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		<title>Irvingia Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/irvingia.jpg" alt="irvingia" title="irvingia" width="85" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1602" />Irvingia is a diet pill that claims to give you all the weight loss answers you are looking for. This Irvingia review will show that this product is too expensive and does not perform according to its claims.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Iodine</strong> (10 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.<br />
<strong>Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis</strong> proprietary extract (150 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 3.15 grams per day (see http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1168905).<br />
<br />
There is nowhere near enough Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis contained in Irvingia diet pills to do anything for weight loss.<br />
<strong>Calorie Control Complex:</strong><br />
 <strong>In-Sea</strong> (from kelp and Bladderwrack) (125 mg) is a laxative. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.<br />
<strong>TeaSlender <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Phytosome</strong> (150 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg per day or more. This means if you take the recommended 2 doses of Irvingia each day, you will get enough green tea to cause weight loss.<br />
<strong>Phaseolus Vulgaris</strong> white kidney bean extract (445 mg) causes weight loss by decreasing starch absorption. However, studies concluded that Phaseolus Vulgaris must be taken in doses of 1.5 grams per day in order to contribute to weight loss. Therefore, this Irvingia review finds there is not enough Phaseolus Vulgaris contained in Irvingia diet pills to be effective.<br />
<br />
Irvingia does contain several proven ingredients. However, only green tea is contained in the necessary amount. You would be better off just buying green tea by itself. It would give you the same results and cost a whole lot less.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Cost</h3>
<p>For a one month supply of Irvingia, you will pay $78 if you are a nonmember and $58.50 if you are a member of Life Extension, manufacturer of Irvingia. Membership costs $75 per year and includes a magazine, a book, and discounts on products.<br />
<br />
This price is ridiculous whether you are paying a membership fee or not. Irvingia is like countless other diet pills out there: it includes a few proven ingredients but not in sufficient amounts. </p>
<h3>Irvingia Affiliate Program</h3>
<p>Irvingia claims if you sign up for the Affiliate Program you can earn up to 12%. As an Affiliate you recruit people to buy Irvingia and then you earn commission on what they buy.<br />
<br />
While we don&#8217;t necessarily oppose all diet pills with commission based programs, if the diet pill doesn&#8217;t do what it claims to do, as an Affiliate you are causing other consumers to buy the product under false pretenses.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Guarantee</h3>
<p>Irvingia claims to have a 12 month, money back return policy. They do not give specifics about how this guarantee works (or if there are fees associated with returning the product). Save yourself the hassle of returning this product by not buying it in the first place.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Conclusion</h3>
<p>Here is the bottom line: you could lose weight by taking Irvingia because it contains green tea. However, none of the other ingredients will do anything for you. This Irvingia review finds Irvingia diet pills are way too expensive. Keep your money in your wallet and still lose weight. Check out our recommended products for weight loss solutions that won&#8217;t break your budget. </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/irvingia.jpg" alt="irvingia" title="irvingia" width="85" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1602" />Irvingia is a diet pill that claims to give you all the weight loss answers you are looking for. This Irvingia review will show that this product is too expensive and does not perform according to its claims.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Iodine</strong> (10 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.<br />
<strong>Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis</strong> proprietary extract (150 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 3.15 grams per day (see http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1168905).<br />
<br />
There is nowhere near enough Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis contained in Irvingia diet pills to do anything for weight loss.<br />
<strong>Calorie Control Complex:</strong><br />
 <strong>In-Sea</strong> (from kelp and Bladderwrack) (125 mg) is a laxative. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.<br />
<strong>TeaSlender <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Phytosome</strong> (150 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg per day or more. This means if you take the recommended 2 doses of Irvingia each day, you will get enough green tea to cause weight loss.<br />
<strong>Phaseolus Vulgaris</strong> white kidney bean extract (445 mg) causes weight loss by decreasing starch absorption. However, studies concluded that Phaseolus Vulgaris must be taken in doses of 1.5 grams per day in order to contribute to weight loss. Therefore, this Irvingia review finds there is not enough Phaseolus Vulgaris contained in Irvingia diet pills to be effective.<br />
<br />
Irvingia does contain several proven ingredients. However, only green tea is contained in the necessary amount. You would be better off just buying green tea by itself. It would give you the same results and cost a whole lot less.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Cost</h3>
<p>For a one month supply of Irvingia, you will pay $78 if you are a nonmember and $58.50 if you are a member of Life Extension, manufacturer of Irvingia. Membership costs $75 per year and includes a magazine, a book, and discounts on products.<br />
<br />
This price is ridiculous whether you are paying a membership fee or not. Irvingia is like countless other diet pills out there: it includes a few proven ingredients but not in sufficient amounts. </p>
<h3>Irvingia Affiliate Program</h3>
<p>Irvingia claims if you sign up for the Affiliate Program you can earn up to 12%. As an Affiliate you recruit people to buy Irvingia and then you earn commission on what they buy.<br />
<br />
While we don&#8217;t necessarily oppose all diet pills with commission based programs, if the diet pill doesn&#8217;t do what it claims to do, as an Affiliate you are causing other consumers to buy the product under false pretenses.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Guarantee</h3>
<p>Irvingia claims to have a 12 month, money back return policy. They do not give specifics about how this guarantee works (or if there are fees associated with returning the product). Save yourself the hassle of returning this product by not buying it in the first place.</p>
<h3>Irvingia Conclusion</h3>
<p>Here is the bottom line: you could lose weight by taking Irvingia because it contains green tea. However, none of the other ingredients will do anything for you. This Irvingia review finds Irvingia diet pills are way too expensive. Keep your money in your wallet and still lose weight. Check out our recommended products for weight loss solutions that won&#8217;t break your budget. </p>
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		<title>MeltRX 24 Ultra Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/meltrx-24-ultra-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/meltrx24ultra.jpg" alt="meltrx24ultra" title="meltrx24ultra" width="80" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1504" />MeltRX 24 Ultra is a diet pill that claims to be a &#8220;phenomenal fat loss pill.&#8221; This MeltRX 24 Ultra review will give you the truth behind the possible dangers associated with MeltRX 24 Ultra to show you that this is not the diet pill choice for you.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Ingredients</h3>
<p>Thiamin<br />
Niacin<br />
Vitamin B6<br />
Folate<br />
Vitamin B12<br />
Biotin<br />
Pantothenic Acid<br />
Calcium<br />
Iodine<br />
Magnesium<br />
Zinc<br />
Copper<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a> has shown varying results in clinical trials; some studies have shown it contributes to weight loss while others have shown the opposite.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green tea</a> is an excellent diet pill. It has to be used in doses of 300 mg or more per day in order to be effective at causing weight loss. Unfortunately, MeltRX 24 Ultra fails to list how much Green tea it contains, making it impossible for this MeltRX 24 Ultra review to determine if there is enough Green tea in MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills to contribute to weight loss.<br />
Cinnamon<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a> root<br />
Ginko Biloba supports memory function, but it does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garcinia-cambogia-review/">Garcinia Cambogia</a> contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, recent reports from the FDA show HCA may be linked to serious health concerns for the liver. Therefore, we cannot endorse a product containing HCA.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/">L-Tyrosine</a> has been shown to help increase focus during stressful periods. It does cause weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 mg to 1500 mg per day. Again, MeltRX 24 Ultra does not say how much L-Tyrosine it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glutamine-review/">L-Glutamine</a> is produced naturally by the body. It is unlikely that you would need to supplement with L-Glutamine because your body produces as much as it needs.<br />
Lecithin</p>
<p>You will note that MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills do contain a few proven diet pill ingredients. However, it does not reveal how much of each ingredient it contains. Additionally, MeltRX 24 Ultra contains HCA, which can cause liver problems. Therefore, we cannot recommend MeltRX 24 Ultra.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Price</h3>
<p>MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills cost $54 for a 13 day supply, with a discount for buying in bulk. This is WAY too much to pay for this product. There is no reason to believe MeltRX 24 Ultra will actually cause weight loss, and considering the possible danger of HCA, you shouldn&#8217;t bother even trying MeltRX 24 Ultra.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Guarantee</h3>
<p>MeltRX 24 Ultra has a 30 day, 110% money back guarantee. Although we do like to see a guarantee, 30 days is not enough time to know whether or not a diet pill will actually work. We prefer to see a 90 day guarantee.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Conclusion</h3>
<p>This MeltRX 24 Ultra review finds this product is potentially dangerous, and there is no reason to believe it will really cause weight loss. It is also way too expensive. If you are really interested in losing weight, go with a product that includes ingredients that have been clinically proven, ingredients that will not be dangerous to your health.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/meltrx24ultra.jpg" alt="meltrx24ultra" title="meltrx24ultra" width="80" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1504" />MeltRX 24 Ultra is a diet pill that claims to be a &#8220;phenomenal fat loss pill.&#8221; This MeltRX 24 Ultra review will give you the truth behind the possible dangers associated with MeltRX 24 Ultra to show you that this is not the diet pill choice for you.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Ingredients</h3>
<p>Thiamin<br />
Niacin<br />
Vitamin B6<br />
Folate<br />
Vitamin B12<br />
Biotin<br />
Pantothenic Acid<br />
Calcium<br />
Iodine<br />
Magnesium<br />
Zinc<br />
Copper<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/">Chromium</a> has shown varying results in clinical trials; some studies have shown it contributes to weight loss while others have shown the opposite.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green tea</a> is an excellent diet pill. It has to be used in doses of 300 mg or more per day in order to be effective at causing weight loss. Unfortunately, MeltRX 24 Ultra fails to list how much Green tea it contains, making it impossible for this MeltRX 24 Ultra review to determine if there is enough Green tea in MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills to contribute to weight loss.<br />
Cinnamon<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a> root<br />
Ginko Biloba supports memory function, but it does not contribute to weight loss.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garcinia-cambogia-review/">Garcinia Cambogia</a> contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, recent reports from the FDA show HCA may be linked to serious health concerns for the liver. Therefore, we cannot endorse a product containing HCA.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/">L-Tyrosine</a> has been shown to help increase focus during stressful periods. It does cause weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 mg to 1500 mg per day. Again, MeltRX 24 Ultra does not say how much L-Tyrosine it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glutamine-review/">L-Glutamine</a> is produced naturally by the body. It is unlikely that you would need to supplement with L-Glutamine because your body produces as much as it needs.<br />
Lecithin</p>
<p>You will note that MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills do contain a few proven diet pill ingredients. However, it does not reveal how much of each ingredient it contains. Additionally, MeltRX 24 Ultra contains HCA, which can cause liver problems. Therefore, we cannot recommend MeltRX 24 Ultra.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Price</h3>
<p>MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills cost $54 for a 13 day supply, with a discount for buying in bulk. This is WAY too much to pay for this product. There is no reason to believe MeltRX 24 Ultra will actually cause weight loss, and considering the possible danger of HCA, you shouldn&#8217;t bother even trying MeltRX 24 Ultra.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Guarantee</h3>
<p>MeltRX 24 Ultra has a 30 day, 110% money back guarantee. Although we do like to see a guarantee, 30 days is not enough time to know whether or not a diet pill will actually work. We prefer to see a 90 day guarantee.</p>
<h3>MeltRX 24 Ultra Conclusion</h3>
<p>This MeltRX 24 Ultra review finds this product is potentially dangerous, and there is no reason to believe it will really cause weight loss. It is also way too expensive. If you are really interested in losing weight, go with a product that includes ingredients that have been clinically proven, ingredients that will not be dangerous to your health.</p>
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		<title>Lipovox Hardcore Detox</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/lipovox-hardcore-detox/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:33:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lipovoxhd.jpg" alt="lipovoxhd" title="lipovoxhd" width="77" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1410" />The makers of the original Lipovox have upped the ante by packing in even more ingredients and creating an even better diet pill: Lipovox Hardcore Detox.  Where Lipovox claims to &#8220;burn up to 400% more fat than with just diet and exercise alone&#8221;, Lipovox Hardcore Detox now claims to burn up to 900% more.  But just how different is new Lipovox Hardcore Detox formula?  Very different!</p>
<h2>Lipovox Hardcore Detox Ingredients</h2>
<p>Lipovox Hardcore Detox doesn&#8217;t just have a long name, it also has a long list of ingredients.  They&#8217;ve broken them down into a few different sections:</p>
<p><strong>Patented Ingredient Blend  (655mg)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/tonalin-review/">Tonalin Cla</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/super-citrimax-review/">Super CitriMax</a><br />
Pinnothin<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/advantra-z-review/">Advantra-Z</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/neopuntia-review/">NeOpuntia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/phase-2-review/">Phase-2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/7-keto-review/">7-Keto DHEA</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/forslean-review/">Forslean</a><br />
FucoPure</p>
<p><strong>SuperFood Blend (400mg)</strong><br />
Acai<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/">Cayenne</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/">Wheatgrass</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/">Garlic</a><br />
Lactbacillus Acidophilus<br />
Soybean Extract<br />
LinumLife Flaxseed Lignans<br />
Alfalfa<br />
Buckwheat</p>
<p><strong>Instant Detox Blend (710mg)</strong><br />
Dandelion Root<br />
Uva Ursi<br />
Buchu<br />
Celery Seed<br />
Psyllium Husk<br />
Lemon Balm<br />
Couchgrass<br />
Milk Thistle<br />
Parsley<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a></p>
<p><strong>Antioxidant Blend (400mg)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> (50% caffeine)<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/">Caffeine Anhydrous</a><br />
DMAE<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha Lipoic Acid</a></p>
<p>The short of it is that you&#8217;re getting a lot of high quality weight loss ingredients here.  They&#8217;ve basically taken the SuperFood ingredient profile of the original Lipovox and added a ton of other effective ingredients.  Many of them have been proven in clinical studies to aid in weight loss. I would like to see them disclose how much of each individual ingredient is included.</p>
<p>You can click on the ingredients above to read the full reviews of the ingredients.</p>
<p>With so many ingredients packed in, it&#8217;s no wonder they had to go from 60 capsules to 180!</p>
<p><strong>***Note***</strong></p>
<p>Because of the recent concern and newly found evidence that the ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) may be linked to certain health concerns dealing with the liver, we are no longer recommending Lipovox Hardcore Detox. Lipovox Hardcore Detox contains Super CitriMax, whose active component is HCA. The FDA, in a recent warning about Hydroxycut-branded products, said: “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products.”</p>
<p>While FDA hasn’t specifically identified HCA as the culprit, some believe that it may responsible for the health problems. One can never be too cautious. As such, all products containing HCA are no longer recommended on this website.</p>
<p>For more information on the FDA’s warning against Hydroxycut and possible dangers to the liver due to HCA, see the <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hydroxycut-review/">Hydroxycut Review</a>.</p>
<h2>Great Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>One the things that really impressed me with Lipovox Hardcore Detox is their money back guarantee.  In the diet pill industry, a good guarantee is anything from 60 to 90 days.  Lipovox HardCore Detox offers a Lifetime guarantee on all unopened bottles AND on one empty bottle.  This kind of guarantee is rarely seen in this industry.  </p>
<h2>Not a Big Fan of the Marketing</h2>
<p>The same as the original Lipovox website, Lipovox Hardcore Detox still has the magazine covers posted near the top of the site.  This is a common tactic used to add perceived credibility.  It implies that the product was either feature in or endorsed by the magazine or celebrity.  For example, the SuperFoods were definitely covered in both the Oprah magazine and TV show, but in no way did they endorse the Lipovox Hardcore Detox product.</p>
<h2>Price</h2>
<p>The Lipovox Hardcore Detox website has the product listed at $49.99 (only $20 more than the original Lipovox).  If the product is effective, this is a  decent price for a diet pill.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Lipovox Hardcore Detox is definitely a step up from the original Lipovox formula.  The inclusion of so many proven ingredients should add quite a bit to its effectiveness.  Since the appearance of possible health issues associated with HCA, however, I&#8217;m not able to recommend the diet pill.  The price is good and the guarantee is stellar.  If it weren&#8217;t for the HCA, I&#8217;d give Lipovox a green light.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/lipovoxhd.jpg" alt="lipovoxhd" title="lipovoxhd" width="77" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1410" />The makers of the original Lipovox have upped the ante by packing in even more ingredients and creating an even better diet pill: Lipovox Hardcore Detox.  Where Lipovox claims to &#8220;burn up to 400% more fat than with just diet and exercise alone&#8221;, Lipovox Hardcore Detox now claims to burn up to 900% more.  But just how different is new Lipovox Hardcore Detox formula?  Very different!</p>
<h2>Lipovox Hardcore Detox Ingredients</h2>
<p>Lipovox Hardcore Detox doesn&#8217;t just have a long name, it also has a long list of ingredients.  They&#8217;ve broken them down into a few different sections:</p>
<p><strong>Patented Ingredient Blend  (655mg)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/tonalin-review/">Tonalin Cla</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/super-citrimax-review/">Super CitriMax</a><br />
Pinnothin<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/advantra-z-review/">Advantra-Z</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/neopuntia-review/">NeOpuntia</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/phase-2-review/">Phase-2</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/7-keto-review/">7-Keto DHEA</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/forslean-review/">Forslean</a><br />
FucoPure</p>
<p><strong>SuperFood Blend (400mg)</strong><br />
Acai<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/">Cayenne</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/">Wheatgrass</a><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/garlic-review/">Garlic</a><br />
Lactbacillus Acidophilus<br />
Soybean Extract<br />
LinumLife Flaxseed Lignans<br />
Alfalfa<br />
Buckwheat</p>
<p><strong>Instant Detox Blend (710mg)</strong><br />
Dandelion Root<br />
Uva Ursi<br />
Buchu<br />
Celery Seed<br />
Psyllium Husk<br />
Lemon Balm<br />
Couchgrass<br />
Milk Thistle<br />
Parsley<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger</a></p>
<p><strong>Antioxidant Blend (400mg)</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> (50% caffeine)<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/">Caffeine Anhydrous</a><br />
DMAE<br />
<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/">Alpha Lipoic Acid</a></p>
<p>The short of it is that you&#8217;re getting a lot of high quality weight loss ingredients here.  They&#8217;ve basically taken the SuperFood ingredient profile of the original Lipovox and added a ton of other effective ingredients.  Many of them have been proven in clinical studies to aid in weight loss. I would like to see them disclose how much of each individual ingredient is included.</p>
<p>You can click on the ingredients above to read the full reviews of the ingredients.</p>
<p>With so many ingredients packed in, it&#8217;s no wonder they had to go from 60 capsules to 180!</p>
<p><strong>***Note***</strong></p>
<p>Because of the recent concern and newly found evidence that the ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) may be linked to certain health concerns dealing with the liver, we are no longer recommending Lipovox Hardcore Detox. Lipovox Hardcore Detox contains Super CitriMax, whose active component is HCA. The FDA, in a recent warning about Hydroxycut-branded products, said: “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products.”</p>
<p>While FDA hasn’t specifically identified HCA as the culprit, some believe that it may responsible for the health problems. One can never be too cautious. As such, all products containing HCA are no longer recommended on this website.</p>
<p>For more information on the FDA’s warning against Hydroxycut and possible dangers to the liver due to HCA, see the <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hydroxycut-review/">Hydroxycut Review</a>.</p>
<h2>Great Money Back Guarantee</h2>
<p>One the things that really impressed me with Lipovox Hardcore Detox is their money back guarantee.  In the diet pill industry, a good guarantee is anything from 60 to 90 days.  Lipovox HardCore Detox offers a Lifetime guarantee on all unopened bottles AND on one empty bottle.  This kind of guarantee is rarely seen in this industry.  </p>
<h2>Not a Big Fan of the Marketing</h2>
<p>The same as the original Lipovox website, Lipovox Hardcore Detox still has the magazine covers posted near the top of the site.  This is a common tactic used to add perceived credibility.  It implies that the product was either feature in or endorsed by the magazine or celebrity.  For example, the SuperFoods were definitely covered in both the Oprah magazine and TV show, but in no way did they endorse the Lipovox Hardcore Detox product.</p>
<h2>Price</h2>
<p>The Lipovox Hardcore Detox website has the product listed at $49.99 (only $20 more than the original Lipovox).  If the product is effective, this is a  decent price for a diet pill.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Lipovox Hardcore Detox is definitely a step up from the original Lipovox formula.  The inclusion of so many proven ingredients should add quite a bit to its effectiveness.  Since the appearance of possible health issues associated with HCA, however, I&#8217;m not able to recommend the diet pill.  The price is good and the guarantee is stellar.  If it weren&#8217;t for the HCA, I&#8217;d give Lipovox a green light.</p>
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		<title>Zenalean Pro Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/zenalean-pro-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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<p>Zenalean Pro is a diet pill that is supposed to melt the pounds away. It includes several powerful ingredients, but the possible dangers outweigh the benefits. This Zenalean Pro review will reveal the truth behind Zenalean diet pills to help you determine if this is the right diet pill option for you.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana Extract</a> (standardized to 200 mg of caffeine) (400 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Unfortunately, Zenalean Pro does not contain either of these other two ingredients. Therefore, this Zenalean Pro review finds the Guarana in Zenalean Pro will not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sida Cordifolia Extract (350 mg) is often used to treat a variety of illnesses including cough and flu. However, Sida Cordifolia does contain ephedrine. Ephedrine (also known as ephedra) is a very effective diet pill ingredient. Unfortunately, it has very serious side effects (including death) and has been banned by the FDA. Before you consider taking Zenalean Pro diet pills, be sure you understand the possible side effects associated with using ephedrine.</p>
<p>Bitter Orange (standardized to 5 mg of <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/">synephrine</a>) (45 mg) is another proven diet pill ingredient. When looking at synephrine it is important to notice the concentration included. Zenalean Pro does not state the concentration of synephrine it includes; therefore, it is impossible for this Zenalean Pro review to determine if the synephrine in Zenalean Pro diet pills is sufficient to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Proprietary Blend 100 mg</p>
<p>White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence to show it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/">L-Tyrosine</a> contributes to weight loss when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Obviously, there is not enough L-Tyrosine in Zenalean Pro to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger Root</a> does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Acetyl <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/carnitine-review/">L-Carnitine</a> does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Extract does contribute to weight loss when taken  in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since the proprietary blend contains only 100 mg, it is impossible for you to get enough green tea from Zenalean Pro to cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Cost</h3>
<p>We found Zenalean Pro diet pills online for as little as $34.95 per month. Each bottle contains 120 capsules. This is relatively inexpensive as diet pills go, but considering the possible serious side effects, it is still too much to pay for Zenalean Pro.</p>
<h3>How to take Zenalean Pro</h3>
<p>You are supposed to take one capsule per day for 30 days and then take 60 days off. It is concerning that they give you 120 capsules in one bottle when you should go through that many capsules in a year if you are taking them correctly. If you decide to take Zenalean Pro, DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN ONE PILL PER DAY.</p>
<h3>Who makes Zenalean Pro?</h3>
<p>Zenalean Pro was made by Fast Action Pharma, which is now Nutra Costal. Zenalean Pro is not found on the Nutra Costal website. We emailed the company (they give no phone number) to ask if they still make or distribute Zenalean Pro, but we are yet to get a response. You can purchase Zenalean Pro from a number of online retailers. You might be able to get a refund if you purchase Zenalean Pro and don&#8217;t like it, but it is unlikely you will get a refund from the manufacturer.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Zenalean Pro review finds that Zenalean Pro could very well be an effective diet pill. However, with the inclusion of ephedrine, the benefits are not worth the possible risks. If you are serious about losing weight, check out our recommended products.</p>
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<p>Zenalean Pro is a diet pill that is supposed to melt the pounds away. It includes several powerful ingredients, but the possible dangers outweigh the benefits. This Zenalean Pro review will reveal the truth behind Zenalean diet pills to help you determine if this is the right diet pill option for you.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/">Guarana Extract</a> (standardized to 200 mg of caffeine) (400 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Unfortunately, Zenalean Pro does not contain either of these other two ingredients. Therefore, this Zenalean Pro review finds the Guarana in Zenalean Pro will not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sida Cordifolia Extract (350 mg) is often used to treat a variety of illnesses including cough and flu. However, Sida Cordifolia does contain ephedrine. Ephedrine (also known as ephedra) is a very effective diet pill ingredient. Unfortunately, it has very serious side effects (including death) and has been banned by the FDA. Before you consider taking Zenalean Pro diet pills, be sure you understand the possible side effects associated with using ephedrine.</p>
<p>Bitter Orange (standardized to 5 mg of <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/">synephrine</a>) (45 mg) is another proven diet pill ingredient. When looking at synephrine it is important to notice the concentration included. Zenalean Pro does not state the concentration of synephrine it includes; therefore, it is impossible for this Zenalean Pro review to determine if the synephrine in Zenalean Pro diet pills is sufficient to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Proprietary Blend 100 mg</p>
<p>White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence to show it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-tyrosine-review/">L-Tyrosine</a> contributes to weight loss when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Obviously, there is not enough L-Tyrosine in Zenalean Pro to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/ginger-review-is-ginger-effective-in-diet-pills/">Ginger Root</a> does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Acetyl <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/carnitine-review/">L-Carnitine</a> does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green Tea</a> Extract does contribute to weight loss when taken  in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since the proprietary blend contains only 100 mg, it is impossible for you to get enough green tea from Zenalean Pro to cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Cost</h3>
<p>We found Zenalean Pro diet pills online for as little as $34.95 per month. Each bottle contains 120 capsules. This is relatively inexpensive as diet pills go, but considering the possible serious side effects, it is still too much to pay for Zenalean Pro.</p>
<h3>How to take Zenalean Pro</h3>
<p>You are supposed to take one capsule per day for 30 days and then take 60 days off. It is concerning that they give you 120 capsules in one bottle when you should go through that many capsules in a year if you are taking them correctly. If you decide to take Zenalean Pro, DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN ONE PILL PER DAY.</p>
<h3>Who makes Zenalean Pro?</h3>
<p>Zenalean Pro was made by Fast Action Pharma, which is now Nutra Costal. Zenalean Pro is not found on the Nutra Costal website. We emailed the company (they give no phone number) to ask if they still make or distribute Zenalean Pro, but we are yet to get a response. You can purchase Zenalean Pro from a number of online retailers. You might be able to get a refund if you purchase Zenalean Pro and don&#8217;t like it, but it is unlikely you will get a refund from the manufacturer.</p>
<h3>Zenalean Pro Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Zenalean Pro review finds that Zenalean Pro could very well be an effective diet pill. However, with the inclusion of ephedrine, the benefits are not worth the possible risks. If you are serious about losing weight, check out our recommended products.</p>
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		<title>MetaboSpeed Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/metabospeed-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:04:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/metabospeed.jpg" alt="metabospeed" title="metabospeed" width="85" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1352" />MetaboSpeed is a diet pill that claims to be &#8220;Hollywood&#8217;s Little Secret Pill.&#8221;  Have all the celebrities that they have all over their website actually used MetaboSpeed? I don&#8217;t know.  But if I were to guess, I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s the same marketing ploy that others have used and nothing more.  </p>
<p>Celebrities aside, what does MetaboSpeed have to offer? This MetaboSpeed review will help you find out.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p><strong>Calcium 35 mg</strong><br />
<strong>Phosphorus 25 mg</strong><br />
<strong>Guarana Extract 800 mg</strong> &#8211; Has been shown to be an effective appetite suppressant when combined with yerba mate and damiana.  Since MetaboSpeed doesn&#8217;t include yerba mate and damiana, it&#8217;s difficult to say how effective it will be at helping you to eat less.<br />
<strong>Bitter Orange Extract 200 mg</strong> &#8211; Contains synephrine which is a stimulant that has been shown to be effective in weight loss.  We know that there is 200 mg of bitter orange, but that doesn&#8217;t tell us how much synephrine is in there.  Bottom line: it may or may not be an effective amount.</p>
<h3>Proprietary Blend: 160 mg</h3>
<p><strong>Cellulose</strong><br />
<strong>Green Tea</strong> &#8211; An effective fat burner that also has many other health benefits.<br />
<strong>Korean Ginseng</strong> &#8211; Some research suggests that it may aid in weight loss, but as of yet, it&#8217;s not looking too promising.<br />
<strong>Garcinia Cambogia</strong> &#8211; Garcinia cambogia&#8217;s main component is hydroxycitric acid (HCA).  HCA may be the reason why the FDA issued warnings against Hydroxycut branded products for the potential health dangers relating to the liver.  See the <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hydroxycut-review/">Hydroxycut review</a> for more information.<br />
<strong>Bee Pollen</strong><br />
<strong>White Willow Bark</strong><br />
<strong>Vanadium</strong></p>
<p>The amount of the proprietary blend (160 mg) is much too small for the ingredients in the blend to be of much use.  Green tea is effective, but not at the levels I&#8217;m assuming is in the proprietary blend.  The bitter orange may be effective depending on how much synephrine is in there and I&#8217;d like to see more research on guarana by itself before I suggest that it will be effective on its own.  </p>
<p>In addition, MetaboSpeed includes HCA which is possibly under scrutiny by the FDA. </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>It&#8217;s fairly obvious that MetaboSpeed is relying heavily on the celebrity image to market to their product.  I see this as a flawed tactic.  Unfortunately, it may work.  But why does the fact that a celebrity tried a product all of a sudden make it more effective or legitimate?  </p>
<p>On top of that, I&#8217;m not totally convinced (even by the &#8216;magazine articles&#8217;) that the celebrities pictured used the product in the first place.  </p>
<p>I liked their small disclaimer:  </p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;*These celebrities have been associated with products we sell, or specific ingredients contained within our products. This does not imply that they either endorse or promote any of these products unless otherwise specified.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Also, I wasn&#8217;t too impressed with the MetaboSpeed website in general.  They provide almost no information about the actual product itself &#8211; I had to go to Lab 88&#8217;s website just to get the ingredient list.  </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>For a one month supply of MetaboSpeed you&#8217;ll pay $39.99 (plus $9.95 shipping and handling).  While this isn&#8217;t a bad price for an effective diet pill, MetaboSpeed isn&#8217;t that effective diet pill.  The amounts of the ingredients are simply too low to be effective. </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that they at least offer a 30 day guarantee&#8230;.until I started reading about it.  But I&#8217;ll simply quote some of it so you can see for yourself:</p>
<blockquote><p>This guarantee policy allows you to get your initial payment back via a 100% <strong>credit for your purchase</strong> (excluding shipping and handling) <strong>towards the purchase of other nutraceutical dietary supplement products</strong>.</p></blockquote>
<p>So the &#8216;guarantee&#8217; is only for credit to buy other products made by their company.</p>
<p>Also, here&#8217;s the loops you have jump through just to get that:</p>
<blockquote><p>   1.  Make a written request via email for your credit within 30 days from the date of your order.<br />
   2. Obtain a return authorization code and ship back within 30 days from the date of your order all bottles and products shipped to you in sale-able and sealed unopened condition within its original packaging.<br />
   3. You must purchase a multi-bottle offer(s) with a minimum purchase price of $74.88 + shipping/handling to be eligible for this offer. Single bottle orders are excluded.<br />
   4. Include your order number, full name and contact information including phone number.<br />
   5. You must be a first time customer of any of our sites and you must have purchased our product(s) directly via metabospeed.com.
</p></blockquote>
<p>And it only gets worse:</p>
<blockquote><p>A restocking fee will be the difference between the price of a item that is under the recurrent billing plan and a price of a single bottle order. The restocking fee shall be applied for any returned products with the above guidelines, and deducted from the credit provided. The restocking fee shall also be applied if the recurrent plan is cancelled before the second order was been shipped out.</p>
<p>As per United State Federal Law, we cannot refund or exchange any open bottles or packages.</p></blockquote>
<p>A horrible restocking fee policy.  Also, just fyi, there are plenty of companies that offer refunds on opened bottles so the &#8220;per United States Law&#8221; bit is rediculous.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>MetaboSpeed contains a few good ingredients, but the amounts of those ingredients are likely to be much too small to be effective.  I&#8217;m not a huge fan of how they&#8217;re marketing the product, but that&#8217;s just me.  The price is decent, but the guarantee is as close to &#8216;not a guarantee&#8217; as you can get.  I suggest looking elsewhere.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/metabospeed.jpg" alt="metabospeed" title="metabospeed" width="85" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1352" />MetaboSpeed is a diet pill that claims to be &#8220;Hollywood&#8217;s Little Secret Pill.&#8221;  Have all the celebrities that they have all over their website actually used MetaboSpeed? I don&#8217;t know.  But if I were to guess, I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s the same marketing ploy that others have used and nothing more.  </p>
<p>Celebrities aside, what does MetaboSpeed have to offer? This MetaboSpeed review will help you find out.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p><strong>Calcium 35 mg</strong><br />
<strong>Phosphorus 25 mg</strong><br />
<strong>Guarana Extract 800 mg</strong> &#8211; Has been shown to be an effective appetite suppressant when combined with yerba mate and damiana.  Since MetaboSpeed doesn&#8217;t include yerba mate and damiana, it&#8217;s difficult to say how effective it will be at helping you to eat less.<br />
<strong>Bitter Orange Extract 200 mg</strong> &#8211; Contains synephrine which is a stimulant that has been shown to be effective in weight loss.  We know that there is 200 mg of bitter orange, but that doesn&#8217;t tell us how much synephrine is in there.  Bottom line: it may or may not be an effective amount.</p>
<h3>Proprietary Blend: 160 mg</h3>
<p><strong>Cellulose</strong><br />
<strong>Green Tea</strong> &#8211; An effective fat burner that also has many other health benefits.<br />
<strong>Korean Ginseng</strong> &#8211; Some research suggests that it may aid in weight loss, but as of yet, it&#8217;s not looking too promising.<br />
<strong>Garcinia Cambogia</strong> &#8211; Garcinia cambogia&#8217;s main component is hydroxycitric acid (HCA).  HCA may be the reason why the FDA issued warnings against Hydroxycut branded products for the potential health dangers relating to the liver.  See the <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hydroxycut-review/">Hydroxycut review</a> for more information.<br />
<strong>Bee Pollen</strong><br />
<strong>White Willow Bark</strong><br />
<strong>Vanadium</strong></p>
<p>The amount of the proprietary blend (160 mg) is much too small for the ingredients in the blend to be of much use.  Green tea is effective, but not at the levels I&#8217;m assuming is in the proprietary blend.  The bitter orange may be effective depending on how much synephrine is in there and I&#8217;d like to see more research on guarana by itself before I suggest that it will be effective on its own.  </p>
<p>In addition, MetaboSpeed includes HCA which is possibly under scrutiny by the FDA. </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>It&#8217;s fairly obvious that MetaboSpeed is relying heavily on the celebrity image to market to their product.  I see this as a flawed tactic.  Unfortunately, it may work.  But why does the fact that a celebrity tried a product all of a sudden make it more effective or legitimate?  </p>
<p>On top of that, I&#8217;m not totally convinced (even by the &#8216;magazine articles&#8217;) that the celebrities pictured used the product in the first place.  </p>
<p>I liked their small disclaimer:  </p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;*These celebrities have been associated with products we sell, or specific ingredients contained within our products. This does not imply that they either endorse or promote any of these products unless otherwise specified.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Also, I wasn&#8217;t too impressed with the MetaboSpeed website in general.  They provide almost no information about the actual product itself &#8211; I had to go to Lab 88&#8217;s website just to get the ingredient list.  </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>For a one month supply of MetaboSpeed you&#8217;ll pay $39.99 (plus $9.95 shipping and handling).  While this isn&#8217;t a bad price for an effective diet pill, MetaboSpeed isn&#8217;t that effective diet pill.  The amounts of the ingredients are simply too low to be effective. </p>
<h2>MetaboSpeed&#8217;s Guarantee</h2>
<p>I was glad to see that they at least offer a 30 day guarantee&#8230;.until I started reading about it.  But I&#8217;ll simply quote some of it so you can see for yourself:</p>
<blockquote><p>This guarantee policy allows you to get your initial payment back via a 100% <strong>credit for your purchase</strong> (excluding shipping and handling) <strong>towards the purchase of other nutraceutical dietary supplement products</strong>.</p></blockquote>
<p>So the &#8216;guarantee&#8217; is only for credit to buy other products made by their company.</p>
<p>Also, here&#8217;s the loops you have jump through just to get that:</p>
<blockquote><p>   1.  Make a written request via email for your credit within 30 days from the date of your order.<br />
   2. Obtain a return authorization code and ship back within 30 days from the date of your order all bottles and products shipped to you in sale-able and sealed unopened condition within its original packaging.<br />
   3. You must purchase a multi-bottle offer(s) with a minimum purchase price of $74.88 + shipping/handling to be eligible for this offer. Single bottle orders are excluded.<br />
   4. Include your order number, full name and contact information including phone number.<br />
   5. You must be a first time customer of any of our sites and you must have purchased our product(s) directly via metabospeed.com.
</p></blockquote>
<p>And it only gets worse:</p>
<blockquote><p>A restocking fee will be the difference between the price of a item that is under the recurrent billing plan and a price of a single bottle order. The restocking fee shall be applied for any returned products with the above guidelines, and deducted from the credit provided. The restocking fee shall also be applied if the recurrent plan is cancelled before the second order was been shipped out.</p>
<p>As per United State Federal Law, we cannot refund or exchange any open bottles or packages.</p></blockquote>
<p>A horrible restocking fee policy.  Also, just fyi, there are plenty of companies that offer refunds on opened bottles so the &#8220;per United States Law&#8221; bit is rediculous.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>MetaboSpeed contains a few good ingredients, but the amounts of those ingredients are likely to be much too small to be effective.  I&#8217;m not a huge fan of how they&#8217;re marketing the product, but that&#8217;s just me.  The price is decent, but the guarantee is as close to &#8216;not a guarantee&#8217; as you can get.  I suggest looking elsewhere.</p>
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		<title>Aspire Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:40:56 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Green Tea HP Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:39:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cal</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/greenteahp.jpg" alt="greenteahp" title="greenteahp" width="160" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1312" />Green Tea HP is a fairly new weight loss/wellness product to hit the market.  It appears to have originally been sold through shopping mall kiosks, but have since moved to a network marketing sales model (more on that later).  </p>
<p>Green tea has long been seen as an effective weight loss ingredient, so how does the product Green Tea HP stand up against the competition?  Read on to find out.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p><strong>Green Tea</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green tea</a> is a solid weight loss ingredient that is backed by loads of research and clinical studies.  Green tea contains caffeine, so those that are particularly sensitive to caffeine should take note.  </p>
<p><strong>Acai</strong> &#8211; Acai has become quite popular as of late, mostly due to the marketing hype of diet pill companies and not due to the actual weight loss potential of the ingredient.  It is a great antioxidant and a healthy supplement to take, but it will do little to actually cause you to lose weight.</p>
<p><strong>Noni Juice</strong> &#8211; Noni is a tropical fruit (technical name is morinda citrifolia) that some believe has various health benefits.  </p>
<p><strong>Pomegranate Juice</strong> &#8211; Also contains antioxidants that help overall health, but will cause no weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Resveratrol</strong> &#8211; A phytoalexin found in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol has many health benefits.  Its effectiveness in weight loss has yet to be determined.</p>
<p><strong>L-Theanine</strong> &#8211; An amino acid, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-theanine-review/">l-theanine</a> has been shown to help reduce stress.  Often diet pills will include l-theanine to counteract effects of stimulants such as caffeine.  Will it cause weight loss? No.</p>
<p><strong>Bioperine</strong> &#8211; A thermonutrient, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/">bioperine</a> helps to absorb nutrients.  While it won&#8217;t cause weight loss, it may help in the absorption of ingredients that will.  </p>
<p>Looking at the ingredient profile, the only real ingredient that will cause weight loss is green tea.  The other ingredients are basically support ingredients.  This isn&#8217;t necessarily a bad thing since green tea is such a highly effective weight loss ingredient.</p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>What I do like about the Green Tea HP website is that they actually have a fair amount of information concerning the studies that back up their claims about the health benefits.  In most cases they provide a listing of citations allowing you to verify the results of the study for yourself.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about the marketing (and mostly the marketing of other websites pushing Green Tea HP) is that they claim to have about every health benefit under the sun.  Just be wise of the fact that while the product is likely to have numerous health benefits, it&#8217;s certainly not the miracle product that will solve all your health problems, (preventing cancer, kidney disease, osteoporosis, etc.) like it&#8217;s made out to be.  </p>
<h2>Gree Tea HP&#8217;s New Sales Tactic: Network Marketing</h2>
<p>From what I can tell, Green Tea HP was originally sold in kiosks in shopping malls.  They are now (and the switch seems to be rather recently) moving to a network marketing sales method (same method used by Tahitian Noni, Avon, etc.).  This means that you can become a distributor for Green Tea HP and sell the product.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m personally not a big fan of network marketing because there is often more of a focus on selling other people on the &#8216;business opportunity&#8217; than there is on the actual product.  In most cases it&#8217;s just a way for the company to grow fast and grow rich.  I can&#8217;t say if the same goes for Green Tea HP, but don&#8217;t be too surprised if your long lost friend calls you after 5 years of no contact trying to sell you a new and amazing wellness formula called Green Tea HP.</p>
<p>To each their own I guess.</p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>Green Tea HP comes in many different varieties and sizes.  I appears that a standard order would the &#8220;variety sixty&#8221; which comes with 60 &#8220;pixies&#8221; (doses).  Per the instructions you take two doses per day so this sixty pack will last one month.</p>
<p>A sixty pack of Green Tea HP costs $79.95.  This is definitely on the more expensive side of the weight loss product spectrum.  </p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Guarantee</h2>
<p>It doesn&#8217;t appear that the company offers any kind of money back guarantee.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Green Tea HP&#8217;s ingredients look to be ok.  Green tea is a good weight loss ingredient that is likely to help you with drop some weight.  Green Tea is also positioning itself as more of a wellness product, and not just a weight loss drink.  </p>
<p>The price is a little high and the lack of guarantee makes me a little cautious.  Also, take note that you may see quite a bit of biased testimonials based on the fact that virtually anyone can become a distributor for the company and has something to gain.  </p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/greenteahp.jpg" alt="greenteahp" title="greenteahp" width="160" height="134" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1312" />Green Tea HP is a fairly new weight loss/wellness product to hit the market.  It appears to have originally been sold through shopping mall kiosks, but have since moved to a network marketing sales model (more on that later).  </p>
<p>Green tea has long been seen as an effective weight loss ingredient, so how does the product Green Tea HP stand up against the competition?  Read on to find out.</p>
<h2>Ingredients</h2>
<p><strong>Green Tea</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/">Green tea</a> is a solid weight loss ingredient that is backed by loads of research and clinical studies.  Green tea contains caffeine, so those that are particularly sensitive to caffeine should take note.  </p>
<p><strong>Acai</strong> &#8211; Acai has become quite popular as of late, mostly due to the marketing hype of diet pill companies and not due to the actual weight loss potential of the ingredient.  It is a great antioxidant and a healthy supplement to take, but it will do little to actually cause you to lose weight.</p>
<p><strong>Noni Juice</strong> &#8211; Noni is a tropical fruit (technical name is morinda citrifolia) that some believe has various health benefits.  </p>
<p><strong>Pomegranate Juice</strong> &#8211; Also contains antioxidants that help overall health, but will cause no weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Resveratrol</strong> &#8211; A phytoalexin found in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol has many health benefits.  Its effectiveness in weight loss has yet to be determined.</p>
<p><strong>L-Theanine</strong> &#8211; An amino acid, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/l-theanine-review/">l-theanine</a> has been shown to help reduce stress.  Often diet pills will include l-theanine to counteract effects of stimulants such as caffeine.  Will it cause weight loss? No.</p>
<p><strong>Bioperine</strong> &#8211; A thermonutrient, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/">bioperine</a> helps to absorb nutrients.  While it won&#8217;t cause weight loss, it may help in the absorption of ingredients that will.  </p>
<p>Looking at the ingredient profile, the only real ingredient that will cause weight loss is green tea.  The other ingredients are basically support ingredients.  This isn&#8217;t necessarily a bad thing since green tea is such a highly effective weight loss ingredient.</p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Marketing</h2>
<p>What I do like about the Green Tea HP website is that they actually have a fair amount of information concerning the studies that back up their claims about the health benefits.  In most cases they provide a listing of citations allowing you to verify the results of the study for yourself.</p>
<p>What I don&#8217;t like about the marketing (and mostly the marketing of other websites pushing Green Tea HP) is that they claim to have about every health benefit under the sun.  Just be wise of the fact that while the product is likely to have numerous health benefits, it&#8217;s certainly not the miracle product that will solve all your health problems, (preventing cancer, kidney disease, osteoporosis, etc.) like it&#8217;s made out to be.  </p>
<h2>Gree Tea HP&#8217;s New Sales Tactic: Network Marketing</h2>
<p>From what I can tell, Green Tea HP was originally sold in kiosks in shopping malls.  They are now (and the switch seems to be rather recently) moving to a network marketing sales method (same method used by Tahitian Noni, Avon, etc.).  This means that you can become a distributor for Green Tea HP and sell the product.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m personally not a big fan of network marketing because there is often more of a focus on selling other people on the &#8216;business opportunity&#8217; than there is on the actual product.  In most cases it&#8217;s just a way for the company to grow fast and grow rich.  I can&#8217;t say if the same goes for Green Tea HP, but don&#8217;t be too surprised if your long lost friend calls you after 5 years of no contact trying to sell you a new and amazing wellness formula called Green Tea HP.</p>
<p>To each their own I guess.</p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Price</h2>
<p>Green Tea HP comes in many different varieties and sizes.  I appears that a standard order would the &#8220;variety sixty&#8221; which comes with 60 &#8220;pixies&#8221; (doses).  Per the instructions you take two doses per day so this sixty pack will last one month.</p>
<p>A sixty pack of Green Tea HP costs $79.95.  This is definitely on the more expensive side of the weight loss product spectrum.  </p>
<h2>Green Tea HP&#8217;s Guarantee</h2>
<p>It doesn&#8217;t appear that the company offers any kind of money back guarantee.</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>Green Tea HP&#8217;s ingredients look to be ok.  Green tea is a good weight loss ingredient that is likely to help you with drop some weight.  Green Tea is also positioning itself as more of a wellness product, and not just a weight loss drink.  </p>
<p>The price is a little high and the lack of guarantee makes me a little cautious.  Also, take note that you may see quite a bit of biased testimonials based on the fact that virtually anyone can become a distributor for the company and has something to gain.  </p>
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		<title>LipoCut Hardcore</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/lipocut-hardcore/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:34:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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<p>LipoCut Hardcore diet pills claim to be &#8220;the most powerful fat burner on the market&#8221; (website). This LipoCut Hardcore review answers your questions about LipoCut Hardcore so you have all the facts before deciding if this is the product for you.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in LipoCut Hardcore diet pills?</h3>
<p>The following is the ingredient list found on the LipoCut Hardcore website.</p>
<p><strong>Green tea</strong> (45% EGCG) (300 mg) does cause weight loss, and unlike many other diet pills, LipoCut Hardcore actually contains enough green tea to be effective.</p>
<p><strong>Caffeine</strong> (300 mg) is another great diet pill, and once again LipoCut Hardcore has included enough caffeine to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Ciccus Quadrangularis</strong> (5% Ketosteroids) (200 mg) does contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients.</p>
<p><strong>White Willow</strong> (25% Salicin) (100 mg) is an anti-inflammatory, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>DMAE Bitartrate</strong> (50 mg) is a mood enhancer, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Xanthinol Niconate</strong> (50 mg) improves brain blood flow, but there is no proof that it causes weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Evodia Rutaecarpa</strong> (20% Evodiamines) (40 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss in rodents but not in humans.</p>
<p><strong>Inula Racemosa</strong> (min. 2% Alantolactone) (20 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Inositol Hexaphosphate</strong> (IP-6) (20 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Apidosperma Quebracho-Blanco </strong>(.3% Alkoids) (12 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Codonopsis Pilosula</strong> (11 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Cnidium Monier</strong> (10 mg) is supposed to help with circulation.</p>
<p><strong>Bioperine</strong> (5 mg) helps the body absorb nutrients, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Yohimbine HCL</strong> (4.5 mg) does contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Other Ingredients: <strong>Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin</strong></p>
<p>WARNING: LipoCut Hardcore contains a very high amount of caffeine. Be sure to evaluate your own reaction to caffeine before taking this product.</p>
<p>So what does all this add up to? This LipoCut Hardcore review finds LipoCut Hardcore contains some great ingredients. These are ingredients you will find in dozens of other diet pills. We would really like to see a power player ingredient like Synephrine in LipoCut Hardcore. Is it revolutionary? No.  Is it possible that it will help you lose weight?  If you can stand the high amounts of caffeine, it&#8217;s quite possible. </p>
<h3>What if LipoCut Hardcore doesn&#8217;t work for me?</h3>
<p>The LipoCut Hardcore website states, &#8220;Lose 10 pounds in 30 days or your money back guaranteed.&#8221; There is no further information about the guarantee. This usually means they make you jump through a million hoops and you still don&#8217;t get your money back. There is no way to call the company; you can only email their customer service. We were not able to find any more information on the guarantee (or lack thereof).</p>
<h3>How much does LipoCut Hardcore cost?</h3>
<p>LipoCut Hardcore diet pills cost $29.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 6 capsules per day, you will spend $44.93 per month. There is a discount for purchasing in bulk.  </p>
<h3>LipoCut Hardcore Conclusion</h3>
<p>LipoCut Hardcore will likely help you lose weight. The lack of details about a guarantee, however, would lead me to believe that there are other diet pills that will give you better results. </p>
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<p>LipoCut Hardcore diet pills claim to be &#8220;the most powerful fat burner on the market&#8221; (website). This LipoCut Hardcore review answers your questions about LipoCut Hardcore so you have all the facts before deciding if this is the product for you.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in LipoCut Hardcore diet pills?</h3>
<p>The following is the ingredient list found on the LipoCut Hardcore website.</p>
<p><strong>Green tea</strong> (45% EGCG) (300 mg) does cause weight loss, and unlike many other diet pills, LipoCut Hardcore actually contains enough green tea to be effective.</p>
<p><strong>Caffeine</strong> (300 mg) is another great diet pill, and once again LipoCut Hardcore has included enough caffeine to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Ciccus Quadrangularis</strong> (5% Ketosteroids) (200 mg) does contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients.</p>
<p><strong>White Willow</strong> (25% Salicin) (100 mg) is an anti-inflammatory, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>DMAE Bitartrate</strong> (50 mg) is a mood enhancer, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Xanthinol Niconate</strong> (50 mg) improves brain blood flow, but there is no proof that it causes weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Evodia Rutaecarpa</strong> (20% Evodiamines) (40 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss in rodents but not in humans.</p>
<p><strong>Inula Racemosa</strong> (min. 2% Alantolactone) (20 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Inositol Hexaphosphate</strong> (IP-6) (20 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Apidosperma Quebracho-Blanco </strong>(.3% Alkoids) (12 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Codonopsis Pilosula</strong> (11 mg)</p>
<p><strong>Cnidium Monier</strong> (10 mg) is supposed to help with circulation.</p>
<p><strong>Bioperine</strong> (5 mg) helps the body absorb nutrients, but it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><strong>Yohimbine HCL</strong> (4.5 mg) does contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Other Ingredients: <strong>Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin</strong></p>
<p>WARNING: LipoCut Hardcore contains a very high amount of caffeine. Be sure to evaluate your own reaction to caffeine before taking this product.</p>
<p>So what does all this add up to? This LipoCut Hardcore review finds LipoCut Hardcore contains some great ingredients. These are ingredients you will find in dozens of other diet pills. We would really like to see a power player ingredient like Synephrine in LipoCut Hardcore. Is it revolutionary? No.  Is it possible that it will help you lose weight?  If you can stand the high amounts of caffeine, it&#8217;s quite possible. </p>
<h3>What if LipoCut Hardcore doesn&#8217;t work for me?</h3>
<p>The LipoCut Hardcore website states, &#8220;Lose 10 pounds in 30 days or your money back guaranteed.&#8221; There is no further information about the guarantee. This usually means they make you jump through a million hoops and you still don&#8217;t get your money back. There is no way to call the company; you can only email their customer service. We were not able to find any more information on the guarantee (or lack thereof).</p>
<h3>How much does LipoCut Hardcore cost?</h3>
<p>LipoCut Hardcore diet pills cost $29.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 6 capsules per day, you will spend $44.93 per month. There is a discount for purchasing in bulk.  </p>
<h3>LipoCut Hardcore Conclusion</h3>
<p>LipoCut Hardcore will likely help you lose weight. The lack of details about a guarantee, however, would lead me to believe that there are other diet pills that will give you better results. </p>
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		<title>Healthe´ Trim</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/healthe%c2%b4-trim/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:24:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/healthe-trim.jpg" alt="healthe-trim" title="healthe-trim" width="75" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1203" />Healthe´ Trim is a diet pill that claims to help you &#8220;get high school skinny&#8221; (website). This Healthe´ Trim review details the ingredients contained in Healthe´ Trim and exposes the sketchy marketing tactics behind Healthe´ Trim.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Green Tea</strong> is an excellent diet pill ingredient. It has been proven to increase metabolism, leading to weight loss. Studies found green tea is effective when used in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Healthe´ Trim diet pills do not list how much green tea they contain.</p>
<p><strong>Hoodia Gordonii</strong> is supposed to be a miracle ingredient. Despite all the hype, there is absolutely NO scientific evidence to show that Hoodia Gordonii does anything for weight loss. Don&#8217;t be taken by the claim that Healthe´ Trim contains &#8220;real Hoodia.&#8221; Real Hoodia is no more effective than the fake stuff, not to mention they can&#8217;t prove that it is real.</p>
<p><strong>Caralluma Fimbriata</strong> is an ancient Indian cactus that is supposed to suppress the appetite. There is no scientific evidence to prove this.<br />
16 other important nutrients</p>
<p>
<p>10 Mg of <strong>Garcinia Cambogia</strong> has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but this amount is not nearly enough to be effective.</p>
<p>5 Mg of <strong>Hydroxycitric Acid</strong> has been proven to cause weight loss. However, in May 9, 2009, the FDA issued a warning about taking Hydroxycut products due to the possibility of liver damage. The FDA has not confirmed which ingredients could be to blame, but it is possible that  Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) is to blame.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Marketing</h3>
<p>The Healthe´ Trim website is typical of many diet pill websites. It contains sensationalized testimonials and very little relevant information.</p>
<p>One of the main claims by Healthe´ Trim is that if you take Healthe´ Trim diet pills you don&#8217;t have to exercise or diet in order to lose weight. However, in another part of the website they state, &#8220;When used as part of a calorie controlled diet that includes moderate exercise, Healthe´ Trim will help promote fat oxidation and power your metabolism.&#8221;<br />
You cannot even find out how much Healthe´ Trim diet pills cost until you input your personal information on the website.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Guarantee</h3>
<p>Healthe´ Trim diet pills have a 30 day guarantee from the date of delivery. While we like that you can return open bottles, 30 days simply isn&#8217;t long enough to know whether or not a product will work. We would prefer a 90 day guarantee.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Cost</h3>
<p>Healthe´ Trim diet pills cost $54.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended of 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is way too expensive for Healthe´ Trim considering it does not contain enough of the proven ingredients to be effective in causing weight loss.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Healthe´ Trim review finds Healthe´ Trim diet pills are simply a waste of your time and money. There is no evidence that Healthe´ Trim will actually cause weight loss. Their marketing strategies are sketchy and misleading. If you are really serious about losing weight, look for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Our recommended products are a great place to start looking.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/healthe-trim.jpg" alt="healthe-trim" title="healthe-trim" width="75" height="150" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1203" />Healthe´ Trim is a diet pill that claims to help you &#8220;get high school skinny&#8221; (website). This Healthe´ Trim review details the ingredients contained in Healthe´ Trim and exposes the sketchy marketing tactics behind Healthe´ Trim.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Ingredients</h3>
<p><strong>Green Tea</strong> is an excellent diet pill ingredient. It has been proven to increase metabolism, leading to weight loss. Studies found green tea is effective when used in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Healthe´ Trim diet pills do not list how much green tea they contain.</p>
<p><strong>Hoodia Gordonii</strong> is supposed to be a miracle ingredient. Despite all the hype, there is absolutely NO scientific evidence to show that Hoodia Gordonii does anything for weight loss. Don&#8217;t be taken by the claim that Healthe´ Trim contains &#8220;real Hoodia.&#8221; Real Hoodia is no more effective than the fake stuff, not to mention they can&#8217;t prove that it is real.</p>
<p><strong>Caralluma Fimbriata</strong> is an ancient Indian cactus that is supposed to suppress the appetite. There is no scientific evidence to prove this.<br />
16 other important nutrients</p>
<p>
<p>10 Mg of <strong>Garcinia Cambogia</strong> has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but this amount is not nearly enough to be effective.</p>
<p>5 Mg of <strong>Hydroxycitric Acid</strong> has been proven to cause weight loss. However, in May 9, 2009, the FDA issued a warning about taking Hydroxycut products due to the possibility of liver damage. The FDA has not confirmed which ingredients could be to blame, but it is possible that  Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) is to blame.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Marketing</h3>
<p>The Healthe´ Trim website is typical of many diet pill websites. It contains sensationalized testimonials and very little relevant information.</p>
<p>One of the main claims by Healthe´ Trim is that if you take Healthe´ Trim diet pills you don&#8217;t have to exercise or diet in order to lose weight. However, in another part of the website they state, &#8220;When used as part of a calorie controlled diet that includes moderate exercise, Healthe´ Trim will help promote fat oxidation and power your metabolism.&#8221;<br />
You cannot even find out how much Healthe´ Trim diet pills cost until you input your personal information on the website.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Guarantee</h3>
<p>Healthe´ Trim diet pills have a 30 day guarantee from the date of delivery. While we like that you can return open bottles, 30 days simply isn&#8217;t long enough to know whether or not a product will work. We would prefer a 90 day guarantee.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Cost</h3>
<p>Healthe´ Trim diet pills cost $54.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended of 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is way too expensive for Healthe´ Trim considering it does not contain enough of the proven ingredients to be effective in causing weight loss.</p>
<h3>Healthe´ Trim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Healthe´ Trim review finds Healthe´ Trim diet pills are simply a waste of your time and money. There is no evidence that Healthe´ Trim will actually cause weight loss. Their marketing strategies are sketchy and misleading. If you are really serious about losing weight, look for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Our recommended products are a great place to start looking.</p>
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		<title>Trimball-EXP200 &amp; Trimball-MET90</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/trimball-exp200-trimball-met90/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:06:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
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<p>Trimball-EXP200 is a diet pill that will help you &#8220;eat 2, 3 or even up to 4 times less, as you will feel that your<br />
stomach is FULL. You will not experience any feelings of hunger. You will then automatically lose weight&#8221; (website).<br />
<br />This Trimball-EXP200 review will explain the details of Trimball-EXP200 diet pills as well as the companion product, Trimball-MET90.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Trimball-EXP200 contains only one ingredient, KMG-E425. This is also known as konjac glucomannan, or dietary fiber. Studies have shown that glucomannan can significantly contribute to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 2-4 grams per day. Trimball-EXP200 fails to mention how much glucomannan is contained in the capsules.</p>
<p> We asked a customer service representative about the amount of glucomannan, but she was unable to tell us. It is extremely unlikely that you will get enough glucomannan in Trimball-EXP200 to cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Trimball-MET90 Ingredients</h3>
<p>According to their website and customer service, Trimball-MET90 contains one ingredient, which is a 100% natural metabolism booster. The customer service representative said the ingredient is green tea.<br />
<br />Green tea is an excellent diet pill ingredient; it makes me wonder why they don&#8217;t just say that the ingredient is green tea.<br />
<br />Again, the customer service representative could not tell me how much green tea Trimball-MET90 diet pills contain.  Therefore, there is no way of knowing if the green tea in Trimball-MET90 will cause weight loss or boost metabolism.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Guarantee</h3>
<p>The Trimball website states, &#8220;If you do not lose 5 to 7 pounds per week during the first month and 3 to 5 pounds per week during the following months, or if for any other reasons you are not 100% satisfied with the Trimball-EXP200 weight-loss plan, just return the remaining capsules to immediately receive a full refund including shipping costs. No questions asked. No conditions.&#8221;<br />
<br />The customer service representative gave me this same information. It is unusual to see a guarantee this good. It makes me wonder if there is a catch, although the company does not admit to one.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Cost</h3>
<p>The cost of Trimball-EXP200 depends on how many capsules you buy. The website says you should buy more (and take more) if you want to lose more weight. The price ranges from $39-$99 per month, depending on how many capsules you order. If you spend $69 or more you get Trimball-MET90 for free.<br />
<br />This Trimball-EXP200 review finds this price is way too expensive for this product. There is no reason to believe you will lose weight by using Trimball-EXP200; the company can&#8217;t even tell you how much of each ingredient is contained in their products. </p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Customer Service</h3>
<p>Because the Trimball-EXP200 website is so vague, I called their customer service line. I got the exact same information as was given on the website. Not only that, the customer service representative I spoke with spoke very little English and couldn&#8217;t understand some of my questions. When she did understand she could not give me the information I wanted.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Trimball-EXP200 review finds Trimball-EXP200 and Trimball-MET90 could cause weight loss. However, the company fails to list how much of each ingredient is included, so there is no way of knowing if the products will be effective. Don&#8217;t gamble on your weight loss. Use a product that discloses the amounts of their ingredients. Look through our list of recommended products to find one that will work for you.</p>
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<p>Trimball-EXP200 is a diet pill that will help you &#8220;eat 2, 3 or even up to 4 times less, as you will feel that your<br />
stomach is FULL. You will not experience any feelings of hunger. You will then automatically lose weight&#8221; (website).<br />
<br />This Trimball-EXP200 review will explain the details of Trimball-EXP200 diet pills as well as the companion product, Trimball-MET90.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Ingredients</h3>
<p>Trimball-EXP200 contains only one ingredient, KMG-E425. This is also known as konjac glucomannan, or dietary fiber. Studies have shown that glucomannan can significantly contribute to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 2-4 grams per day. Trimball-EXP200 fails to mention how much glucomannan is contained in the capsules.</p>
<p> We asked a customer service representative about the amount of glucomannan, but she was unable to tell us. It is extremely unlikely that you will get enough glucomannan in Trimball-EXP200 to cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Trimball-MET90 Ingredients</h3>
<p>According to their website and customer service, Trimball-MET90 contains one ingredient, which is a 100% natural metabolism booster. The customer service representative said the ingredient is green tea.<br />
<br />Green tea is an excellent diet pill ingredient; it makes me wonder why they don&#8217;t just say that the ingredient is green tea.<br />
<br />Again, the customer service representative could not tell me how much green tea Trimball-MET90 diet pills contain.  Therefore, there is no way of knowing if the green tea in Trimball-MET90 will cause weight loss or boost metabolism.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Guarantee</h3>
<p>The Trimball website states, &#8220;If you do not lose 5 to 7 pounds per week during the first month and 3 to 5 pounds per week during the following months, or if for any other reasons you are not 100% satisfied with the Trimball-EXP200 weight-loss plan, just return the remaining capsules to immediately receive a full refund including shipping costs. No questions asked. No conditions.&#8221;<br />
<br />The customer service representative gave me this same information. It is unusual to see a guarantee this good. It makes me wonder if there is a catch, although the company does not admit to one.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Cost</h3>
<p>The cost of Trimball-EXP200 depends on how many capsules you buy. The website says you should buy more (and take more) if you want to lose more weight. The price ranges from $39-$99 per month, depending on how many capsules you order. If you spend $69 or more you get Trimball-MET90 for free.<br />
<br />This Trimball-EXP200 review finds this price is way too expensive for this product. There is no reason to believe you will lose weight by using Trimball-EXP200; the company can&#8217;t even tell you how much of each ingredient is contained in their products. </p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Customer Service</h3>
<p>Because the Trimball-EXP200 website is so vague, I called their customer service line. I got the exact same information as was given on the website. Not only that, the customer service representative I spoke with spoke very little English and couldn&#8217;t understand some of my questions. When she did understand she could not give me the information I wanted.</p>
<h3>Trimball-EXP200 Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Trimball-EXP200 review finds Trimball-EXP200 and Trimball-MET90 could cause weight loss. However, the company fails to list how much of each ingredient is included, so there is no way of knowing if the products will be effective. Don&#8217;t gamble on your weight loss. Use a product that discloses the amounts of their ingredients. Look through our list of recommended products to find one that will work for you.</p>
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