GlucoLean Ingredients

Selenium (50 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

Guggul Extract (100o mg) supposedly lowers cholesterol, but don’t buy into the claims about Guggul; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Gymnema Sylvestre (150 mg) lowers blood sugar, leading to weight loss.

Coleus Forskolii Extract (130 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)  (100 mg) helps the body create energy. However, your body makes plenty of ALA; you do not need to supplement.

D-Pinitol (25mg) does not contribute to weight loss.

Bitter Melon Extract 4-1 (18.8mg) does not cause weight.

This GlucoLean review finds GlucoLean diet pills do contain a few proven ingredients. However, we would prefer to see a few more (like green tea and synephrine).

GlucoLean Cost

GlucoLean diet pills cost $31.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is a pretty competitive price for a diet pill.

GlucoLean Guarantee

There is no guarantee for GlucoLean through the manufacturer (which is always a red flag to us–why would a company refuse to back their product unless they have something to hide?) If you purchase GlucoLean through another website they might have their own guarantee; be sure to check on the guarantee before you purchase any diet pill.

GlucoLean Conclusion

This GlucoLean review finds GlucoLean does include some proven diet pill ingredients (in proven amounts even). We would prefer to see a few more proven ingredients included (like green tea and synephrine). The price of GlucoLean is pretty good, but we are concerned with the lack of a guarantee from the manufacturer. If you can find a website that will guarantee Glucolean, it wouldn’t be bad to try. However, if you go with one of our recommended ingredients you can be assured it will be backed by the manufacturer so you can get a refund if you are not satisfied.

What are the ingredients in Ghreleptin diet pills?

The following is the ingredient list for Ghreleptin, as listed on their website
Supplement Facts
Servings: 60
Serving Size 2 Capsules
Ingredients:
Leptin Activating Blend
Guarana Fruit
Acai
Bitter Orange
Noni
Mangosteen
Wolfberry
Pomegranate
Bitter Melon
Raspberry Ketones
Grapeseed

Ghrelin Deactivating Blend
Spinach Extract
Broccoli Extract
Garlic 100:1
Celery Seed Extract
Carrot extract
Wheat Grass Extract
Asparagus Extract
Tomato Extract
Shiitake Mushroom
Mustard Seed Extract
Guarana contains caffeine, which has been proven to increase metabolism.
Synephrine can be found in the citrus aurantium fruit, also known as bitter orange.

Is Synephrine effective? One study performed in December of 2007 looked at the lipolysis (fat loss) effects of Satsuma mandarin orange (Citrus unshu Mark) peel on the fat cells of rats (I know, it’s always rats). A high concentration of Synephrine was present in the peel and lipoloysis effects were present. The overall conclusion:

These results suggest that the segment wall, an edible fraction, from Satsuma mandarin orange might be useful as a functional food, especially as a fat-reducing material.
Punicic acid is derived from pomegranate seed oil. It has been proven to help eliminate fat cells (see the study abstract here). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12396127

Studies show raspberry ketones induced weight loss in mice with a diet containing 2% of the total diet as raspberry ketones. No studies have been done on humans. Note: in order to take in 2% of raspberry ketones as your total diet you would have to take a ton of these Ghreleptin diet pills.

Garlic does help regulate blood sugar levels, which can aid in weight loss.

This Ghreleptin review has found the ingredients in Ghreleptin can contribute to weight loss if they are used in the appropriate amounts. However, Ghreleptin fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included in the diet pills. This makes it virtually impossible to know whether the amounts are sufficient to produce positive results.

How much does Ghreleptin cost?

One bottle of Ghreleptin (120 capsules) will cost you $29.95. If you take the recommended maximum dose of 8 per day, one bottle will last 15 days. That makes Ghreleptin $2 per day. This is very expensive, especially for a product that does not provide adequate information about ingredient amounts.

Does Ghreleptin have a money back guarantee?

This is a good question. Ghreleptin can be purchased only from their official website. The website is very basic and provides extremely limited information. There are break-off websites with addresses similar to Ghreleptin. These websites have the same look of the official website, but they are run by individuals. The break-off websites claim there is a money back guarantee, but the official website has no such information.

What are the side effects of Ghreleptin?

The side effects of Ghreleptin include increased heart rate and increased blood pressure.

Ghreleptin conclusion

Ghreleptin diet pills are all hype. They have a lengthy list of ingredients. Some of these ingredients actually can contribute to weight loss. However, this Ghreleptin review finds that due to the undisclosed ingredient amounts, we cannot determine how effective this product is. We recommend using a diet pill that has been proven to be effective.

YogaSlender Claims

YogaSlender is supposedly an “Enlightened weight loss solution” (website).

YogaSlender claims it will provide:

“Better Digestion, Metabolism and Body Detoxification
Improved Sleep, Concentration and Memory
Stronger Immune System
Enhanced Weight Control
Better Health”

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.

YogaSlender Ingredients

Guggul supposedly lead to weight loss through an increase in thyroid function. Research has shown varying results.
Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. YogaSlender fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.
Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA (hydroxycitric acid), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Again, YogaSlender hides how much garcinia cambogia it contains, making it impossible for this YogaSlender review to determine if the amount of garcinia cambogia in YogaSlender diet pills is enough to be effective.
Cinnamon is supposed to help control blood sugar, but there is no research to substantiate this.
Dandelion root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Triphala
Cayenne Pepper
Clary Sage
Gotu Kola
Coleus Forskohlii has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Since YogaSlender does not say how much coleus forskohlii it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough to cause weight loss.
Kelp
Salacia Reticulata
Bitter Melon
Bibitaki
Holy Basil

YogaSlender Cost

YogaSlender diet pills cost $16 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended dosage of 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is quite inexpensive for a diet pill. However, since YogaSlender does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for YogaSlender.

YogaSlender Website

The YogaSlender website is very basic. It contains only the most basic information about YogaSlender diet pills. The website says nothing about a guarantee. We emailed YogaSlender to find out if there is a guarantee. They never responded. The website has nothing but an email address for customer service–there is no phone number or mailing address. A company’s customer service says a lot about their product, and YogaSlender obviously does not consider customer service to be a priority.

YogaSlender Conclusion

This YogaSlender review finds YogaSlender is no different from so many other diet pills. It contains a few proven ingredients but fails to list how much of each ingredient is included. The customer service (or lack thereof) makes us really question YogaSlender. Look for a diet pill company with some credibility, one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Glucofast Ingredients

The following ingredients are included in Glucofast diet pills in a proprietary formula. You will note that not only does Glucofast fail to list how much of each ingredient is included, they also fail to list the total amount of the proprietary formula.

L-Carnitine
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Licorice
Juniper Berries
Gymnema Sylvestre
Chromium Chelate
Bitter Melon

L-Carnitine is an amino acid which is supposed to help break down fats. However, there is no clinical evidence to prove this.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant found in foods such as broccoli and spinach. Many diet pills include alpha lipoic acid, noting its great importance to overall health. Studies have found, however, that the human body creates enough alpha lipoic acid on its own.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been used for centuries to help control blood sugar levels. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Chromium is pushed by many diet pill companies who claim chromium helps reduce insulin resistance. However, studies on chromium have found opposing results.

Glucofast “Research”

The Glucofast website claims the following, “We took the time to scientifically query past users of Glucofast™ about their results, and this is what we found to be true:
97.6% of all people who used Glucofast™ as directed reported beneficial results including positive weight loss and increased energy!”
It is interesting they use the term “scientifically”–since when has polling people been considered scientific evidence? If they really wanted to prove their product works, Glucofast would conduct a real clinical study instead of just asking people for their opinions.

Supposedly, “Glucofast’s Potent Formula …
- Maintains Healthy Glucose Levels
- Increases Energy Levels
- Promotes Healthy Weight Loss”

Is this all based on people’s opinions as well? Probably, considering Glucofast has not done any actual clinical trials on their product. They have no way of scientifically backing up any of their claims.

Glucofast Cost

Glucofast costs $74.95 per bottle (with a discount for buying in bulk). Depending on the dosage you take (between 2 to 4 capsules per day depending on your weight),
one bottle will last 2-4 weeks. This is extremely expensive. There is NO evidence that Glucofast actually works. They don’t want consumers to know how little of each ingredient is included and they try to mislead consumers into believing they have done scientific research.

Glucofast Refund Policy

Glucofast only gives refunds on unopened bottles which are returned within 30 days of ordering. Thus, if you only purchase one bottle, you cannot get a refund. Also, they have a re-stocking fee of 20%. If you want to return Glucofast you have to first call and talk to a customer service representative to be sure they will accept the product back. Glucofast will NOT accept a return if you have an allergic reaction to the product.

Glucofast Conclusion

This Glucofast review finds Glucofast is misleading in their marketing and is not worth your money. Don’t be fooled by their outrageous claims; similar claims are made by dozens of other diet pills. Look for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts, one that has actual scientific data to back it up.

*Update: Hydroxycut Recall

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. In light of this new report, Hydroxycut-branded products are no longer recommended on this site.

Considering the millions of people who have taken Hydroxycut products, 23 accounts of health complications is a relatively low number. Nevertheless, you should never place yourself in any unnecessary risk. Symptoms of liver problems include: jaundice (yellowing of the skin), brown urine, light colored stools, unusual tiredness, stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, weakness, and vomiting. You can see the full FDA report here.

The products that are currently being recalled by Iovate include:

• Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
• Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
• Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
• Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
• Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
• Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
• Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
• Hydroxycut 24
• Hydroxycut Carb Control
• Hydroxycut Natural

You can also see Hydroxycut’s informational page about the recall for more information.

Also, 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.” Some believe, however, that the health problems stem from the ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, also known as HCA. Further study and research is needed to confirm this theory, but until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

What are the ingredients in Hydroxycut Max?

Here is a list of ingredients found in Hydroxycut Max

• Max! Liqui-Burn 868mg
• Green Tea Extract
• Caffein anhydrous
• Xanthinol nicotinate
• Yohimbine HCl
• Black tea extract
• Wu Long tea extract
• Rooibos tea extract
• Max! Weight-Loss Matrix 424mg
  • Cissus Quadrangularis extract
  • Aralia mandschurica powder
  • Soy isoflavones
  • Rose hips powder
  • Hibiscus powder
  • Garcina cambogia extract
  • L-lysine HCl
  • Diacylglycerol
  • Dandelion powder
  • Juniper powder
  • Terminalia chebula powder
  • Angelica keiskei powder
  • Mangosteen extract
  • Chaste extract
  • Citrus complex
  • Bitter melon powder
  • Black plum powder
  • Soy phospholipids
  • Rasberry extract
  • Policosanol

Caffeine has been shown to increase metabolic function and we support it as a diet pill ingredient.  Don’t be impressed when they say caffeine anhydrous (here’s why).

Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing your metabolic rate.

Xanthinol Nicotinate has been shown to increase brain glucose metabolism, improve brain ATP levels. and improve brain blood flow.  Weight loss though? It’s anyone’s guess.

Black tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss in combination with other ingredients, but not on its own. (source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-black_tea.html)

Wu Long tea (also known as Oolong tea) has been shown to increase metabolism. (source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13678386?dopt=AbstractPlus)

Rooibos tea is full of antioxidants, but does nothing for weight loss.

Cissus Quadrangularis extract has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with other ingredients. There have been no studies done on the weight loss effects of Cissus Quadrangularis alone.

Aralia mandschurica powder is said lead to increased memory, vigor, and faster mental processing.

Garcinia Cambogia%u2019s primary active compound is Hydroxycitric acid (HCA). The long and short of it is that HCA has research backing it as an effective weight loss ingredient.

Well, here we are again with another product that uses several proven ingredients but fails to disclose exactly how much of each ingredient is included. This is usually (okay, always) because they don’t want you to know how little of the key ingredients are actually included. It’s funny that they can add just a little of an ingredient and charge you through the roof for it! Without knowing exactly how much of each ingredient is included, it is impossible for this Hydroxycut Max review, or for any consumer, to determine how effective this product is.

How much does Hydroxycut Max cost?

A bottle of Hydroxycut Max diet pills will cost you $59.99. Each bottle contains 120 liquicaps. If you take 6 liquicaps per day, the maximum recommended dose, it will cost you $3 per day. This is extremely expensive, especially considering you don’t know how much of the proven ingredients are included in the formula.

What are the side effects of Hydroxycut Max?

The side effects of Hydroxycut Max diet pills include heartburn, gas, nausea, increased bowel movements, headaches, hot flashes, sleeplessness, and dizziness. I don’t know about you, but forking out $3 a day for the opportunity to have these side effects with the remote possibility of weight loss doesn’t sound especially appealing.

Hydroxycut Max Conclusion

This Hydroxycut Max review finds that the product is really no different from most other fat burners. They fail to disclose the amount of each ingredient and charge you through the roof for it. We recommend finding a diet pill that is forthcoming about their ingredient amounts. Look through our recommended products.

***Update: Please see the Hydroxycut review update at the top of the page for recent information about Hydroxycut.