What are the ingredients in RapidSlim diet pills?

The following are the ingredients in RapidSlim.

Supplement Facts Serving Size: 2 Liquid Gel Capsules
Servings Per Container: 20

• Niacin 5 mg 25%
• Vitamin B6 50 mg 2500%
• Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
• Vitamin B12 50 mcg 833%
• Selenium 60 mcg 86%
• Chromium 150 mcg 125%

RapidSlim SX Thermogenic Proprietary Blend: Caffeine Anhydrous, Green Tea Extract, Picamillon HCl, White Pepper Powder, Oolong Tea Extract, Black Tea Extract, Rooibos Tea Extract 426 mg **

RapidSlim SX Weight-Loss Proprietary Blend: Cissus Quadrangulars Extract, Soy Albumin, Hoodia Gordonii, Quercetin Dihydrate, White Willow Extract 227 mg **

RapidSlim Ingredient details

Chromium Picolinate (chromium + picolinic acid) is pushed by companies as an aid to losing weight. It is known that small quantities of chromium are “needed for glucose utilization by insulin in normal health, but deficiency is extremely rare in developed nations.”

Do you have a chromium deficiency? Probably not. However, some studies are finding that Chromium Picolinate reduces insulin resistance, thus leading to weight loss. Other studies claim to find the opposite.

See our Chromium Picolinate Review on our website for more detailed information on clinical studies and findings. Regardless of whether Chromium Picolinate does actually contribute to weight loss, there is not as much contained in RapidSlim as was used in clinical studies, so it is highly unlikely that the Chromium Picolinate in RapidSlim will bring about weight loss.

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%u2019s 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.

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.

Hoodia Gordonii is an overhyped ingredient with no clinical proof that it actually contributes to weight loss.

White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory/pain reliever similar to aspirin. It may enhance the thermogenic effect and increase the body’s ability to utilize fatty acids while preserving lean muscle tissue. Further research is needed to substantiate these claims.

You will notice several of these ingredients are proven to contribute to weight loss. However, this RapidSlim review finds RapidSlim does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their “proprietary blend”. Companies do this because they don’t want you to know how little of the effective ingredients are included.  Believe me, if they included a lot, they would show it and sell you on it.

What are the side effects of RapidSlim?

Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, jitters, and increased bowel movements.

RapidSlim’s sketchy marketing tactics

RapidSlim is manufactured by Iovate, who also makes Cylaris and nanoSlim, among other diet pills. Iovate makes the claim that RapidSlim is the “”Fastest weight loss solution”. They make similar claims about many of their other products. They also refer to a clinical study that showed subjects who used “the key ingredient in RapidSlim” (Cissus Quadrangularis) losing more weight than those using a placebo. What they don’t tell you is Cissus Quadrangularis has never been tested on its own, only in combination with other ingredients.

They also boast “Now you can lose weight – up to 24 pounds in record time!” They never explain what “record time” is.

RapidSlim Conclusion

This RapidSlim review finds that RapidSlim diet pills are really no different from many other ineffective diet pills. They make big claims but fail to back them up. They do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their formula. Look for a diet pill that uses proven ingredients in proven amounts.

*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.