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		<title>Colvera Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/colvera.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-526" title="colvera" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/colvera.jpg" alt="colvera" width="84" height="128" /></a>Colvera is &#8220;an all natural weight loss system that is designed to help your body process proteins effectively and help you build lean muscle naturally&#8221; (website).<br />
This Colvera review will detail each Colvera ingredient and dissect Colvera&#8217;s claims to let you know what you can expect from Colvera diet pills.</p>
<h2>Colvera Ingredients</h2>
<p>Collagen Hydrolysate (Protein) is an ingredient used commonly by diet pill companies who claim collagen will reduce body fat. There is no research to back up these claims.<br />
Aloe Vera is sometimes used as a mild laxative. It helps in colon cleansing. However, it has not been<br />
proven to directly contribute to weight loss.<br />
Lecithin is supposed to break down fat and flush it out; there is no evidence to prove this.<br />
Safflower Oil helps to regulate body functions by building prostaglandins. It does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
Beeswax is used for the coating of the capsules. It does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
Water<br />
Gelatin, like Collagen, is supposed to reduce body fat and fine lines. Once again, there is no scientific evidence to prove these claims.<br />
Glycerin is added for flavor. However, it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>You will notice that NONE of the ingredients in Colvera diet pills have been proven to be effective<br />
in contributing to weight loss. On a more positive note, the ingredients in Colvera are all-natural. Too bad they fail to list how much of each ingredient they include.</p>
<h2>Colvera Cost</h2>
<p>Colvera diet pills cost $49.95 for a one month supply (with a discount for buying in bulk). Each bottle contains 90 capsules.</p>
<h2>Colvera&#8211;No Guarantee</h2>
<p>The Colvera website states, &#8220;No legitimate company can guarantee that their product will work for everyone.  We do, however, guarantee that if you don&#8217;t take the product, you won&#8217;t lose the weight!&#8221;<br />
This statement is ridiculous! Beware of any company that is unwilling to back up their own product. It should make you suspect of the product.</p>
<h2>How to Take Colvera</h2>
<p>According to the Colvera website, &#8220;You simply take 3 capsules before you go to bed on an empty stomach.  This process allows Colvera™ to work more efficiently during the first 45 to 90 minutes of sleep while the body uses the available collagen and other vital nutrients during this time.&#8221;<br />
Anyone who has tried dieting knows the biggest secret is avoiding evening and night snacking. So, going to bed on an empty stomach will help whether you take anything<br />
or not. If you experience weight loss while taking Colvera diet pills, it is most likely because you are going to bed on an empty stomach and not because of Colvera.</p>
<h2>Colvera Claims</h2>
<p>Colvera wants you to believe they have a superior product because they do not include caffeine or stimulants. They claim, &#8220;Colvera™ is a natural Collagen Protein Formula, which works as a nutritional supplement that safely and naturally assists the body in shedding extra body fat, sugar, and toxins. What they don&#8217;t tell you is that none of the ingredients in Colvera have been proven o contribute to weight loss.</p>
<h2>Colvera Conclusion</h2>
<p>This Colvera review finds that Colvera will do nothing to help you lose weight. There is NO clinical<br />
evidence showing that any of the ingredients in Colvera contribute to weight loss. If you are really<br />
serious about losing weight, read through our recommended products to find one that includes<br />
proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/colvera.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-526" title="colvera" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/colvera.jpg" alt="colvera" width="84" height="128" /></a>Colvera is &#8220;an all natural weight loss system that is designed to help your body process proteins effectively and help you build lean muscle naturally&#8221; (website).<br />
This Colvera review will detail each Colvera ingredient and dissect Colvera&#8217;s claims to let you know what you can expect from Colvera diet pills.</p>
<h2>Colvera Ingredients</h2>
<p>Collagen Hydrolysate (Protein) is an ingredient used commonly by diet pill companies who claim collagen will reduce body fat. There is no research to back up these claims.<br />
Aloe Vera is sometimes used as a mild laxative. It helps in colon cleansing. However, it has not been<br />
proven to directly contribute to weight loss.<br />
Lecithin is supposed to break down fat and flush it out; there is no evidence to prove this.<br />
Safflower Oil helps to regulate body functions by building prostaglandins. It does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
Beeswax is used for the coating of the capsules. It does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
Water<br />
Gelatin, like Collagen, is supposed to reduce body fat and fine lines. Once again, there is no scientific evidence to prove these claims.<br />
Glycerin is added for flavor. However, it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>You will notice that NONE of the ingredients in Colvera diet pills have been proven to be effective<br />
in contributing to weight loss. On a more positive note, the ingredients in Colvera are all-natural. Too bad they fail to list how much of each ingredient they include.</p>
<h2>Colvera Cost</h2>
<p>Colvera diet pills cost $49.95 for a one month supply (with a discount for buying in bulk). Each bottle contains 90 capsules.</p>
<h2>Colvera&#8211;No Guarantee</h2>
<p>The Colvera website states, &#8220;No legitimate company can guarantee that their product will work for everyone.  We do, however, guarantee that if you don&#8217;t take the product, you won&#8217;t lose the weight!&#8221;<br />
This statement is ridiculous! Beware of any company that is unwilling to back up their own product. It should make you suspect of the product.</p>
<h2>How to Take Colvera</h2>
<p>According to the Colvera website, &#8220;You simply take 3 capsules before you go to bed on an empty stomach.  This process allows Colvera™ to work more efficiently during the first 45 to 90 minutes of sleep while the body uses the available collagen and other vital nutrients during this time.&#8221;<br />
Anyone who has tried dieting knows the biggest secret is avoiding evening and night snacking. So, going to bed on an empty stomach will help whether you take anything<br />
or not. If you experience weight loss while taking Colvera diet pills, it is most likely because you are going to bed on an empty stomach and not because of Colvera.</p>
<h2>Colvera Claims</h2>
<p>Colvera wants you to believe they have a superior product because they do not include caffeine or stimulants. They claim, &#8220;Colvera™ is a natural Collagen Protein Formula, which works as a nutritional supplement that safely and naturally assists the body in shedding extra body fat, sugar, and toxins. What they don&#8217;t tell you is that none of the ingredients in Colvera have been proven o contribute to weight loss.</p>
<h2>Colvera Conclusion</h2>
<p>This Colvera review finds that Colvera will do nothing to help you lose weight. There is NO clinical<br />
evidence showing that any of the ingredients in Colvera contribute to weight loss. If you are really<br />
serious about losing weight, read through our recommended products to find one that includes<br />
proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>Ultra 90 Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:09:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/ultra-90-bottle.jpeg" alt="Ultra 90 Bottle - Review of Ultra90" /><span style="12pt;">The marketing strategy of Ultra 90 is to convince potential customers that the product does not trick the body into weight loss. However, their product itself tricks people into believing they will experience significant weight loss by using Ultra 90.</span></p>
<h3><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90’s Ingredients</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Marine Collagen Protein &amp; Gelatin—Many diet pill companies <span> </span>claim collagen gelatin helps reduce body fat and erases fine lines and wrinkles. However, research has not shown any significant weight loss due to this ingredient.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Aloe Vera’s</span><span style="12pt;"> health benefits are uncontested and it’s used as a mild laxative with moderate success. The use of Aloe Vera for weight loss is mainly for colon cleansing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Vitamin C has healthy benefits but does not contribute to weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Safflower Oil provides the material to build <span> </span></span><span style="12pt;">prostaglandins, which help to regulate body functions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Glycerin is added to Ultra 90 for flavor; it does not contribute to weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Bees Wax is used as the casing for the Ultra 90 capsules; it does not aid in weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Lecithin, according to Ultra 90, helps to break down fat and flush it out of the body. <span> </span>Research does not support this claim. Lecithin has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 does not disclose how much of each ingredient is contained in each capsule.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">On a positive note, Ultra 90 does not contain any stimulants such as caffeine (see </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >our review of caffeine here, it&#8217;s actually quite effective for weight loss</a><span style="12pt;">), </span>ephedrine, or amphetamines, which may be important if your body is sensitive to these types of ingredients.  The ingredients are all natural and there are no known side effects.</p>
<h3>Ultra 90&#8217;s Claims are Unfounded</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 claims that the combination of these ingredients will bring weight loss, increased muscle, and decreased fine lines and wrinkles. <strong>Research does not support any of these claims.</strong> In fact, collagen protein is one of the main ingredients in Jell-O. <em>Maybe you should save yourself some money and eat Jell-O instead; it would have the same effect.</em> </span></p>
<h3>Ultra 90&#8217;s Gimmicky AM/PM Formulations</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Unlike some other diet pills, Ultra 90 gives you the option of an AM and a PM formula. They contain the same ingredients. For the AM formula, take three capsules first thing in the morning and don’t eat for at least an hour. For the PM formula, stop eating and drinking three hours before bed, then take three capsules with water and go to bed. Well, the those three hours before bed are considered to be the most likely snack time of the day. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">In reality, Ultra 90 is just reducing your calories by keeping you from eating during the evening hours. In order to trick customers out of even more money, the Ultra 90 website recommends taking both the AM and PM formulas to expedite and increase weight loss.  To reiterate &#8212; the AM and PM formulations <em>are the exact same</em>.  This is just a marketing trick akin to </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptoprin-sd-leptoprin-sf-review/" >Leoptoprin</a><span style="12pt;"> and </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptopril-review/" >Leptopril</a><span style="12pt;"> (whose maker/marketer we openly despise).</span></p>
<h3>Ultra 90 Does Not Offer a Moneyback Guarantee</h3>
<p>And for good reason.  If they did, they&#8217;d have a lot of people taking them up on it.  They claim that they don&#8217;t accept returns because their product is perishable.  That&#8217;s funny (in a sarcastic, amused sort of way), because there are plenty of upstanding companies that will accept returns on perishable goods.  We find the fact that there is no guarantee to be very disturbing &#8212; especially when combined with the fact that not one of their ingredients has been proven to aid in weight loss to any significant degree.</p>
<h3><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 Review in Conclusion</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">This product is misleading to consumers. Ultra 90 claims the product does not trick the body into weight loss, but in fact, the product does not yield significant weight loss in itself. If Ultra 90 users are seeing weight loss it is likely due to the decrease in calories because they are not eating during the hours of taking the supplement. Few, if any, of the claims made by Ultra 90 have been proven. The product is expensive, especially considering taking both the AM and PM formulas together is recommended, making the supplements twice as expensive to take. This product is like any other collagen protein product&#8211;spend your money somewhere else.</span></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/ultra-90-bottle.jpeg" alt="Ultra 90 Bottle - Review of Ultra90" /><span style="12pt;">The marketing strategy of Ultra 90 is to convince potential customers that the product does not trick the body into weight loss. However, their product itself tricks people into believing they will experience significant weight loss by using Ultra 90.</span></p>
<h3><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90’s Ingredients</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Marine Collagen Protein &amp; Gelatin—Many diet pill companies <span> </span>claim collagen gelatin helps reduce body fat and erases fine lines and wrinkles. However, research has not shown any significant weight loss due to this ingredient.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Aloe Vera’s</span><span style="12pt;"> health benefits are uncontested and it’s used as a mild laxative with moderate success. The use of Aloe Vera for weight loss is mainly for colon cleansing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Vitamin C has healthy benefits but does not contribute to weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Safflower Oil provides the material to build <span> </span></span><span style="12pt;">prostaglandins, which help to regulate body functions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Glycerin is added to Ultra 90 for flavor; it does not contribute to weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Bees Wax is used as the casing for the Ultra 90 capsules; it does not aid in weight loss</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Lecithin, according to Ultra 90, helps to break down fat and flush it out of the body. <span> </span>Research does not support this claim. Lecithin has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 does not disclose how much of each ingredient is contained in each capsule.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">On a positive note, Ultra 90 does not contain any stimulants such as caffeine (see </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >our review of caffeine here, it&#8217;s actually quite effective for weight loss</a><span style="12pt;">), </span>ephedrine, or amphetamines, which may be important if your body is sensitive to these types of ingredients.  The ingredients are all natural and there are no known side effects.</p>
<h3>Ultra 90&#8217;s Claims are Unfounded</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 claims that the combination of these ingredients will bring weight loss, increased muscle, and decreased fine lines and wrinkles. <strong>Research does not support any of these claims.</strong> In fact, collagen protein is one of the main ingredients in Jell-O. <em>Maybe you should save yourself some money and eat Jell-O instead; it would have the same effect.</em> </span></p>
<h3>Ultra 90&#8217;s Gimmicky AM/PM Formulations</h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">Unlike some other diet pills, Ultra 90 gives you the option of an AM and a PM formula. They contain the same ingredients. For the AM formula, take three capsules first thing in the morning and don’t eat for at least an hour. For the PM formula, stop eating and drinking three hours before bed, then take three capsules with water and go to bed. Well, the those three hours before bed are considered to be the most likely snack time of the day. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">In reality, Ultra 90 is just reducing your calories by keeping you from eating during the evening hours. In order to trick customers out of even more money, the Ultra 90 website recommends taking both the AM and PM formulas to expedite and increase weight loss.  To reiterate &#8212; the AM and PM formulations <em>are the exact same</em>.  This is just a marketing trick akin to </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptoprin-sd-leptoprin-sf-review/" >Leoptoprin</a><span style="12pt;"> and </span><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptopril-review/" >Leptopril</a><span style="12pt;"> (whose maker/marketer we openly despise).</span></p>
<h3>Ultra 90 Does Not Offer a Moneyback Guarantee</h3>
<p>And for good reason.  If they did, they&#8217;d have a lot of people taking them up on it.  They claim that they don&#8217;t accept returns because their product is perishable.  That&#8217;s funny (in a sarcastic, amused sort of way), because there are plenty of upstanding companies that will accept returns on perishable goods.  We find the fact that there is no guarantee to be very disturbing &#8212; especially when combined with the fact that not one of their ingredients has been proven to aid in weight loss to any significant degree.</p>
<h3><span style="12pt;">Ultra 90 Review in Conclusion</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="normal;"><span style="12pt;">This product is misleading to consumers. Ultra 90 claims the product does not trick the body into weight loss, but in fact, the product does not yield significant weight loss in itself. If Ultra 90 users are seeing weight loss it is likely due to the decrease in calories because they are not eating during the hours of taking the supplement. Few, if any, of the claims made by Ultra 90 have been proven. The product is expensive, especially considering taking both the AM and PM formulas together is recommended, making the supplements twice as expensive to take. This product is like any other collagen protein product&#8211;spend your money somewhere else.</span></p>
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