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Nuphedra Review

Susan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:06:39 +0000

Nuphedra is a diet pill that is supposed to suppress appetite and burn fat. This Nuphedra review will detail the ingredients in Nuphedra and help you determine if Nuphedra is the product for you.

Nuphedra Ingredients

Serving size 2 capsules
Vitamin C 30 mg
Vitamin E 15 mg
Chromium Polynicotinate (300 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.
Vitamin B12 100 mcg
Niacin 20 mg
Vitamin B6 25 mg
Green tea (250 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Therefore, if you take the recommended 4-6 capsules per day, you will be getting plenty of green tea to cause weight loss.
Oolong tea (150 mg) does contain caffeine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Phenylethylamine (50 mg) is a feel good ingredient; it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Cayenne 100 mg
Razberri-K (75 mg) is also known as raspberry ketones. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss in mice, but more human research is needed.
Thermodiamine (Evodiamine) (10 mg) has been proven to cause weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.
Lipolide-SC (10 mg) increases fat burning capabilities.
Yohimbine (2 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Green Coffee Bean Extract (50 mg) has been shown to inhibit weight gain, but only in mice. Again, more human research is needed.
Ginger 100 mg
Synephrine (20 mg) is a great diet pill ingredient. However, the important thing to note is the concentration of synephrine contained–the higher the better. Unfortunately, Nuphedra fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Nuphedra review to determine if the concentration of synephrine of contained is enough to cause weight loss.
Bioperine (5 mg) helps the body absorb more nutrients. There is no evidence that it directly contributes to weight loss.
Vinpocetine (2.5 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Dandelion 300 mg
Uva Ursi (150 mg) is used to treat bladder infections and arthritis; it does not cause weight loss.

Nuphedra Cost

Nuphedra diet pills cost $61.95 for a 30 day supply. This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra is on the expensive side compared to other diet pills. Nuphedra does contain some great diet pill ingredients, but you can find a diet pill that is just as effective while costing you a lot less.

Nuphedra Guarantee

Is there a guarantee on Nuphedra diet pills? Well, the Nuphedra website is currently not working and you can’t order directly from the manufacturer at this point. Some retailers offer their own guarantee on products they sell. Be sure to check with the individual retailer to know if there is a guarantee.

Nuphedra Conclusion

This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra contains some excellent diet pill ingredients in the necessary amounts. The only downfall to Nuphedra is the price. Nephedra should be effective in helping with weight loss. Can you find cheaper alternatives? Probably.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Review

Susan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:29:17 +0000

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 14 day diet system that is “designed to totally transform your body” (website). This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review will sift through the dozens of ingredients and help you see QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse for what it really is.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Ingredients

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 3 part system. The following are the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse.

-Iso-Burn AM Ingredients

Niacin 20 mg
Chromium 200 mcg

QT Capsimax Thermogenic Complex 244 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous is a good diet pill ingredient, but QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not reveal how much caffeine anhydrous it contains.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract
Metabromine Cocoa Extract is an appetite suppressant. It needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no evidence to suggest it causes weight loss.

Super Antioxidant Thermo Catalyst Complex 233 mg
Blueberry, Blackberry, Transresveratrol, White Willow Bark, Acai
These ingredients do not cause weight loss.

Iso-Burn Fatloss Activator 415 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract does contribute to weight loss. However, in order for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.
Raspberry Ketones has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but more human testing is needed.
Mucuna Pruriens
Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. However, once again, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not say how much Banaba Leaf it contains.
Sclareolide
Acetyl-l-carnitine
QT Detox Cleansing Complex 100 mg
Black Walnut Hull, Grapefruit Seed, Pau D’arco Bark, Pumpkin Seed, Myrrh Gum Powder, Hyssop, Gentian Root, Elecampane Root, Prickly Ash Bark, Yellow Dock Root, False Unicorn Root

None of these ingredients contributes to weight loss.

Iso-Cleanse PM Ingredients

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Iso-Cleanse Herbal Complex 2200 mg
Oat Fiber, Cellulose, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Ferrox, Rhubarb, Prune Powder, Carob, Apple Fruit, Tamarind Extract, Date Fruit, Fig Fruit

NONE of the ingredients in Iso-Cleanse PM have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Iso-Flush Ingredients

Vitamin B6 50 mg
Magnesium 100 mg
Potassium 100 mg
Herbal Blend 1000 mg
Buchu Leaf
Cornsilk Stylus
Couchgrass Rhisome
Hydrangea Root
Juniper Berry
Uva Ursi has been shown to cause drug interactions when combined with diuretics like Buchu Leaf.
Horsetail Extract

None of these ingredients has been shown to cause weight loss.

Proprietary Blend 156 mg
Dandelion Root
Green Tea is a very effective diet pill ingredient, but only when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.
Guarana has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Because QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate, this QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse finds the Guarana in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will not cause weight loss.

So, overall, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to list how much of each ingredient is included.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Cost

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse costs $59.99 for a 14 day supply. This is very expensive for a diet supplement, especially since there is no proof that QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will actually work.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Conclusion

This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review finds this product is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but the amounts of each ingredient are undisclosed. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

Acai Berry Actives Review

Susan — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:48:46 +0000

Acai Berry Actives is a diet pill that claims it will help you lose weight, increase metabolism, fight fatigue, and increase energy. This Acai Berry Actives review will show that Acai Berry Actives will not cause weight loss. It is not the answer to your diet pill needs.

Acai Berry Actives Ingredients

The Acai Berry Actives website lists only two ingredients: acai berry and green tea. Acai berry is all the rage right now. Don’t be fooled by all the hype; although acai berry does contain antioxidants, it does NOT cause weight loss. It is just like the hoodia craze. It is touted by celebrities but has no scientific research to back it up.

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss. In order for green tea to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Acai Berry Actives does not state how much green tea it contains, therefore there is no way for this Acai Berry Actives review to determine if there is enough green tea in Acai Berry Actives diet pills to contribute to weight loss.

Acai Berry Actives Cost

Acai Berry Actives diet pills cost $49.95 for a one month supply. Although this is not especially expensive for a diet pill, considering there is no evidence that Acai Berry Actives will actually cause weight loss, $49.95 is too much to pay for it. If you really want to lose weight, use a diet pill that includes clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

Acai Berry Actives Guarantee

Acai Berry Actives offers a 90 day return policy. While I like the length of the return policy, I’m less a fan of the terms. You can return unopened packages only.

Therefore, if you try Acai Berry Actives and it doesn’t work (which it won’t), you can’t get a refund on the packages you have started using. In addition, you will be charged a $10 restocking fee for any returned product.

Acai Berry Actives Weight Management Club

The Acai Berry Actives website explains that by purchasing Acai Berry Actives, you will be enrolled in a weight management club, a free online fitness program for Acai Berry Actives customers. The management club supposedly offers diet plans, exercise programs, and fitness tracking systems that are available only to Acai Berry Actives customers, not to the general public.

Acai Berry Actives Affiliate Program

Acai Berry Actives offers an Affiliate Program. Basically, you get other people to sign up to buy Acai Berry Actives and you get commission on everything they buy. The website states that affiliates make 50% commission. Its interesting, considering other companies who offer similar programs don’t offer nearly that percentage in commission.

Acai Berry Actives Conclusion

This Acai Berry Actives review finds Acai Berry Actives is overpriced. In addition, there is no reason to believe Acai Berry Actives will actually cause weight loss. Save yourself some money, time, and headache by using a diet pill with proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Black Grape Review

Susan — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:17:35 +0000

Black Grape is a diet drink that claims it will improve overall wellness, increase metabolism, and improve energy. This Black Grape review will detail the ingredients contained in Black Grape as well as give you an idea of what you can expect from this product.

Black Grape Ingredients

Niacin (20 mg) does not cause weight loss.
Vitamin B6 (5 mg) is important to good health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.
Vitamin B12 (4.8 mcg) is another important vitamin, but it will not cause weight loss.
Pantothenic Acid (5 mg) is also known as Vitamin B5. It does not cause weight loss.
Taurine (1000 mg) is often added to energy drinks, but it does nothing for weight loss.
L-Leucine (1000 mg) helps slow muscle degeneration. It sounds like a broken record, but this ingredient does not cause weight loss.
Natural Caffeine (75 mg) is an effective ingredient, but Black Grape does not contain enough to cause weight loss.
Green Tea (50 mg) is an excellent, scientifically proven ingredient. In order for green tea to be effective at causing weight loss, it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg per day. That means you would have to drink 6 cans of Black Grape every day to get enough green tea to cause weight loss.
Guarana Seed (42 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate, neither of which is contained in Black Grape. Therefore, this Black Grape review finds the Guarana contained in Black Grape will not cause weight loss.
Resveratrol (20 mg) is simply another fad. It has not been proven to cause weight loss.

Black Grape Cost

Black Grape costs $49.95 for a case of 24 cans. If you drink 2 cans per day, Black Grape will cost you over $120 per month. This is ridiculous. There is no reason to believe that Black Grape will actually cause weight loss. Put your money into a product that will actually result in weight loss.

Black Grape Guarantee

The Black Grape website touts a guarantee. However, it is pathetic to say the least. You can get a refund on any unused cans if you return them within 5 days of receiving them. There is no way to know if a product is working after only 5 days (except that there is no scientific evidence to show Black Grape will actually work). So, if you do choose to purchase Black Grape, know that you will not get a refund if you wait more than 5 days.

Black Grape Affiliate Program

Like dozens of other diet products, Black Grape offers an Affiliate Program. It is a multi-level marketing company. Basically you get other people to buy the product and you earn $9 per case they buy. Maybe you can earn some money from Black Grape, but you won’t lose weight by using it.

Black Grape Customer Service

Black Grape has no customer service phone number. I contacted them for more information, but they still have not responded after 3 days. I am always suspicious of companies that make it impossible to contact them. It makes me wonder if they are hiding something.

Black Grape Conclusion

This Black Grape review finds this product is way too expensive. There is no reason to believe Black Grape will cause weight loss. Go with a diet product that includes clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

Hoodialyte Review

Susan — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:13:06 +0000

Hoodialyte is “the silver bullet that gives you the edge to make it through the whole day of dieting” (website). This Hoodialyte review will explore the ingredients contained in Hoodialyte as well as discuss the cost in order to help you decide if this is the right product for you.

Hoodialyte Ingredients

Vitamin C (1 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Sodium (2mg) does not cause weight loss.
Energy Blend 1750 mg
L-Carnitine has not proven to significantly contribute to weight loss.
L-Tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Since Hoodialyte fails to list how much Tyrosine it contains, this Hoodialyte review is unable to determine if the amount of Tyrosine contained in Hoodialyte is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Malic Acid has not been proven an effective diet pill ingredient.
Hoodia Pure Extract (400 mg) is merely hype. There is NO scientific evidence to prove that hoodia actually contributes to weight loss.
Green Tea (150 mg) is a proven diet pill ingredient. When taken in doses of 300 mg per day, green tea does cause weight loss.
Pomegranate Fruit (80 mg) is an excellent antioxidant; it does not cause weight loss.
Acai Fruit (75 mg) is another hyped-up diet pill ingredient. Although acai does contain antioxidants, it does not cause weight loss.
Oolong Tea (75 mg) contains caffeine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Yohimbine Bark (15 mg) .

Hoodialyte Cost

Hoodialyte costs $11.99 for 6 bottles (there is a discount for buying in bulk). If you follow the recommended dosage of 3 bottles per day (one before each meal), Hoodialyte will cost you nearly $200 per month. This Hoodialyte review finds this is far too expensive for this product. While Hoodialyte does contain some effective ingredients, you can get a diet pill with the same ingredients for much less money.

Hoodialyte Website

The Hoodialyte website contains some interesting (and amusing) statements. They claim, “Extreme weight loss may occur. Remember to eat every day” (website).

If you are looking for some cash and prizes, enter the Hoodialyte Challenge. Just send your Before and After photos from using Hoodialyte. One male and one female will win a tropical vacation plus $1000 cash. It seems a little strange. How can they verify it is really you in the photos and that you haven’t just doctored the photos (or that you actually took Hoodialyte in the first place).

Hoodialyte Conclusion

The real question is whether or not Hoodialyte will cause weight loss. The answer: it probably will. However, this Hoodialyte review finds Hoodialyte is way too expensive. You can get the same weight loss results from several other diet pills that cost far less.

Solo Slim Review

Susan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:28:20 +0000

Solo Slim is a diet pill that “suppresses and curbs your appetite and boosts your metabolism in a healthy, all–natural way with no harmful chemicals or drugs” (website). This Solo Slim review will determine how valid these claims actually are and help you determine if Solo Slim diet pills are right for you.

Solo Slim Ingredients

Glucommanan is a dietary fiber that has been shown to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 2-4 grams per day. Solo Slim does not list how much glucommanan it contains; it is highly unlikely that Solo Slim diet pills contain enough glucommanan to cause weight loss.

Lotus leaf is used to cure various ailments, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Fucoxanthin comes from brown sea weed. It has only been tested on rats and mice. Even those tests did not show weight loss.

Citrus Aurantium Synephrine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. When looking at synephrine, the important thing to note is the concentration of synephrine included. Since Solo Slim does not list the concentration of synephrine, this Solo Slim review cannot determine if the synephrine is enough to be effective.

Hawthorne Hyperosides does not cause weight loss.

L-Carnitine Tartrate supposedly breaks down fats, but there is no evidence to back this up.

Decaffeinated Green Tea–Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, this is due to the caffeine it contains. Thus, decaffeinated green tea will do nothing for weight loss.

Solo Slim Cost

Solo Slim diet pills cost $39.99 for a one month supply. Although this is about an average price for a diet pill, it is too much for Solo Slim. There is no reason to believe Solo Slim will actually cause weight loss. It does contain two proven ingredients, but Solo Slim fails to disclose the amounts of these ingredients. This is usually done because only a trace amount of each ingredient is included.

Solo Slim Guarantee

Solo Slim has a money back guarantee, if you can call it that. They require that you use Solo Slim for a full 30 days and then return unused portion for a refund. If you follow these instructions, the bottle will be gone after the 30 days and you will have nothing left to return.

Solo Slim Marketing

The Solo Slim website contains the typical testimonials and before and after photos. Most companies included doctored before and after photos, but the Solo Slim photos are a little different. There is not much difference between the before photos and the after photos. That says that either they don’t know how to doctor photos or that they use real photos (since there is little chance Solo Slim will actually cause weight loss results).

Solo Slim Conclusion

This Solo Slim review finds Solo Slim diet pills are no different from countless others. It contains a couple proven ingredients, but it fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Save yourself some money and grief; look for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Irvingia Review

Susan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:31:41 +0000

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.

Irvingia Ingredients

Iodine (10 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.
Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis 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).

There is nowhere near enough Integra-Lean Irvingia gabonensis contained in Irvingia diet pills to do anything for weight loss.
Calorie Control Complex:
In-Sea (from kelp and Bladderwrack) (125 mg) is a laxative. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.
TeaSlender Green Tea Phytosome (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.
Phaseolus Vulgaris 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.

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.

Irvingia Cost

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.

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.

Irvingia Affiliate Program

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.

While we don’t necessarily oppose all diet pills with commission based programs, if the diet pill doesn’t do what it claims to do, as an Affiliate you are causing other consumers to buy the product under false pretenses.

Irvingia Guarantee

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.

Irvingia Conclusion

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’t break your budget.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Review

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

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

MeltRX 24 Ultra Ingredients

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

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

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

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

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

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

MeltRX 24 Ultra Price

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

MeltRX 24 Ultra Guarantee

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

MeltRX 24 Ultra Conclusion

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

Lipovox Hardcore Detox

Cal — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:33:58 +0000

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 “burn up to 400% more fat than with just diet and exercise alone”, Lipovox Hardcore Detox now claims to burn up to 900% more. But just how different is new Lipovox Hardcore Detox formula? Very different!

Lipovox Hardcore Detox Ingredients

Lipovox Hardcore Detox doesn’t just have a long name, it also has a long list of ingredients. They’ve broken them down into a few different sections:

Patented Ingredient Blend (655mg)
Tonalin Cla
Super CitriMax
Pinnothin
Advantra-Z
NeOpuntia
Phase-2
7-Keto DHEA
Forslean
FucoPure

SuperFood Blend (400mg)
Acai
Cayenne
Wheatgrass
Garlic
Lactbacillus Acidophilus
Soybean Extract
LinumLife Flaxseed Lignans
Alfalfa
Buckwheat

Instant Detox Blend (710mg)
Dandelion Root
Uva Ursi
Buchu
Celery Seed
Psyllium Husk
Lemon Balm
Couchgrass
Milk Thistle
Parsley
Ginger

Antioxidant Blend (400mg)
Green Tea (50% caffeine)
Caffeine Anhydrous
DMAE
Alpha Lipoic Acid

The short of it is that you’re getting a lot of high quality weight loss ingredients here. They’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.

You can click on the ingredients above to read the full reviews of the ingredients.

With so many ingredients packed in, it’s no wonder they had to go from 60 capsules to 180!

***Note***

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.”

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.

For more information on the FDA’s warning against Hydroxycut and possible dangers to the liver due to HCA, see the Hydroxycut Review.

Great Money Back Guarantee

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.

Not a Big Fan of the Marketing

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.

Price

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.

Conclusion

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’m not able to recommend the diet pill. The price is good and the guarantee is stellar. If it weren’t for the HCA, I’d give Lipovox a green light.

Zenalean Pro Review

Susan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:58:23 +0000

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.

Zenalean Pro Ingredients

Guarana Extract (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.

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.

Bitter Orange (standardized to 5 mg of synephrine) (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.

Proprietary Blend 100 mg

White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence to show it contributes to weight loss.

L-Tyrosine 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.

Ginger Root does not cause weight loss.

Acetyl L-Carnitine does not cause weight loss.

Green Tea 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.

Zenalean Pro Cost

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.

How to take Zenalean Pro

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.

Who makes Zenalean Pro?

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’t like it, but it is unlikely you will get a refund from the manufacturer.

Zenalean Pro Conclusion

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.