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.

AmbiSlim PM Ingredients

AmbiSlim PM contains a proprietary blend of the following ingredients:

Decaffeinated Green Tea–Green tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss due to the caffeine it contains. Thus, This AmbiSlim PM review finds the Decaffeinated Green Tea in AmbiSlim PM diet pills will not cause weight loss.

Slimaluma is made of Caralluma Fimbriata Extract. There has not been sufficient research done on Caralluma Fimbriata Extract.

Chromium Polynicotinate has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have found it contributes to weight loss while other studies have found it does not.

Magnolia Bark

Guggulsterone is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, more research is needed to prove this.

Dandelion Root

Coleus Forskohlii has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, AmbiSlim PM includes Coleus Forskohlii in a proprietary blend, so there is no way of knowing if there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, AmbiSlim PM does not list how much garcinia cambogia it contains.

Cinnamon Extract is supposed to help control blood sugar, but research has not proven this.

Valerian Root promotes restful sleep.

Hops flower

Jujube Extract

Passion Flower promotes restful sleep.

Phenibut

Chamomile Extract

Ashwagandha

Melatonin promotes restful sleep.

AmbiSlim PM Cost

A one month supply of AmbiSlim PM diet pills costs $19.99. The AmbiSlim PM website claims this saves you $40 per bottle. This is a common tactic among diet pill companies; they want you to think you are getting a great deal so you will buy their product. Don’t be tricked into buying AmbiSlim PM. AmbiSlim PM contains only a couple proven ingredients, and the amounts of these ingredients are not disclosed. Thus, any amount of money for AmbiSlim PM is too much.

AmbiSlim PM Guarantee

AmbiSlim PM offers a 30 day money back guarantee. We would really prefer to see a 90 day guarantee, and be assured you will use the AmbiSlim PM guarantee if you buy it.

AmbiSlim PM Conclusion

This AmbiSlim PM review finds AmbiSlim PM is nothing to write home about. It is a typical diet pill–it contains a couple proven ingredients but fails to mention how much of those ingredients are included. Don’t get stuck with a diet pill you regret; look for a diet pill that contains clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Look through our recommended products for some good options.

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.

Lipitrex Ingredients

Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 100 mg
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 100 mcg
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) 100 mg
Coleus Forskohlii (root) 120 mg
PinnoThin™ (Pinus koraiensis) (seed) 1500 mg
CLA (from CLA oil) 1500 mg
Citrus Aurantium Extract (fruit) 100 mg
Guarana Extract (Paullinia cupana) (seed) 200 mg

Magnesium is a natural element that has many healthy benefits. However, it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Chromium is important to human health, but it is unlikely that you have a chromium deficiency. Some studies have shown that chromium contributes to weight loss, but other studies have shown it does not.

Green tea is a great weight loss ingredient. It has been proven to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. Unfortunately, Lipitrex diet pills only contain 100 mg of green tea per serving; studies showing the effectiveness of green tea in weight loss included a dosage of 300 mg per day. Thus, this Lipitrex review finds the amount of green tea in Lipitrex is not enough to be effective.

Coleus Forskohlii has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, in studies, the daily amount of Coleus Forskohlii used was 250 mg per day. Lipitrex contains only 120 mg, so there is not enough Coleus Forskohlii in Lipitrex diet pills to be effective.

In recent studies, Pinolenic acid (found in PinnoThin) has been shown to act as an appetite suppressant, leading to weight loss. However, studies included 3 g of Pinolenic acid per day. Lipitrex contains only 1500 mg (1.5 g) per day. Thus, once again, the amount of Pinolenic acid in Lipitrex is not enough to contribute to weight loss. http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/jul2006_cover_calorie_01.htm

CLA (linoleic acid) has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, studies on CLA included 1.8 g of CLA per day. Lipitrex diet pills only contain 1.5 g (1500 mg) per day. Thus, once again, there is not enough CLA in Lipitrex to be effective.

Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. When looking at Synephrine, it is important to note the concentration of Synephrine (the higher the concentration the better). Unfortunately, Lipitrex fails to mention the concentration of Synephrine included.

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. It has not been proven to contribute to weight loss on its own.

You will notice a common trend with the Lipitrex ingredients: NONE of them are included in proven amounts. Nearly all the ingredients have been proven effective in weight loss, but it really doesn’t matter since there is not enough of any ingredient to provide weight loss.

Lipitrex Claims

The Lipitrex website contains several citations of studies proving the ingredients in Lipitrex diet pills do contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, they fail to say how much of each ingredient was used in these studies (probably because they don’t want you to know the amounts of the ingredients in Lipitrex do not equal the amounts used in the studies). It is nice that they include clinically proven ingredients, but it really doesn’t matter since they do not include enough of each ingredient to make a contribution to weight loss.

The Lipitrex website also contains the following claim, “Lipitrex has been developed to end the weight loss hype, and to guarantee safe and effective weight loss with time-tested, proven ingredients”.
Once again, this claim cannot be substantiated because of the low amounts of the proven ingredients contained in Lipitrex diet pills.

Lipitrex Guarantee

Lipitrex has a 180-day guarantee on all unopened bottles. In other words, you can only get a refund if you buy more than one bottle. We really like the 180 days, but how can you know if you want to return a product until you try it?

Lipitrex does have customer service available by email, phone, and online chat. That is probably good because considering there is no way the ingredients in Lipitrex will work, you will certainly need to contact customer service.

Lipitrex Cost

Lipitrex diet pills cost $49.95 for a one-month supply (with a discount for bulk purchases). This
Lipitrex review finds this is WAY too expensive for this product. There is NO reason to believe Lipitrex will work.

Lipitrex Conclusion

This Lipitrex review finds that Lipitrex is a waste of your time and money. They lure you into using their product with the promise of great results due to proven ingredients. However, they fail to mention there is not enough of any ingredient to be effective in weight loss. Save yourself some time and grief by reading through our recommended products to find one that will work for you.