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		<title>Xylestril Review</title>
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		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/xylestril.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-540" title="xylestril" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/xylestril.jpg" alt="xylestril" width="150" height="150" /></a>Xylestril is a women&#8217;s diet pill which is &#8220;the world&#8217;s first advanced fat burner designed specifically for a woman&#8217;s body&#8221; (website). This Xylestril review will determine just what (if anything) makes Xylestril different from other diet pills and help you know what you can expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Ingredients</h3>
<p>Xylestril diet pills contain the following ingredients (although they do not list how much of each ingredient is included):</p>
<ul>
<li>Chocolate is a mood enhancer, but has not been directly linked to weight loss.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> is proven to increase metabolic function, leading to weight loss. Xylestril fails to disclose how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Xylestril review to determine if there is enough green tea to be effective.</li>
<li>Cinnamon has been used for many years to regulate blood sugar. Unfortunately, there is no research to prove this.</li>
<li>Soy is supposed to reduce the symptoms of menopause; again, there is no research to substantiate this.</li>
<li>Ginger root reduces nausea and vomiting.</li>
<li>Kelp</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/" >L-Tyrosine</a> synthesizes protein, leading to weight loss. However, for L-Tyrosine to be effective, you have to take 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is extremely unlikely that Xylestril contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.</li>
<li>Dong quai is supposed to balance Estrogen and increase sex drive. There is no research to prove this.</li>
<li>Damiana, when combined with Guarana and Yerba Mate, has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Damiana has not been proven on its own.</li>
<li>Wild Yam</li>
<li>Avena sativa</li>
<li>Mother&#8217;s wort</li>
<li>Blessed thistle</li>
<li>Fennel seed</li>
<li>Fenugreek</li>
<li>Magnolia bark</li>
<li>Elderberry</li>
<li>Passion Flower promotes restful sleep.</li>
<li>Raspberries&#8211;Raspberry ketones have proven to induce weight loss in mice. However, no human studies have been done.</li>
</ul>
<p>Only a few of the ingredients in Xylestril diet pills have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Xylestril fails to list how much of each ingredient is included (probably because there is too little of each ingredient to be effective) so it is impossible to know what effect Xylestril will have on weight loss.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Cost</h3>
<p>Xylestril diet pills $39.99 for 90 capsules (with a discount for buying in bulk). If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about 22 days. In other words, you will spend about $53 per month on Xylestril. Although this is a fairly average price for a diet pill, it is too much to spend. There is NO evidence that Xylestril will cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Guarantee</h3>
<p>Xylestril has a 90-day guarantee.  We like that they give 90 days, but they only give refunds for unopened bottles. In other words, if you buy only one bottle and it does not work, you cannot return it.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Marketing</h3>
<p>Xylestril wants you to believe this is a new, spectacular product; it isn&#8217;t. There are multiple fat burners out there specifically for women. Xylestril is nothing new and it is not any different from so many other diet pills, despite what their testimonials claim.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Xylestril review finds that Xylestril diet pills are more of the same thing we see over and over&#8211;mediocrity. They hide how much of each ingredient is included and make outrageous claims that they could never back up. If you are serious about losing weight, look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/xylestril.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-540" title="xylestril" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/xylestril.jpg" alt="xylestril" width="150" height="150" /></a>Xylestril is a women&#8217;s diet pill which is &#8220;the world&#8217;s first advanced fat burner designed specifically for a woman&#8217;s body&#8221; (website). This Xylestril review will determine just what (if anything) makes Xylestril different from other diet pills and help you know what you can expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Ingredients</h3>
<p>Xylestril diet pills contain the following ingredients (although they do not list how much of each ingredient is included):</p>
<ul>
<li>Chocolate is a mood enhancer, but has not been directly linked to weight loss.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> is proven to increase metabolic function, leading to weight loss. Xylestril fails to disclose how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Xylestril review to determine if there is enough green tea to be effective.</li>
<li>Cinnamon has been used for many years to regulate blood sugar. Unfortunately, there is no research to prove this.</li>
<li>Soy is supposed to reduce the symptoms of menopause; again, there is no research to substantiate this.</li>
<li>Ginger root reduces nausea and vomiting.</li>
<li>Kelp</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/" >L-Tyrosine</a> synthesizes protein, leading to weight loss. However, for L-Tyrosine to be effective, you have to take 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is extremely unlikely that Xylestril contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.</li>
<li>Dong quai is supposed to balance Estrogen and increase sex drive. There is no research to prove this.</li>
<li>Damiana, when combined with Guarana and Yerba Mate, has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Damiana has not been proven on its own.</li>
<li>Wild Yam</li>
<li>Avena sativa</li>
<li>Mother&#8217;s wort</li>
<li>Blessed thistle</li>
<li>Fennel seed</li>
<li>Fenugreek</li>
<li>Magnolia bark</li>
<li>Elderberry</li>
<li>Passion Flower promotes restful sleep.</li>
<li>Raspberries&#8211;Raspberry ketones have proven to induce weight loss in mice. However, no human studies have been done.</li>
</ul>
<p>Only a few of the ingredients in Xylestril diet pills have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Xylestril fails to list how much of each ingredient is included (probably because there is too little of each ingredient to be effective) so it is impossible to know what effect Xylestril will have on weight loss.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Cost</h3>
<p>Xylestril diet pills $39.99 for 90 capsules (with a discount for buying in bulk). If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about 22 days. In other words, you will spend about $53 per month on Xylestril. Although this is a fairly average price for a diet pill, it is too much to spend. There is NO evidence that Xylestril will cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Guarantee</h3>
<p>Xylestril has a 90-day guarantee.  We like that they give 90 days, but they only give refunds for unopened bottles. In other words, if you buy only one bottle and it does not work, you cannot return it.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Marketing</h3>
<p>Xylestril wants you to believe this is a new, spectacular product; it isn&#8217;t. There are multiple fat burners out there specifically for women. Xylestril is nothing new and it is not any different from so many other diet pills, despite what their testimonials claim.</p>
<h3>Xylestril Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Xylestril review finds that Xylestril diet pills are more of the same thing we see over and over&#8211;mediocrity. They hide how much of each ingredient is included and make outrageous claims that they could never back up. If you are serious about losing weight, look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>CurvaTrim Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/curvatrim-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-402" title="curvatrim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/curvatrim.gif" alt="Curvatrim" width="80" height="125" />CurvaTrim is a diet pill which, according to their website, will help you</p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Lose Weight</li>
<li>Have Blemish Free Skin</li>
<li>Increase Sexual Desire &amp; Sensation</li>
<li>Increase the Size and Firmness of Your Breasts&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p>This CurvaTrim review will explore the ins and outs of CurvaTrim and help you determine if this is the product you have been looking for.</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim diet pill ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Proprietary Blend 757.5 mg</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Green Tea (50% caffeine)</li>
<li>Soy Isofavones 40% extract</li>
<li>Chocamine</li>
<li>Cinnamon</li>
<li>Ginger root</li>
<li>Kelp</li>
<li>L-Tyrosine</li>
<li>Dong quai</li>
<li>Damiana leaves</li>
<li>Wild yam root</li>
<li>Avena sativa</li>
<li>Motherswort</li>
<li>Blessed thistle</li>
<li>Fennel seed</li>
<li>Magnolia bar</li>
<li>Fenugreek seed</li>
<li>Elderberry</li>
<li>Passion flower</li>
<li>Razberi K</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a>&#8211;this ingredient has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, CurvaTrim includes it in a &#8220;Proprietary Blend&#8221;; they do not disclose exactly how much green tea is in the formula. Thus, it is impossible for this CurvaTrim review to determine if the amount of green tea contained in CurvaTrim diet pills is enough to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chocamine-review/" >Chocamine</a>&#8211;I’m neutral, leaning positive on this ingredient. Cocoa itself is effective for endurance, but Chocamine’s has such a deluge of ingredients inside it, it’s tough to really zero in on effectiveness.</p>
<p>Cinnamon&#8211;it has been used for years to help regulate blood sugar. Does it directly help you lose weight? That question still remains. With little to no research supporting it, the jury is still out on cinnamon’s efficacy.</p>
<p>Damiana&#8211;<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >When combined with yerba mate and guarana</a>, damiana has been shown to be effective in promoting weight loss. However, on its own damiana has not been shown to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Razberi K&#8211;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 CurvaTrim diet pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in CurvaTrim is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim Guarantee</h3>
<p>The CurvaTrim policy is as follows: &#8220;Return your one empty bottle (we want you to use all of our fine product) within 60 days of purchase plus all other bottles purchased in undamaged, unopened, and resalable condition for a prompt refund less s&amp;h.&#8221; (website)</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim and the breast enhancement pill controversy</h3>
<p>Breast enhancement pills are controversial. One company, Bloussant, was sued by the FTC for false claims. ((http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/07/wellquest.shtm))<br />
While CurvaTrim claims it will help with breast enhancement, none of the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills have been proven to contribute to breast enhancement. This shouldn&#8217;t be too surprising&#8211;why would so many people opt for surgery if you could get the same results from a pill?</p>
<h3>How much does CurvaTrim cost?</h3>
<p>You can get 90 capsules of CurvaTrim diet pills for $39.99. If you take the recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, it will cost over $53 per month. This is very expensive for a product that hides how much of each ingredient is included and has lofty, unsubstantiated claims.</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This CurvaTrim review finds CurvaTrim is a mediocre product. It includes ingredients in undisclosed amounts. There is no scientific evidence to prove the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills will lead to breast enhancement. Spend your money on a diet pill that actually works&#8211;one that uses proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-402" title="curvatrim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/curvatrim.gif" alt="Curvatrim" width="80" height="125" />CurvaTrim is a diet pill which, according to their website, will help you</p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Lose Weight</li>
<li>Have Blemish Free Skin</li>
<li>Increase Sexual Desire &amp; Sensation</li>
<li>Increase the Size and Firmness of Your Breasts&#8221;</li>
</ul>
<p>This CurvaTrim review will explore the ins and outs of CurvaTrim and help you determine if this is the product you have been looking for.</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim diet pill ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Proprietary Blend 757.5 mg</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> Green Tea (50% caffeine)</li>
<li>Soy Isofavones 40% extract</li>
<li>Chocamine</li>
<li>Cinnamon</li>
<li>Ginger root</li>
<li>Kelp</li>
<li>L-Tyrosine</li>
<li>Dong quai</li>
<li>Damiana leaves</li>
<li>Wild yam root</li>
<li>Avena sativa</li>
<li>Motherswort</li>
<li>Blessed thistle</li>
<li>Fennel seed</li>
<li>Magnolia bar</li>
<li>Fenugreek seed</li>
<li>Elderberry</li>
<li>Passion flower</li>
<li>Razberi K</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a>&#8211;this ingredient has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, CurvaTrim includes it in a &#8220;Proprietary Blend&#8221;; they do not disclose exactly how much green tea is in the formula. Thus, it is impossible for this CurvaTrim review to determine if the amount of green tea contained in CurvaTrim diet pills is enough to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chocamine-review/" >Chocamine</a>&#8211;I’m neutral, leaning positive on this ingredient. Cocoa itself is effective for endurance, but Chocamine’s has such a deluge of ingredients inside it, it’s tough to really zero in on effectiveness.</p>
<p>Cinnamon&#8211;it has been used for years to help regulate blood sugar. Does it directly help you lose weight? That question still remains. With little to no research supporting it, the jury is still out on cinnamon’s efficacy.</p>
<p>Damiana&#8211;<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >When combined with yerba mate and guarana</a>, damiana has been shown to be effective in promoting weight loss. However, on its own damiana has not been shown to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Razberi K&#8211;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 CurvaTrim diet pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in CurvaTrim is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim Guarantee</h3>
<p>The CurvaTrim policy is as follows: &#8220;Return your one empty bottle (we want you to use all of our fine product) within 60 days of purchase plus all other bottles purchased in undamaged, unopened, and resalable condition for a prompt refund less s&amp;h.&#8221; (website)</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim and the breast enhancement pill controversy</h3>
<p>Breast enhancement pills are controversial. One company, Bloussant, was sued by the FTC for false claims. ((http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/07/wellquest.shtm))<br />
While CurvaTrim claims it will help with breast enhancement, none of the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills have been proven to contribute to breast enhancement. This shouldn&#8217;t be too surprising&#8211;why would so many people opt for surgery if you could get the same results from a pill?</p>
<h3>How much does CurvaTrim cost?</h3>
<p>You can get 90 capsules of CurvaTrim diet pills for $39.99. If you take the recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, it will cost over $53 per month. This is very expensive for a product that hides how much of each ingredient is included and has lofty, unsubstantiated claims.</p>
<h3>CurvaTrim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This CurvaTrim review finds CurvaTrim is a mediocre product. It includes ingredients in undisclosed amounts. There is no scientific evidence to prove the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills will lead to breast enhancement. Spend your money on a diet pill that actually works&#8211;one that uses proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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