Phenamax Ingredients

Citrin (400 mg)

Yerba Mate (400 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Guarana and Damiana. Phenamax does contain Guarana, but it does not contain Damiana. Thus, this Phenamax review finds the Yerba Mate in Phenamax is ineffective.

Green Tea (300 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Phenamax does contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.

Guarana (90 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Phenamax does contain Yerba Mate, but it does not contain Damiana. Thus, this Phenamax review finds the Guarana in Phenamax is ineffective.

White Willow Bark (60 mg) supposedly has a thermogenic effect, but further research is needed to substantiate these claims.

Cha de Bugre (15 mg) does not cause weight loss, despite what many diet pill companies claim.

Hordenine (30 mg) has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

ForsLean (30 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Acacia Gum (50 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Phenamax $1 Trial and Price

Phenamax offers a $1 14-day trial. They hide the details in the fine print. If you don’t cancel within the 14 day window, you will be enrolled in autoship (they automatically send you more product each month and charge your credit card) and you will be charged $69.95. This Phenamax review finds Phenamax diet pills do contain a few proven ingredients in proven amounts, but $69.95 is WAY too expensive for Phenamax. You could buy green tea and ForsLean separately for much less money and get the same results.

Phenamax Guarantee

The Phenamax website states, “If you are not completely satisfied with Phenamax for any reason, simply return all unopened bottles within 30 days from your invoice date and we will refund you the total cost (excluding shipping/handling/restocking-fee).” We really prefer to see 90 days to return a product. Be assured you will need to use this guarantee if you purchase Phenamax.

Phenamax Website

The Phenamax website looks like dozens of others we have seen. The main page is packed with testimonials about green tea. There are no testimonials about Phenamax itself. Also, there is no information about Phenamax diet pills on the main page. It makes me wonder why they are promoting green tea and not their product. We agree that green tea is a great diet pill ingredient, but just because green tea works doesn’t mean Phenamax is a great product.

Phenamax Conclusion

This Phenamax review finds that Phenamax is nothing special. It contains two clinically proven ingredients, but it is very overpriced. We recommend looking for a product that contains several proven ingredients in the appropriate amounts.

• “BURNS FAT
• CARB ABSORPTION
• SUPPRESSES APPETITE
• INHIBIT FAT/CARBS
• INCREASE ENERGY” (website).

This Thermoloid review will challenge the claims of Thermoloid and reveal the distasteful marketing practices of Thermoloid to show you what you can really expect from this product.

Thermoloid Ingredients

Chromium (180 mg) has shown differing results in clinical trials. Until more conclusive research is done, we cannot recommend chromium as a diet pill ingredient.

Proprietary Thermogenic Blend (990 mg)

Green tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Thermoloid fails to disclose how much green tea it contains so there is no way of knowing if the green tea in Thermoloid diet pills will be effective.

Caffeine anhydrous is no different from regular caffeine. It does contribute to weight loss when included in the correct amount. Since Thermoloid includes caffeine anhydrous in a proprietary blend, this Thermoloid review cannot determine if there is enough caffeine anhydrous to contribute to weight loss.

Yerba mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both Damiana and Guarana. Thermoloid does contain Guarana, but it does not contain Damiana.

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both Damiana and Yerba Mate. Thermoloid does contain Yerba Mate, but it does not contain Damiana.

Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not cause weight loss.

Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect of Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the more effective the Synephrine is at contributing to weight loss. Unfortunately, Thermoloid fails to list the concentration of the Synephrine it contains.

White willow is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence that it contributes to weight loss.

L-Carnitine supposedly breaks down fats; however, there is no evidence to prove this.

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) helps the body produce energy. Your body produces plenty of ALA on its own; you do not need to supplement with it.

Gugglesterones supposedly increase thyroid function. However, studies have shown conflicting results.

Bioperine helps the body absorb nutrients; it does not directly cause weight loss.

Fat/Carb Blocking and Appetite Suppressant Blend 432 mg

Chitosan has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but it has to be taken in doses of 3 grams per day. Thus, this Thermoloid review finds it is impossible for Thermoloid to contain enough Chitosan to be effective.

Hoodia gordonii does nothing for weight loss.

CLA contributes to weight loss. However, Thermoloid does not say how much CLA it contains.

Cha de bugre is supposed to be a miracle cure for everything from curing herpes to healing wounds. Research has NOT shown cha de bugre contributes to weight loss.

Evodia has been shown to cause weight loss in mice. More human research is needed.

You will notice Thermoloid diet pills do contain several proven ingredients. However, since Thermoloid does not say how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.

Thermoloid Price

Thermoloid diet pills cost $29.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 6-10 capsules per day, one bottle will last 6-10 days. This is EXTREMELY expensive for a diet pill. There is no evidence that Thermoloid will actually cause weight loss.

Thermoloid Guarantee

The Thermoloid website says nothing about a guarantee, which means there probably isn’t one. If you buy Thermoloid from another website, there might be a guarantee through that specific website. If you choose to buy Thermoloid, be sure you know what the return policy is; you will probably need it.

Thermoloid’s Racy Marketing

Thermoloid is made by Goliath Labs. They use nearly pornographic images to try to sell Thermoloid. If they had any confidence in Thermoloid, they wouldn’t have to use such demeaning marketing tactics. If you choose to buy or even research Thermoloid diet pills, make sure your children aren’t in the room.

Thermoloid Conclusion

Thermoloid diet pills contain some impressive proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they hide how much of each ingredient is included. If these ingredients were included in appropriate amounts, Thermoloid would be a great diet pill. However, since there is no way of knowing how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.

I57 Ignite Ingredients

I57 Ignite Blend 650 mg

Green tea leaf extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, I57 Ignite fails to disclose how much green tea it contains. Therefore, this I57 Ignite review finds it impossible to determine if the amount of green tea contained in I57 Ignite diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine is another clinically proven diet pill ingredient; it increases metabolic rate. Unfortunately, I57 Ignite hides the amount of caffeine in a proprietary blend, making it impossible to know exactly how much caffeine it contains.

Cha de bugre leaf extract is supposed to do everything from heal wounds to suppress appetite. Despite what many diet pill companies claim, there is NO scientific evidence to prove that cha de bugre actually does anything to contribute to weight loss.

I57 Ignite does contain two proven ingredients (green tea and caffeine). It’s too bad they are not willing to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. This is usually because there is not enough of each ingredient to actually cause weight loss.

I57 Ignite Cost

We found I57 Ignite diet pills for $24.09 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, and since there is no record of how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much for I57 Ignite.

I57 Ignite Side Effects

Because I57 Ignite contains caffeine and green tea (which contains caffeine), you should be aware of your own reaction to caffeine before taking I57 Ignite or any diet pill containing caffeine. Some common side effects due to caffeine are nausea, anxiety, irritability, nervousness and depression.

I57 Ignite Website

JEC Nutrition is the manufacturer of I57 Ignite diet pills. Neither the JEC Nutrition nor the I57 Ignite website is working. It is always concerning when the manufacturer’s website is not working. There is no way of knowing if JEC Nutrition offers a guarantee for I57 Ignite. However, since you cannot buy I57 Ignite from their website, you should check with the website you purchase from to see if they offer their own guarantee.

I57 Ignite Conclusion

This I57 review finds this product is not worth your time or money. Although I57 diet pills do contain the clinically proven ingredients caffeine and green tea, they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. I57 Ignite is far too expensive; look for a product that contains clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Read through our diet pill ingredients to find out what ingredients are clinically proven and how much of each is needed to contribute to weight loss.

The Amazon Diet Ingredient

The Amazon Diet contains only one ingredient: cha de bugre. Diet pill companies claim cha de bugre is a miracle ingredient. It is supposed to do everything from suppress appetite to cure herpes and heal wounds. The truth is there is no scientific evidence to show cha de bugre actually contributes to weight loss.

The Amazon Diet Marketing

The Amazon Diet website employs several interesting marketing tactics. The website offers a free bottle of The Amazon Diet, but supposedly you only have 15 minutes to accept the offer or it ends (they even show the clock counting down). In reality, every time you go to the website the clock restarts. They just want you to think you are getting a great deal. The details of this free bottle are hidden in the small print.

If you do not cancel this free trial within 17 days, your credit card will automatically be charged $129.95 plus $19.95 shipping and handling for a 3 month supply. At over $43 per month, the Amazon Diet is way too expensive. It contains NO clinically proven ingredients.

The Amazon Diet does have a 30 day guarantee. However, you have to call to get a Return Authorization Number in order to get a refund. In addition, you will pay a 15% restocking fee if you choose to return the product.

The Amazon Diet website contains the typical sensationalized testimonials which really mean nothing. They claim they are backed by Dr. Cruz, but they never explain who he is or what kind of “doctor” he is.

The Amazon Diet website focuses mainly on the benefits of cha de bugre. They do not disclose how much of the ingredient is contained in each dose. There is no explanation of how the Amazon Diet is any different from other diet pills containing cha de bugre.

The Amazon Diet Conclusion

This Amazon Diet review finds the Amazon Diet is just another diet pill; there is nothing special about it. They want you to believe that since cha de bugre is exotic it will be effective. Don’t be fooled. There is NO proof that the Amazon Diet actually works. Instead of going with a diet pill that makes outrageous claims, choose one that can back up their claims with real scientific research.

Decreases Appetite
Increases metabolism
Stimulates thermogenesis
Acts as a mild diuretic
Increases energy
Help regulate blood sugar levels

This Phentramin review will reveal the truth behind this product and help you determine whether Phentramin diet pills are right for you.

Phentramin Ingredients

Chromium – research falls on both sides of the fence with Chromium. Some clinical studies have shown that chromium is effective, while others have shown that it’s not. Its purpose is primarily to regulate blood sugar levels, which can help control weight problems.
Caffeine is proven to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. However, Phentramin fails to disclose how much caffeine is included, so it is impossible to determine if it will be effective.
Hoodia Gordonii Cactus Powder – Hoodia is a popular diet pill ingredient, but there is NO clinical evidence to prove that Hoodia actually contributes to weight loss.
Magnolia Bark
Glucomannan is a dietary fiber which absorbs water and makes the user feel full. Studies have found that for Glucomannan to be effective, the user must take 1-2 grams per day. Again, Phentramin diet pills do not say how much glucomannan they contain so no one can know if it is enough to be effective.
Green Tea is a clinically proven ingredient which increases metabolic rate. However, Phentramin does not disclose how much green tea it contains. Therefore, impossible for this Phentramin review to determine if the green tea in Phentramin diet pills is enough to be effective.
Theobromine
Guarana extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss but ONLY when combined with damiana and yerba mate. Phentramin does not contain either of these ingredients. There has been no research to determine the effectiveness of guarana by itself.
Cha de Bugre is fairly common in fat burners. However, there is no evidence to prove that Cha’ de Bugre provides any benefits for weight loss (read: it likely doesn’t).
Maca Extract
L-Theanine
Banaba extract
Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.

Phentramin–no guarantee

The Phentramin website has something we have not seen before; Lazarus Labs (the Phentramin manufacturer) specifically says there is NO guarantee of any kind for Phentramin diet pills. In fact, in order for to place an order, you have to agree to the following conditions:

“I acknowledge that no guarantees have been made to me as to the results as there is no known product that gives 100% satisfaction to everyone, nor are there any guarantees against unfavorable results, risks or complications.  I understand that I am buying this product with the full knowledge that I may not benefit from its use.  I hereby release LazarusLabs.com and all of its employees and contractors from any and all liability whatsoever associated or connected with the use of any of their products and any adverse effect that I may suffer from consequently, if any, on account of the use of their products. I am solely responsible for any adverse effects I may suffer from taking or continuing to take any of these products.  I am fully aware that NO refund is given if I change my mind and decide not to take the product or upon my physician’s opinion that I should no longer take the product.” (website)

Phentramin Marketing Tactics

Phentramin employs the use of multilevel marketing (MLM) techniques. In other words, you make money if you get someone else to sign up. The good news for those who choose to join into the MLM scam is that no one can return Phentramin, so you will make commission whether the customer likes it or not.

Phentramin Cost

A 30 day supply of Phentramin will cost $62 (assuming you take the recommended dosage of 2 capsules per day). While this is not especially expensive for a diet pill, Phentramin does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Thus, it is too expensive.

Phentramin Conclusion

This Phentramin review finds that Phentramin diet pills do include some proven ingredients. However, they do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included. The fact that there is no guarantee is disturbing. Why would you want to buy a product from a company that does not back up their product in any way? We recommend choosing a diet pill that is backed up by the manufacturer, one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Cordiaburn Ingredients

The following is the ingredient list found on the Cordiaburn label.
Cordiaburn Proprietary Blend: Cha de Bugre (Corida Salicifolia) Extract (whole herb), Green Tea Extract (leaf) providing 25 mg EGCG, Citrus Aurantium Extract (fruit) providing 5 mg Synephrine. 500 mg **

Cha’ de Bugre extract is fairly common in fat burners. However, there is no evidence to prove that Cha’ de Bugre provides any benefits for weight loss (read: it likely doesn’t).

Green tea is an ingredient which has been proven to increase metabolic function, leading to weight loss. However, Cordiaburn does not disclose how much green tea it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Cordiaburn review to determine the effectiveness of green tea in Cordiaburn diet pills.

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

These results suggest that the segment wall, an edible fraction, from Satsuma mandarin orange might be useful as a functional food, especially as a fat-reducing material

Once again, Cordiaburn discloses neither the amount of Citrus Aurantium nor the concentration of Synephrine.

Price of Cordiaburn

Cordiaburn offers a two-week trial for about $6 (including s&h). If you do not cancel your order within two weeks, Cordiaburn will bill you for $38.95. They will enroll you in a dreaded auto-ship program. (They will ship Cordiaburn diet pills every month and automatically charge your credit card $45 per month). While a trial period is nice, too often diet pill companies have a lot of fine print that is almost hidden from customers.

Cordiaburn Conclusion

This Cordiaburn review finds Cordiaburn diet pills are no different from many other fat burners. While it does contain some good fat burning ingredients, Cordiaburn does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included, so it is impossible to determine how effective this product is. Look through our recommended products for diet pills that include proven ingredients in proven
amounts.

They reference a “clinical study”, but they fail to say who conducted it or when it was performed. It makes us wonder if there was a clinical study at all. If they conducted their own study, it is suspect especially considering it has not been published.

And, considering nanoSLIM pays anyone (including doctors) who will endorse their product, a clinical study done by nanoSLIM carries little weight.

What are the ingredients in nanoSLIM?

According to the nanoSLIM website, “Each serving (1 Microtablet™) contains:

The nanoSLIM™ World’s Smallest Weight-Loss Solution Blend 28 mg

• Lagerstroemia speciosa leaf extract [standardized for 3% and 20% corosolic acid] supplying elligitannins,
• Cha’ de bugre leaf extract [as Cordia salicifolia],
• green coffee bean extract [as Coffea arabica] [standardized for 25% chlorogenic acid], and
• Fucus vesiculosus/serratus thallus powder).

Lagerstroemia speciosa (also known as “Banaba”): standardized for corosolic acid. Banaba has been shown to lower blood glucose levels, providing benefit to overweight obese individuals.

Cha’ de Bugre extract is fairly common in fat burners. However, there is no evidence to prove that Cha’ de Bugre provides any benefits for weight loss (read: it likely doesn’t).

A clinical study found that green coffee extract was successful in inhibiting weight gain. However, this study was done on mice. Until studies are done on humans, it is impossible to know exactly how effective green coffee extract is in weight loss.

Fucus Vesiculosus, also known as brown algae, is added because of its iodine, which improves thyroid performance, helping to increase energy. No studies have been done on how fucus vesiculosus contributes to human weight loss.

What proof is there that nanoSLIM works?

There is no proof that nanoSLIM works. The nanoSLIM website boasts of a study which found great success with participants using nanoSLIM. However, as stated earlier, there is no mention of who did the study or when it was done. No such study has been published.

nanoSLIM pays people to give endorsements of their product. They say it right on their website. They are currently looking for people to give “success stories”. They offer financial compensation as well as free product to anyone who will write a positive review. They also pay Lisa Pomranky, MD, whose endorsement is
on the website. How can we take seriously any claims made by nanoSLIM when they have to pay people to say positive things about their product?

How much does nanoSLIM cost?

nanoSLIM costs $39.90 for 40 microtablets, or roughly $1 per day. While that doesn’t seem expensive, you could simply throw $1 out the window on your way to work–that’d have a similar effect.

What are the side effects of nanoSLIM?

Side effects of nanoSLIM include increased heart rate, hot flashes, sweating, and bloating.

nanoSLIM Review Conclusion

nanoSLIM is a weight loss supplement that is no different from many other supplements. They make bold claims but have nothing to back them up. They fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is contained in the supplement, and even the ingredients that might be beneficial to weight loss have only been tested
on mice. Perhaps nanoSLIM would be worth taking if you get some good money for an endorsement, but if you are looking for something that will actually help you lose weight, look elsewhere.

Phentramine’s Ingredients

Phentramine’s ingredients are outlined on their website, but the supplement facts aren’t given, so the dosage amount is unknown. This makes it tough to evaluate. Many diet pill companies these days mask the dosage in a “proprietary blend” and Phetramine is no different. It would be nice if they at least listed their ingredients from greatest to least amount so we could get a general idea.

• Hoodia Gordonii is a fad diet pill ingredient where the claim that it suppresses the appetite. The little research that has been done on Hoodia has shown that it would most likely be impossible to ingest enough Hoodia to make it worthwhile, since most of the active ingredient (P57) is metabolized by the liver. Notice how the Phentramine website tries to legitimize Hoodia by simply quoting media outlets about it. The media is in the same business of selling hype — they do it all day long — so it’s no surprise that their quote about Hoodia sounds mysterious and amazing. They’re trying to sell a story. How exciting would the story be if they simply reported what I just mentioned above?
• Guarana, in conjunction with Yerba Mate and Damiana (sometime seen as GYD, or GDY) has been shown in research to aid in fat loss. However, Phentramine went the less effective (less expensive) route and didn’t include the Y and D of this effective equation. The result is that Guarana stands alone in Phentramine — not having nearly the weight loss effect it would have if it were formulated properly.
• Cha de Bugre – is an ancient herb known for its appetite suppressing abilities. Hard and fast research related to Cha de Bugre, however, is extremely limited.
• Ginseng – an herb popularly used for energy and its ability to aid in lowering blood glucose levels, there could possibly be some merit to it, though some researchers are demanding more research before being able to recommend it.
• Phentramine also contains Citrus Aurantium. The active ingredient in Citrus Aurantium is Synephrine. Synephrine has been shown to be an effective stimulant. This doesn’t mean Phentramine can be recommended however, since we have no idea hos muc Synephrine is actually present. The level of synephrine in Citrus Aurantium can vary wildly from selection to selection. It would have been much better for the Phentramine group to purchase Synephrine as an extract, so the inclusion could be measured.
• Both Magnolia Bark and Piper Nigrum are more label eye candy than anything else.

A Call with Phentramine’s Customer Service

I contacted Phentramine’s customer service at 1-877-445-1034 and was pleasantly surprised that a person answered the phone after just one right — not a machine, but an actual person. Kudos to them for that.

Of course, the call went downhill from there. The rep told me where I could find a list of ingredients but admitted they didn’t provide the amounts. He also was excited about Hoodia, which is unfortunate, since it’s a scam. (The “thing” he mentions when he’s trying to explain the 20:1 ratio idea is the P57 extract that I mentioned above).

Finally, the best part about the call was the fact that I discovered they don’t offer a moneyback guarantee. A shame. At least 90% of diet pill companies will offer a moneyback guarantee so it’s suspect that Phentramine won’t do this.

You can listen to the call here if you’d like: Phentramine Review Phonecall

Phentramine Review Conclusion

Phentramine just doesn’t have an ingredient profile that I can be excited about. Their inclusion (and excitement) about Hoodia Gordonii means they’re hawking a product whose flagship ingredient is absolutely worthless. Their pricing is extremely high for what their ingredients could possibly bring. The one upside is that their customer service was quick to answer the phone. It’s extremely unfortunate that Phentramine won’t stay by its product enough to be able to offer a moneyback guarantee. I won’t recommend a product unless the guarantee is in place.

Phentramine’s simply trying to capitalize on the confusion with the similar name of Phetermine. It’s a common ploy, but they don’t have nearly the ingredient profile needed to be even comparable. I do not recommend Phentramine.