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MeltRX 24 Ultra Review

Susan — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:08:45 +0000

MeltRX 24 Ultra is a diet pill that claims to be a “phenomenal fat loss pill.” This MeltRX 24 Ultra review will give you the truth behind the possible dangers associated with MeltRX 24 Ultra to show you that this is not the diet pill choice for you.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Ingredients

Thiamin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Calcium
Iodine
Magnesium
Zinc
Copper
Chromium has shown varying results in clinical trials; some studies have shown it contributes to weight loss while others have shown the opposite.

Green tea is an excellent diet pill. It has to be used in doses of 300 mg or more per day in order to be effective at causing weight loss. Unfortunately, MeltRX 24 Ultra fails to list how much Green tea it contains, making it impossible for this MeltRX 24 Ultra review to determine if there is enough Green tea in MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills to contribute to weight loss.
Cinnamon
Ginger root
Ginko Biloba supports memory function, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, recent reports from the FDA show HCA may be linked to serious health concerns for the liver. Therefore, we cannot endorse a product containing HCA.

L-Tyrosine has been shown to help increase focus during stressful periods. It does cause weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 mg to 1500 mg per day. Again, MeltRX 24 Ultra does not say how much L-Tyrosine it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.

L-Glutamine is produced naturally by the body. It is unlikely that you would need to supplement with L-Glutamine because your body produces as much as it needs.
Lecithin

You will note that MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills do contain a few proven diet pill ingredients. However, it does not reveal how much of each ingredient it contains. Additionally, MeltRX 24 Ultra contains HCA, which can cause liver problems. Therefore, we cannot recommend MeltRX 24 Ultra.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Price

MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills cost $54 for a 13 day supply, with a discount for buying in bulk. This is WAY too much to pay for this product. There is no reason to believe MeltRX 24 Ultra will actually cause weight loss, and considering the possible danger of HCA, you shouldn’t bother even trying MeltRX 24 Ultra.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Guarantee

MeltRX 24 Ultra has a 30 day, 110% money back guarantee. Although we do like to see a guarantee, 30 days is not enough time to know whether or not a diet pill will actually work. We prefer to see a 90 day guarantee.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Conclusion

This MeltRX 24 Ultra review finds this product is potentially dangerous, and there is no reason to believe it will really cause weight loss. It is also way too expensive. If you are really interested in losing weight, go with a product that includes ingredients that have been clinically proven, ingredients that will not be dangerous to your health.

Slenderful Review

Susan — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:30:34 +0000

Slenderful supposedly “helps achieve permanent weight loss by promoting your natural ability to burn fat, maintain muscle, and control appetite, and by teaching you food choices that actually promote burning fat – without counterproductive, ineffective, controversial, or potentially harmful ingredients, such as diuretics, ephedra, or PPA. Better yet, SLENDERFUL does all this without requiring major changes in your lifestyle” (website). This Slenderful review finds Slenderful falls short on all of its claims. It has an exhausting ingredient list, with only one proven ingredient.

Slenderful Ingredients

Thiamin (4mg)

Riboflavin (5 mg)

Niacin (13 mg)

Vitamin B6 (4 mg)

Folate (175 mcg)

Vitamin B12 (9 mcg)

Iodine (75 mcg)

Chromium (120 mcg)

Guggulipid

Gotu kola

DL-phenylalanine

Taurine

L-tyrosine

Octopamine

Polyphenolic extract of green coffee bean

Willow bark

ipriflavone

grape fruit extract 10:1

L-methionine

Yerba matte

Rhodiola rosea

Myo inositol

DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate)

Choline bitartrate

L-carnitine-L-tartrate

5-hydroxytryptophan

Alpha lipoic acid (antioxidant)

Uva ursi

Vanadyl nicotinate

Capsicum powder

Ginger

DIM

Sea kelp

This ingredient list is overwhelming. The long and short of it is only tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Not only that, Slenderful fails to list the amount of tyrosine it contains. To be effective at causing weight loss, tyrosine has to be taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is extremely unlikely that Slenderful contains enough tyrosine to contribute to weight loss.

Slenderful Price

Slenderful diet pills cost $20.67 for 90 capsules (a one month supply). This is actually inexpensive for a diet pill. However, although Slenderful contains a few proven ingredients, they are included in an undisclosed amount, so any amount is too much to pay for Slenderful.

Slenderful Guarantee

The Slenderful website states, “You may return your purchase within 30 days of purchase for a refund or replacement. Just fill out the return section on your order’s packing slip and send it back to us in new condition!” This is their stealthy way of saying you can only return Slenderful if the package is not open. In other words, if you purchase only one package and use the product you can’t get your money back.

Slenderful Conclusion

This Slenderful review finds Slenderful is nothing more than a typical diet pill; it contains only one proven ingredient in an undisclosed amount. Don’t bother with this product. It does not live up to any of its lofty claims. Look for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

Anadrox Review

Susan — Thu, 29 May 2008 19:18:11 +0000

Anadrox diet pills are a fat burner which claims to be “the world’s first supplement to combine the power of Nitric Oxide (NO) with a potent full spectrum Fat Burning Matrix in one breakthrough formula to simultaneously trigger extreme muscle growth and pumps, while activating a powerful vasothermic fat loss reaction. ANADROX combines two patent protected exclusive compounds, NitroFolin™ and Thermo-Z7™, for the most powerful surge of Nitric Oxide and extreme fat burning in one revolutionary formula!” (Anadrox website – and man, is that a mouthfull)

Anadrox does contain several ingredients which have been clinically proven to contribute to weight loss at specific levels. However, like so many other diet pills, Anadrox fails to disclose how much of these ingredients are included. Thus, it is impossible to determine the effectiveness of Anadrox. This Anadrox review will explain just what this product includes and how it might affect you.

What are the ingredients in Anadrox?

The following ingredients are contained in one serving (4 capsules) of Anadrox diet pills

Vitamin C (mg) 60
Niacin (mg) 20
Vitamin B6 (mg) 5
Folate (mcg) 200
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 250
Copper (mg) 1
Magnesium (mg) 1
Chromium (mcg) 50
*VasoTherm Pump mg 2638

*The Pump mg 1941
*The Burn mg 696

Ingredient Details:
The Pump – NitroFolin: (l-arginine HCl, citrulline malate, l-tyrosine, vanadyl sulfate, choline dihydrogen citrate, banaba leaf extract, n-acetylcysteine, taurine, NADH)

The Burn – Thermo Z7: Norephrine, Beta Agonist & Glyceral-3 CyInhibitors: (Advantra Z, 7-KETO, DL-Phenylalanine, kelp, guggulsterones E and Z) Purine Nucleoside & Phosphate dehydrogenase Inhibitors: (green tea and guarana seed extracts (providing 45mg EGCG and 200mg caffeine, theophylline & theobromine)…

Nitric oxide has been proven to contribute to weight loss. As you will note in this Anadrox review, the amount of nitric oxide in each serving is not disclosed.

7-KETO is a naturally occurring metabolite (metabolites break things down for use in the body) of the hormon dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA serves as a precursor for the sex hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone. Studies have shown that 7-Keto is successful in promoting weight loss. There are no long-term studies available to show 7-KETO’s affect on humans. Some have concerns that it may cause heart palpitations. Others have even suggested maximum dosages of 5mg. Once again, Anadrox fails to disclose how much 7-Keto is contained in the product, leaving it impossible for this Anadrox review to determine whether the amount of 7-Keto is beneficial or even harmful.

Green tea is an ingredient that has been proven to contribute to weight loss. It is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients. Again, Anadrox diet pills fail to disclose how much green tea is contained in the product.

L-tyrosine has proven to contribute to the ability to work out more effectively and burn more calories. You guessed it–the amount of L-tyrosine in Anadrox is not disclosed.

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

Guarana has proven results, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana (both of which are not present in the

How much does Anadrox cost?

One bottle of Anadrox diet pills will cost you $41.99. One bottle contains 112 caplets. With the recommended dose of 8 caplets per day, one bottle will last 14 days. That is nearly $3 per day! This is extremely expensive. (Note: if you do want to try Anadrox, purchasing Anadrox through Bodybuilding.com gets you 224 caplets for $48.)

What are the side effects of Anadrox?

The side effects of Anadrox diet pills include increased heart rate, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, and weakness.

Anadrox Review Conclusion

This Anadrox review has found that Anadrox does include several proven weight loss ingredients. However, they fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. It could be a good product, but there is no way to be sure. Anadrox is extremely expensive. Save yourself money and possible disappointment by using a diet pill that is proven to work.