QuickTrim Extreme Burn Ingredients

Vitamin C (250 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Niacin (20 mg) does not cause weight loss.
Chromium (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

QT Capsimax Super Thermo Complex 225 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list exactly how much caffeine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review to determine if there is enough caffeine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit is cayenne pepper. More research is needed to determine the effect of capsicum on weight loss.
Metabromine is an appetite suppressant. This is another ingredient that needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There is no research to suggest that Bioperine directly contributes to weight loss, but absorbing nutrients better is probably a good thing.

Super C3G Lipolytic Complex (145 mg)
Raspberry
Blackberry
Blueberry
Acai Fruit Extract
Trans-resveratrol
Maqui Fruit
Grape
Pomegranate
Cherry
The ingredients in the Super C3G Lipolytic Complex contain anti-oxidants, which are important to good health. However, none of these ingredients have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Acai is especially popular right now, but don’t be fooled by the celebrity endorsements and bold claims made about acai. There is NO scientific evidence to show that acai does anything to contribute to weight loss.

Raspberry Ketones (75 mg) have been proven to contribute to weight loss in mice. Will it cause weight loss in humans? Possibly.

Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex (207 mg)
Green tea is an excellent, clinically proven diet pill ingredient. To be effective, green tea has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much green tea it contains, but considering there are only 207 mg total in the Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex, this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds there is no way QuickTrim Extreme Burn contains enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine causes weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Again, there is not nearly enough tyrosine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn diet pills to cause weight loss.
Sensoril Ashwagandha
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Banaba Leaf Extract has been proven to lower blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. Since QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much banaba it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough banaba in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Gymnema Sylvestre also helps control blood sugar levels.
Sclariolide
White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; it does not cause weight loss.

The gist on the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Extreme Burn is that there are a few clinically proven ingredients included. However, it’s difficult to know if they are included in the necessary amounts.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Cost

QuickTrim Extreme Burn is sold exclusively by GNC and costs $49.99. While this is a medium-high price for a diet pill, being that there isn’t much reason to believe QuickTrim Extreme Burn will actually cause weight loss, I’d say it’s too much.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Conclusion

This QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds QuickTrim Extreme Burn is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but not in the necessary amounts. If you really want to lose weight, go for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in the appropriate amounts.

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker Ingredients

The following are the ingredients contained in CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker, according to the company website.
Chromium Picolinate (120 mcg) has been tested in clinical studies. Some have shown it contributes to weight loss, but other studies have shown Chromium Picolinate does not cause weight loss.
Phaseolamin (white kidney bean extract) (500 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Fenugreek seed extract 300 mg
Gymnema sylvestre (100 mg) helps to control blood sugar levels.
Appestat (from green tea leaf extract, cinnamon twig extract, galangal rhizome extract) 200 mg
Banaba leaf extract (24 mg) helps to lower blood sugar levels.
Vanadium (100 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

You will note that CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker does, in fact, contain a few clinically proven diet pill ingredients. So, the question is: Will CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker cause weight loss? Yes, it probably will. However, given the cost of CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker, you would be better off with a different diet pill.

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker Cost

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker diet pills cost $23.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dose of 9 capsules per day, one bottle will last only 6 days. This means you will pay over $100 per month for CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker. This is way too expensive for a diet pill. You can find a diet pill that is just as effective for half the price.

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker Side Effects

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker diet pills are known to have the following side effects: indigestion, nausea, cramping, and constipation. Contact your doctor if you have other serious side effects.

CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker Conclusion

This CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker review finds this product will cause weight loss. However, it does have significant side effects. In addition, it is way too expensive. The CarboRid Ultra Carb Blocker website claims the product is “Rated the best carb blocking supplement for low carb dieters.”

Unfortunately, they don’t give any information on who rated it or what the rating was based on. To lose weight and be satisfied with the experience, go with a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts at a reasonable cost. Check out our recommended products to find a diet pill that will work for you and will not leave your wallet empty.

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

Phentramine Ingredients

Hoodia Gordonii (800 mg), despite being endorsed by various celebrities, has not been proven to contribute to weight loss; it is just another fad diet pill ingredient with nothing to back it.
L-Carnitine (25 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
L-Taurine (25 mcg) is supposed to increase energy, but research has yet to prove it.
Folic acid (600 mcg) is important to health, but it does nothing for weight loss.
Phentarmine proprietary blend (828 mg)
Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Phentramine capsules contain Yerba Mate but not Damiana. Thus, this Phentramine review finds the Guarana in Phentramine capsules will not cause weight loss.
Yerba Mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss but only when combined with Guarana and Damiana. Phentramine capsules contain Guarana but not Damiana.
Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, a power player when it comes to diet pill ingredients. Synephrine is a proven ingredient, but only when it is included in a high concentration. Unfortunately, Phentramine does not say the concentration of Synephrine it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.
Green Tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Again, Phentramine hides how much green tea is contained in the capsules.
Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Cayenne does nothing for weight loss.
Korean Ginseng
Gynemma Sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels, which can lead to weight loss.
7-Keto (DHEA) causes weight loss when used in doses of 100 mg or more per day.

Phentramine capsules contain some of the best diet pill ingredients. However, since Phentramine fails to list how much of each ingredient is included, there is no way of knowing if there is enough to cause weight loss. Usually this means the manufacturer has included only trace amounts of the proven ingredients (because they are expensive) but does not want the customer to know this. Thus, this Phentramine review finds Phentramine capsules might cause weight loss, but it is not worth the gamble.

Phentramine Cost

Phentramine capsules cost $69 on the Phentramine website for a one month supply. They want you to think you are getting a great discount off the regular price of $109. Even the $69 price is too much to pay for Phentramine capsules. There is a possibility that Phentramine capsules will work, but $69 is a lot to pay for a possibility.

Phentramine Guarantee

The Phentramine website says Phentramine is “100% Quality Satisfaction Guaranteed”. This is very misleading because the fine print says:
“There are NO Refunds after an order has been shipped. This is non-negotiable and indisputable within the terms and agreement accepted before final purchase” (website).
Thus, they are misleading people into thinking they can get a refund when the truth is hidden in the fine print.

Phentramine Conclusion

This Phentramine review finds that Phentramine capsules contain some proven ingredients. However, the amounts of these ingredients remain hidden, making it impossible to know if Phentramine capsules will actually cause weight loss. This, combined with the misleading guarantee, keeps us from recommending Phentramine capsules.

• “Stimulate fat loss
• Suppress appetite
• Enhance lean body mass
• Inhibit sugar cravings
• Promote weight loss
• Reduce blood sugar levels
• Elevate metabolic rate
• Increase energy level” (website).

This Lipovar 8 review shows that Lipovar 8 cannot possibly live up to its claims (because of the minimal amount of each proven ingredient contained).

Lipovar 8 Ingredients

ForsLean Coleus Forskholii (62.5 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Guarana (225 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Lipovar 8 does not contain either Yerba Mate or Damiana. Thus, this Lipovar 8 review finds the Guarana in Lipovar 8 will not cause weight loss.

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (100 mg) leads to weight loss by controlling blood sugar levels.

Citrus Aurantium (94 mg) contains Synephrine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. The most important thing to note with Synephrine is the concentration. The higher the concentration of Synephrine the more effective it is at causing weight loss. Since Lipovar 8 does not list the concentration of the Synephrine it contains, there is no way of knowing if the Synephrine will cause weight loss.

Green tea (60 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg per day or more. If you take the recommended dose of Lipovar 8, you will only get 120 mg of green tea. Therefore, the green tea in Lipovar 8 is not enough to cause weight loss.

USP Caffeine (50 mg) does cause weight loss, but 50 mg will not do much.

Calcium Phosphate (764 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.

Bioperine (2.5 mg) helps the body absorb nutrients; it does not necessarily contribute to weight loss.

Lipovar 8 does contain a few proven ingredients. However, there are only small amounts of each ingredient included. This Lipovar 8 review finds you would be better off with another diet pill. Lipovar 8 will not give you the results you want.

Lipovar 8 Price

Lipovar 8 diet pills cost $21.99 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 30 days. This is relatively inexpensive for a diet pill. However, considering the small amounts of the proven ingredients contained, any amount is too much for Lipovar 8.

Lipovar 8 Guarantee

The ISS Research (Lipovar 8 manufacturer) website states the following, “Merchandise must be returned at your expense in unopened and perfect condition in order to receive credit. A valid return authorization number must be on the shipping label or we will refuse the package. A 20% restocking fee will be applied to returns. No product returns will be accepted after 30 days.” This is a pathetic guarantee. You should be able to return an open product and they should give more than 30 days. Also, there is no reason for them to charge a restocking fee.

Lipovar 8 Conclusion

This Lipovar 8 review finds Lipovar 8 diet pills leave a lot to be desired. While they contain several proven ingredients, they do not contain enough of these ingredients to be effective. The Lipovar 8 guarantee is a guarantee in name only; it will do nothing for you. Find a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.

GlucoLean Ingredients

Selenium (50 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

Guggul Extract (100o mg) supposedly lowers cholesterol, but don’t buy into the claims about Guggul; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Gymnema Sylvestre (150 mg) lowers blood sugar, leading to weight loss.

Coleus Forskolii Extract (130 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA)  (100 mg) helps the body create energy. However, your body makes plenty of ALA; you do not need to supplement.

D-Pinitol (25mg) does not contribute to weight loss.

Bitter Melon Extract 4-1 (18.8mg) does not cause weight.

This GlucoLean review finds GlucoLean diet pills do contain a few proven ingredients. However, we would prefer to see a few more (like green tea and synephrine).

GlucoLean Cost

GlucoLean diet pills cost $31.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is a pretty competitive price for a diet pill.

GlucoLean Guarantee

There is no guarantee for GlucoLean through the manufacturer (which is always a red flag to us–why would a company refuse to back their product unless they have something to hide?) If you purchase GlucoLean through another website they might have their own guarantee; be sure to check on the guarantee before you purchase any diet pill.

GlucoLean Conclusion

This GlucoLean review finds GlucoLean does include some proven diet pill ingredients (in proven amounts even). We would prefer to see a few more proven ingredients included (like green tea and synephrine). The price of GlucoLean is pretty good, but we are concerned with the lack of a guarantee from the manufacturer. If you can find a website that will guarantee Glucolean, it wouldn’t be bad to try. However, if you go with one of our recommended ingredients you can be assured it will be backed by the manufacturer so you can get a refund if you are not satisfied.

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

AcaiBurn Ingredients

The AcaiBurn website is very vague about the ingredients included. They disclose that AcaiBurn diet pills contain acai extract, garcinia cambogia, gymnema sylvestre, chromium polynicotinate, and green tea. However, they fail to mention if there are other ingredients included or how much of each ingredient is included. While several of the included ingredients have been clinically proven to cause weight loss, since AcaiBurn hides how much of each ingredient is included, there is no way of knowing if there is enough of each ingredient to actually cause weight loss. Usually when companies include ingredients in proprietary amounts it is because there are only trace amounts of the proven ingredients included.

Despite what many diet pill companies claim, acai has NOT been proven to cause weight loss. It does have some healthy benefits, but like hoodia, acai in diet pills is all hype.

AcaiBurn claims the acai berries contained are “certified” (website). Don’t be impressed; who knows what “certified” really means.

AcaiBurn Research

The AcaiBurn website claims several research studies have been done showing AcaiBurn’s success at causing weight loss. However, they fail to mention when, where, or by whom these studies were conducted. This usually means that the studies were done in-house (if they were really done at all) so results could be tailored to make the product look better than it really is.

AcaiBurn Website

The AcaiBurn website is pathetic. It is packed with pictures of celebrities, making you assume these celebrities use and endorse AcaiBurn, although they do not actually say it outright.

The website has a lot of information on diets, but hardly any information about AcaiBurn itself. In order to get more information about AcaiBurn you have to put in your name, email, and phone number.

AcaiBurn Trial

AcaiBurn offers a free 14-day trial with a one month’s supply of AcaiBurn diet pills; all you have to pay is the shipping fee of $4.95. You put in your current weight, your goal weight, your height and age, and then they offer you the trial, which is supposedly only offered to certain “preferred” customers. They say you only have 4 minutes to complete the information before the offer expires. Well, the truth is the offer is for everyone and even if you leave the page open for half an hour you can still get the offer. In fact, I tried to navigate from the page after half an hour and was offered an extra $3 off the trial offer.

The details of the trial offer are contained in the fine print. When you sign up for the trial, you also sign up for autoship. In other words, you sign up for AcaiBurn to be delivered to you every month, with your credit card automatically being charged $59.95 per month. Not only that, you also unknowingly sign up to pay $15 per month for the books they send you. This is disgraceful. They con you into thinking you are getting a great deal; they are banking on the fact that most people don’t read the fine print.

AcaiBurn Conclusion

As you can clearly see, AcaiBurn is a waste of your time and money. It is a deceptive product concerned only with making the most money they can; they don’t care about you losing weight. Don’t buy into all the hype over AcaiBurn; it will only leave you disappointed.

Zenacort Ingredients

Hoodia Gordonii, despite what numerous diet pill companies claim, DOES NOT contribute to weight loss.

Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar, leading to weight loss. However, Zenacort fails to list how much Gymnema sylvestre it contains. Thus, this Zenacort Review finds it impossible to determine if there is enough Gymnema sylvestre in Zenacort to contribute to weight loss.

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Zenacort does not contain Damiana or Yerba Mate.

Other essential dietary minerals–The Zenacort website does not specifically state what the “other essential dietary minerals” are. Regardless, minerals do not contribute to weight loss.

Zenacort contains only one proven ingredient, Gymnema sylvestre. They do not disclose how much Gymnema sylvestre is contained in Zenacort diet pills, so there is really no way to know if it will be effective. When looking for a diet pill, look for one that contains clinically proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Zenacort Cost

Zenacort diet pills cost $39.95 for 90 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dose of 9 capsules per day, one bottle will last 10 days. This is an outrageous price! There is no reason to believe Zenacort will do anything for weight loss.

Zenacort Guarantee

Zenacort does offer a 30 day money back guarantee. However, you have to email Zenacort’s customer service for permission to return the product. In addition, they charge a 25% “administration fee” for returning Zenacort. This guarantee isn’t much of a guarantee.

Zenacort Marketing

The Zenacort website claims “extensive research and science” has gone into creating Zenacort diet pills. However, they never explain what research was done or what the findings were. Companies often say they have done research, but if it is actually done it is done “in house” and the findings are never revealed. So who knows if they really did the research?

Zenacort does explain the importance of exercise and diet.

The Zenacort website warns, “If you experience more than 12 lbs. of weight loss within the first week please consult with your physician.” The website does not explain what the concern is about losing this much weight.

Zenacort Conclusion

This Zenacort review finds Zenacort is overpriced and ineffective. It contains only ONE proven ingredient and does not disclose how much of it is included. Zenacort does not explain the supposed research that has been done. Look for a diet pill company that is honest about their research and ingredients, one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Banital Claims

The Banital website claims Banital diet pills will do the following:

“Appetite Blend-stops you from over eating

Carb Blend-helps pass undigested through your body

Energy Blend-gently raises your energy level”

Banital Ingredients

Green tea 100 mg has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when included in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Banital review finds there is not enough green tea in Banital to contribute to weight loss.

Peppermint leaf

Cinnamon bark is supposed to help control blood sugar levels, but there is no research to substantiate this.

Chamomile calms the stomach but does not cause weight loss.

Ginger root calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.

Licorice root

Tangerine peel

Chicory root-tonic

Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, Banital fails to list how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.

Aloe vera

Bitter melon

Citrus aurantium (6% synephrine) contributes to weight loss. However, the important thing with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. Thus, the 6% concentration of synephrine in Banital will not do much to cause weight loss.

Lycium berry has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Chitosan contributes to weight loss, but only when included in doses of 3 grams per day or more. Banital does not list how much chitosan it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough chitosan to be effective.

Glucomannan is a dietary fiber that makes users feel full. However, it has to be taken in doses of 2-4 grams per day. It is unlikely that Banital diet pills contain enough glucomanna to be effective.

As you can see, Banital does contain several clinically proven ingredients. Unfortunately, they hide how much of each ingredient is included, making it impossible to know how effective Banital will be. Companies usually do this so they can hide how little of each ingredient they actually include.

Banital Guarantees

Banital has two different guarantees–the regular guarantee and the “Double your money back” guarantee.

The regular guarantee is a 30 day money back guarantee. To get a refund, you have to call customer service to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Then you send in your unopened bottle for a refund.

The “Double your money back” guarantee has so many hoops to jump through, I would be surprised if anyone ever gets it. To get double your money back, you have to:

1. See a doctor
2. Have Banital recommended by the doctor
3. Have your weight recorded before taking Banital
4. Have your weight recorded 25 days after starting Banital

The “Double your money back” guarantee is a joke. It is listed several times on their website, but they only list the details in the fine print, and the fine print is very confusing.

Banital Cost

The Banital website lists three purchase options:

1. A 30 day supply for $79.95 (including Banital, a Health and Fitness Guide, and a bottle of their detox formula)
2. An autoship option for $79.95 per month (including Banital, detox formula, and a Multi-Nutrient)–with this option you are automatically shipped the product every month and your credit card is charged.
3. A 30 day only supply for $139.75 (including Banitol, detox, Health & Fitness guide, and vitamins

The Banital website does not explain the difference between option 1 and option 3. Like their guarantee policies, Banital’s purchase options are very confusing. Any of these options is WAY too expensive for Banital. There is no proof that Banital actually works.

Banital Conclusion

This Banital review finds Banital does not live up to its claims. If Banital actually included their proven ingredients in proven amounts, it would be a great diet pill. However, they hide how much of each ingredient they include. Banital is far too expensive and their costs and guarantees are confusing. Find a diet pill that is honest about how much of each ingredient it contains–one that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

Phentarmine Ingredients

Hoodia Extract, despite what numerous diet pill companies and celebrities claim, has NOT been scientifically proven to contribute to weight loss.

Guarana Extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Phentarmine diet pills do contain Yerba Mate but not Damiana; thus, this Phentarmine review finds the Guarana and Yerba Mate in Phentarmine are not effective in causing weight loss.

Green tea is a proven diet pill ingredient. It works by increasing metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. Unfortunately, Phentarmine fails to disclose how much green tea it contains.

Citrus aurantium contains Synephrine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Phentarmine fails to disclose how much citrus aurantium it contains, so it is impossible for this Phentarmine review to determine if there is enough citrus aurantium in Phentarmine to be effective.

Garcinia Cambogia contains HCl, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Phentarmine fails to list how much garcinia cambogia it contains.

Cayenne

Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. Again, Phentarmine fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.

Ginseng has been shown to contribute to weight loss in rats and mice, but more human studies need to be conducted to determine the weight loss effects on humans.

Phentarmine Cost

Phentarmine diet pills cost $89.95 for a 30 day supply. This is extremely expensive for a diet pill. Most likely they are banking on consumers assuming that Phentarmine is the same as the prescription Phentermine (IT IS NOT!). There is no reason to believe that Phentarmine will cause weight loss. The only proven ingredient is citrus aurantium, and the amount contained in Phentarmine is not disclosed.

Phentarmine Guarantee

GS Labs, manufacturers of Phentarmine diet pills, does not have a guarantee for Phentarmine. Depending on where you purchase Phentarmine, the retailer might have their own guarantee. We always question a company that does not guarantee their product; do they have something to hide or do they not have any confidence in their product?

Phentarmine Conclusion

This Phentarmine review finds that Phentarmine is just one of a large number of diet pills trying to be an alternative for prescription Phentermine. Unfortunately, they fail at this attempt. The only proven ingredient in Phentarmine is citrus aurantium, and Phentarmine does not state how much citrus aurantium it contains. We suggest looking for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.

YogaSlender Claims

YogaSlender is supposedly an “Enlightened weight loss solution” (website).

YogaSlender claims it will provide:

“Better Digestion, Metabolism and Body Detoxification
Improved Sleep, Concentration and Memory
Stronger Immune System
Enhanced Weight Control
Better Health”

Hydroxycitric Acid Update

On May 1, 2009 the FDA issued a warning to consumers to stop taking Hydroxycut-branded products. Over more than 7 years they have received 23 reports of health related issues with those taking Hydroxycut-branded products. The main health concern appears to be serious liver-related problems. Iovate Health Sciences Inc., the makers of Hydroxcut, have voluntarily recalled all of the products under question in the FDA’s report

Common symptoms of liver complications include:

• jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
• brown urine
• light colored stools
• unusual tiredness
• stomach pain
• itching
• loss of appetite
• weakness
• vomiting

In light of the recent FDA warning concerning the possible dangers of Hydroxycut-branded diet pills, many believe that the associated health risks are likely due to the inclusion of the commonly used ingredient Hydroxycitric Acid, or HCA. And while according to the FDA, “The agency has not yet determined which ingredients, dosages, or other health-related factors may be associated with risks related to these Hydroxycut products. The products contain a variety of ingredients and herbal extracts.” you can never be too cautious.

So, while further study and research is needed to confirm the link between HCA and the liver problems, until proven otherwise any products that contain HCA are no longer recommended on this website.

YogaSlender Ingredients

Guggul supposedly lead to weight loss through an increase in thyroid function. Research has shown varying results.
Gymnema Sylvestre has been proven to control blood sugar levels. YogaSlender fails to disclose how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.
Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA (hydroxycitric acid), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Again, YogaSlender hides how much garcinia cambogia it contains, making it impossible for this YogaSlender review to determine if the amount of garcinia cambogia in YogaSlender diet pills is enough to be effective.
Cinnamon is supposed to help control blood sugar, but there is no research to substantiate this.
Dandelion root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Triphala
Cayenne Pepper
Clary Sage
Gotu Kola
Coleus Forskohlii has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Since YogaSlender does not say how much coleus forskohlii it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough to cause weight loss.
Kelp
Salacia Reticulata
Bitter Melon
Bibitaki
Holy Basil

YogaSlender Cost

YogaSlender diet pills cost $16 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended dosage of 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is quite inexpensive for a diet pill. However, since YogaSlender does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included, any amount is too much to pay for YogaSlender.

YogaSlender Website

The YogaSlender website is very basic. It contains only the most basic information about YogaSlender diet pills. The website says nothing about a guarantee. We emailed YogaSlender to find out if there is a guarantee. They never responded. The website has nothing but an email address for customer service–there is no phone number or mailing address. A company’s customer service says a lot about their product, and YogaSlender obviously does not consider customer service to be a priority.

YogaSlender Conclusion

This YogaSlender review finds YogaSlender is no different from so many other diet pills. It contains a few proven ingredients but fails to list how much of each ingredient is included. The customer service (or lack thereof) makes us really question YogaSlender. Look for a diet pill company with some credibility, one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts.