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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aspire.jpg" alt="aspire" title="aspire" width="121" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1332" />Aspire is a weight loss product marketed solely towards women that claims to be the &#8220;solution women like you have been waiting for.&#8221;</p>
<p>So how does Aspire stack up against the competition?  This Aspire review will take a look at their ingredients, marketing, guarantee, and pricing to help you decide for yourself.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consists of 3 different formulas: Cleanse, Weight Loss, &#038; Appetite Suppressant.</p>
<p>Cleanse is designed kick start your weight loss by ridding your body of toxins.<br />
Weight Loss is meant to boost your energy and your fat burning capabilities.<br />
Appetite Suppressant is (surprise!) supposed to help you eat less.</p>
<h3>Aspire Cleanse</h3>
<p><strong>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</strong><br />
<strong>Psyllium Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Aloe Vera</strong><br />
<strong>Cascara Sagrada</strong> &#8211; A natural laxative, cascara sagrada is effective but has a number of side effects and safety warnings (such as don&#8217;t take it for longer than 7 days in a row).<br />
<strong>Milk Thistle Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Fennel Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Rhubarb Root</strong><br />
<strong>Raspberry Leaf</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/">Flaxseed</a></strong><br />
<strong>Goldenseal Herb</strong><br />
<strong>Dandelion Leaf</strong></p>
<p>This is a pretty standard mix of fibers designed to cleanse your system.  </p>
<h3>Aspire Weight Loss</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with yerba mate and damiana.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a></strong> &#8211; An effective and proven weight loss ingredient, green tea helps to increase the metabolic rate and is known for its fat burning capabilities.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/">Guggulsterones</a></strong>While many claim that it aids in fat burning, research is lacking that supports this theory.<br />
<strong>Rhodiola Rosea</strong><br />
<strong>Cinnamon Bark</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Yerba Mate</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with guarana and damiana.<br />
<strong>Banaba</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginseng-review/">Ginseng</a></strong> &#8211; Many believe that ginseng aids in weight loss, and early studies seem slightly supportive, but more definitive research is needed.<br />
<strong>Dandelion Root</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha-lipoic Acid</a></strong> &#8211; While it&#8217;s true the alpha-lipoic acid helps produce energy, studies suggest that your body already makes enough of it so more isn&#8217;t likely to do much good.<br />
<strong>Evodiamine</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a></strong> &#8211; Chromium plays in important role in blood sugar regulation.  More research is needed, however, that shows that chromium supplementation leads directly to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Aspire Appetite Suppressant</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/">Glucomannan</a></strong>A dietary fiber that has quite a bit of research backing up its claims to be an effective appetite suppressant.<br />
<strong>Fibersol-2</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/">Hoodia Gordonii</a></strong>Hoodia is a fad ingredient that has almost zero research backing up its claims to aid in weight loss through appetite suppression.  It became popular by marketing, and not for its efficacy.</p>
<p>Some of the ingredients in Aspire are good and some are hype.  If they disclosed the amounts of each ingredient, it would be much easier to gauge it&#8217;s effectiveness.  </p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>First, the positive.  I like that Aspire lists all of the ingredients in the different formulas and even has a little information about each one.  This can be found by going to the FAQ&#8217;s, then clicking the question about the ingredients.  While I wish they told us how much of each ingredient is in the mix, they&#8217;ve done more than some companies that I&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about Aspire&#8217;s marketing is that the entire website feels like some hyped up sales pitch that almost tries to play off of people&#8217;s insecurities.  You&#8217;ll see comments such as, &#8220;Do You Feel Like Crying When You Look In The Mirror? Use Aspire And Laugh Out Loud When You Get On The Scale&#8221; or &#8220;heads will turn wherever and whenever you walk by.&#8221;</p>
<p>Oh, and this was a favorite: </p>
<blockquote><p>You should not be spending your time worrying or crying about your weight. If you really want to be slim and gorgeous and wear those hot bathing suits you’ve seen on the beaches (and only dreamed of wearing), we have the answer you’ve been waiting for.</p></blockquote>
<p>As if we have to be slim and skinny in order to be happy and beautiful.  I hope you can see through the shallow marketing.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t however, see any big red flags other than the distasteful sales copy.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that Aspire offers a 90 day money back guarantee.  Anything over 60 days in this industry is pretty good, so 90 days is a pretty solid guarantee.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m somewhat confused at something in their guarantee.  Here&#8217;s what it says (emphasis added):  &#8220;If you’re not happy with Aspire, contact us within 90 days of your purchase date and return <strong>the unused portion</strong> (<strong>even if you’ve used everything</strong>), and you’ll get a full refund (less shipping), no questions asked!&#8221;</p>
<p>The first part makes me believe that you can only get a refund for the unused (or unopened) bottles.  But the second part in parenthesis makes it sound like you get a refund on all bottles, even if they were used (and are now empty).  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t have any big reason to believe that this ambiguous terminology isn&#8217;t intentionally trying to trick consumers, but If I were you I&#8217;d play it safe and only count on getting refunded for unused bottles.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>A one month supply is $49.97.  If it&#8217;s effective, this isn&#8217;t a bad price for a weight loss product.  Of course, they suggest you take it for 3 to 6 months (likely to pad their pockets a little more).</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consist of a pretty good ingredient profile.  Many of the ingredients have been proven, and some have not.  Overall, as long as the ingredients are included in the correct amounts (which we can&#8217;t verify since they don&#8217;t disclose it) than it&#8217;s likely to be fairly effective.  I like their guarantee and the price is decent.  I don&#8217;t, however, like the manner in which they&#8217;ve marketed their product. You be the judge.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/aspire.jpg" alt="aspire" title="aspire" width="121" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1332" />Aspire is a weight loss product marketed solely towards women that claims to be the &#8220;solution women like you have been waiting for.&#8221;</p>
<p>So how does Aspire stack up against the competition?  This Aspire review will take a look at their ingredients, marketing, guarantee, and pricing to help you decide for yourself.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consists of 3 different formulas: Cleanse, Weight Loss, &#038; Appetite Suppressant.</p>
<p>Cleanse is designed kick start your weight loss by ridding your body of toxins.<br />
Weight Loss is meant to boost your energy and your fat burning capabilities.<br />
Appetite Suppressant is (surprise!) supposed to help you eat less.</p>
<h3>Aspire Cleanse</h3>
<p><strong>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</strong><br />
<strong>Psyllium Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Aloe Vera</strong><br />
<strong>Cascara Sagrada</strong> &#8211; A natural laxative, cascara sagrada is effective but has a number of side effects and safety warnings (such as don&#8217;t take it for longer than 7 days in a row).<br />
<strong>Milk Thistle Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Fennel Seed</strong><br />
<strong>Rhubarb Root</strong><br />
<strong>Raspberry Leaf</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/">Flaxseed</a></strong><br />
<strong>Goldenseal Herb</strong><br />
<strong>Dandelion Leaf</strong></p>
<p>This is a pretty standard mix of fibers designed to cleanse your system.  </p>
<h3>Aspire Weight Loss</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/">Raspberry</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with yerba mate and damiana.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a></strong> &#8211; An effective and proven weight loss ingredient, green tea helps to increase the metabolic rate and is known for its fat burning capabilities.<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/">Guggulsterones</a></strong>While many claim that it aids in fat burning, research is lacking that supports this theory.<br />
<strong>Rhodiola Rosea</strong><br />
<strong>Cinnamon Bark</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Yerba Mate</a></strong> &#8211; Has shown to be effective when combined with guarana and damiana.<br />
<strong>Banaba</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginseng-review/">Ginseng</a></strong> &#8211; Many believe that ginseng aids in weight loss, and early studies seem slightly supportive, but more definitive research is needed.<br />
<strong>Dandelion Root</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha-lipoic Acid</a></strong> &#8211; While it&#8217;s true the alpha-lipoic acid helps produce energy, studies suggest that your body already makes enough of it so more isn&#8217;t likely to do much good.<br />
<strong>Evodiamine</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a></strong> &#8211; Chromium plays in important role in blood sugar regulation.  More research is needed, however, that shows that chromium supplementation leads directly to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Aspire Appetite Suppressant</h3>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/">Glucomannan</a></strong>A dietary fiber that has quite a bit of research backing up its claims to be an effective appetite suppressant.<br />
<strong>Fibersol-2</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/">Hoodia Gordonii</a></strong>Hoodia is a fad ingredient that has almost zero research backing up its claims to aid in weight loss through appetite suppression.  It became popular by marketing, and not for its efficacy.</p>
<p>Some of the ingredients in Aspire are good and some are hype.  If they disclosed the amounts of each ingredient, it would be much easier to gauge it&#8217;s effectiveness.  </p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>First, the positive.  I like that Aspire lists all of the ingredients in the different formulas and even has a little information about each one.  This can be found by going to the FAQ&#8217;s, then clicking the question about the ingredients.  While I wish they told us how much of each ingredient is in the mix, they&#8217;ve done more than some companies that I&#8217;ve seen.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about Aspire&#8217;s marketing is that the entire website feels like some hyped up sales pitch that almost tries to play off of people&#8217;s insecurities.  You&#8217;ll see comments such as, &#8220;Do You Feel Like Crying When You Look In The Mirror? Use Aspire And Laugh Out Loud When You Get On The Scale&#8221; or &#8220;heads will turn wherever and whenever you walk by.&#8221;</p>
<p>Oh, and this was a favorite: </p>
<blockquote><p>You should not be spending your time worrying or crying about your weight. If you really want to be slim and gorgeous and wear those hot bathing suits you’ve seen on the beaches (and only dreamed of wearing), we have the answer you’ve been waiting for.</p></blockquote>
<p>As if we have to be slim and skinny in order to be happy and beautiful.  I hope you can see through the shallow marketing.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t however, see any big red flags other than the distasteful sales copy.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that Aspire offers a 90 day money back guarantee.  Anything over 60 days in this industry is pretty good, so 90 days is a pretty solid guarantee.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m somewhat confused at something in their guarantee.  Here&#8217;s what it says (emphasis added):  &#8220;If you’re not happy with Aspire, contact us within 90 days of your purchase date and return <strong>the unused portion</strong> (<strong>even if you’ve used everything</strong>), and you’ll get a full refund (less shipping), no questions asked!&#8221;</p>
<p>The first part makes me believe that you can only get a refund for the unused (or unopened) bottles.  But the second part in parenthesis makes it sound like you get a refund on all bottles, even if they were used (and are now empty).  </p>
<p>I don&#8217;t have any big reason to believe that this ambiguous terminology isn&#8217;t intentionally trying to trick consumers, but If I were you I&#8217;d play it safe and only count on getting refunded for unused bottles.</p>
<h2>Aspire&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>A one month supply is $49.97.  If it&#8217;s effective, this isn&#8217;t a bad price for a weight loss product.  Of course, they suggest you take it for 3 to 6 months (likely to pad their pockets a little more).</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>The Aspire weight loss product consist of a pretty good ingredient profile.  Many of the ingredients have been proven, and some have not.  Overall, as long as the ingredients are included in the correct amounts (which we can&#8217;t verify since they don&#8217;t disclose it) than it&#8217;s likely to be fairly effective.  I like their guarantee and the price is decent.  I don&#8217;t, however, like the manner in which they&#8217;ve marketed their product. You be the judge.</p>
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		<title>SlimForte Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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<p>SlimForte is a diet pill that supposedly &#8220;works right away to suppress your appetite, speeds up metabolism and melt away your excess body fat&#8221; (website). This SlimForte review reveals the truth behind SlimForte, detailing the ingredients contained as well as the price and marketing strategies of SlimForte.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Ingredients</h3>
</p>
<p>The following is the ingredient list for SlimForte diet pills, according to the SlimForte website.</p>
<p>5-HT (we assume they mean 5-HTP) 5-HTP is a mood enhancer included in many diet pills. Research has shown 5-HTP does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Daidaihua supposedly increases metabolism and decreases hunger; however, research fails to back up these claims.</p>
<p>Cassia seed has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Coicis seed does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>Mulberry leaf does not promote weight loss.</p>
<p>Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, in order for glucomannan to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. This SlimForte review finds it is EXTREMELY unlikely that SlimForte diet pills contain enough glucomannan to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>You will note the only ingredient in SlimForte that has been proven to cause weight loss is glucomannan, and it is unlikely that it is included in a high enough amount to actually cause weight loss. This SlimForte review finds there is NO reason to believe SlimForte will cause weight loss.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Cost&#038;lt</h3>
</p>
<p>SlimForte diet pills cost $65 per month. This is WAY too expensive for SlimForte. There is NO reason to believe SlimForte will actually cause weight loss. If you want to lose weight, use a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Guarantee</h3>
</p>
<p>SlimForte has a 30 day guarantee. They claim it is a full money back guarantee, but they do not give specifics on the guarantee. We prefer at least 60 days to return a product. You can be sure if you use SlimForte you will need to use the guarantee; it will not give you the promised results.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Marketing</h3>
</p>
<p>The SlimForte website contains pathetic before and after pictures as well as unbelievable testimonials. It is obvious that the pictures have been doctored to make them look better. You will not have results like those pictured by using SlimForte diet pills.</p>
<p>The SlimForte website also contains nearly pornographic images that have nothing to do with SlimForte diet pills. It is distasteful and unnecessary and only makes SlimForte look even worse.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Conclusion</h3>
</p>
<p>This SlimForte review finds SlimForte is just another diet pill out to get your money. There is no scientific evidence to show SlimForte actually causes weight loss. Look through our recommended products; they included proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/slimforte.jpg" alt="slimforte" title="slimforte" width="96" height="149" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-873" />
<p>SlimForte is a diet pill that supposedly &#8220;works right away to suppress your appetite, speeds up metabolism and melt away your excess body fat&#8221; (website). This SlimForte review reveals the truth behind SlimForte, detailing the ingredients contained as well as the price and marketing strategies of SlimForte.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Ingredients</h3>
</p>
<p>The following is the ingredient list for SlimForte diet pills, according to the SlimForte website.</p>
<p>5-HT (we assume they mean 5-HTP) 5-HTP is a mood enhancer included in many diet pills. Research has shown 5-HTP does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Daidaihua supposedly increases metabolism and decreases hunger; however, research fails to back up these claims.</p>
<p>Cassia seed has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Coicis seed does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>Mulberry leaf does not promote weight loss.</p>
<p>Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, in order for glucomannan to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. This SlimForte review finds it is EXTREMELY unlikely that SlimForte diet pills contain enough glucomannan to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>You will note the only ingredient in SlimForte that has been proven to cause weight loss is glucomannan, and it is unlikely that it is included in a high enough amount to actually cause weight loss. This SlimForte review finds there is NO reason to believe SlimForte will cause weight loss.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Cost&#038;lt</h3>
</p>
<p>SlimForte diet pills cost $65 per month. This is WAY too expensive for SlimForte. There is NO reason to believe SlimForte will actually cause weight loss. If you want to lose weight, use a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Guarantee</h3>
</p>
<p>SlimForte has a 30 day guarantee. They claim it is a full money back guarantee, but they do not give specifics on the guarantee. We prefer at least 60 days to return a product. You can be sure if you use SlimForte you will need to use the guarantee; it will not give you the promised results.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Marketing</h3>
</p>
<p>The SlimForte website contains pathetic before and after pictures as well as unbelievable testimonials. It is obvious that the pictures have been doctored to make them look better. You will not have results like those pictured by using SlimForte diet pills.</p>
<p>The SlimForte website also contains nearly pornographic images that have nothing to do with SlimForte diet pills. It is distasteful and unnecessary and only makes SlimForte look even worse.</p>
<p>
<h3>SlimForte Conclusion</h3>
</p>
<p>This SlimForte review finds SlimForte is just another diet pill out to get your money. There is no scientific evidence to show SlimForte actually causes weight loss. Look through our recommended products; they included proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>SlimQuick Night Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/slimquick-night-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/slimquick-night.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-815" title="slimquick-night" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/slimquick-night.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>SlimQuick Night is a diet pill that is &#8220;scientifically formulated to fight the weight-loss challenges faced   by women during the evening&#8221; (website). We found there is no reason why SlimQuick Night is just for women. Also, we were unimpressed with the lack of honesty about the amount of each ingredient included in SlimQuick Night diet pills. SlimQuick Night just doesn&#8217;t cut it.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a>, despite what numerous diet pill companies claim, DOES NOT contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Caffeine-Free <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> will do nothing for weight loss. Caffeine has been shown to be effective in causing weight loss, but only because of the caffeine it contains.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber, leaving the user feeling full and leading to weight loss. Studies have found that for Glucomannan to be effective, you have to take 2-4 grams of it per day. This SlimQuick Night review finds it is extremely unlikely that SlimQuick Night diet pills contain enough Glucomannan to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Banaba Extract lowers blood sugar levels, often leading to weight loss. Unfortunately, SlimQuick Night hides how much Banaba it contains, making it impossible to determine if there is enough Banaba to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Oolong Tea increases metabolism, leading to weight loss. Again, SlimQuick Night fails to disclose the amount of Oolong Tea it contains.</p>
<p>White Tea contains antioxidants, but it has NOT been proven to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>There is no reason that SlimQuick Night should be just for women. The ingredients in SlimQuick Night are included in numerous diet pills that are not specifically for women. Also, we don&#8217;t see why this is supposed to be taken at night. The green tea included in SlimQuick Night is caffeine free, but the Oolong tea does contain caffeine.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Cost</h3>
<p>SlimQuick Night diet pills cost $27.99 for a one month supply. This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but since SlimQuick Night does not list how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for SlimQuick Night. Spend your money on a diet pill that is honest about what it contains&#8211;one that contains proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Refund Policy</h3>
<p>SLIMQUICK Night does have a return policy. However, the product must be ordered directly from SLIMQUICK LABORATORIES to be eligible for a refund. Returns also must be sent in within 45 days of purchase. We would prefer a 90 day window for refunds. Be sure if you use SlimQuick Night you will use the refund policy.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Conclusion</h3>
<p>This SlimQuick review finds this is a mediocre product at best. It contains a few proven ingredients but fails to disclose how much of each is included. There is no reason that SlimQuick Night should be just for women and we can&#8217;t see why it is supposed to be used at night. This product will only leave you disappointed. Don&#8217;t bother with it.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/slimquick-night.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-815" title="slimquick-night" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/slimquick-night.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>SlimQuick Night is a diet pill that is &#8220;scientifically formulated to fight the weight-loss challenges faced   by women during the evening&#8221; (website). We found there is no reason why SlimQuick Night is just for women. Also, we were unimpressed with the lack of honesty about the amount of each ingredient included in SlimQuick Night diet pills. SlimQuick Night just doesn&#8217;t cut it.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a>, despite what numerous diet pill companies claim, DOES NOT contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Caffeine-Free <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> will do nothing for weight loss. Caffeine has been shown to be effective in causing weight loss, but only because of the caffeine it contains.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber, leaving the user feeling full and leading to weight loss. Studies have found that for Glucomannan to be effective, you have to take 2-4 grams of it per day. This SlimQuick Night review finds it is extremely unlikely that SlimQuick Night diet pills contain enough Glucomannan to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Banaba Extract lowers blood sugar levels, often leading to weight loss. Unfortunately, SlimQuick Night hides how much Banaba it contains, making it impossible to determine if there is enough Banaba to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Oolong Tea increases metabolism, leading to weight loss. Again, SlimQuick Night fails to disclose the amount of Oolong Tea it contains.</p>
<p>White Tea contains antioxidants, but it has NOT been proven to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>There is no reason that SlimQuick Night should be just for women. The ingredients in SlimQuick Night are included in numerous diet pills that are not specifically for women. Also, we don&#8217;t see why this is supposed to be taken at night. The green tea included in SlimQuick Night is caffeine free, but the Oolong tea does contain caffeine.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Cost</h3>
<p>SlimQuick Night diet pills cost $27.99 for a one month supply. This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but since SlimQuick Night does not list how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for SlimQuick Night. Spend your money on a diet pill that is honest about what it contains&#8211;one that contains proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Night Refund Policy</h3>
<p>SLIMQUICK Night does have a return policy. However, the product must be ordered directly from SLIMQUICK LABORATORIES to be eligible for a refund. Returns also must be sent in within 45 days of purchase. We would prefer a 90 day window for refunds. Be sure if you use SlimQuick Night you will use the refund policy.</p>
<h3>SlimQuick Conclusion</h3>
<p>This SlimQuick review finds this is a mediocre product at best. It contains a few proven ingredients but fails to disclose how much of each is included. There is no reason that SlimQuick Night should be just for women and we can&#8217;t see why it is supposed to be used at night. This product will only leave you disappointed. Don&#8217;t bother with it.</p>
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		<title>CarboCurb Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/carbocurb-micronutra-health-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[d-glucose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[d-mannose]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/carbocurb.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-775" title="carbocurb" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/carbocurb.jpg" alt="" width="169" height="150" /></a>CarboCurb from MicroNutra Health supposedly provides:</p>
<ul class="contentheaderli">
<li>&#8220;Support for <strong>Healthy Weight Loss</strong></li>
<li>Natural Fiber to Help <strong>Block</strong> Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption</li>
<li><strong>Freedom</strong> from Low-Carb Diets</li>
<li>More <strong>Energy</strong> for Your Active Lifestyle</li>
<li>All Natural Ingredients and <strong>No</strong> Side Effects&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>This CarboCurb review reveals the confusing ingredient list and helps you to realize what you can (or cannot) expect from CarboCurb diet pills.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Ingredients</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients contained in CarboCurb (as listed in the Supplement Facts on the CarboCurb website):<br />
D-Mannose (450 mg) is supposed to help with urinary tract problems. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>D-Glucose (300 mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>The CarboCurb website claims CarboCurb contains konjac and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >glucomannan</a>, but these ingredients are not listed in the supplement facts (which are printed on the bottle). This is quite confusing. Actually, glucomannan comes from the konjac root. It is a dietary fiber that has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 1-2 grams per day. It is extremely unlikely that CarboCurb contains enough glucomannan to be effective (assuming it contains any glucomannan at all).</p>
<p>Thus, this CarboCurb review finds CarboCurb diet pills might contain one proven ingredient (glucomannan), but even if it does, there is a slim chance that there is enough to cause weight loss. Don&#8217;t waste your time on this product.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Guarantee</h3>
<p>The CarboCurb website claims they offer a 90 day money back guarantee. There are no details about this guarantee (if you can return opened bottles, if there is a restocking fee). If you purchase CarboCurb you will only be disappointed and want your money back. Don&#8217;t waste your time; just don&#8217;t buy CarboCurb in the first place.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Price</h3>
<p>CarboCurb diet pills cost $57 for a bottle, a one month supply. They also give you a free bottle of Diet Defense (supposedly a $37 value). Even with the free bottle of Diet Defense, $57 is way too much to pay for CarboCurb. There is no reason to believe CarboCurb will do anything for weight loss.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Marketing</h3>
<p>The CarboCurb website is packed with statistics about obesity and weight loss (which could very well be fabricated). Instead of talking about their own product, they focus on shocking information about weight loss. While some of this information could be true, it really doesn&#8217;t belong on the CarboCurb website if they don&#8217;t spend any time explaining the benefits and ingredients of CarboCurb.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Conclusion</h3>
<p>This CarboCurb review finds CarboCurb is simply a waste of money. It might contain one proven ingredient, but there is no way of knowing for sure. Look through our recommended products for one that is backed by scientific evidence.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/carbocurb.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-775" title="carbocurb" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/carbocurb.jpg" alt="" width="169" height="150" /></a>CarboCurb from MicroNutra Health supposedly provides:</p>
<ul class="contentheaderli">
<li>&#8220;Support for <strong>Healthy Weight Loss</strong></li>
<li>Natural Fiber to Help <strong>Block</strong> Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption</li>
<li><strong>Freedom</strong> from Low-Carb Diets</li>
<li>More <strong>Energy</strong> for Your Active Lifestyle</li>
<li>All Natural Ingredients and <strong>No</strong> Side Effects&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>This CarboCurb review reveals the confusing ingredient list and helps you to realize what you can (or cannot) expect from CarboCurb diet pills.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Ingredients</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients contained in CarboCurb (as listed in the Supplement Facts on the CarboCurb website):<br />
D-Mannose (450 mg) is supposed to help with urinary tract problems. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>D-Glucose (300 mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>The CarboCurb website claims CarboCurb contains konjac and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >glucomannan</a>, but these ingredients are not listed in the supplement facts (which are printed on the bottle). This is quite confusing. Actually, glucomannan comes from the konjac root. It is a dietary fiber that has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 1-2 grams per day. It is extremely unlikely that CarboCurb contains enough glucomannan to be effective (assuming it contains any glucomannan at all).</p>
<p>Thus, this CarboCurb review finds CarboCurb diet pills might contain one proven ingredient (glucomannan), but even if it does, there is a slim chance that there is enough to cause weight loss. Don&#8217;t waste your time on this product.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Guarantee</h3>
<p>The CarboCurb website claims they offer a 90 day money back guarantee. There are no details about this guarantee (if you can return opened bottles, if there is a restocking fee). If you purchase CarboCurb you will only be disappointed and want your money back. Don&#8217;t waste your time; just don&#8217;t buy CarboCurb in the first place.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Price</h3>
<p>CarboCurb diet pills cost $57 for a bottle, a one month supply. They also give you a free bottle of Diet Defense (supposedly a $37 value). Even with the free bottle of Diet Defense, $57 is way too much to pay for CarboCurb. There is no reason to believe CarboCurb will do anything for weight loss.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Marketing</h3>
<p>The CarboCurb website is packed with statistics about obesity and weight loss (which could very well be fabricated). Instead of talking about their own product, they focus on shocking information about weight loss. While some of this information could be true, it really doesn&#8217;t belong on the CarboCurb website if they don&#8217;t spend any time explaining the benefits and ingredients of CarboCurb.</p>
<h3>CarboCurb Conclusion</h3>
<p>This CarboCurb review finds CarboCurb is simply a waste of money. It might contain one proven ingredient, but there is no way of knowing for sure. Look through our recommended products for one that is backed by scientific evidence.</p>
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		<title>Diet Ripped Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/diet-ripped-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:03:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alpha lipoic acid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glucomannan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grape seed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vitamin B6]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/diet-ripped.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-721" title="diet-ripped" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/diet-ripped.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="154" /></a>Diet Ripped is  												a diet pill that is &#8220;formulated to suppress your  												appetite and increase your  												energy levels, resulting in  												weight loss&#8221; (website). What we found is that Diet Ripped diet pills contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but they fail to list how much of each ingredient (probably because they include only trace amounts of these ingredients). This Diet Ripped review will reveal the truth behind Diet Ripped to show you what you can really expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin B6 (20 mg) has healthy benefits, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Diet Ripped Blend 1.4 g</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber that makes users feel full. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. Since the total of the Diet Ripped Blend is 1.4 grams, this Diet Ripped review finds there is not enough glucomannan in Diet Ripped to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> Leaf Extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Diet Ripped fails to list how much green tea it contains.<br />
Gymnema Leaf Extract helps control blood sugar levels. However, Diet Ripped diet pills do not say how much gymnema they contain.</p>
<p>Grape Seed Extract<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>helps produce energy. However, the human body makes plenty of Alpha Lipoic Acid; you do not need to supplement with it.</p>
<p>Diet Ripped does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Cost</h3>
<p>Diet Ripped diet pills cost $24.95 for a 20 day supply. While this is not especially expensive for a diet pill, since Diet Ripped does not say how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for Diet Ripped.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Guarantee</h3>
<p>Diet Ripped does have a 30 day guarantee, but it is very complicated. You have to get a Return Authorization Number from Diet Ripped customer service. They charge a 25% restocking fee, and you cannot get your money back; you can only get in-house credit. Also, they only accept unopened bottles. This guarantee is pathetic&#8211;there are way too many hoops to jump through and you can&#8217;t even get your money back.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Website</h3>
<p>The Diet Ripped website is packed with testimonials and pictures of people with rippling muscles. This is very misleading; taking Diet Ripped diet pills will not give you these kinds of results. The website is not user friendly. It is quite confusing.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Diet Ripped review finds Diet Ripped will not cause weight loss. It does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. To achieve the weight loss results you are looking for, take a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/diet-ripped.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-721" title="diet-ripped" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/diet-ripped.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="154" /></a>Diet Ripped is  												a diet pill that is &#8220;formulated to suppress your  												appetite and increase your  												energy levels, resulting in  												weight loss&#8221; (website). What we found is that Diet Ripped diet pills contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but they fail to list how much of each ingredient (probably because they include only trace amounts of these ingredients). This Diet Ripped review will reveal the truth behind Diet Ripped to show you what you can really expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin B6 (20 mg) has healthy benefits, but it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Diet Ripped Blend 1.4 g</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber that makes users feel full. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. Since the total of the Diet Ripped Blend is 1.4 grams, this Diet Ripped review finds there is not enough glucomannan in Diet Ripped to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> Leaf Extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Diet Ripped fails to list how much green tea it contains.<br />
Gymnema Leaf Extract helps control blood sugar levels. However, Diet Ripped diet pills do not say how much gymnema they contain.</p>
<p>Grape Seed Extract<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid </a>helps produce energy. However, the human body makes plenty of Alpha Lipoic Acid; you do not need to supplement with it.</p>
<p>Diet Ripped does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Cost</h3>
<p>Diet Ripped diet pills cost $24.95 for a 20 day supply. While this is not especially expensive for a diet pill, since Diet Ripped does not say how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for Diet Ripped.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Guarantee</h3>
<p>Diet Ripped does have a 30 day guarantee, but it is very complicated. You have to get a Return Authorization Number from Diet Ripped customer service. They charge a 25% restocking fee, and you cannot get your money back; you can only get in-house credit. Also, they only accept unopened bottles. This guarantee is pathetic&#8211;there are way too many hoops to jump through and you can&#8217;t even get your money back.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Website</h3>
<p>The Diet Ripped website is packed with testimonials and pictures of people with rippling muscles. This is very misleading; taking Diet Ripped diet pills will not give you these kinds of results. The website is not user friendly. It is quite confusing.</p>
<h3>Diet Ripped Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Diet Ripped review finds Diet Ripped will not cause weight loss. It does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. To achieve the weight loss results you are looking for, take a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>Banital Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/banital-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[aloe vera]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[better melon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chamomile]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[chitosan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cinnamon]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[ginger]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[glucomannan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gymnema sylvestre]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[licorice]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-677" title="banital" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/banital.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="145" /><span>Banital is a diet pill which supposedly &#8220;assists with the four biggest  					problems people have when it comes to losing weight,  					assisting in carb metabolism, fat metabolism, appetite  					suppression while giving you a much needed energy boost  					throughout the day&#8221; (website). This Banital review will give you the full picture of Banital&#8211;from their ingredients to costs and guarantees.</span></p>
<h3>Banital Claims</h3>
<p>The Banital website claims Banital diet pills will do the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Appetite Blend-stops you from over eating</p>
<p>Carb Blend-helps pass undigested through your body</p>
<p>Energy Blend-gently raises your energy level&#8221;</p>
<h3>Banital Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> 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.</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Cinnamon bark is supposed to help control blood sugar levels, but there is no research to substantiate this.</p>
<p>Chamomile calms the stomach but does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Ginger root calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Tangerine peel</p>
<p>Chicory root-tonic</p>
<p>Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, Banital fails to list how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.</p>
<p>Aloe vera</p>
<p>Bitter melon</p>
<p>Citrus aurantium (6% synephrine) contributes to weight loss. However, the important thing with synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the better. Thus, the 6% concentration of synephrine in Banital will not do much to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Lycium berry has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan</a> 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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Banital Guarantees</h3>
<p>Banital has two different guarantees&#8211;the regular guarantee and the &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; guarantee.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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:</p>
<ol>
<li>See a doctor</li>
<li>Have Banital recommended by the doctor</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded before taking Banital</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded 25 days after starting Banital</li>
</ol>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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.</p>
<h3>Banital Cost</h3>
<p>The Banital website lists three purchase options:</p>
<ol>
<li>A 30 day supply for $79.95 (including Banital, a Health and Fitness Guide, and a bottle of their detox formula)</li>
<li>An autoship option for $79.95 per month (including Banital, detox formula, and a Multi-Nutrient)&#8211;with this option you are automatically shipped the product every month and your credit card is charged.</li>
<li>A 30 day only supply for $139.75 (including Banitol, detox, Health &amp; Fitness guide, and vitamins</li>
</ol>
<p>The Banital website does not explain the difference between option 1 and option 3. Like their guarantee policies, Banital&#8217;s purchase options are very confusing. Any of these options is WAY too expensive for Banital. There is no proof that Banital actually works.</p>
<h3>Banital Conclusion</h3>
<p>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&#8211;one that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-677" title="banital" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/banital.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="145" /><span>Banital is a diet pill which supposedly &#8220;assists with the four biggest  					problems people have when it comes to losing weight,  					assisting in carb metabolism, fat metabolism, appetite  					suppression while giving you a much needed energy boost  					throughout the day&#8221; (website). This Banital review will give you the full picture of Banital&#8211;from their ingredients to costs and guarantees.</span></p>
<h3>Banital Claims</h3>
<p>The Banital website claims Banital diet pills will do the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Appetite Blend-stops you from over eating</p>
<p>Carb Blend-helps pass undigested through your body</p>
<p>Energy Blend-gently raises your energy level&#8221;</p>
<h3>Banital Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> 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.</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Cinnamon bark is supposed to help control blood sugar levels, but there is no research to substantiate this.</p>
<p>Chamomile calms the stomach but does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Ginger root calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Tangerine peel</p>
<p>Chicory root-tonic</p>
<p>Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, Banital fails to list how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.</p>
<p>Aloe vera</p>
<p>Bitter melon</p>
<p>Citrus aurantium (6% synephrine) contributes to weight loss. However, the important thing with synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the better. Thus, the 6% concentration of synephrine in Banital will not do much to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Lycium berry has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan</a> 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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Banital Guarantees</h3>
<p>Banital has two different guarantees&#8211;the regular guarantee and the &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; guarantee.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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:</p>
<ol>
<li>See a doctor</li>
<li>Have Banital recommended by the doctor</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded before taking Banital</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded 25 days after starting Banital</li>
</ol>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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.</p>
<h3>Banital Cost</h3>
<p>The Banital website lists three purchase options:</p>
<ol>
<li>A 30 day supply for $79.95 (including Banital, a Health and Fitness Guide, and a bottle of their detox formula)</li>
<li>An autoship option for $79.95 per month (including Banital, detox formula, and a Multi-Nutrient)&#8211;with this option you are automatically shipped the product every month and your credit card is charged.</li>
<li>A 30 day only supply for $139.75 (including Banitol, detox, Health &amp; Fitness guide, and vitamins</li>
</ol>
<p>The Banital website does not explain the difference between option 1 and option 3. Like their guarantee policies, Banital&#8217;s purchase options are very confusing. Any of these options is WAY too expensive for Banital. There is no proof that Banital actually works.</p>
<h3>Banital Conclusion</h3>
<p>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&#8211;one that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>7-DFBX Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/7-dfbx-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p style="30px;" align="left"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-657" title="7-dfbx" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/7-dfbx.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />7-DFBX is a diet pill that claims, &#8220;Buy 7-DFBX Today   and be 7, 10, 14, Even up to   21   POUNDS   Skinnier in 7 Days!!&#8221; (website) This 7-DFBX review will explain the ingredients in 7-DFBX as well as determine what validity (if any) there is in the claims about 7-DFBX.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Ingredients</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anyhdrous </a>is just regular caffeine. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<span class="style24">Potassium Gluconate has healthy benefits but has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Polynicotinate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss by some studies, but not by others.<br />
<span class="style24">Psyllium Husk </span><br />
<span class="style42">Oat Bran Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style24">Barley Rice Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style42">Apple Pectin </span><br />
<span class="style24">Fennel Seed</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a><span class="style42"> (267 mg) </span>is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan to be effective when used at a dose of 2-4 g per day. Thus, this 7-DFBX review finds there is not enough glucomannan in 7-DFBX diet pills to be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" ><span class='style24'>Flax seed powder </span></a><br />
<span class="style42">Dandelion Root </span><br />
<span class="style24">Uva Ursi</span> is used to treat headaches and bladder infections. There is evidence that a drug interaction is possible when Uva Ursi is combined with diuretics (like Buchu, Juniper, parsley, and mint leaf).<br />
<span class="style42">Cranberry </span><br />
<span class="style24">Buchu Leaves 4:1is a diuretic.</span><br />
<span class="style42">Alfalfa </span><br />
<span class="style24">Juniper Berries is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a><span class="style24"> 100:1 </span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger Root</a><br />
<span class="style24">Parsley is a diuretic.</span><br />
Goldenseal<br />
<span class="style24">Mint leaf is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/" >Red Raspberry</a> Leaf<br />
<span class="style24">Lemon Peel </span><br />
Hawthorn Berries<br />
<span class="style24">Red Clover Leaf </span><br />
Burdock Root<br />
<span class="style24">Irish Moss</span><br />
Aloe Vera<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" ><span class='style24'>Cayenne Pepper </span></a><br />
Sage<br />
<span class="style24">Noni </span><br />
Mangosteen<br />
<span class="style24">Pomegranate </span><br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
<span class="style24">Grapefruit Seed </span></p>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX is a diuretic (it rids your body of water). So, you might see a little weight loss from using 7-DFBX diet pills, but you will probably be on the toilet a lot. Don&#8217;t count on keeping the weight off either.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Cost</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX costs $19.99 per bottle (for a one week supply). This is very expensive, considering there is no evidence to show that 7-DFBX actually works.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Guarantee</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><span class="style44">The 7-DFBX website says, &#8220;If you are not satisfied with our product, please return the empty bottle to receive full refund less S&amp;H. If you purchased more than 1 bottle, all other bottles MUST be in unopend, unused, and resellable condition.&#8221; This seems like a pretty good guarantee, although they do not specify how much time you have to return the product for a refund.<br />
</span></p>
<h3>7-DFBX Claims</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX claims you can lose up to 21 pounds in one week by taking 7-DFBX diet pills. Anything that promises more than about a pound a day should be questioned. If you do happen to lose some weight when taking 7-DFBX, you won&#8217;t keep the weight off. 7-DFBX does warn to take a week off in between bottles.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Conclusion</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">This 7-DFBX review finds this product is not worth your money. You might experience some weight loss from 7-DFBX, but only because you will be stuck on the toilet. There are more comfortable and more lasting ways to lose weight. Check out our recommended products. They contain proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="30px;" align="left"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-657" title="7-dfbx" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/7-dfbx.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />7-DFBX is a diet pill that claims, &#8220;Buy 7-DFBX Today   and be 7, 10, 14, Even up to   21   POUNDS   Skinnier in 7 Days!!&#8221; (website) This 7-DFBX review will explain the ingredients in 7-DFBX as well as determine what validity (if any) there is in the claims about 7-DFBX.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Ingredients</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anyhdrous </a>is just regular caffeine. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<span class="style24">Potassium Gluconate has healthy benefits but has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Polynicotinate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss by some studies, but not by others.<br />
<span class="style24">Psyllium Husk </span><br />
<span class="style42">Oat Bran Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style24">Barley Rice Fiber </span><br />
<span class="style42">Apple Pectin </span><br />
<span class="style24">Fennel Seed</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a><span class="style42"> (267 mg) </span>is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan to be effective when used at a dose of 2-4 g per day. Thus, this 7-DFBX review finds there is not enough glucomannan in 7-DFBX diet pills to be effective.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/flaxseed-review/" ><span class='style24'>Flax seed powder </span></a><br />
<span class="style42">Dandelion Root </span><br />
<span class="style24">Uva Ursi</span> is used to treat headaches and bladder infections. There is evidence that a drug interaction is possible when Uva Ursi is combined with diuretics (like Buchu, Juniper, parsley, and mint leaf).<br />
<span class="style42">Cranberry </span><br />
<span class="style24">Buchu Leaves 4:1is a diuretic.</span><br />
<span class="style42">Alfalfa </span><br />
<span class="style24">Juniper Berries is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/" >Garlic</a><span class="style24"> 100:1 </span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/" >Ginger Root</a><br />
<span class="style24">Parsley is a diuretic.</span><br />
Goldenseal<br />
<span class="style24">Mint leaf is a diuretic.</span><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/raspberry-ketone-review-effectiveness-of-raspberry-ketone-in-weight-loss/" >Red Raspberry</a> Leaf<br />
<span class="style24">Lemon Peel </span><br />
Hawthorn Berries<br />
<span class="style24">Red Clover Leaf </span><br />
Burdock Root<br />
<span class="style24">Irish Moss</span><br />
Aloe Vera<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" ><span class='style24'>Cayenne Pepper </span></a><br />
Sage<br />
<span class="style24">Noni </span><br />
Mangosteen<br />
<span class="style24">Pomegranate </span><br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
<span class="style24">Grapefruit Seed </span></p>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX is a diuretic (it rids your body of water). So, you might see a little weight loss from using 7-DFBX diet pills, but you will probably be on the toilet a lot. Don&#8217;t count on keeping the weight off either.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Cost</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX costs $19.99 per bottle (for a one week supply). This is very expensive, considering there is no evidence to show that 7-DFBX actually works.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Guarantee</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left"><span class="style44">The 7-DFBX website says, &#8220;If you are not satisfied with our product, please return the empty bottle to receive full refund less S&amp;H. If you purchased more than 1 bottle, all other bottles MUST be in unopend, unused, and resellable condition.&#8221; This seems like a pretty good guarantee, although they do not specify how much time you have to return the product for a refund.<br />
</span></p>
<h3>7-DFBX Claims</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">7-DFBX claims you can lose up to 21 pounds in one week by taking 7-DFBX diet pills. Anything that promises more than about a pound a day should be questioned. If you do happen to lose some weight when taking 7-DFBX, you won&#8217;t keep the weight off. 7-DFBX does warn to take a week off in between bottles.</p>
<h3>7-DFBX Conclusion</h3>
<p style="30px;" align="left">This 7-DFBX review finds this product is not worth your money. You might experience some weight loss from 7-DFBX, but only because you will be stuck on the toilet. There are more comfortable and more lasting ways to lose weight. Check out our recommended products. They contain proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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		<title>Dieters Cheating Caps Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-621" title="dieterscheat" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/dieterscheat.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />Dieters Cheating Caps claim by taking these diet pills you will &#8220;No longer feel guilty for cheating on your diet&#8221; (website). This Dieters Cheating Caps review will explore the ingredients contained in Dieters Cheating Caps and determine if there is enough of each ingredient to contribute to actual weight loss.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Ingredients</h3>
<p>Chitosan 750 mg&#8211;not tested on humans</p>
<p>Phaseolus vulgaris 750 mg (white kidney bean extract)</p>
<p>Glucomannan 750 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, it has only been proven to be effective in doses of 3 grams per day, several times the amount of chitosan found in Dieters Cheating Caps.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber that absorbs water, making users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan can contribute to weight loss. However, in these studies participants took 2-4 grams of glucomannan every day. Thus, this Dieters Cheating Caps review finds there is not enough glucomannan in Dieters Cheating Caps to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Phaseolus vulgaris (white kidney bean extract) has been clinically proven to decrease starch absorption, leading to weight loss. These clinical trials included daily doses of 1.5 grams of white kidney bean extract, double the dosage of that in Dieters Cheating Caps. Again, Dieters Cheating Caps diet pills do not contain enough phaseolus vulgaris to be effective in weight loss.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Cost</h3>
<p>Dieters Cheating Caps cost $23.97 per bottle (with each bottle lasting one month) The Dieters Cheating Caps website claims this price will last a limited time only. This is a tactic used by countless diet pill companies to make you think you are getting a great deal. Dieters Cheating Caps diet pills also offer a discount for buying in bulk.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Guarantee</h3>
<p>Dieters Cheating Caps offers a 100% 90 day refund. However, this applies only to unopened bottles. This means if you only buy one bottle and the pills don&#8217;t work, you can&#8217;t get your money back. We like the 90 days, but don&#8217;t like the unopened bottle only policy.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Marketing</h3>
<p>The Dieters Cheating Caps website compares Dieters Cheating Caps to Alli point by point. They are trying to make their product look impressive, but comparing it to Alli really doesn&#8217;t do much for their reputation. Comparing it to a more effective pill would be more impressive (although considering the amount of each ingredient in Dieters Cheating Caps, a more effective diet pill would blow Dieters Cheating Caps out of the water).</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Dieters Cheating Caps review finds Dieters Cheating Caps does contain clinically proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they do not include the necessary amounts to be effective in contributing to weight loss. Look for a diet pill with clinically proven ingredients in proven amounts (our list of recommended products is a great place to look).</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-621" title="dieterscheat" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/dieterscheat.jpg" alt="" width="82" height="150" />Dieters Cheating Caps claim by taking these diet pills you will &#8220;No longer feel guilty for cheating on your diet&#8221; (website). This Dieters Cheating Caps review will explore the ingredients contained in Dieters Cheating Caps and determine if there is enough of each ingredient to contribute to actual weight loss.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Ingredients</h3>
<p>Chitosan 750 mg&#8211;not tested on humans</p>
<p>Phaseolus vulgaris 750 mg (white kidney bean extract)</p>
<p>Glucomannan 750 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, it has only been proven to be effective in doses of 3 grams per day, several times the amount of chitosan found in Dieters Cheating Caps.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>is a dietary fiber that absorbs water, making users feel full. Studies have shown glucomannan can contribute to weight loss. However, in these studies participants took 2-4 grams of glucomannan every day. Thus, this Dieters Cheating Caps review finds there is not enough glucomannan in Dieters Cheating Caps to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Phaseolus vulgaris (white kidney bean extract) has been clinically proven to decrease starch absorption, leading to weight loss. These clinical trials included daily doses of 1.5 grams of white kidney bean extract, double the dosage of that in Dieters Cheating Caps. Again, Dieters Cheating Caps diet pills do not contain enough phaseolus vulgaris to be effective in weight loss.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Cost</h3>
<p>Dieters Cheating Caps cost $23.97 per bottle (with each bottle lasting one month) The Dieters Cheating Caps website claims this price will last a limited time only. This is a tactic used by countless diet pill companies to make you think you are getting a great deal. Dieters Cheating Caps diet pills also offer a discount for buying in bulk.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Guarantee</h3>
<p>Dieters Cheating Caps offers a 100% 90 day refund. However, this applies only to unopened bottles. This means if you only buy one bottle and the pills don&#8217;t work, you can&#8217;t get your money back. We like the 90 days, but don&#8217;t like the unopened bottle only policy.</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Marketing</h3>
<p>The Dieters Cheating Caps website compares Dieters Cheating Caps to Alli point by point. They are trying to make their product look impressive, but comparing it to Alli really doesn&#8217;t do much for their reputation. Comparing it to a more effective pill would be more impressive (although considering the amount of each ingredient in Dieters Cheating Caps, a more effective diet pill would blow Dieters Cheating Caps out of the water).</p>
<h3>Dieters Cheating Caps Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Dieters Cheating Caps review finds Dieters Cheating Caps does contain clinically proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they do not include the necessary amounts to be effective in contributing to weight loss. Look for a diet pill with clinically proven ingredients in proven amounts (our list of recommended products is a great place to look).</p>
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		<title>Tetrazene ES-50 Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:37:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tetrazene-es50.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-566" title="tetrazene-es50" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tetrazene-es50.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" /></a>Tetrazene ES-50 is an &#8220;ultra-advanced diet product that contains a proprietary complex of thermogenic compounds that help boost metabolism and energy expenditure&#8221; (website). This Tetrazene ES-50 review will explore the ingredients as well as reveal the truth behind the &#8220;proprietary blend,&#8221; helping you to see what you might expect from Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin B6 4mg<br />
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 400 mcg<br />
Tetrazene Proprietary Blend 1014 mg<br />
KMG-90 (Glucomannan), Glutamine, Olive Leaf Extract<br />
ES-50 Proprietary Blend 992 mg<br />
L-Tyrosine, Camellia Sinensis (green tea leaf), Caffeine, Vinpocetine</p>
<p>Vitamins B6 and B7 have healthy benefits, but they have not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a> is a dietary fiber which makes people feel full (it absorbs water). Glucommanan has been proven to be effective in promoting weight loss, but studies on glucomannan included 1-2 grams per day. Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills do not disclose how much glucomannan is included in the &#8220;proprietary blend&#8221;, but this Tetrazene ES-50 review finds it very unlikely that there is enough glucomannan to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glutamine-review/" >Glutamine </a>is an amino acid which has many healthy benefits, but it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/" >L-Tyrosine</a> is an amino acid which helps to synthesize protein. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, Tetrazene ES-50 fails to list how much L-Tyrosine it contains, making it impossible to determine if the amount of L-Tyrosine in Tetrazene ES-50 is enough to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >caffeine</a> have both been proven to contribute to weight loss. Once again, Tetrazene ES-50 does not say how much green tea or caffeine it contains.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/vinpocetine-review/" >Vinpocetine</a> helps treat memory problems related to age. There is NO evidence that Vinpocetine contributes to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Guarantee</h3>
<p>Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills do have a guarantee. In order to get your money back, you have to contact BioQuest (Tetrazene ES-50 manufacturer) to get a &#8220;Return Authorization number&#8221;. Then you have to return the product within 14 business days. They have a lot of hoops to jump through to get a refund.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Cost</h3>
<p>Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills cost $26.85 for 180 capsules. If you take the recommended 6 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is quite inexpensive as diet pills go. However, since Tetrazene ES-50 hides how much of each ingredient is included by using &#8220;proprietary&#8221; blends, there is no evidence that Tetrazene ES-50 actually works. Thus, any amount of money is too much for Tetrazene ES-50.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Tetrazene ES-50 review finds that Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills are nothing special. Tetrazene ES-50 does contain some great, clinically proven ingredients, but they do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included (probably because they use very little of each ingredient). Be sure to look for a product with proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tetrazene-es50.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-566" title="tetrazene-es50" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/tetrazene-es50.jpg" alt="" width="89" height="150" /></a>Tetrazene ES-50 is an &#8220;ultra-advanced diet product that contains a proprietary complex of thermogenic compounds that help boost metabolism and energy expenditure&#8221; (website). This Tetrazene ES-50 review will explore the ingredients as well as reveal the truth behind the &#8220;proprietary blend,&#8221; helping you to see what you might expect from Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Vitamin B6 4mg<br />
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 400 mcg<br />
Tetrazene Proprietary Blend 1014 mg<br />
KMG-90 (Glucomannan), Glutamine, Olive Leaf Extract<br />
ES-50 Proprietary Blend 992 mg<br />
L-Tyrosine, Camellia Sinensis (green tea leaf), Caffeine, Vinpocetine</p>
<p>Vitamins B6 and B7 have healthy benefits, but they have not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a> is a dietary fiber which makes people feel full (it absorbs water). Glucommanan has been proven to be effective in promoting weight loss, but studies on glucomannan included 1-2 grams per day. Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills do not disclose how much glucomannan is included in the &#8220;proprietary blend&#8221;, but this Tetrazene ES-50 review finds it very unlikely that there is enough glucomannan to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glutamine-review/" >Glutamine </a>is an amino acid which has many healthy benefits, but it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/" >L-Tyrosine</a> is an amino acid which helps to synthesize protein. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, Tetrazene ES-50 fails to list how much L-Tyrosine it contains, making it impossible to determine if the amount of L-Tyrosine in Tetrazene ES-50 is enough to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >caffeine</a> have both been proven to contribute to weight loss. Once again, Tetrazene ES-50 does not say how much green tea or caffeine it contains.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/vinpocetine-review/" >Vinpocetine</a> helps treat memory problems related to age. There is NO evidence that Vinpocetine contributes to weight loss.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Guarantee</h3>
<p>Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills do have a guarantee. In order to get your money back, you have to contact BioQuest (Tetrazene ES-50 manufacturer) to get a &#8220;Return Authorization number&#8221;. Then you have to return the product within 14 business days. They have a lot of hoops to jump through to get a refund.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Cost</h3>
<p>Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills cost $26.85 for 180 capsules. If you take the recommended 6 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is quite inexpensive as diet pills go. However, since Tetrazene ES-50 hides how much of each ingredient is included by using &#8220;proprietary&#8221; blends, there is no evidence that Tetrazene ES-50 actually works. Thus, any amount of money is too much for Tetrazene ES-50.</p>
<h3>Tetrazene ES-50 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Tetrazene ES-50 review finds that Tetrazene ES-50 diet pills are nothing special. Tetrazene ES-50 does contain some great, clinically proven ingredients, but they do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included (probably because they use very little of each ingredient). Be sure to look for a product with proven ingredients in correct amounts.</p>
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		<title>Detoxatrim Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/detoxatrim-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/detoxatrim.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-563" title="detoxatrim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/detoxatrim.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>&#8220;The Detoxatrim system is a new scientific approach to weight loss, designed to detoxify and cleanse your body and jump-start your fat-burning furnace&#8221; (website). Detoxatrim is made specifically for women. This Detoxatrim review will detail the ingredients in Detoxatrim and help you decide if Detoxatrim is the right choice for you.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Ingredients</h3>
<p>The Detoxatrim system contains two parts: a 24-Hour Fat Flush and Detoxatrim Daily Capsules</p>
<p>24-Hour Fat Flush Ingredients<br />
Apple, white grape, orange, blueberry, grape, strawberry, peach, pear, carrots, tomato, celery, spinach, yellow pepper.</p>
<p>While these ingredients are very healthy and give essential vitamins and minerals, it is unlikely that there will be any noticeable change in your body within 24-hours of taking the 24-Hour Fat Flush (unless it gives you the runs).</p>
<p><strong>Detoxatrim Daily Capsule Ingredients</strong><br />
Acidophilus, Bifidus, FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)<br />
Caprylic acid<br />
Glutamine<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a> has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a> is a dietary fiber. It makes the body feel full, which can lead to weight loss. Studies have found that to be effective, glucomannan needs to be taken in doses of 1-2 grams per day. Detoxatrim does not list how much glucomannan is contained in the formula.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> has shown contradictory results in clinical studies; some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss, while other studies have found it does not.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/advantra-z-review/" >Advantra-Z</a> contains Synephrine, which has been shown to cause weight loss. Unfortunately, Detoxatrim diet pills fail to reveal how much Advantra-Z is contained in the formula, making it impossible for this Detoxatrim review to determine if the Advantra-Z in Detoxatrim is enough to be effective.<br />
Green tea is another clinically proven diet pill ingredient. Again, Detoxatrim fails to say how much green tea is contained.<br />
Grapefruit Extract<br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
Papaya<br />
Uva Ursi</p>
<p>This long list of ingredients can be overwhelming. Don&#8217;t be fooled&#8211;just because a diet pill has dozens of ingredients doesn&#8217;t mean it is more effective than others. In fact, a long list of ingredients often means the diet pill company is being cheap by including only a very small amount of each ingredient.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Cost</h3>
<p>Detoxatrim diet pills cost $21.95 for 112 capsules (a one-month supply). The 24-Hour Fat Flush costs $14.99 for a one-month supply. The links on the Detoxatrim website are all functioning except the link to purchase the products. You would think they would be sure this link was working.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Claims</h3>
<p>Detoxatrim claims it is a &#8220;long-term weight loss solution&#8221; (website). They really emphasize the importance of detoxing your system. However, they also say you have to keep detoxing your system, so how is that a long-term solution? They want you to believe Detoxatrim is a unique product that will give you unmatched results. The truth is Detoxatrim is really no different than dozens of other diet pills.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Detoxatrim review finds that Detoxatrim is nothing special. The 24-Hour Fat Flush will most likely only give you the runs. The Detoxatrim diet pills do contain some proven ingredients, but they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. Your best bet for weight loss is to take a diet pill that includes clinically proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/detoxatrim.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-563" title="detoxatrim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/detoxatrim.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>&#8220;The Detoxatrim system is a new scientific approach to weight loss, designed to detoxify and cleanse your body and jump-start your fat-burning furnace&#8221; (website). Detoxatrim is made specifically for women. This Detoxatrim review will detail the ingredients in Detoxatrim and help you decide if Detoxatrim is the right choice for you.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Ingredients</h3>
<p>The Detoxatrim system contains two parts: a 24-Hour Fat Flush and Detoxatrim Daily Capsules</p>
<p>24-Hour Fat Flush Ingredients<br />
Apple, white grape, orange, blueberry, grape, strawberry, peach, pear, carrots, tomato, celery, spinach, yellow pepper.</p>
<p>While these ingredients are very healthy and give essential vitamins and minerals, it is unlikely that there will be any noticeable change in your body within 24-hours of taking the 24-Hour Fat Flush (unless it gives you the runs).</p>
<p><strong>Detoxatrim Daily Capsule Ingredients</strong><br />
Acidophilus, Bifidus, FOS (Fructooligosaccharides)<br />
Caprylic acid<br />
Glutamine<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a> has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan</a> is a dietary fiber. It makes the body feel full, which can lead to weight loss. Studies have found that to be effective, glucomannan needs to be taken in doses of 1-2 grams per day. Detoxatrim does not list how much glucomannan is contained in the formula.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> has shown contradictory results in clinical studies; some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss, while other studies have found it does not.<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/advantra-z-review/" >Advantra-Z</a> contains Synephrine, which has been shown to cause weight loss. Unfortunately, Detoxatrim diet pills fail to reveal how much Advantra-Z is contained in the formula, making it impossible for this Detoxatrim review to determine if the Advantra-Z in Detoxatrim is enough to be effective.<br />
Green tea is another clinically proven diet pill ingredient. Again, Detoxatrim fails to say how much green tea is contained.<br />
Grapefruit Extract<br />
Apple Cider Vinegar<br />
Papaya<br />
Uva Ursi</p>
<p>This long list of ingredients can be overwhelming. Don&#8217;t be fooled&#8211;just because a diet pill has dozens of ingredients doesn&#8217;t mean it is more effective than others. In fact, a long list of ingredients often means the diet pill company is being cheap by including only a very small amount of each ingredient.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Cost</h3>
<p>Detoxatrim diet pills cost $21.95 for 112 capsules (a one-month supply). The 24-Hour Fat Flush costs $14.99 for a one-month supply. The links on the Detoxatrim website are all functioning except the link to purchase the products. You would think they would be sure this link was working.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Claims</h3>
<p>Detoxatrim claims it is a &#8220;long-term weight loss solution&#8221; (website). They really emphasize the importance of detoxing your system. However, they also say you have to keep detoxing your system, so how is that a long-term solution? They want you to believe Detoxatrim is a unique product that will give you unmatched results. The truth is Detoxatrim is really no different than dozens of other diet pills.</p>
<h3>Detoxatrim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Detoxatrim review finds that Detoxatrim is nothing special. The 24-Hour Fat Flush will most likely only give you the runs. The Detoxatrim diet pills do contain some proven ingredients, but they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. Your best bet for weight loss is to take a diet pill that includes clinically proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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