Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

Thyro-Slim AM Ingredients

Selenium (100 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

Copper (2 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown conflicting results in clinical trials.

Energizing Blend (455 mg)

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Thyro-Slim AM does not contain either Yerba Mate or Damiana. Thus, this Thyro-Slim review finds the Guarana in Thyro-Slim will NOT cause weight loss.

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Thyro-Slim AM includes green tea in a proprietary blend, so there is no way of knowing if it contains enough green tea to be effective.

Garcinia Cambogia (500 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Green orange fruit extract Citrus Aurantium (200 mg) contains synephrine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, the most important thing to note with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. Thyro Slim AM fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains.

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Gugglipid supposedly increases thyroid function, but studies have shown varying results.

Bladderwrack kelp

Atlantic kelp

Sargassi seaweed

L-Tyrosine (175 mg) contributes to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Thyro-Slim AM diet pills do not contain nearly enough L-Tyrosine to cause weight loss.

White Willow Bark (100 mg) is an anti-inflammatory. It has not been shown to cause weight loss.

The only proven ingredient included in the necessary amount is garcinia cambogia. Thus, this Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim AM diet pills are not worth taking.

Thyro-Slim PM Ingredients

Vitamin B6 (10 mg)

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.

Soothing Herbal Blend (100 mg)

Wild Jujube Seed

Chamomile Flower

Passion Flower

Cleansing Blend (250 mg)

Senna Leaf

Rhubarb root

Cascara Sagrada Bark

Cassia

St. John’s Bread

Apple fruit

Tamarind fruit

Date fruit

Fig fruit

Water Balance Blend (250 mg)

Uva Ursi has actually been shown to have dangerous interactions with diuretics like Buchu and Juniper (which are both contained in Thyro-Slim PM diet pills.

Dandelion Root

Cranberry fruit

Buchu leaf

Cornsilk

Couchgrass herb

Hydrangea

Juniper

Artichoke

Restoration & Adrenal Support Blend (200 mg)

Licorice root

Astragalus

Ginger

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Guggulipid

Atlantic kelp

Bladderwrack kelp

Sergassi Seaweed

Thyro-Slim PM diet pills contain NO proven ingredients. They are not worth your time or money.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Cost

A 21-day supply of Thyro-Slim AM/PM costs $24.99.This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but considering there is only ONE proven ingredient in Thyro-Slim, any amount is too much to pay.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Marketing

Thyro-Slim is manufactured by Maximum Human Performance (MHP). The MHP website is full of photos of bulging biceps and unbelievable testimonials. Don’t be fooled by their marketing. Thyro-Slim will do nothing for weight loss. Don’t waste your money on it.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Conclusion

This Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim is nothing special. Between the two formulas there is only ONE proven ingredient contained in a proven amount. Thyro-Slim will not give you the results you are looking for. Find a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts; our recommended products are a great place to start.

Zymelite Ingredients

Lipase helps in digestion; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Protease links amino acids; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Alpha Amylase

Gluco Amylase

Psyllium Seed Powder does not cause weight loss.

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory. It does not cause weight loss.

Chamomile Flower Powder does nothing for weight loss.

Lactobaciilus Cultures does not cause weight loss.

Parsley Powder does nothing for weight loss.

Lavender Flower Powder has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

You will notice Zymelite diet pills do not contain ANY proven diet pill ingredients. There is no reason to believe Zymelite will actually cause weight loss. Don’t waste your time on Zymelite; you will only be disappointed.

Zymelite Guarantee

The Zymelite website offers no guarantee. We are always skeptical of companies who don’t have enough confidence in their product to provide a guarantee. If you purchase Zymelite diet pills from another website, you might get a guarantee from that website. Be sure to check on the guarantee before buying Zymelite because you WILL need it if you purchase Zymelite.

Zymelite Cost

We found Zymelite diet pills online for as low as $24.95 for a one month supply. This is relatively inexpensive for a diet pill, but since there are no proven ingredients contained in Zymelite, $24.95 is too much for this product.

Zymelite Website

The Zymelite website is very vague. They want to show only the upsides to Zymelite (which are few and far between). The Zymelite website does not list the ingredients contained in Zymelite; we had to look elsewhere to find the ingredients in Zymelite. Many diet pill companies contain testimonials from customers
(or supposed customers), but the Zymelite website contains only one testimonial. It is an interesting marketing strategy and leaves us scratching our heads.

Zymelite Conclusion

This Zymelite review finds Zymelite is a worthless product. It contains nothing but ineffective ingredients. There is no company guarantee and the website is vague. We recommend finding a product that contains proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

Banital Claims

The Banital website claims Banital diet pills will do the following:

“Appetite Blend-stops you from over eating

Carb Blend-helps pass undigested through your body

Energy Blend-gently raises your energy level”

Banital Ingredients

Green tea 100 mg has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when included in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Banital review finds there is not enough green tea in Banital to contribute to weight loss.

Peppermint leaf

Cinnamon bark is supposed to help control blood sugar levels, but there is no research to substantiate this.

Chamomile calms the stomach but does not cause weight loss.

Ginger root calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.

Licorice root

Tangerine peel

Chicory root-tonic

Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, Banital fails to list how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.

Aloe vera

Bitter melon

Citrus aurantium (6% synephrine) contributes to weight loss. However, the important thing with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. Thus, the 6% concentration of synephrine in Banital will not do much to cause weight loss.

Lycium berry has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Chitosan contributes to weight loss, but only when included in doses of 3 grams per day or more. Banital does not list how much chitosan it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough chitosan to be effective.

Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that makes users feel full. However, it has to be taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. It is unlikely that Banital diet pills contain enough glucomanna to be effective.

As you can see, Banital does contain several clinically proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they hide how much of each ingredient is included, making it impossible to know how effective Banital will be. Companies usually do this so they can hide how little of each ingredient they actually include.

Banital Guarantees

Banital has two different guarantees–the regular guarantee and the “Double your money back” guarantee.

The regular guarantee is a 30 day money back guarantee. To get a refund, you have to call customer service to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Then you send in your unopened bottle for a refund.

The “Double your money back” guarantee has so many hoops to jump through, I would be surprised if anyone ever gets it. To get double your money back, you have to:

1. See a doctor
2. Have Banital recommended by the doctor
3. Have your weight recorded before taking Banital
4. Have your weight recorded 25 days after starting Banital

The “Double your money back” guarantee is a joke. It is listed several times on their website, but they only list the details in the fine print, and the fine print is very confusing.

Banital Cost

The Banital website lists three purchase options:

1. A 30 day supply for $79.95 (including Banital, a Health and Fitness Guide, and a bottle of their detox formula)
2. An autoship option for $79.95 per month (including Banital, detox formula, and a Multi-Nutrient)–with this option you are automatically shipped the product every month and your credit card is charged.
3. A 30 day only supply for $139.75 (including Banitol, detox, Health & Fitness guide, and vitamins

The Banital website does not explain the difference between option 1 and option 3. Like their guarantee policies, Banital’s purchase options are very confusing. Any of these options is WAY too expensive for Banital. There is no proof that Banital actually works.

Banital Conclusion

This Banital review finds Banital does not live up to its claims. If Banital actually included their proven ingredients in proven amounts, it would be a great diet pill. However, they hide how much of each ingredient they include. Banital is far too expensive and their costs and guarantees are confusing. Find a diet pill that is honest about how much of each ingredient it contains–one that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.

This Everslim review will explore the ingredients contained in Everslim diet pills and tell you what you can realistically expect from this product.

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

Everslim Ingredients

Everslim comes in two formulas, a daytime formula and a nighttime formula.

The Daytime Formula includes the following ingredients:

Calcium 156 mg
Chromium 133 mcg
Potassium 218 mg
Proprietary blend 1.33 g

The proprietary blend includes the following:

Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine Anhydrous

The Nighttime Formula contains the following ingredients:

Calcium 156 mg
Chromium 133 mcg
Potassium 218 mg
Proprietary blend 1.47 g

The proprietary blend includes the following:

Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Valerian Extract
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
Melatonin
Chamomile
Passionflower

Calcium is an essential element for human health. However, it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Chromium has been tested in several clinical trials. Some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss, but other studies have shown the opposite.

Potassium is also important to human health, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia is made of Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Valerian Extract, Melatonin, and Passionflower all promote restful sleep.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help control blood sugar levels.

You will notice that Everslim diet pills do contain several proven ingredients. However, this Everslim review finds that since Everslim does not reveal how much of each of these ingredients are included, there is no way to determine the effectiveness of Everslim.

Everslim Cost

Everslim diet pills cost $31.99 for 108 caplets. If you take the recommended dosage of 6 caplets per day, one package will last 18 days. In other words, Everslim will cost about $53 per month. While this isn’t especially expensive, considering Everslim hides the amount of the effective ingredients included in their formula, this Everslim review finds Everslim is too expensive.

Everslim Marketing

Everslim is made by Iovate, which is known for its sketchy marketing tactics. Everslim is no exception. Everslim touts studies done on individual ingredients, but they do not say how much of each ingredient was included in the studies. Further, they fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included in Everslim, making impossible for the consumer to compare the research findings with Everslim itself.

Everslim claims this product is specifically for mothers looking to lose baby weight. There is nothing in Everslim that isn’t found in dozens of other diet pills. It would have the same effect on men as on mothers.

Everslim Conclusion

This Everslim review finds that this is a mediocre product at best. Like so many other ineffective diet pills, Everslim hides behind proprietary blends so they don’t have to reveal how little of the effective ingredients are included. Find a diet pill that is honest about what it contains, one that one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts; check out our recommended products.

Accelis Supplement Facts

Accelis Weight-Loss Proprietary Blend – 30mg

Lagerstroemia speciosa l. extract (leaf) standardized for 3 percent corosolic acid*, Caffeine-free green tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf) Supplying polyphenols, catechins, epigallocatechin gallate*, Caffeine-free oolong tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf) standardized for 15 percent EGCG, 25 percent catechins, 50 percent polyphenols*, Caffeine-free white tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf) Standardized for 15 percent EGCG, 35 percent catechins 50 percent polyphenols*, Chamomile extract (as Matricaria recutita) (flower) Supplying 1.2 percent apigenin*, Passionflower extract (as Passiflora incarnata) (aerial parts) Supplying 3.5 percent flavonoids*, Soy phospholipids Supplying 23 percent phosphatidyl ethanolamine (NOPE)*

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. ((Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2006 Aug;73(2):174-7.)) Unfortunately, Accelis includes Lagerstroemia speciosa in a “proprietary blend.” In other words, they don’t want you to know how little of this ingredient is included in the formula. This makes it impossible to know if the amount of Lagerstroemia speciosa in Accelis diet pills will be effective.

Green tea is a tried and proven weight loss ingredient which increases metabolic function. However, this is due to the caffeine in green tea, so the caffeine-free green tea in Accelis diet pills is not effective in weight loss.

Oolong tea has been shown to increase metabolism. (source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13678386?dopt=AbstractPlus. However, this is most likely due to the caffeine contained in Oolong tea. Thus, this Accelis review finds the caffeine free Oolong tea in Accelis is ineffective.

The big take-away from that lengthy list of confusing ingredients?  We’re mainly talking about tea here, they’re just using very long explanations to explain what’s in it, and the proprietary blend is an extremely small 30 mg! Bear in mind, the two pills we recommend (Thermodrenix and PatentTrim provide 1,000 mg of Green Tea along.  Even subpar diet pills will include 50 to 150 mg…) — this is unbelievably ridiculous.

Accelis and their Clinical study

The Accelis website says there is a clinical study to back up their claims. They do not mention that the study was done on Lagerstroemia speciosa alone, not on Accelis. Since they do not disclose how much Lagerstroemia speciosa the Accelis formula contains (be assured, it’s not a lot with a  proprietary blend of only 30 mg total), there is no way to compare the study with the actual product.

Accelis Price

Accelis diet pills will cost you $22.95 for a 20 day supply (at 2 capsules per day). This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but considering they don’t even tell you how much of each ingredient is included, it is way, way too expensive.

Accelis Side Effects

Side effects of Accelis include nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, heartburn

The following side effects should be reported to a doctor:

Loss of consciousness
Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Allergic reaction

Accelis Conclusion

Accelis is another diet pill that hides the amount of their ingredients. It also includes caffeine-free teas, which really have no effect on weight loss. We recommend looking for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.