Phentremine Civ-xR Ingredients

Hoodia is not the miracle diet pill ingredient that so many claim it is. There is NO scientific evidence to prove that hoodia actually contributes to weight loss.
Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, an ingredient which has been clinically proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Phentremine Civ-xR fails to list how much Citrus Aurantium is included in their proprietary blend. Thus, it is impossible for this Phentremine Civ-xR review to determine the effectiveness of Citrus Aurantium in Phentremine Civ-xR diet pills.
Evodiamine proved to induce weight loss in mice, but more research is needed to determine its effectiveness in humans.
Caffeine has been proven to increase metabolic rate, which causes weight loss. Again, Phentremine Civ-xR fails to disclose how much caffeine their product contains.
Yohimbe has been shown to cause weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is necessary for creating energy. The human body creates plenty of Alpha Lipoic Acid on its own; you do not need more ALA than you already have.
Chromium is an ingredient that is somewhat controversial; some studies have shown it contributes to weight loss, while other studies have found it does not.
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If you have read our Phentremine-X review you will notice these two products contain EXACTLY the same ingredients. We find this quite interesting…

Phentremine Civ-xR Guarantee

Phentremine Civ-xR has a 15 day return policy. They charge up to 30% as a return fee. In order to return the product, you have to first call the billing department for an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). There is no explanation of what will or will not be accepted as a return.

Phentremine Civ-xR “Free Trial”

Phentremine Civ-xR claims they have a free trial. The fine print of this “free” trial is interesting to say the least. If you do not want to keep and pay for the product, you have 15 days to return it. Otherwise you will automatically be charged $85.78 per month, with Phentremine Civ-xR autoshipped to you every month (they ship the product to you monthly whether you order it or not and then charge your credit card for it). This “free trial” is flat out misleading and unethical.

Phentremine Civ-xR “Marketing”

Have you heard of Phentremine Civ-xR before? If so, maybe it is because one of their emails has ended up in your SPAM email. Although SPAM is illegal in the U.S., Phentremine Civ-xR uses SPAM email as its biggest form of marketing. If the product isn’t good enough to sell itself through regular marketing means, it is not worth looking it.

Phentremine Civ-xR Conclusion

This Phentremine Civ-xR review finds this product is misleading and unimpressive. Like so many other diet pills, Phentremine Civ-xR diet pills hide how much of each ingredient is included in their proprietary blend. The use of SPAM email for marketing is pathetic as is the “free trial” offered by Phentremine Civ-xR. Please do not bother with this product; it will not do anything for you. Instead, look for a legitimate diet pill with proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Herbalean FX Ingredients

Proprietary HerbaLean Fx™ Blend 1450mg *
Advantra Z® Bitter Orange Extract
Green Tea Extract
South African Hoodia
Seromine™ (Proprietary Cocoa Extract Standardized For PEA [Phenylethylamine], Tyramine, Theobromine And Caffeine)
Neuroplex™ (Proprietary Blend Of L-Tyrosine, Acetyl-L-Tyrosine),
Isoplex™ (Proprietary Blend Of 3,3′,4′,5-7 Pentahydroxy-Flavone And 3,3′,4′,7-Tetrahydroxyflavone).
HerbaLean Fx™ Potentiator Blend 130mg *
Baical Skullcap Root And Black Catechu Bark
Black Pepper Fruit Extract

Naringin

Advantra Z is made of Synephrine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Herbalean FX includes Advantra Z in a proprietary blend, so there is no way for this Herbalean FX review to determine if there is enough Advantra Z in Herbalean FX diet pills to be effective.

Green tea has been proven to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. Again, Herbalean FX fails to disclose how much green tea it contains.

Hoodia, despite popular belief, has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss. Do not be fooled by the gimmicky claims about hoodia; it won’t do anything for you.

PEA (Phenylethylamine) is often called “The Love Drug”. However, it is metabolized very quickly, so it may not actually have any effect. More human research is needed.

Tyrosine is an amino acid used to synthesize proteins. It is found in many dairy products. Research has shown Tyrosine contributes to weight loss. However, Tyrosine must be taken at 500 to 1500 mg per day to be effective. Herbalean FX does not disclose how much Tyrosine is contained in the proprietary blend. It is unlikely that there is enough Tyrosine in Herbalean FX to be effective.

Herbalean FX Cost

Herbalean FX diet pills cost $23.99 for 120 capsules (this was the least expensive price we found online by far). If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last one month. This is relatively inexpensive for a diet pill, but since Herbalean FX fails to disclose how much of each ingredient is included, it is impossible to know if Herbalean FX will be effective. Thus, any price for Herbalean FX would be too expensive.

Herbalean FX Marketing

The Herbalean FX website shows pictures of “Kaizen Sponsored Athletes” (Kaizen is the manufacturer of Herbalean FX). They do not explain who these people are–if they took Herbalean FX or why they are featured on the website. Most of the “sponsored athletes” look like bodybuilders. Like so many other diet pill companies, Kaizen uses unbelievable photos and testimonials to sell Herbalean FX diet pills.

Herbalean FX Conclusion

This Herbalean FX review finds Herbalean FX does contain several clinically proven diet pill ingredients. However, they fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Thus, it is impossible for this Herbalean FX review to determine how effective this product will be. Don’t make the gamble; use a product that you can be confident will work. Look at our recommended products to find a diet pill that will work for you.

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.

SmartBurn Ingredients

Chromium 133 mcg 111%
Calcium 156 mg 16%
Potassium 218 mg 6%
SmartBurn Proprietary Blend: 1.5g (1,500mg)
Garcinia Cambogia Extract (Fruit and Rind)
-Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (Leaf)
-Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Root)
-Theanine
-Astaxanthin
-Hoodia Gordonii
-Tarragon Extract
-N-Acetyl Tyrosine
-Withania Somnifera Extract (Root)
-Vinpocetine
-Soy Phospholipids
-Green Tea Extract (as Camellia Sinensis)

Chromium is supposed to reduce insulin resistance. However, different studies have found opposite results. Regardless of whether or not chromium actually contributes to weight loss, there is not as much chromium in SmartBurn diet pills as was tested in clinical studies, so the chromium in SmartBurn would not be effective anyway.

Garcinia Cambogia contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SmartBurn doesn’t tell you how much Garcinia Cambogia it contains.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help control blood sugar levels. However, SmartBurn fails to disclose how much of this ingredient is included in their proprietary blend.

Hoodia Gordonii, contrary to common misperception, has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Tyrosine is used to synthesize protein. For tyrosine to be effective, you must take 500 to 1500 mg per day. With a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing how much tyrosine is contained in SmartBurn diet pills.

Vinpocetine increases blood circulation to the brain; it is used to treat age-related memory problems.

Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it increases metabolic rate. Once again, SmartBurn fails to list how much green tea is contained in the formula.

SmartBurn Side Effects

Side effects of SmartBurn diet pills include unstable blood sugar levels, extreme loss of appetite, jitters, and restlessness.

SmartBurn Marketing Tactics

SmartBurn is made by Iovate, who makes other diet pills including Cylaris and nanoSlim, is known for its shady marketing tactics. The SmartBurn website claims the following, “In two 8-week studies in which all groups followed a diet and exercise plan, subjects using the primary ingredients in SmartBurn (Garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polynicotinate, and Gymnema sylvestre extract) lost, on average, significantly MORE WEIGHT than subjects who were using a placebo (14.99 vs. 3.06 lbs. and 12.54 vs. 3.53 lbs.).” They fail to mention the amount of each ingredient used in the study. Further, they fail to list how much of each ingredient they include in their own proprietary blend.

The claim that SmartBurn can help you lose up to 450% of the weight than diet and exercise alone is completely ridiculous. I don’t know where they came up with this number, but there is NO research to back it up.

SmartBurn Cost

SmartBurn diet pills cannot be purchased directly from the SmartBurn website. However, the website does have links to two sites that sell SmartBurn; these sites sell SmartBurn for $87.92 for a one month supply. However, we found SmartBurn on other websites for $19.99 per month–just another interesting marketing ploy by Iovate.

SmartBurn Conclusion

This SmartBurn review finds that SmartBurn diet pills are not worth your time or money. While SmartBurn contains some proven ingredients, they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (because they don’t want you to know). Save yourself money and grief; check out our recommended products to find one that is best for you.