Speed V2 is a diet pill that “gives an amazing thermogenic boost in and out of the gym” (website). This Speed V2 review details the ingredients in Speed V2 and reveals the truth about Speed V2–there is no proof that Speed V2 diet pills work and the manufacturer doesn’t stand behind this product to offer customers a guarantee.

Speed V2 Ingredients

Speed Complex 721 mg
Phenylethylamine is a mood enhancing ingredient. It does not cause weight loss.
Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not contribute to weight loss.
Evodia Fruit has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but no human research has been done.
Quercetin
Cissus Quadrangularis has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients, but it has not been studied on its own.
Bitter Orange (standardized for Synephrine) Synephrine is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. However, when looking at Synephrine, the important thing to note is the concentration–the higher the better. Since Speed 2 fails to list the concentration of Synephrine it contains, there is no way for this Speed V2 Review to determine if the Bitter Orange/Synephrine in Speed V2 diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Geranium Oil Extract
Piperine allows the body to absorb more nutrients. However, there is no research to prove that Piperine actually contributes to weight loss (although there is no research showing the opposite, either.
B12 is important to a healthy lifestyle, but it does not cause weight loss.
You will notice Speed V2 diet pills contain only ONE proven diet pill ingredient (Bitter Orange/Synephrine), and there is no way of knowing the concentration included in Speed V2.

Speed V2 Price

You can find Speed V2 diet pills online for as little as $26.99 for 90 capsules. If you take the recommended 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. Although this is about average for a diet pill, there is no proof that Speed V2 actually works, so any amount is too much to pay for Speed V2.

Speed V2 Guarantee

There is NO manufacturer’s guarantee for Speed V2. The Speed V2 website says the following:

“This site and the materials and products on this site are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.” Why would anyone want to buy a product that the manufacturer doesn’t have enough faith to back up? Don’t bother with Speed V2; it’s not worth your time or money.

Speed V2 Affiliate Program

Speed V2 has an “Affiliate Program”. That is a fancy way of saying it is multi-level marketing (a pyramid scheme). In other words, if you get other people to sign up to buy Speed V2 you get commission. Any company that has to use these practices should be questioned. There is no reason to believe Speed V2 will cause weight loss, so why would you con people into buying it?

Speed V2 Conclusion

This Speed V2 review finds there is no reason to even think about buying Speed V2. There is no reason to believe it will actually cause weight loss, so don’t waste your money on it.

• “Increases in physical and mental energy
• Increases in calorie- and fat-burning rate (metabolism)
• Reductions in waist and hip size
• Prevention of body fat re-gain (“re-bounding”)
• Improvements in muscle shape and definition
• Avoidance of water retention
• Control of appetite and hunger
• Improvements in exercise tolerance (endurance)” (website).

This Phenyl Core review will explain the ingredients contained in Phenyl Core diet pills to reveal if the claims made by Phenyl Core are legitimate.

Phenyl Core Ingredients

NeuroPhen Mood Complex 35 mg

Acacia Rigidula P.E. is included in many diet pills, but there is no evidence that it actually contributes to weight loss.

Phenylethylamine is often called the “love drug”. It is found in chocolate and is supposed to enhance mood. However, there is no evidence that it directly affects weight loss.

N,n-Dimethylphenylamine

N,n-Dimethyl-B-Phenylethylamine

3,4-Dimethoxy-5-Hydroxy-B-Phenethylamine

4-Hydroxy-Phenethylamine (Tyramine)

Polyphenolic Herbal Catechin 50 mg

White Tea contains antioxidants; it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Green Tea is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. Studies have shown that for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. Thus, this Phenyl Core review finds there is not enough green tea in Phenyl Core diet pills to be effective.

Kuding Tea With 80% Polyphenols

Caffeine (anhydrous) 200 mg has been shown to cause weight loss.

Infinite Burn Proprietary Complex 115 mg

Hordenine

Konjac Root is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make you feel full. So, it should keep you from eating too much, possibly leading to weight loss. Studies have not proven this, however.

Cissus Quadrangularis Extract (Seeds) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients. It has not been studied on its own.

Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Root) does not cause weight loss.

Dextrose

The only proven ingredient in an adequate amount is caffeine. You could buy caffeine by itself for a lot less money. We also found it interesting that the ingredients in Phenyl Core are almost identical to those contained in Appuloss, which is another subpar diet pill.

Phenyl Core Price

Phenyl Core diet pills cost $32.89 for 100 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 25 days. While this is an average price for a diet pill, it is too much for this product. As mentioned above, you would get the same results at much less cost if you just bought caffeine by itself.

Phenyl Core Marketing

The Phenyl Core website makes it sound as if Phenyl Core is for anyone wishing to shed some pounds. However, their photos show rippling, cut muscles. They are sending mixed messages. Is Pheyl Core supposed to be for regular weight loss or for body building?

Phenyl Core Guarantee

The Phyenl Core website has a link to their return policy, but at the time this review was written, the link was not working. We called the customer service line to ask about their guarantee. Apparently they have ONE customer service representative and she was not available to speak with us. What kind of customer service is that?

Phenyl Core Conclusion

This Phenyl Core review finds this product is not worth your time or money. Look for a diet pill containing several proven ingredients in proven amounts. Check out our list of diet pill ingredients to see which ones have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

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.

What ingredients does Cylaris contain?

The following is the list of ingredients in Cylaris

• Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
• Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
• Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
• Selenium (as l-selenomethionine) 60 mcg 86%
• Chromium (as chromium polynicotinate) 150 mcg 125%
• Cylaris™ Proprietary Weight-Loss Blend *
  • Caffeine Anhydrous *
  • Cissus quadrangularis extract (stem and leaves) Standardized for 2.5% phytosterols *
  • Green Tea Extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf) Standardized for 90% polyphenols, 45% EGCG *
  • Soy albumin extract (as Glycine max) (bean) Standardized for 200 mg caffeine *

Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable stearine, magnesium stearate, silica, hydroxypropyl-cellulose, acesulfame-potassium, coating (polyvinyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc, FD&C Red NO. 40, FD&C Blue NO. 2, hydroxypropyl cellulose, soy lecithin, polysorbate 80).

What does the research say re: Cylaris’ ingredients say?

Chromium, according to some studies, reduces insulin resistance, thus increasing weight loss. However, other studies find the opposite. The findings are too contradictory to be sure whether it is effective or not. We’re neutral with a slightly positive lean here.

Caffeine has been shown to increase endurance which can lead to weight loss. Cylaris does not disclose exactly how much caffeine it contains.

The study mentioned multiple times on the Cylaris website was done on a Cissus quadrangularis formulation. This formulation also included green tea and caffeine, among other ingredients.
No study has been done on Cissus quadrangularis itself, so who is to say that the success of this study is not due to the green tea and caffeine? My guess would be that it is.

The cynic in me would also venture a guess that there’s a reason Cylaris included the potentially effective ingredients in their proprietary blend — because they’ve likely used too little of them to make Cylaris effective.

Green tea has been proven to be very effective in promoting weight loss. However, with the “proprietary blend”, Cylaris does not disclose how much green tea it contains so there is no way to tell whether it is effective in this supplement or not.

Who endorses Cylaris?

The Cylaris website contains endorsements from people who have supposedly had great weight loss success while using Cylaris. These people are paid for their endorsements. You can be paid for one too. Just sign up on the website. I don’t know about you, but it makes me suspect to know someone has been paid to endorse
a product. If the product is so superior, they wouldn’t have to pay people to say good things about it.

Another thing to mention, those who endorse Cylaris, in addition to financial compensation, receive “Support from a trained nutrition and fitness consultant.” How is that demonstrating the experience of an average Cylaris user? How many people can afford to hire a personal trainer?

What are the side effects associated with Cylaris?

The list of side effects for Cylaris is long and includes the following:

• Headaches
• Gas
• Dry mouth
• Diarrhea
• Insomnia
• Nervousness
• Restlessness
• Indigestion or heartburn
• Jitteriness
• Increased urination

Cylaris Side Effects to Report

More serious side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider include:

• High blood pressure
• Rapid heart rate
• Rapid breathing
• Difficulty breathing
• Seizures
• Anxiety
• Signs of an allergic reaction

Cylaris Review Conclusion

Cylaris relies solely on one study which doesn’t prove that their product is effective. The lengthy list of side effects as well as the paid endorsements certainly make us skeptical. Use your money on a weight loss supplement that is proven to work.