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		<title>Leanfire Inferno Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[black pepper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[caffeine anhydrous]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gugglesterones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[niacin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sclaraolid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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		<title>Thermoloid Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/thermoloid-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:57:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet Pill Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patentrim]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[citrus aurantium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cla]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[evodia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[green tea]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[white willow]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yerba mate]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/thermoloid.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-758" title="thermoloid" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/thermoloid.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="149" /></a>Thermoloid is a diet pill that supposedly:</p>
<ul>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">&#8220;BURNS FAT</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">CARB ABSORPTION</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">SUPPRESSES APPETITE</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">INHIBIT FAT/CARBS</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">INCREASE ENERGY&#8221; (website).</span></li>
</ul>
<p>This Thermoloid review will challenge the claims of Thermoloid and reveal the distasteful marketing practices of Thermoloid to show you what you can really expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> (180 mg) has shown differing results in clinical trials. Until more conclusive research is done, we cannot recommend chromium as a diet pill ingredient.</p>
<p>Proprietary Thermogenic Blend (990 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Thermoloid fails to disclose how much green tea it contains so there is no way of knowing if the green tea in Thermoloid diet pills will be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> is no different from regular caffeine. It does contribute to weight loss when included in the correct amount. Since Thermoloid includes caffeine anhydrous in a proprietary blend, this Thermoloid review cannot determine if there is enough caffeine anhydrous to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Yerba mate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana and Guarana</a>. Thermoloid does contain Guarana, but it does not contain Damiana.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana </a>has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both Damiana and Yerba Mate. Thermoloid does contain Yerba Mate, but it does not contain Damiana.</p>
<p>Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Citrus Aurantium contains <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine</a>, a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect of Synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the Synephrine is at contributing to weight loss. Unfortunately, Thermoloid fails to list the concentration of the Synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>White willow is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/carnitine-review/" >L-Carnitine</a> supposedly breaks down fats; however, there is no evidence to prove this.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid</a> (ALA) helps the body produce energy. Your body produces plenty of ALA on its own; you do not need to supplement with it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>supposedly increase thyroid function. However, studies have shown conflicting results.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/" >Bioperine </a>helps the body absorb nutrients; it does not directly cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Fat/Carb Blocking and Appetite Suppressant Blend 432 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan </a>has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but it has to be taken in doses of 3 grams per day. Thus, this Thermoloid review finds it is impossible for Thermoloid to contain enough Chitosan to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia gordonii</a> does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>CLA contributes to weight loss. However, Thermoloid does not say how much CLA it contains.</p>
<p>Cha de bugre is supposed to be a miracle cure for everything from curing herpes to healing wounds. Research has NOT shown cha de bugre contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>Evodia has been shown to cause weight loss in mice. More human research is needed.</p>
<p>You will notice Thermoloid diet pills do contain several proven ingredients. However, since Thermoloid does not say how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Price</h3>
<p>Thermoloid diet pills cost $29.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 6-10 capsules per day, one bottle will last 6-10 days. This is EXTREMELY expensive for a diet pill. There is no evidence that Thermoloid will actually cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Guarantee</h3>
<p>The Thermoloid website says nothing about a guarantee, which means there probably isn&#8217;t one. If you buy Thermoloid from another website, there might be a guarantee through that specific website. If you choose to buy Thermoloid, be sure you know what the return policy is; you will probably need it.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid&#8217;s Racy Marketing</h3>
<p>Thermoloid is made by Goliath Labs. They use nearly pornographic images to try to sell Thermoloid. If they had any confidence in Thermoloid, they wouldn&#8217;t have to use such demeaning marketing tactics. If you choose to buy or even research Thermoloid diet pills, make sure your children aren&#8217;t in the room.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Conclusion</h3>
<p>Thermoloid diet pills contain some impressive proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they hide how much of each ingredient is included. If these ingredients were included in appropriate amounts, Thermoloid would be a great diet pill. However, since there is no way of knowing how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/thermoloid.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-758" title="thermoloid" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/thermoloid.jpg" alt="" width="94" height="149" /></a>Thermoloid is a diet pill that supposedly:</p>
<ul>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">&#8220;BURNS FAT</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">CARB ABSORPTION</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">SUPPRESSES APPETITE</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">INHIBIT FAT/CARBS</span></li>
<li class="style1"><span style="#ffcc00;">INCREASE ENERGY&#8221; (website).</span></li>
</ul>
<p>This Thermoloid review will challenge the claims of Thermoloid and reveal the distasteful marketing practices of Thermoloid to show you what you can really expect from this product.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> (180 mg) has shown differing results in clinical trials. Until more conclusive research is done, we cannot recommend chromium as a diet pill ingredient.</p>
<p>Proprietary Thermogenic Blend (990 mg)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Thermoloid fails to disclose how much green tea it contains so there is no way of knowing if the green tea in Thermoloid diet pills will be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> is no different from regular caffeine. It does contribute to weight loss when included in the correct amount. Since Thermoloid includes caffeine anhydrous in a proprietary blend, this Thermoloid review cannot determine if there is enough caffeine anhydrous to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Yerba mate</a> has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Damiana and Guarana</a>. Thermoloid does contain Guarana, but it does not contain Damiana.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guarana-yeba-mate-and-damiana-gyd-review/" >Guarana </a>has been shown to contribute to weight loss only when combined with both Damiana and Yerba Mate. Thermoloid does contain Yerba Mate, but it does not contain Damiana.</p>
<p>Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Citrus Aurantium contains <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine</a>, a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect of Synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the Synephrine is at contributing to weight loss. Unfortunately, Thermoloid fails to list the concentration of the Synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>White willow is an anti-inflammatory; there is no evidence that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/carnitine-review/" >L-Carnitine</a> supposedly breaks down fats; however, there is no evidence to prove this.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alpha-lipoic-acid-review/" >Alpha Lipoic Acid</a> (ALA) helps the body produce energy. Your body produces plenty of ALA on its own; you do not need to supplement with it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>supposedly increase thyroid function. However, studies have shown conflicting results.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/bioperine-review/" >Bioperine </a>helps the body absorb nutrients; it does not directly cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Fat/Carb Blocking and Appetite Suppressant Blend 432 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan </a>has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but it has to be taken in doses of 3 grams per day. Thus, this Thermoloid review finds it is impossible for Thermoloid to contain enough Chitosan to be effective.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia gordonii</a> does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>CLA contributes to weight loss. However, Thermoloid does not say how much CLA it contains.</p>
<p>Cha de bugre is supposed to be a miracle cure for everything from curing herpes to healing wounds. Research has NOT shown cha de bugre contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>Evodia has been shown to cause weight loss in mice. More human research is needed.</p>
<p>You will notice Thermoloid diet pills do contain several proven ingredients. However, since Thermoloid does not say how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Price</h3>
<p>Thermoloid diet pills cost $29.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 6-10 capsules per day, one bottle will last 6-10 days. This is EXTREMELY expensive for a diet pill. There is no evidence that Thermoloid will actually cause weight loss.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Guarantee</h3>
<p>The Thermoloid website says nothing about a guarantee, which means there probably isn&#8217;t one. If you buy Thermoloid from another website, there might be a guarantee through that specific website. If you choose to buy Thermoloid, be sure you know what the return policy is; you will probably need it.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid&#8217;s Racy Marketing</h3>
<p>Thermoloid is made by Goliath Labs. They use nearly pornographic images to try to sell Thermoloid. If they had any confidence in Thermoloid, they wouldn&#8217;t have to use such demeaning marketing tactics. If you choose to buy or even research Thermoloid diet pills, make sure your children aren&#8217;t in the room.</p>
<h3>Thermoloid Conclusion</h3>
<p>Thermoloid diet pills contain some impressive proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they hide how much of each ingredient is included. If these ingredients were included in appropriate amounts, Thermoloid would be a great diet pill. However, since there is no way of knowing how much of each ingredient is included, this Thermoloid review cannot recommend Thermoloid.</p>
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		<title>Methyl Ripped Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/methyl-ripped-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 22:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-312" title="methyl ripped bottle" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/methyl_ripped.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Methyl Ripped is a weight loss/ body building supplement which is &#8220;designed for bodybuilders who want to lose fat as fast as possible, while maintaining muscle&#8221; (Methyl Ripped website). They also claim to include ingredients never before used in the bodybuilding industry.</p>
<p>What we see is a pretty typical weight loss supplement that uses some effective ingredients but fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included ((honestly, sometimes I feel like a broken record)). This makes it virtually impossible to determine if enough of each ingredient is included to make this an effective weight loss supplement.</p>
<h3>So what are the ingredients in Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p><strong>CLENADRINE™ (Extreme Thermogenic Complex) 900mg</strong><br />
Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (read: <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >caffeine</a>), <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dicaffeine-malate-review/" >Di-Caffeine Malate</a>, Esterified <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> Extract [Standardized For 45% Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Ester, 2% Epicatechin Gallate (ECG) Ester, 2% Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG) Ester, 1% Catechin Gallate (CG) Ester], Salix Matsudana, Isohumulones, Evodiamine HCL, Octopamine HCL, Tyramine HCL.</p>
<p><strong> CYTO-T3™ (Xtreme Thyroid Stimulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Bacopa Monnieri, Gugglesterones E&amp;Z HCL.</p>
<p><strong> DNP-X™ (Uncoupling Protein Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
S-Allyl-L-Cysteine, (E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl) Methyl]-8-Methyl-6-Nonenamide.</p>
<p><strong> CC-VOL™ (Cortisol Control Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Ashwagandha, Phosphatidylserine, Beta-Sitosterol, Theanine.</p>
<p><strong> CYCLO-AMP™ (Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Clary Sage Extract, Forskolin, CAMP, Amentoflavone.</p>
<p><strong> Betadrol™ (Receptor Upregulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Raspberry Ketone, DNA, RNA, Crataegus Monogyna.</p>
<p><strong> AbsorbMax™ (Rapid Absorption Complex) 5mg</strong><br />
Piper Nigrum</p>
<p>Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is supposed to be the ingredient that makes this product different. Supposedly it is &#8220;designed for maximum impact&#8221;, whatever that means. There has been no research done on Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dicaffeine-malate-review/" >DiCaffeine Malate</a> is a combination of caffeine and malic acid.  As I stated above, the efficacy of caffeine goes without saying, but what about malic acid? Malic acid ((originally isolated from apple juice, according to Wikipedia)) plays a role in the citric acid cycle.  The citric acid cycle belongs to the metabolic cycle and helps in the conversion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into CO2 and water.  This conversion results in energy that can be used by the body.  You can see then where Forged Nutrition makes their claim about “the positive effect on energy replenishment that the malate ion has.”</p>
<p>My recommendation would be to treat DiCaffeine Malate the same as you would treat the inclusion of any caffeine in a diet pill.  Know that it will increase your metabolic rate at the (possible) cost of jitters and some sleeplessness.</p>
<p>Studies show raspberry ketones induced weight loss in mice with a diet containing 2% of the total diet as raspberry ketones. No studies have been done on humans.  <strong>Note</strong>: in order to take in 2% of raspberry ketones as your <em>total diet</em> you would have to take a ton of these Methyl Ripped pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in Methyl Ripped is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))</p>
<p>Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.</p>
<p>One study on coleus forshkohli (Forskolin) found</p>
<blockquote><p>“Oral ingestion of forskolin (250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice a day) for a 12-week period was shown to favorably alter body composition while concurrently increasing bone mass and serum free testosterone levels in overweight and obese men. The results indicate that forskolin is a possible therapeutic agent for the management and treatment of obesity.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Well, since Forksolin is found in Methyl Ripped&#8217;s <strong>Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex </strong>(and I type that with extreme sarcasm) is only 50 mg, you can rest assured that you&#8217;re not getting <em>250 mg</em> of forskolin in there.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss; however, there is no exact amount listed so we cannot be sure if it is effective in Methyl Ripped.</p>
<p>Bacopa Monnieri is used for epilepsy and asthma treatment. It has been proven to have antianxiety effects.</p>
<h3>What are the side effects of Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p>Side effects of Methyl Ripped include heavy bloating, abdominal cramps, headaches, jitters, and difficulty sleeping.</p>
<h3>What is the price of Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p>The average cost for 120 softgels is $35. If you take the recommended dosage of 6 softgels per day, one bottle will last 20 days. That equal $52.50 per month.  This is <em>extremely expensive</em> when compared to other more effective alternatives.</p>
<h3>Methyl Ripped Review Conclusion</h3>
<p>Considering Methyl Ripped contains several ingredients that have not been tested and they do not list specific amounts for the clinically proven ingredients, we would recommend looking elsewhere. Look for a supplement that uses clinically proven ingredients in sufficient amounts.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-312" title="methyl ripped bottle" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/methyl_ripped.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" />Methyl Ripped is a weight loss/ body building supplement which is &#8220;designed for bodybuilders who want to lose fat as fast as possible, while maintaining muscle&#8221; (Methyl Ripped website). They also claim to include ingredients never before used in the bodybuilding industry.</p>
<p>What we see is a pretty typical weight loss supplement that uses some effective ingredients but fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included ((honestly, sometimes I feel like a broken record)). This makes it virtually impossible to determine if enough of each ingredient is included to make this an effective weight loss supplement.</p>
<h3>So what are the ingredients in Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p><strong>CLENADRINE™ (Extreme Thermogenic Complex) 900mg</strong><br />
Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (read: <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/caffeine/" >caffeine</a>), <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dicaffeine-malate-review/" >Di-Caffeine Malate</a>, Esterified <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> Extract [Standardized For 45% Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) Ester, 2% Epicatechin Gallate (ECG) Ester, 2% Gallocatechin Gallate (GCG) Ester, 1% Catechin Gallate (CG) Ester], Salix Matsudana, Isohumulones, Evodiamine HCL, Octopamine HCL, Tyramine HCL.</p>
<p><strong> CYTO-T3™ (Xtreme Thyroid Stimulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Bacopa Monnieri, Gugglesterones E&amp;Z HCL.</p>
<p><strong> DNP-X™ (Uncoupling Protein Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
S-Allyl-L-Cysteine, (E)-N-[(4-Hydroxy-3-Methoxyphenyl) Methyl]-8-Methyl-6-Nonenamide.</p>
<p><strong> CC-VOL™ (Cortisol Control Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Ashwagandha, Phosphatidylserine, Beta-Sitosterol, Theanine.</p>
<p><strong> CYCLO-AMP™ (Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Clary Sage Extract, Forskolin, CAMP, Amentoflavone.</p>
<p><strong> Betadrol™ (Receptor Upregulating Complex) 50mg</strong><br />
Raspberry Ketone, DNA, RNA, Crataegus Monogyna.</p>
<p><strong> AbsorbMax™ (Rapid Absorption Complex) 5mg</strong><br />
Piper Nigrum</p>
<p>Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate is supposed to be the ingredient that makes this product different. Supposedly it is &#8220;designed for maximum impact&#8221;, whatever that means. There has been no research done on Di-Caffeine Alpha-Ketoglutarate.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dicaffeine-malate-review/" >DiCaffeine Malate</a> is a combination of caffeine and malic acid.  As I stated above, the efficacy of caffeine goes without saying, but what about malic acid? Malic acid ((originally isolated from apple juice, according to Wikipedia)) plays a role in the citric acid cycle.  The citric acid cycle belongs to the metabolic cycle and helps in the conversion of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into CO2 and water.  This conversion results in energy that can be used by the body.  You can see then where Forged Nutrition makes their claim about “the positive effect on energy replenishment that the malate ion has.”</p>
<p>My recommendation would be to treat DiCaffeine Malate the same as you would treat the inclusion of any caffeine in a diet pill.  Know that it will increase your metabolic rate at the (possible) cost of jitters and some sleeplessness.</p>
<p>Studies show raspberry ketones induced weight loss in mice with a diet containing 2% of the total diet as raspberry ketones. No studies have been done on humans.  <strong>Note</strong>: in order to take in 2% of raspberry ketones as your <em>total diet</em> you would have to take a ton of these Methyl Ripped pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in Methyl Ripped is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))</p>
<p>Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.</p>
<p>One study on coleus forshkohli (Forskolin) found</p>
<blockquote><p>“Oral ingestion of forskolin (250 mg of 10% forskolin extract twice a day) for a 12-week period was shown to favorably alter body composition while concurrently increasing bone mass and serum free testosterone levels in overweight and obese men. The results indicate that forskolin is a possible therapeutic agent for the management and treatment of obesity.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Well, since Forksolin is found in Methyl Ripped&#8217;s <strong>Xtreme Cyclic AMP Stimulating Complex </strong>(and I type that with extreme sarcasm) is only 50 mg, you can rest assured that you&#8217;re not getting <em>250 mg</em> of forskolin in there.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea</a> has been proven to contribute to weight loss; however, there is no exact amount listed so we cannot be sure if it is effective in Methyl Ripped.</p>
<p>Bacopa Monnieri is used for epilepsy and asthma treatment. It has been proven to have antianxiety effects.</p>
<h3>What are the side effects of Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p>Side effects of Methyl Ripped include heavy bloating, abdominal cramps, headaches, jitters, and difficulty sleeping.</p>
<h3>What is the price of Methyl Ripped?</h3>
<p>The average cost for 120 softgels is $35. If you take the recommended dosage of 6 softgels per day, one bottle will last 20 days. That equal $52.50 per month.  This is <em>extremely expensive</em> when compared to other more effective alternatives.</p>
<h3>Methyl Ripped Review Conclusion</h3>
<p>Considering Methyl Ripped contains several ingredients that have not been tested and they do not list specific amounts for the clinically proven ingredients, we would recommend looking elsewhere. Look for a supplement that uses clinically proven ingredients in sufficient amounts.</p>
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