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		<title>Lipotrox Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:23:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acai]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[DMAE]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[lactobacillus]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lipotrox.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-786" title="lipotrox" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lipotrox.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="150" /></a>Lipotrox is a diet pill of &#8220;pharmaceutical quality&#8221; (website). It supposedly causes the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Appetite suppressant</p>
<p>Weight loss</p>
<p>Anti aging</p>
<p>Acne&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Lipotrox review shows that the claims made about Lipotrox are too good to be true; Lipotrox does not live up to its claims. It contains ineffective ingredients and the Lipotrox customer service is pitiful.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Ingredients</h3>
<p>Proprietary Blend (735 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> does contribute to weight loss. However, Lipotrox fails to disclose how much green tea it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Lipotrox review to determine if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia</a> is a gimmicky ingredient. It is endorsed by celebrities, but there is NO scientific evidence that hoodia does anything for weight loss.</p>
<p>Acai Extract is another ingredient that is all hype. Acai does NOT contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>(ALA) produces energy. However, your body makes plenty of ALA on its own; you don&#8217;t need to supplement with it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a> Extract is used to treat a variety of maladies, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Barley Powder and Buckwheat both have healthy benefits, but they do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>DMAE is supposed to enhance mood. Studies have shown DMAE could have dangerous effects. DMAE does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" >Flaxseed powder</a></p>
<p>Lactobacillus Acid</p>
<p>Salmon Powder</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >Wheat Grass</a> Extract has healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Alfalfa Extract</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne Pepper</a> Powder may contribute to weight loss by increasing energy and lowering food intake, but more research is needed to substantiate these claims.</p>
<p>Soybean Extract</p>
<p>The Lipotrox website says Lipotrox diet pills are also available without caffeine (meaning it does not contain green tea). Well, green tea is the only proven ingredient in Lipotrox.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Cost</h3>
<p>Lipotrox diet pills cost $19.95 for a one month supply. According to the Lipotrox website, Lipotrox normally costs $34.95 for a one month supply. Companies often do this to make you think you are getting a great deal so you are more likely to buy the product. Don&#8217;t get suckered into buying Lipotrox; there is no reason to believe Lipotrox will actually work.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Customer Service and Guarantee</h3>
<p>There is no customer service phone number for Lipotrox. They do have a customer service email address. We emailed Lipotrox to find out about their guarantee, but we only got an auto response. They did not answer any of our questions. Thus, as the Lipotrox website says nothing about a guarantee or refund policy, we can only assume there is no guarantee with Lipotrox.</p>
<p>It is concerning that there is no good way to get a hold of Lipotrox customer service. That is enough itself to keep us from recommending Lipotrox.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Lipotrox review finds Lipotrox diet pills are just another ineffective, overpriced diet pill. Don&#8217;t bother with this product; you will end up wanting your money back and you won&#8217;t be able to get it back. Do yourself a favor and go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lipotrox.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-786" title="lipotrox" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/lipotrox.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="150" /></a>Lipotrox is a diet pill of &#8220;pharmaceutical quality&#8221; (website). It supposedly causes the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Appetite suppressant</p>
<p>Weight loss</p>
<p>Anti aging</p>
<p>Acne&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Lipotrox review shows that the claims made about Lipotrox are too good to be true; Lipotrox does not live up to its claims. It contains ineffective ingredients and the Lipotrox customer service is pitiful.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Ingredients</h3>
<p>Proprietary Blend (735 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> does contribute to weight loss. However, Lipotrox fails to disclose how much green tea it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Lipotrox review to determine if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia</a> is a gimmicky ingredient. It is endorsed by celebrities, but there is NO scientific evidence that hoodia does anything for weight loss.</p>
<p>Acai Extract is another ingredient that is all hype. Acai does NOT contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>(ALA) produces energy. However, your body makes plenty of ALA on its own; you don&#8217;t need to supplement with it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a> Extract is used to treat a variety of maladies, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Barley Powder and Buckwheat both have healthy benefits, but they do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>DMAE is supposed to enhance mood. Studies have shown DMAE could have dangerous effects. DMAE does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" >Flaxseed powder</a></p>
<p>Lactobacillus Acid</p>
<p>Salmon Powder</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >Wheat Grass</a> Extract has healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Alfalfa Extract</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne Pepper</a> Powder may contribute to weight loss by increasing energy and lowering food intake, but more research is needed to substantiate these claims.</p>
<p>Soybean Extract</p>
<p>The Lipotrox website says Lipotrox diet pills are also available without caffeine (meaning it does not contain green tea). Well, green tea is the only proven ingredient in Lipotrox.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Cost</h3>
<p>Lipotrox diet pills cost $19.95 for a one month supply. According to the Lipotrox website, Lipotrox normally costs $34.95 for a one month supply. Companies often do this to make you think you are getting a great deal so you are more likely to buy the product. Don&#8217;t get suckered into buying Lipotrox; there is no reason to believe Lipotrox will actually work.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Customer Service and Guarantee</h3>
<p>There is no customer service phone number for Lipotrox. They do have a customer service email address. We emailed Lipotrox to find out about their guarantee, but we only got an auto response. They did not answer any of our questions. Thus, as the Lipotrox website says nothing about a guarantee or refund policy, we can only assume there is no guarantee with Lipotrox.</p>
<p>It is concerning that there is no good way to get a hold of Lipotrox customer service. That is enough itself to keep us from recommending Lipotrox.</p>
<h3>Lipotrox Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Lipotrox review finds Lipotrox diet pills are just another ineffective, overpriced diet pill. Don&#8217;t bother with this product; you will end up wanting your money back and you won&#8217;t be able to get it back. Do yourself a favor and go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>Leanfire Inferno Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/leanfire-inferno-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/leanfire-inferno-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caffeine anhydrous]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cayenne pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gugglesterones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[niacin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sclaraolid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[synephrine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[white pepper]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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		<title>GNC X-12 Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/gnc-x-12-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BioPerine]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/gnc-x-12.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-782" title="gnc-x-12" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/gnc-x-12.jpg" alt="" width="103" height="150" /></a>GNC X-12 is a diet pill that claims the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;The clinically proven, proprietary thermogenic blend in GNC X12™ has been shown to help you burn 12 times more calories. It also helps increase your metabolism before, during and after exercise; helping burn up to 278 more calories cumulatively&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This GNC X-12 review will reveal the truth behind the claims made about GNC X-12, specifically detailing the ingredients and supposed research done on GNC X-12.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin (20 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Proprietary Thermogenic Blend (238.34 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anhydrous</a> is dehydrated caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, GNC X-12 does not disclose how much caffeine it contains, making it impossible for this GNC X-12 review to determine if there is enough caffeine in GNC X-12 to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract is cayenne pepper. More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of capsicum on weight loss.</p>
<p>Bioperine Black Pepper Extract helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no research indicating a direct link between bioperine to weight loss.</p>
<p>There is only ONE proven ingredient in GNC X-12 diet pills (caffeine), and GNC X-12 fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains. You would be much better off going with a different diet pill, one that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Research</h3>
<p>The GNC website claims research done on GNC X-12 has shown great weight loss results. However, they do not say when or where the study was conducted or who conducted the study. This usually means one of two things: 1. No study was done or 2. It was an &#8220;in-house&#8221; study (conducted by GNC itself) so they could tweak the results to make them seem better.</p>
<p>We give little or no weight to companies who do not give enough information about their research.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Guarantee</h3>
<p>GNC does offer a guarantee for GNC X-12 diet pills. You must take GNC X-12 for at least 10 days. If you still are not satisfied, you can return the unused portion to the store (with the proof of purchase) for full refund. There is no mention of how long you have to return the product. We do like that you can get a full refund and that you can return it to the store for an immediate, in person refund.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Cost</h3>
<p>GNC X-12 diet pills cost $24.99 for 45 capsules. If you take the recommended dose of one capsule per day, one bottle will last about a month and a half. This is quite inexpensive for a diet pill. However, since there is only one proven ingredient in GNC X-12 and it the amount of it is hidden, there is no reason to believe GNC X-12 will actually cause weight loss. Thus, any amount is too much to pay for GNC X-12.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This GNC X-12 review finds GNC X-12 is nothing special. They hide how much of the ONE proven ingredient is included. Their research is suspect. Don&#8217;t waste your money on this product. Instead, look through our recommended products; they include proven ingredients in the necessary amounts to cause weight loss.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/gnc-x-12.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-782" title="gnc-x-12" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/gnc-x-12.jpg" alt="" width="103" height="150" /></a>GNC X-12 is a diet pill that claims the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;The clinically proven, proprietary thermogenic blend in GNC X12™ has been shown to help you burn 12 times more calories. It also helps increase your metabolism before, during and after exercise; helping burn up to 278 more calories cumulatively&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This GNC X-12 review will reveal the truth behind the claims made about GNC X-12, specifically detailing the ingredients and supposed research done on GNC X-12.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin (20 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Proprietary Thermogenic Blend (238.34 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anhydrous</a> is dehydrated caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, GNC X-12 does not disclose how much caffeine it contains, making it impossible for this GNC X-12 review to determine if there is enough caffeine in GNC X-12 to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract is cayenne pepper. More research is needed to determine the effectiveness of capsicum on weight loss.</p>
<p>Bioperine Black Pepper Extract helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no research indicating a direct link between bioperine to weight loss.</p>
<p>There is only ONE proven ingredient in GNC X-12 diet pills (caffeine), and GNC X-12 fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains. You would be much better off going with a different diet pill, one that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Research</h3>
<p>The GNC website claims research done on GNC X-12 has shown great weight loss results. However, they do not say when or where the study was conducted or who conducted the study. This usually means one of two things: 1. No study was done or 2. It was an &#8220;in-house&#8221; study (conducted by GNC itself) so they could tweak the results to make them seem better.</p>
<p>We give little or no weight to companies who do not give enough information about their research.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Guarantee</h3>
<p>GNC does offer a guarantee for GNC X-12 diet pills. You must take GNC X-12 for at least 10 days. If you still are not satisfied, you can return the unused portion to the store (with the proof of purchase) for full refund. There is no mention of how long you have to return the product. We do like that you can get a full refund and that you can return it to the store for an immediate, in person refund.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Cost</h3>
<p>GNC X-12 diet pills cost $24.99 for 45 capsules. If you take the recommended dose of one capsule per day, one bottle will last about a month and a half. This is quite inexpensive for a diet pill. However, since there is only one proven ingredient in GNC X-12 and it the amount of it is hidden, there is no reason to believe GNC X-12 will actually cause weight loss. Thus, any amount is too much to pay for GNC X-12.</p>
<h3>GNC X-12 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This GNC X-12 review finds GNC X-12 is nothing special. They hide how much of the ONE proven ingredient is included. Their research is suspect. Don&#8217;t waste your money on this product. Instead, look through our recommended products; they include proven ingredients in the necessary amounts to cause weight loss.</p>
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		<title>SlimBody XP Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/slimbody-xp-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/slimbodyxp.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-754" title="slimbodyxp" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/slimbodyxp.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="122" /></a>SlimBody XP is a diet pill that is supposed to:</p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Help accelerate calorie burning with diet &amp; exercise</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Increase metabolic rate</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Control appetite and boost energy&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>While SlimBody XP makes bold claims, they fail to back them up. They include proven ingredients in a proprietary blend, hiding how much of each ingredient is included.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin E (6IU) is good for overall health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Magnesium (75 mg) has healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Zinc (6 mg) is important to health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate </a>(50 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss while other studies have shown it does not.</p>
<p>SlimBody XP Proprietary Blend</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana </a>has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana and Yerba Mate</a>. SlimBody XP does contain Damiana, but it does not contain Yerba Mate. Thus, this SlimBody XP review finds the Guarana in SlimBody XP will not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Bee Pollen does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Korean Ginseng has not been shown to cause weight loss in humans.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger </a>Root is used to calm the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Lecithin supposedly breaks down fat. However, research does not back these claims.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >Caffeine </a>has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains. This makes it impossible for this SlimBody XP review to determine if there is enough caffeine in SlimBody XP diet pills to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Bitter Orange contains <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine</a>, a clinically proven ingredient. The most important thing to note with Synephrine is the concentration. The higher the concentration of Synephrine the more effective it is in contributing to weight loss. Again, SlimBody XP fails to disclose the concentration of Synephrine contained.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> is another proven ingredient. Since green tea is contained in a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing if there is enough contained in SlimBody XP diet pills to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne Pepper</a> improves digestion. More research is needed to determine the effect of Cayenne on weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana </a>causes weight loss when combined with <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana and Yerba Mate</a>. SlimBody XP contains Guarana but not Yerba Mate.</p>
<p>Sasparilla Leaf</p>
<p>Goldenseal Leaf</p>
<p>Nettles Leaf</p>
<p>Gotu Kols</p>
<p>Spirulina</p>
<p>Royal Jelly</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Cost</h3>
<p>SlimBody XP diet pills cost $39.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last 20 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill. Since SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much of the proven ingredients are included, any amount is too much to pay for SlimBody XP.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Guarantee</h3>
<p>SlimBody XP offers a 30 day guarantee. They give a full refund or 150% product credit for returns. Be sure you will need the guarantee if you buy SlimBody XP.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Conclusion</h3>
<p>This SlimBody XP review finds SlimBody XP is not worth your time or money. It is typical of so many diet pills; SlimBody XP hides the amount of proven ingredients included, most likely because they include very small amounts of each ingredient. Do yourself a favor and find a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/slimbodyxp.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-754" title="slimbodyxp" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/slimbodyxp.jpg" alt="" width="130" height="122" /></a>SlimBody XP is a diet pill that is supposed to:</p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;Help accelerate calorie burning with diet &amp; exercise</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Increase metabolic rate</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Control appetite and boost energy&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>While SlimBody XP makes bold claims, they fail to back them up. They include proven ingredients in a proprietary blend, hiding how much of each ingredient is included.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin E (6IU) is good for overall health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Magnesium (75 mg) has healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Zinc (6 mg) is important to health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate </a>(50 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss while other studies have shown it does not.</p>
<p>SlimBody XP Proprietary Blend</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana </a>has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana and Yerba Mate</a>. SlimBody XP does contain Damiana, but it does not contain Yerba Mate. Thus, this SlimBody XP review finds the Guarana in SlimBody XP will not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Bee Pollen does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Korean Ginseng has not been shown to cause weight loss in humans.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger </a>Root is used to calm the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Lecithin supposedly breaks down fat. However, research does not back these claims.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >Caffeine </a>has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains. This makes it impossible for this SlimBody XP review to determine if there is enough caffeine in SlimBody XP diet pills to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Bitter Orange contains <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine</a>, a clinically proven ingredient. The most important thing to note with Synephrine is the concentration. The higher the concentration of Synephrine the more effective it is in contributing to weight loss. Again, SlimBody XP fails to disclose the concentration of Synephrine contained.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> is another proven ingredient. Since green tea is contained in a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing if there is enough contained in SlimBody XP diet pills to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne Pepper</a> improves digestion. More research is needed to determine the effect of Cayenne on weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana </a>causes weight loss when combined with <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana and Yerba Mate</a>. SlimBody XP contains Guarana but not Yerba Mate.</p>
<p>Sasparilla Leaf</p>
<p>Goldenseal Leaf</p>
<p>Nettles Leaf</p>
<p>Gotu Kols</p>
<p>Spirulina</p>
<p>Royal Jelly</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Cost</h3>
<p>SlimBody XP diet pills cost $39.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last 20 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill. Since SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much of the proven ingredients are included, any amount is too much to pay for SlimBody XP.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Guarantee</h3>
<p>SlimBody XP offers a 30 day guarantee. They give a full refund or 150% product credit for returns. Be sure you will need the guarantee if you buy SlimBody XP.</p>
<h3>SlimBody XP Conclusion</h3>
<p>This SlimBody XP review finds SlimBody XP is not worth your time or money. It is typical of so many diet pills; SlimBody XP hides the amount of proven ingredients included, most likely because they include very small amounts of each ingredient. Do yourself a favor and find a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
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		<title>Leptodrene Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptodrene-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptodrene-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[acai]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-611" title="leptodrene" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/leptodrene.jpg" alt="" width="92" height="152" /></a><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene</a> &#8220;delivers the fast-acting results you need to complete your full body transformation&#8221; (website). This Leptodrene review will dissect the claims about Leptodrene&#8217;s research as well as explain the details about the Leptodrene ingredients to reveal what Leptodrene diet pills will actually do.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Ingredients</h3>
<p>Green Tea (50% caffeine)<br />
Cayenne Pepper Extract<br />
Acai Extract<br />
Garlic Extract<br />
Barley Extract<br />
Buckwheat Extract<br />
Flaxseed Extract<br />
Lactobacillus Acidophillus<br />
Salmon Oil Powder<br />
Alfalfa Extract<br />
Soybean Extract<br />
Wheatgrass Extract<br />
Alpha lipoic Acid<br />
DMAE<br />
Idebenone</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> is a proven diet pill ingredient; it increases metabolic rate. However, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>does not say how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Leptodrene review to determine if Leptodrene diet pills contain enough green tea to be effective.</p>
<p>Research shows cayenne pepper may contribute to weight loss by lowering food intake and increasing energy. More research is needed to determine how much cayenne pepper is needed for weight loss.</p>
<p>Acai is the new hoodia. It is endorsed by various celebrities and television programs. Despite what some big names claim, there is NO research to prove that Acai actually contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a> helps regulate blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight loss.</p>
<p>Barley and buckwheat both have healthy benefits, but they have not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>(ALA) is needed to produce energy. Many diet pill companies include ALA in their formula, but your body creates enough ALA; you don&#8217;t need to supplement with more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dmae-dimethylethanolamine-review/" >DMAE</a> is supposed to have a positive effect on mood. Studies have shown some possible dangerous effects due to DMAE. More research is needed before we can endorse DMAE as a diet pill ingredient.</p>
<p>Idebonone is supposed to slow the aging process of the skin.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Cost</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>costs $29.99 for a 2 month supply (according to the website, this saves you $59). Many diet pill companies tell you are saving a bunch of money to make you think you are getting a great deal. Leptodrene is relatively inexpensive, but considering they hide how much of the proven ingredients are included, $29.99 is too much.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Guarantee</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>website says if you are not pleased with their product you can return it for a &#8220;full and hassle free refund.&#8221; They do not give specifics about how to return the product or how long it takes to get the refund.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Research</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>website claims, &#8220;The research conducted on Leptodrene is the most in-depth and comprehensive to date.&#8221; They fail to mention anything about this supposed research. They do not say who conducted the research or when or where it was done. Diet pill companies often claim there has been research done on their product, but in reality they have done their own research (or sometimes they haven&#8217;t done any at all) and have doctored the results to make their product look better.</p>
<p>The lack of information about the research on Leptodrene makes us question this product.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Conclusion</h3>
<p>This <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>review finds Leptodrene is just another typical diet pill. They hide how much of each ingredient they include in their formula and they do not explain their bold claims about their supposed research. Look for a diet pill company that can substantiate their claims with real research.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-611" title="leptodrene" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/leptodrene.jpg" alt="" width="92" height="152" /></a><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene</a> &#8220;delivers the fast-acting results you need to complete your full body transformation&#8221; (website). This Leptodrene review will dissect the claims about Leptodrene&#8217;s research as well as explain the details about the Leptodrene ingredients to reveal what Leptodrene diet pills will actually do.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Ingredients</h3>
<p>Green Tea (50% caffeine)<br />
Cayenne Pepper Extract<br />
Acai Extract<br />
Garlic Extract<br />
Barley Extract<br />
Buckwheat Extract<br />
Flaxseed Extract<br />
Lactobacillus Acidophillus<br />
Salmon Oil Powder<br />
Alfalfa Extract<br />
Soybean Extract<br />
Wheatgrass Extract<br />
Alpha lipoic Acid<br />
DMAE<br />
Idebenone</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> is a proven diet pill ingredient; it increases metabolic rate. However, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>does not say how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Leptodrene review to determine if Leptodrene diet pills contain enough green tea to be effective.</p>
<p>Research shows cayenne pepper may contribute to weight loss by lowering food intake and increasing energy. More research is needed to determine how much cayenne pepper is needed for weight loss.</p>
<p>Acai is the new hoodia. It is endorsed by various celebrities and television programs. Despite what some big names claim, there is NO research to prove that Acai actually contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a> helps regulate blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight loss.</p>
<p>Barley and buckwheat both have healthy benefits, but they have not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>(ALA) is needed to produce energy. Many diet pill companies include ALA in their formula, but your body creates enough ALA; you don&#8217;t need to supplement with more.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dmae-dimethylethanolamine-review/" >DMAE</a> is supposed to have a positive effect on mood. Studies have shown some possible dangerous effects due to DMAE. More research is needed before we can endorse DMAE as a diet pill ingredient.</p>
<p>Idebonone is supposed to slow the aging process of the skin.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Cost</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>costs $29.99 for a 2 month supply (according to the website, this saves you $59). Many diet pill companies tell you are saving a bunch of money to make you think you are getting a great deal. Leptodrene is relatively inexpensive, but considering they hide how much of the proven ingredients are included, $29.99 is too much.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Guarantee</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>website says if you are not pleased with their product you can return it for a &#8220;full and hassle free refund.&#8221; They do not give specifics about how to return the product or how long it takes to get the refund.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Research</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>website claims, &#8220;The research conducted on Leptodrene is the most in-depth and comprehensive to date.&#8221; They fail to mention anything about this supposed research. They do not say who conducted the research or when or where it was done. Diet pill companies often claim there has been research done on their product, but in reality they have done their own research (or sometimes they haven&#8217;t done any at all) and have doctored the results to make their product look better.</p>
<p>The lack of information about the research on Leptodrene makes us question this product.</p>
<h3>Leptodrene Conclusion</h3>
<p>This <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=leptodrene" rel="nofollow">Leptodrene </a>review finds Leptodrene is just another typical diet pill. They hide how much of each ingredient they include in their formula and they do not explain their bold claims about their supposed research. Look for a diet pill company that can substantiate their claims with real research.</p>
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		<title>YogaSlender Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/yogaslender-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[affiliate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bibitaki]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bitter melon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cinnamon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[clary sage]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[dandelion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[garcinia cambogia]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[guggul]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/yogaslender.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-600" title="yogaslender" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/yogaslender.jpg" alt="" width="74" height="140" /></a>YogaSlender is &#8220;The Only Ayurvedic Supplement Guaranteed to Burn Fat Fast and; Center Your Mind, Body, and Soul&#8221; (website). The basic belief of Ayurveda is that health conditions should be treated with holistic, natural therapies. This YogaSlender review will dissect the long list of YogaSlender ingredients to reveal what YogaSlender diet pills will really do.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Claims</h3>
<p>YogaSlender is supposedly an &#8220;Enlightened weight loss solution&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>YogaSlender claims it will provide:</p>
<p>&#8220;Better Digestion, Metabolism and Body Detoxification<br />
Improved Sleep, Concentration and Memory<br />
Stronger Immune System<br />
Enhanced Weight Control<br />
Better Health&#8221;</p>
<h3>Hydroxycitric Acid Update</h3>
<p>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&#8217;s report</p>
<p>Common symptoms of liver complications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>jaundice (yellowing of the skin)</li>
<li>brown urine</li>
<li>light colored stools</li>
<li>unusual tiredness</li>
<li>stomach pain</li>
<li>itching</li>
<li>loss of appetite</li>
<li>weakness</li>
<li>vomiting</li>
</ul>
<p>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, &#8220;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.&#8221; you can never be too cautious.  </p>
<p>So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise <strong>any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.</strong> </p>
<h3>YogaSlender Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Guggul </a>supposedly lead to weight loss through an increase in thyroid function. Research has shown varying results.<br />
Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. YogaSlender fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garcinia-cambogia-review/" >Garcinia Cambogia</a> 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.<br />
Cinnamon is supposed to help control blood sugar, but there is no research to substantiate this.<br />
Dandelion root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.<br />
Triphala<br />
Cayenne Pepper<br />
Clary Sage<br />
Gotu Kola<br />
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.<br />
Kelp<br />
Salacia Reticulata<br />
Bitter Melon<br />
Bibitaki<br />
Holy Basil</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Cost</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Website</h3>
<p>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&#8211;there is no phone number or mailing address. A company&#8217;s customer service says a lot about their product, and YogaSlender obviously does not consider customer service to be a priority.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Conclusion</h3>
<p>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.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/yogaslender.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-600" title="yogaslender" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/yogaslender.jpg" alt="" width="74" height="140" /></a>YogaSlender is &#8220;The Only Ayurvedic Supplement Guaranteed to Burn Fat Fast and; Center Your Mind, Body, and Soul&#8221; (website). The basic belief of Ayurveda is that health conditions should be treated with holistic, natural therapies. This YogaSlender review will dissect the long list of YogaSlender ingredients to reveal what YogaSlender diet pills will really do.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Claims</h3>
<p>YogaSlender is supposedly an &#8220;Enlightened weight loss solution&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>YogaSlender claims it will provide:</p>
<p>&#8220;Better Digestion, Metabolism and Body Detoxification<br />
Improved Sleep, Concentration and Memory<br />
Stronger Immune System<br />
Enhanced Weight Control<br />
Better Health&#8221;</p>
<h3>Hydroxycitric Acid Update</h3>
<p>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&#8217;s report</p>
<p>Common symptoms of liver complications include:</p>
<ul>
<li>jaundice (yellowing of the skin)</li>
<li>brown urine</li>
<li>light colored stools</li>
<li>unusual tiredness</li>
<li>stomach pain</li>
<li>itching</li>
<li>loss of appetite</li>
<li>weakness</li>
<li>vomiting</li>
</ul>
<p>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, &#8220;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.&#8221; you can never be too cautious.  </p>
<p>So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise <strong>any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.</strong> </p>
<h3>YogaSlender Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Guggul </a>supposedly lead to weight loss through an increase in thyroid function. Research has shown varying results.<br />
Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. YogaSlender fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garcinia-cambogia-review/" >Garcinia Cambogia</a> 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.<br />
Cinnamon is supposed to help control blood sugar, but there is no research to substantiate this.<br />
Dandelion root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.<br />
Triphala<br />
Cayenne Pepper<br />
Clary Sage<br />
Gotu Kola<br />
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.<br />
Kelp<br />
Salacia Reticulata<br />
Bitter Melon<br />
Bibitaki<br />
Holy Basil</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Cost</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Website</h3>
<p>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&#8211;there is no phone number or mailing address. A company&#8217;s customer service says a lot about their product, and YogaSlender obviously does not consider customer service to be a priority.</p>
<h3>YogaSlender Conclusion</h3>
<p>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.</p>
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		<title>LipoRexin (GD Labs) Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-335" title="liporexin-bottle" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/liporexin-bottle.jpg" alt="Liporexin Bottle" width="90" height="140" />LipoRexin by GD Labs claims to be &#8220;The only diet pill with Brazillian green tea.&#8221; They also claim you will lose 5-12 pounds per month on LipoRexin diet pills.  This LipoRexin review will explain exactly what this product is and how legitimate these claims are.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in LipoRexin?</h3>
<p>The following is the ingredient list for LipoRexin</p>
<ul>
<li>Chromium 100 mcg</li>
<li>Caffeine Anhydrous USP 100 mg</li>
<li>Proprietary INteliSlim Blend 325 mg
<ul>
<li>Gymnema Sylvestre</li>
<li>Brazilian Green Tea Extract</li>
<li>Dandelion Root</li>
<li>Milk Thistle</li>
<li>Cayenne Pepper</li>
<li>Apple Cider Vinegar</li>
<li>Noni Fruit Extract</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See our <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate Review</a> 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 LipoRexin as was used in clinical studies, so it is highly unlikely that the Chromium Picolinate in LipoRexin will bring about weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >Caffeine</a> has been shown to increase metabolic function. Be aware of your own reactions to caffeine before taking a product containing this ingredient.</p>
<p>Gymnema Sylvestre is supposed to control blood glucose levels.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea Extract</a> is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients. It has been proven to promote weight loss. However, the amount of green tea contained in LipoRexin is not disclosed. Therefore, this LipoRexin review cannot determine whether or not the amount of green tea in LipoRexin is effective.</p>
<h3>How much does LipoRexin cost?</h3>
<p>LipoRexin costs $13 per bottle (for a 1 month supply). This is extremely inexpensive.  We see it posted at a retail price of in the $70s, but see also that it&#8217;s readily available for $13 per bottle on eBay. LipoRexin diet pills can only be purchased on Ebay. You can get a better price if you buy in bulk.</p>
<h3>Who is GD Labs really?</h3>
<p>You have to dig deep to find out who manufactures LipoRexin. If you go to liporexin.com, you will find multiple products including skin care products, diet pills, and &#8220;body enhancement&#8221; products. These products are all made by GD Labs but are only available on Ebay.</p>
<p>At first pass when examining GD Labs, it appears that people haven&#8217;t been too happy.  However, the boards on which the mud is being slung all seem to be promoting some alternative to a GD Labs product.  For example, a poster will say something along the lines of, &#8220;Liporexin didn&#8217;t work for me at all!  I felt sick when I took it!  I then tried [insert competitor product] and the pounds just started melting away though.&#8221;</p>
<p>This places the negatives into question (negatives are the opposites of diet pill claims.  Diet pill companies will frequently pose as consumers to slander each other &#8212; with gusto at times &#8212; it&#8217;s an interesting phenomenon, the extent of which is somewhat unique to the industry).</p>
<p>The only time consumer feedback can truly count is when it can be verified.  We dug through thousands of feedback reports for GD Labs (through the seller Fibersyn) and note a very high consumer satisfaction rating &#8212; especially given their apparent volume.  I honestly find the eBay feedback more reliable than anonymous forum posts &#8212; by orders of magnitude.</p>
<p>Does this mean LipoRexin gets a thumbs up from us?  Nah, though for $13 it&#8217;s a very inexpensive experiment.</p>
<h3>LipoRexin Conclusion</h3>
<p>Liporexin is a moderate diet pill at best.  We&#8217;re fairly certain there are others that would provide some more weight loss benefit.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-335" title="liporexin-bottle" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/liporexin-bottle.jpg" alt="Liporexin Bottle" width="90" height="140" />LipoRexin by GD Labs claims to be &#8220;The only diet pill with Brazillian green tea.&#8221; They also claim you will lose 5-12 pounds per month on LipoRexin diet pills.  This LipoRexin review will explain exactly what this product is and how legitimate these claims are.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in LipoRexin?</h3>
<p>The following is the ingredient list for LipoRexin</p>
<ul>
<li>Chromium 100 mcg</li>
<li>Caffeine Anhydrous USP 100 mg</li>
<li>Proprietary INteliSlim Blend 325 mg
<ul>
<li>Gymnema Sylvestre</li>
<li>Brazilian Green Tea Extract</li>
<li>Dandelion Root</li>
<li>Milk Thistle</li>
<li>Cayenne Pepper</li>
<li>Apple Cider Vinegar</li>
<li>Noni Fruit Extract</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p>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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See our <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate Review</a> 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 LipoRexin as was used in clinical studies, so it is highly unlikely that the Chromium Picolinate in LipoRexin will bring about weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >Caffeine</a> has been shown to increase metabolic function. Be aware of your own reactions to caffeine before taking a product containing this ingredient.</p>
<p>Gymnema Sylvestre is supposed to control blood glucose levels.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea Extract</a> is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients. It has been proven to promote weight loss. However, the amount of green tea contained in LipoRexin is not disclosed. Therefore, this LipoRexin review cannot determine whether or not the amount of green tea in LipoRexin is effective.</p>
<h3>How much does LipoRexin cost?</h3>
<p>LipoRexin costs $13 per bottle (for a 1 month supply). This is extremely inexpensive.  We see it posted at a retail price of in the $70s, but see also that it&#8217;s readily available for $13 per bottle on eBay. LipoRexin diet pills can only be purchased on Ebay. You can get a better price if you buy in bulk.</p>
<h3>Who is GD Labs really?</h3>
<p>You have to dig deep to find out who manufactures LipoRexin. If you go to liporexin.com, you will find multiple products including skin care products, diet pills, and &#8220;body enhancement&#8221; products. These products are all made by GD Labs but are only available on Ebay.</p>
<p>At first pass when examining GD Labs, it appears that people haven&#8217;t been too happy.  However, the boards on which the mud is being slung all seem to be promoting some alternative to a GD Labs product.  For example, a poster will say something along the lines of, &#8220;Liporexin didn&#8217;t work for me at all!  I felt sick when I took it!  I then tried [insert competitor product] and the pounds just started melting away though.&#8221;</p>
<p>This places the negatives into question (negatives are the opposites of diet pill claims.  Diet pill companies will frequently pose as consumers to slander each other &#8212; with gusto at times &#8212; it&#8217;s an interesting phenomenon, the extent of which is somewhat unique to the industry).</p>
<p>The only time consumer feedback can truly count is when it can be verified.  We dug through thousands of feedback reports for GD Labs (through the seller Fibersyn) and note a very high consumer satisfaction rating &#8212; especially given their apparent volume.  I honestly find the eBay feedback more reliable than anonymous forum posts &#8212; by orders of magnitude.</p>
<p>Does this mean LipoRexin gets a thumbs up from us?  Nah, though for $13 it&#8217;s a very inexpensive experiment.</p>
<h3>LipoRexin Conclusion</h3>
<p>Liporexin is a moderate diet pill at best.  We&#8217;re fairly certain there are others that would provide some more weight loss benefit.</p>
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		<title>Lipovox Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 22:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal</dc:creator>
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<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox">Lipovox</a> is one of my favorite diet pills.  Not because it has some amazing ingredient complex (though they do score points for being unique) or flashy packaging, but because they have the most unique sales pitch I&#8217;ve ever read.</p>
<h3>The Lipovox Story</h3>
<p>They let it start out in the serene state of Hawaii.</p>
<p>The gist of it is (and I can&#8217;t confirm the veracity of the story, entertaining&#8211;yes, true?  Who knows.  It&#8217;s probably somewhere in between) that a college student was watching Oprah where a certain Dr. Perricone was on the show talking about superfoods that combat the body&#8217;s natural aging process.</p>
<p>It may have been <a href="http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200411/tows_past_20041110.jhtml" target="_blank">this show</a>.</p>
<p>You can find the <a href="http://www.oprah.com/health/beauty/health_beauty_superfood.jhtml" target="_blank">ten superfoods listed here</a>.</p>
<p>The end of the story is that people not only improved their skin, but also lost weight.  Too good to be true?  I took a closer look.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Ingredients (the &#8220;Superfoods&#8221;)</h3>
<p>One of the superfoods listed is <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >wheatgrass, which I reviewed</a> (I&#8217;m neutral on it&#8211;healthy, yes, but does it do all the things proponents claim it can do? Research is lacking).</p>
<p>&#8220;Anything from the &#8216;Allium  Family&#8217;&#8221; includes garlic, which is what Lipovox includes.  Garlic is a very healthy supplement.  I took an <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >in-depth look at garlic</a> earlier today.</p>
<p>The full list of <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> ingredients (there are a ton):</p>
<ul>
<li>Brazilian Acai</li>
<li>Cayenne Pepper Fruit</li>
<li>Garlic (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >garlic review</a>)</li>
<li>Soybeans Isoflavones</li>
<li>Barley</li>
<li>Wheatgrass (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >wheatgrass review</a>)</li>
<li>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</li>
<li>Alfalfa Sprouts</li>
<li>Flaxseed</li>
<li>Buckwheat</li>
<li>Green Tea Extract (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >green tea review</a>)</li>
<li> Salmon Oil Powder</li>
<li>Alpha Lipoic Acid</li>
<li>DMAE</li>
</ul>
<p>I hope to eventually review all of the ingredients included in Lipovox, but the heavy hitting weight loss ingredient (Green Tea) is already covered.  Flaxseed and Buckwheat should help with appetite suppression and it&#8217;s a given that Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a healthy probiotic.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a tossup.  They don&#8217;t provide supplement facts, so it&#8217;s impossible to tell <em>how much</em> of these ingredients are in <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a>.</p>
<p>As you can read in my review of Green Tea, research indicates that Green Tea does increase the metabolic rate and, hence, help you burn more calories.  These other ingredients are healthful so all in all, the ingredient profile here is pretty strong.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Customer Service</h3>
<p><strong>Email #1</strong></p>
<p>I emailed Lipovox customer service and inquired about &#8220;my order&#8221; that I had placed two weeks before.  I didn&#8217;t act irate, but the tone of my email was certainly one of annoyance.  They responded in 10 minutes&#8211;literally.   I thought that was a bit of an anomaly (maybe they were doing emails right then and I got lucky).</p>
<p><strong>Email #2</strong></p>
<p>So I sent another the next day from a different email address under a different name, different wording but similar situation.  The response came back in three hours.</p>
<p>You may consider implementing this customer service strategy with any company where you&#8217;re considering purchasing.  It&#8217;s important that you don&#8217;t just inquire about purchasing.  Of course they&#8217;re going to answer that one quickly.  You have to pretend you&#8217;ve already purchased and gauge their willingness to respond you once they <em>already have your money</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a>&#8216; customer service team passed my little test.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Acne Spin</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t know how I feel about Dr. Perricone.  It seems to me it&#8217;s just his way of making a buck.  If your skin does improve taking Lipovox, just consider it gravy &#8212; I wouldn&#8217;t buy this as a skin care pill.  I would buy it as a weight loss pill with a potential side benefit.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Testimonials</h3>
<p>If you read this site for longer than about three minutes you&#8217;ll realize that I don&#8217;t put any stock in testimonials as they are written on a company&#8217;s website.  Those are far too easy to fabricate.  For instance, look at this testimonial I just received:</p>
<blockquote><p>Cal, you are the hottest anonymous diet pill critic I have ever seen.  Please, let&#8217;s meet up.</p>
<p>Julie  &#8212; Atlanta, GA</p></blockquote>
<p>And that&#8217;s about all it takes.  A few keystrokes and a bit of an imagination.</p>
<p>I do attempt to find feedback about products that come from actual users of the product.  Internet forums don&#8217;t help.  Anyone can post there.  Blogs don&#8217;t help.  Anyone can leave a comment.  Amazon?  That&#8217;s a bit better.  Though even with Amazon, anyone can leave a review.  eBay?  eBay&#8217;s a special case and one that I like.  You can only give feedback if you&#8217;re on record as having purchased that product from that seller.</p>
<p>I found Lipovox for sale on eBay and it appears that the Lipovox company is the outlet there.  I contacted the seller and verified that they are indeed the same company as <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox.com</a>.  They&#8217;re feedback there, as of this writing, is at 98.5% &#8212; with over 50,000 feedback ratings!  I couldn&#8217;t believe their success there.</p>
<p>Now, eBay feedback taken into consideration, maybe this college kid really did stumble onto something.  I don&#8217;t put a lot of stock into the superfoods, as I&#8217;ve already mentioned, but I&#8217;m having a hard time coming up with the reason why in the face of their actual customer feedback.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Negatives</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t like when companies place images of magazines on their site to somehow add credibility.  <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> did that with their Oprah, Shape, Fitness, and Self magazines spread across the top.  Yes, Oprah talked about the superfoods with Dr. Perricone, but that is hardly  an endorsement for Lipovox specifically.</p>
<p>They don&#8217;t provide supplement facts.  Not many do without some sort of proprietary blend (off the top of my head, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/fenphedra-review/" >Fenphedra does</a>)  I wish the Lipovox company would.</p>
<p>They don&#8217;t provide a lot of information about the company behind Lipovox.  While I&#8217;m put at ease when they respond to emails so quickly, I still wish they&#8217;d maybe say how long they&#8217;ve been around (from the ebay presence, I would say it&#8217;s several years&#8211;probably 3 or 4).</p>
<h3>Lipovox Positives</h3>
<p>Green Tea is an effective ingredient for weight loss and they have it in there.  The other ingredients are certainly healthful.</p>
<p>They offer a moneyback guarantee and don&#8217;t try and rope you into some crappy, rip-off autoship like <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/thermocerin-review/" >thermocerin</a> and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/thermocerin-review/" >lipocerin</a>.</p>
<h3>Overall Conclusion on Lipovox</h3>
<p>New spin on an old problem, astounding track record on ebay, a bit hypey on the marketing side, but overall a contender in the diet pill market.  I give <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> a green light.</p>
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<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox">Lipovox</a> is one of my favorite diet pills.  Not because it has some amazing ingredient complex (though they do score points for being unique) or flashy packaging, but because they have the most unique sales pitch I&#8217;ve ever read.</p>
<h3>The Lipovox Story</h3>
<p>They let it start out in the serene state of Hawaii.</p>
<p>The gist of it is (and I can&#8217;t confirm the veracity of the story, entertaining&#8211;yes, true?  Who knows.  It&#8217;s probably somewhere in between) that a college student was watching Oprah where a certain Dr. Perricone was on the show talking about superfoods that combat the body&#8217;s natural aging process.</p>
<p>It may have been <a href="http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200411/tows_past_20041110.jhtml" target="_blank">this show</a>.</p>
<p>You can find the <a href="http://www.oprah.com/health/beauty/health_beauty_superfood.jhtml" target="_blank">ten superfoods listed here</a>.</p>
<p>The end of the story is that people not only improved their skin, but also lost weight.  Too good to be true?  I took a closer look.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Ingredients (the &#8220;Superfoods&#8221;)</h3>
<p>One of the superfoods listed is <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >wheatgrass, which I reviewed</a> (I&#8217;m neutral on it&#8211;healthy, yes, but does it do all the things proponents claim it can do? Research is lacking).</p>
<p>&#8220;Anything from the &#8216;Allium  Family&#8217;&#8221; includes garlic, which is what Lipovox includes.  Garlic is a very healthy supplement.  I took an <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >in-depth look at garlic</a> earlier today.</p>
<p>The full list of <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> ingredients (there are a ton):</p>
<ul>
<li>Brazilian Acai</li>
<li>Cayenne Pepper Fruit</li>
<li>Garlic (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >garlic review</a>)</li>
<li>Soybeans Isoflavones</li>
<li>Barley</li>
<li>Wheatgrass (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >wheatgrass review</a>)</li>
<li>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</li>
<li>Alfalfa Sprouts</li>
<li>Flaxseed</li>
<li>Buckwheat</li>
<li>Green Tea Extract (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >green tea review</a>)</li>
<li> Salmon Oil Powder</li>
<li>Alpha Lipoic Acid</li>
<li>DMAE</li>
</ul>
<p>I hope to eventually review all of the ingredients included in Lipovox, but the heavy hitting weight loss ingredient (Green Tea) is already covered.  Flaxseed and Buckwheat should help with appetite suppression and it&#8217;s a given that Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a healthy probiotic.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a tossup.  They don&#8217;t provide supplement facts, so it&#8217;s impossible to tell <em>how much</em> of these ingredients are in <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a>.</p>
<p>As you can read in my review of Green Tea, research indicates that Green Tea does increase the metabolic rate and, hence, help you burn more calories.  These other ingredients are healthful so all in all, the ingredient profile here is pretty strong.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Customer Service</h3>
<p><strong>Email #1</strong></p>
<p>I emailed Lipovox customer service and inquired about &#8220;my order&#8221; that I had placed two weeks before.  I didn&#8217;t act irate, but the tone of my email was certainly one of annoyance.  They responded in 10 minutes&#8211;literally.   I thought that was a bit of an anomaly (maybe they were doing emails right then and I got lucky).</p>
<p><strong>Email #2</strong></p>
<p>So I sent another the next day from a different email address under a different name, different wording but similar situation.  The response came back in three hours.</p>
<p>You may consider implementing this customer service strategy with any company where you&#8217;re considering purchasing.  It&#8217;s important that you don&#8217;t just inquire about purchasing.  Of course they&#8217;re going to answer that one quickly.  You have to pretend you&#8217;ve already purchased and gauge their willingness to respond you once they <em>already have your money</em>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a>&#8216; customer service team passed my little test.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Acne Spin</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t know how I feel about Dr. Perricone.  It seems to me it&#8217;s just his way of making a buck.  If your skin does improve taking Lipovox, just consider it gravy &#8212; I wouldn&#8217;t buy this as a skin care pill.  I would buy it as a weight loss pill with a potential side benefit.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Testimonials</h3>
<p>If you read this site for longer than about three minutes you&#8217;ll realize that I don&#8217;t put any stock in testimonials as they are written on a company&#8217;s website.  Those are far too easy to fabricate.  For instance, look at this testimonial I just received:</p>
<blockquote><p>Cal, you are the hottest anonymous diet pill critic I have ever seen.  Please, let&#8217;s meet up.</p>
<p>Julie  &#8212; Atlanta, GA</p></blockquote>
<p>And that&#8217;s about all it takes.  A few keystrokes and a bit of an imagination.</p>
<p>I do attempt to find feedback about products that come from actual users of the product.  Internet forums don&#8217;t help.  Anyone can post there.  Blogs don&#8217;t help.  Anyone can leave a comment.  Amazon?  That&#8217;s a bit better.  Though even with Amazon, anyone can leave a review.  eBay?  eBay&#8217;s a special case and one that I like.  You can only give feedback if you&#8217;re on record as having purchased that product from that seller.</p>
<p>I found Lipovox for sale on eBay and it appears that the Lipovox company is the outlet there.  I contacted the seller and verified that they are indeed the same company as <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox.com</a>.  They&#8217;re feedback there, as of this writing, is at 98.5% &#8212; with over 50,000 feedback ratings!  I couldn&#8217;t believe their success there.</p>
<p>Now, eBay feedback taken into consideration, maybe this college kid really did stumble onto something.  I don&#8217;t put a lot of stock into the superfoods, as I&#8217;ve already mentioned, but I&#8217;m having a hard time coming up with the reason why in the face of their actual customer feedback.</p>
<h3>Lipovox Negatives</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t like when companies place images of magazines on their site to somehow add credibility.  <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> did that with their Oprah, Shape, Fitness, and Self magazines spread across the top.  Yes, Oprah talked about the superfoods with Dr. Perricone, but that is hardly  an endorsement for Lipovox specifically.</p>
<p>They don&#8217;t provide supplement facts.  Not many do without some sort of proprietary blend (off the top of my head, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/fenphedra-review/" >Fenphedra does</a>)  I wish the Lipovox company would.</p>
<p>They don&#8217;t provide a lot of information about the company behind Lipovox.  While I&#8217;m put at ease when they respond to emails so quickly, I still wish they&#8217;d maybe say how long they&#8217;ve been around (from the ebay presence, I would say it&#8217;s several years&#8211;probably 3 or 4).</p>
<h3>Lipovox Positives</h3>
<p>Green Tea is an effective ingredient for weight loss and they have it in there.  The other ingredients are certainly healthful.</p>
<p>They offer a moneyback guarantee and don&#8217;t try and rope you into some crappy, rip-off autoship like <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/thermocerin-review/" >thermocerin</a> and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/thermocerin-review/" >lipocerin</a>.</p>
<h3>Overall Conclusion on Lipovox</h3>
<p>New spin on an old problem, astounding track record on ebay, a bit hypey on the marketing side, but overall a contender in the diet pill market.  I give <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=lipovox" rel="nofollow">Lipovox</a> a green light.</p>
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