MX-LS7 Ingredients

Green tea does cause weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Again, MX-LS7 hides how much green tea it contains.

Yerba Mate has been proven to cause weight loss but only when combined with Damiana and Guarana. MX-LS7 does not contain Damiana or Guarana. Thus, this MX-LS7 review finds the Yerba Mate in MX-LS7 will not contribute to weight loss.

Natural and anhydrous caffeine contribute to weight loss, but MX-LS7 does not list how much caffeine it contains.

Bioperine increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients; it does not necessarily cause weight loss.

Synephrine is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect of synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Once again, MX-LS7 does not disclose the concentration of synephrine it contains.

Gugglesterone supposedly increase thyroid function, but research has shown varying results.

Clary sage

Coleus forskholii does cause weight loss, but there is no proof of how much coleus forskholii MX-LS7 contains.

Tyrosine causes weight loss when used in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day; it is unlikely that MX-LS7 contains enough Tyrosine to be effective.

Evodiamine has been shown to cause weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.

Xanthinol Nicotinate has been shown to increase blood flow to the brain, but it has not been shown to cause weight loss.

Bacopa

Vinpocetine is used to treat age related memory problems; it does not cause weight loss.

MX-LS7 Price

MX-LS7 diet pills cost $34.99 for 120 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dose of 8 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is very expensive for a diet pill. Although MX-LS7 contains several clinically proven ingredients, it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Thus, any amount is too much to pay for MX-LS7 diet pills.

MX-LS7 Guarantee

MX-LS7 has an unconditional 60-day money-back guarantee. Unlike many other diet pill companies, MX-LS7 will even give refunds on open bottles. We like this guarantee, but be assured you will need it if you buy MX-LS7.

MX-LS7 Conclusion

MX-LS7 contains several of our favorite diet pill ingredients. Unfortunately they do not list how much of each ingredient is included (probably because there are only trace amounts of these ingredients). Look for a diet pill with similar ingredients but one that includes them in the necessary amounts.

YogaSlender Claims

YogaSlender is supposedly an “Enlightened weight loss solution” (website).

YogaSlender claims it will provide:

“Better Digestion, Metabolism and Body Detoxification
Improved Sleep, Concentration and Memory
Stronger Immune System
Enhanced Weight Control
Better Health”

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.

YogaSlender Ingredients

Guggul supposedly lead to weight loss through an increase in thyroid function. Research has shown varying results.
Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. YogaSlender fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.
Garcinia Cambogia 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.
Cinnamon is supposed to help control blood sugar, but there is no research to substantiate this.
Dandelion root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Triphala
Cayenne Pepper
Clary Sage
Gotu Kola
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.
Kelp
Salacia Reticulata
Bitter Melon
Bibitaki
Holy Basil

YogaSlender Cost

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.

YogaSlender Website

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–there is no phone number or mailing address. A company’s customer service says a lot about their product, and YogaSlender obviously does not consider customer service to be a priority.

YogaSlender Conclusion

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.

What we see is a pretty typical weight loss supplement that uses some effective ingredients but fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included ((honestly, sometimes I feel like a broken record)). This makes it virtually impossible to determine if enough of each ingredient is included to make this an effective weight loss supplement.

So what are the ingredients in Methyl Ripped?

CLENADRINE™ (Extreme Thermogenic Complex) 900mg
Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (read: caffeine), Di-Caffeine Malate, Esterified Green Tea Extract [Standardized For 45% Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Ester, 2% Epicatechin Gallate (ECG) Ester, 2% Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG) Ester, 1% Catechin Gallate (CG) Ester], Salix Matsudana, Isohumulones, Evodiamine HCL, Octopamine HCL, Tyramine HCL.

CYTO-T3™ (Xtreme Thyroid Stimulating Complex) 50mg
Bacopa Monnieri, Gugglesterones E&Z HCL.

DNP-X™ (Uncoupling Protein Complex) 50mg
S-Allyl-L-Cysteine, (E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl) Methyl]-8-Methyl-6-Nonenamide.

CC-VOL™ (Cortisol Control Complex) 50mg
Ashwagandha, Phosphatidylserine, Beta-Sitosterol, Theanine.

CYCLO-AMP™ (Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex) 50mg
Clary Sage Extract, Forskolin, CAMP, Amentoflavone.

Betadrol™ (Receptor Upregulating Complex) 50mg
Raspberry Ketone, DNA, RNA, Crataegus Monogyna.

AbsorbMax™ (Rapid Absorption Complex) 5mg
Piper Nigrum

Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is supposed to be the ingredient that makes this product different. Supposedly it is “designed for maximum impact”, whatever that means. There has been no research done on Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate.

DiCaffeine Malate is a combination of caffeine and malic acid. As I stated above, the efficacy of caffeine goes without saying, but what about malic acid? Malic acid ((originally isolated from apple juice, according to Wikipedia)) plays a role in the citric acid cycle. The citric acid cycle belongs to the metabolic cycle and helps in the conversion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into CO2 and water. This conversion results in energy that can be used by the body. You can see then where Forged Nutrition makes their claim about “the positive effect on energy replenishment that the malate ion has.”

My recommendation would be to treat DiCaffeine Malate the same as you would treat the inclusion of any caffeine in a diet pill. Know that it will increase your metabolic rate at the (possible) cost of jitters and some sleeplessness.

Studies show raspberry ketones induced weight loss in mice with a diet containing 2% of the total diet as raspberry ketones. No studies have been done on humans. Note: in order to take in 2% of raspberry ketones as your total diet you would have to take a ton of these Methyl Ripped pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in Methyl Ripped is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))

Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.

One study on coleus forshkohli (Forskolin) found

“Oral ingestion of forskolin (250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice a day) for a 12-week period was shown to favorably alter body composition while concurrently increasing bone mass and serum free testosterone levels in overweight and obese men. The results indicate that forskolin is a possible therapeutic agent for the management and treatment of obesity.”

Well, since Forksolin is found in Methyl Ripped’s Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex (and I type that with extreme sarcasm) is only 50 mg, you can rest assured that you’re not getting 250 mg of forskolin in there.

Green Tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss; however, there is no exact amount listed so we cannot be sure if it is effective in Methyl Ripped.

Bacopa Monnieri is used for epilepsy and asthma treatment. It has been proven to have antianxiety effects.

What are the side effects of Methyl Ripped?

Side effects of Methyl Ripped include heavy bloating, abdominal cramps, headaches, jitters, and difficulty sleeping.

What is the price of Methyl Ripped?

The average cost for 120 softgels is $35. If you take the recommended dosage of 6 softgels per day, one bottle will last 20 days. That equal $52.50 per month. This is extremely expensive when compared to other more effective alternatives.

Methyl Ripped Review Conclusion

Considering Methyl Ripped contains several ingredients that have not been tested and they do not list specific amounts for the clinically proven ingredients, we would recommend looking elsewhere. Look for a supplement that uses clinically proven ingredients in sufficient amounts.

What does Accomplix contain?

Chromium Dinicotinate Glycinate 175 mcg
Vitamin B-6 4mg
Vitamin B-12 375 mcg
Vitamin C 50 mg
Hoodia Gordonii
Banana Leaf Extract
Clary Sage
Guggelsterones lipid extract
Citrus Aurantium
Cinnamon Bark
L-Tyrosine
Magnolia Bark Extract
Guarana Extract (50% caffeine)
Green Tea

Hoodia is one of the most hyped weight loss ingredients in years. Too bad all the hype can’t make it effective. There’s been one study published about the effects of Hoodia and I found it very interesting. Just a few caveats though: the study was done on rats, and the Hoodia extract, P57, was injected directly into the brains of said rats. MacLean, the researcher conducting the study, asserted that the Liver processed the P57 so easily that an effective (high enough) dosage would likely be impossible.

Citrus aurantium contains Synephrine. Studies on Synephrine have been conflicting. While some studies have found Synephrine to be beneficial in weight loss, others have shown Synephrine could be dangerous. A study done in 2004 states that the required dose of Synephrine necessary to promote fat loss in humans is very high and that such a high dosage would have harmful side effects. We’re 50/50 on Synephrine.

Tyrosine is a building block for neurotransmitters, which are chemicals used to relay, amplify and modulate signals between a neuron and another cell. It has been proven to be beneficial in weight loss if the dosage is equal to 500 to 1500 mg daily. Since we don’t know how much Tyrosine is contained in Accomplix, we cannot determine if it will be effective in this supplement. (History would tell us that there’s not enough Tyrosine in there).

Many studies have found Green Tea to be effective in promoting weight loss. However, without knowing exactly how much green tea is contained in Accomplix, it is impossible to determine if it is effective in this weight loss supplement.

Accomplix Video Review

What do the Accomplix Clinical Studies Say?

Accomplix leads consumers to believe they have conducted research on their specific product–they have not. The Accomplix website states the following:

“In a ‘Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled, Crossover’ clinical study the Accomplix™ formula was shown to be effective for 87% of all people. A study of this quality and depth is virtually unheard of for a ‘natural dietary supplement’.”

We find it interesting that there is no mention of who performed the study, when and where it was performed, and what the specific findings were. The study was conducted NOT on Accomplix but on the formula. As noted before, some of the ingredients in Accomplix CAN be effective in promoting weight loss IF they are used in the proper amounts. Once again, Accomplix does not list the amounts of each individual ingredient so the effectiveness of Accomplix cannot be determined.

How much does Accomplix cost?

Accomplix costs $74.95 for 150 capsules. If the maximum recommended dosage of 6 capsules per day is taken, one bottle will last 25 days. Compared to other weight loss supplements which contain the same ingredients, Accomplix is very, very expensive. It is no more effective than other products with the same ingredients.

Accomplix Guarantee

Accomplix has a money-back guarantee. However, like that of many other weight loss supplements, the Accomplix guarantee has fine print which you should know about. You have to return your unused portion with the invoice within 30 days of purchase. You must also return all unopened packages. There is a 25%
administrative fee and it takes up to two months for you to receive your money back.

Accomplix Review Conclusion

Accomplix is no different from dozens of other weight loss supplements. Despite their claims to be backed by clinical research, they have proven nothing except that they are misleading. Accomplix is very expensive and will not give you the results you are looking for.