QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Ingredients

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 3 part system. The following are the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse.

-Iso-Burn AM Ingredients

Niacin 20 mg
Chromium 200 mcg

QT Capsimax Thermogenic Complex 244 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous is a good diet pill ingredient, but QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not reveal how much caffeine anhydrous it contains.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract
Metabromine Cocoa Extract is an appetite suppressant. It needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no evidence to suggest it causes weight loss.

Super Antioxidant Thermo Catalyst Complex 233 mg
Blueberry, Blackberry, Transresveratrol, White Willow Bark, Acai
These ingredients do not cause weight loss.

Iso-Burn Fatloss Activator 415 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract does contribute to weight loss. However, in order for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.
Raspberry Ketones has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but more human testing is needed.
Mucuna Pruriens
Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. However, once again, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not say how much Banaba Leaf it contains.
Sclareolide
Acetyl-l-carnitine
QT Detox Cleansing Complex 100 mg
Black Walnut Hull, Grapefruit Seed, Pau D’arco Bark, Pumpkin Seed, Myrrh Gum Powder, Hyssop, Gentian Root, Elecampane Root, Prickly Ash Bark, Yellow Dock Root, False Unicorn Root

None of these ingredients contributes to weight loss.

Iso-Cleanse PM Ingredients

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Iso-Cleanse Herbal Complex 2200 mg
Oat Fiber, Cellulose, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Ferrox, Rhubarb, Prune Powder, Carob, Apple Fruit, Tamarind Extract, Date Fruit, Fig Fruit

NONE of the ingredients in Iso-Cleanse PM have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Iso-Flush Ingredients

Vitamin B6 50 mg
Magnesium 100 mg
Potassium 100 mg
Herbal Blend 1000 mg
Buchu Leaf
Cornsilk Stylus
Couchgrass Rhisome
Hydrangea Root
Juniper Berry
Uva Ursi has been shown to cause drug interactions when combined with diuretics like Buchu Leaf.
Horsetail Extract

None of these ingredients has been shown to cause weight loss.

Proprietary Blend 156 mg
Dandelion Root
Green Tea is a very effective diet pill ingredient, but only when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.
Guarana has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Because QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate, this QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse finds the Guarana in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will not cause weight loss.

So, overall, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to list how much of each ingredient is included.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Cost

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse costs $59.99 for a 14 day supply. This is very expensive for a diet supplement, especially since there is no proof that QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will actually work.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Conclusion

This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review finds this product is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but the amounts of each ingredient are undisclosed. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

LipoFlush diet pills supposedly “dramatically decrease body fat, increase energy levels, preserve skeletal muscle, and provide major health benefits” (website). This LipoFlush review will dissect the exhausting ingredient list and reveal the truth about the research done on LipoFlush to show you that LipoFlush is not the product you are looking for.

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.

LipoFlush Ingredients

Vitamin D3 (100 IU) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B5 (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B6 (25 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B12 (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Folic Acid (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Biotin (100 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Potassium (99 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Calcium (415 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Magnesium (200 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Zinc (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Chromium (50 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

Choline (650 mg) supposedly reduces body fat, but studies do not back up this claim.

L-Carnitine (450 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Bioperine (4 mg) increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Citrus Aurantium (300 mg) contains Synephrine, which is a great, proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. LipoFlush does not disclose the concentration of Synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this LipoFlush review to determine if the Synephrine in LipoFlush diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) (100 mg) does contribute to weight loss, but 100 mg isn’t going to do much.

Cordyceps Sinesis (100 mg)

Garcinia Cambogia (400 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Hawthorne Berry (100 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Caffeine (99 mg) is a good weight loss ingredient, but there is not enough caffeine in LipoFlush diet pills to be effective.

LipoFlush Proprietary Complex 4000 mg

Acanthopanax Senticosus

Alpha Lipoic Acid(ALA)  helps produce energy. However, the human body makes plenty of ALA, so there is no need to supplement.

Banaba Leaf

Beta Sitosterol

Betaine

Capsicum

Cellulose

Cinnamon

Damiana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and guarana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and guarana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Genistein

Ginger

Grape Seed

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and damiana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Guggul extract is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, research does not support these claims.

Glycine

Hoodia does absolutely nothing for weight loss.

Inositol transports fat from the liver. Again, LipoFlush hides how much Inositol it contains.

Kelp

Kola Nut

Lecithin

L-Histidine

L-Tyrosine is effective when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is unlikely that LipoFlush contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.

Green Tea is a very effective ingredient, but LipoFlush does not list how much green tea it contains.

Magnesium

Mucuna Puriens

Panax Ginseng

Phosphatidylserine

Quercetine dihydrate

Siler extract

Theobroma Cocoa Complex

White Willow Bark is an anti-inflammatory. It does not cause weight loss.

Yerba Mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with guarana and damiana. LipoFlush does contain guarana and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

LipoFlush Cost

LipoFlush costs $69.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 8 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is an outrageous price for a diet pill! You can find a more effective diet pill at much less cost. Check out our recommended products.

LipoFlush Research

The LipoFlush website claims there has been research done specifically on LipoFlush. The supposed research was done in-house (which usually means they have altered the results to make them more favorable). Also, there is no formal write-up on the research results; they have not been published anywhere. This makes us very skeptical of the LipoFlush research.

LipoFlush Conclusion

This LipoFlush review finds LipoFlush is really no different from dozens of other diet pills. They do include a few proven ingredients, but in most cases they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. They try to impress consumers with a very lengthy list of ingredients. The price of LipoFlush is ridiculous. Don’t bother with this product. Instead, go with one of our recommended products; they contain the necessary amount of proven ingredients and they won’t break your bank.

Anadrox does contain several ingredients which have been clinically proven to contribute to weight loss at specific levels. However, like so many other diet pills, Anadrox fails to disclose how much of these ingredients are included. Thus, it is impossible to determine the effectiveness of Anadrox. This Anadrox review will explain just what this product includes and how it might affect you.

What are the ingredients in Anadrox?

The following ingredients are contained in one serving (4 capsules) of Anadrox diet pills

• Vitamin C (mg) 60
• Niacin (mg) 20
• Vitamin B6 (mg) 5
• Folate (mcg) 200
• Vitamin B12 (mcg) 250
• Copper (mg) 1
• Magnesium (mg) 1
• Chromium (mcg) 50
• *VasoTherm Pump mg 2638

*The Pump mg 1941
*The Burn mg 696

Ingredient Details:
The Pump – NitroFolin: (l-arginine HCl, citrulline malate, l-tyrosine, vanadyl sulfate, choline dihydrogen citrate, banaba leaf extract, n-acetylcysteine, taurine, NADH)

The Burn – Thermo Z7: Norephrine, Beta Agonist & Glyceral-3 CyInhibitors: (Advantra Z, 7-KETO, DL-Phenylalanine, kelp, guggulsterones E and Z) Purine Nucleoside & Phosphate dehydrogenase Inhibitors: (green tea and guarana seed extracts (providing 45mg EGCG and 200mg caffeine, theophylline & theobromine)…

Nitric oxide has been proven to contribute to weight loss. As you will note in this Anadrox review, the amount of nitric oxide in each serving is not disclosed.

7-KETO is a naturally occurring metabolite (metabolites break things down for use in the body) of the hormon dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA serves as a precursor for the sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. Studies have shown that 7-Keto is successful in promoting weight loss. There are no long-term studies available to show 7-KETO’s affect on humans. Some have concerns that it may cause heart palpitations. Others have even suggested maximum dosages of 5mg. Once again, Anadrox fails to disclose how much 7-Keto is contained in the product, leaving it impossible for this Anadrox review to determine whether the amount of 7-Keto is beneficial or even harmful.

Green tea is an ingredient that has been proven to contribute to weight loss. It is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients. Again, Anadrox diet pills fail to disclose how much green tea is contained in the product.

L-tyrosine has proven to contribute to the ability to work out more effectively and burn more calories. You guessed it–the amount of L-tyrosine in Anadrox is not disclosed.

Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.

Guarana has proven results, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana (both of which are not present in the

How much does Anadrox cost?

One bottle of Anadrox diet pills will cost you $41.99. One bottle contains 112 caplets. With the recommended dose of 8 caplets per day, one bottle will last 14 days. That is nearly $3 per day! This is extremely expensive. (Note: if you do want to try Anadrox, purchasing Anadrox through Bodybuilding.com gets you 224 caplets for $48.)

What are the side effects of Anadrox?

The side effects of Anadrox diet pills include increased heart rate, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, and weakness.

Anadrox Review Conclusion

This Anadrox review has found that Anadrox does include several proven weight loss ingredients. However, they fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. It could be a good product, but there is no way to be sure. Anadrox is extremely expensive. Save yourself money and possible disappointment by using a diet pill that is proven to work.

Cortislim’s Claims Challenged by FTC

Based on a press release from October 5, 2004, the FTC wasn’t too happy with the marketers of Cortislim (and CortiStress), saying they had made false or unsubstantiated claims:

The FTC alleges that the defendants promoted cortisol control as “the answer” for anyone who wants to lose weight, especially abdominal weight. According to the FTC’scomplaint, the defendants’ broadcast ads, print ads, and Web sites claimed that persistently elevated levels of cortisol, the “stress hormone,” are the underlying cause of weight gain and weight retention and also claimed that CortiSlim effectively reduces and controls cortisol levels and thereby causes substantial weight loss. The FTC alleges that the defendants claimed that CortiSlim: (1) causes weight loss of 10 to 50 pounds for virtually all users; (2) causes users to lose as much as 4 to 10 pounds per week over multiple weeks; (3) causes users to lose weight specifically from the abdomen, stomach, and thighs; (4) causes rapid and substantial weight loss; (5) causes long-term or permanent weight loss; and (6) causes weight loss. The FTC also alleges that the defendants claimed that the effectiveness of CortiSlim and its ingredients is demonstrated by over 15 years of scientific research. According to the FTC’s complaint, these claims are false or unsubstantiated.

The FTC also reached far and wide, contacting multiple websites hawking CortiSlim with this this letter.What was the end result with the FTC’s complaint against CortiSlim? While the Final Agreement is stipulated according to the FTC, wikipedia states that Cortislim eventually paid $1.2 million (in conjunction with many other diet pill makers for false or unsubstantiated claims) ((http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CortiSlim)) ((http://www.barryyeoman.com/articles/weight.html)).

Cortislim Also Gets Mixed up with the FDA

On August 19, 2004 the FDA sent a letter to Stephen Cheng and Window Rock Enterprises, makers of CortiSlim and CortiStress. The FDA stated the following in their warning letter:

the dietary supplement CortiSlim is misbranded and violates the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act). According to the FDA’s letter, CortiSlim’s label and accompanying information make unsubstantiated claims that CortiSlim “eliminates cravings,” “controls appetite,” “burn[s] calories more efficiently and naturally through thermogenesis,” and “diminishe[s] hunger and stress eating.” The FDA also asserts that claims that CortiSlim “supports healthy cortisol levels” or “supports weight maintenance efforts” would be unsubstantiated.

But Does CortiSlim Work? Maybe the Cortislim Peeps Just got Claim-Trigger Happy?

According to an article in O, The Oprah Magazine by Barry Yeoman, the connection between Cortisol and weight gain is “loose at best”:

Experts remain unconvinced that the product works at all. For one, they say the stress-cortisol-weight relationship is a loose one at best. “Not everyone who reports high stress is producing a lot of cortisol,” says Elissa Epel, PhD, assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. And while some investigations have linked excess cortisol with weight gain, the New England Research Institutes, which conduct trials for government agencies and commercial enterprises, recently found that obese men had significantly lower amounts of the hormone than normal-weight guys. “Despite popular claims that reducing cortisol levels could lead to weight loss, we find little evidence,” wrote the study’s authors.

So what we’re unsure of here is whether the hormone cortisol is connected to weight gain.The next question goes one step further — does CortiSlim even affect cortisol levels? According to the same article, the unfortunate news (if you sell CortiSlim) goes something like this:

A thorough review of the medical literature on each of its ingredients found little to suggest that it would. “I don’t think there is remotely sufficient support for the claim,” says Stanford University neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky, PhD. “Certainly not support of a type that would satisfy the vast majority of metabolic endocrinologists.”

CortiSlim Ingredient Profile

• Vitamin C and Calcium – a vitamin and a mineral with undisputed healthy benefits and very little to do with weight loss through cortisol reduction.
• Chromium (see the Chromium review) is a bit up in the air with research falling on both sides of the fence. CortiSlim’s 50 mcg dose is far too little to effect any weight loss result.
• Proprietary Blend: Cortiplex Cortisol Control Blend
  • Magnolia Bark
  • Licorice Root PE
  • Beta-SitosterolL-Theanine

• Leptiplex Thermogenic Blend
  • Green Tea
  • Orange Peel (Citrus Aurantium)

Insutrol Glucose Control Blend

• Banaba Leaf
• Vanadyl Sulfate

The vast majority of these ingredients are simply eye candy and, as was mentioned above, with thorough medical research done on each of them, there was little to no evidence showing the cortisol hormone being affected. As a diet pill stands, cortisol aside, CortiSlim is weak weak weak. The Themogenic proprietary blend is a total of just 125mg, clearly not enough to have much of a weight loss effect – even when both ingredients used have been shown to be excellent at metabolic enhancement.

CortiSlim Review Conclusion

There are several things I don’t like about CortiSlim:

• They made unsubstantiated and false claims in their advertising, misleading consumers. Even if CortiSlim were an effective weight loss supplement, I wouldn’t recommend it for that very reason.
• The connection between the cortisol hormone and weight is weak — very weak.
• CortiSlim’s ability to reduce cortisol levels isn’t proven — at all. The creator himself said that in this industry, clinical studies aren’t necessary…

There are many other better alternatives when you’re looking to lose weight. Stay away from CortiSlim.