to pay for Phentramine capsules. There is a possibility that Phentramine capsules will work, but $69 is a lot to pay for a possibility.

Phentramine Guarantee

The Phentramine website says Phentramine is “100% Quality Satisfaction Guaranteed”. This is very misleading because the fine print says:
“There are NO Refunds after an order has been shipped. This is non-negotiable and indisputable within the terms and agreement accepted before final purchase” (website).
Thus, they are misleading people into thinking they can get a refund when the truth is hidden in the fine print.

Phentramine Conclusion

This Phentramine review finds that Phentramine capsules contain some proven ingredients. However, the amounts of these ingredients remain hidden, making it impossible to know if Phentramine capsules will actually cause weight loss. This, combined with the misleading guarantee, keeps us from recommending Phentramine capsules.

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