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 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.

Oleo Diet is a liquid that is supposed to increase muscle mass and cause weight loss. Oleo Diet is a scam. It is very overpriced and it does not contain ANY effective ingredients. There is no guarantee, and the customer service is non-existent. And did I mention their website is almost entirely in Spanish? Since they don’t bother answering their phones or email, we had to use an online translator to get our information. Please don’t try Oleo Diet; it will give you nothing but frustration. This Oleo Diet review details the ingredients in Oleo Diet and exposes the truth behind this misleading product.

Oleo Diet Ingredients

Oleo Diet is a liquid. The main ingredients in Oleo Diet are iron, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc, chromium, cobalt, fluorine, lithium, nickel, and silicon. NONE of these ingredients have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Oleo Diet Cost

Oleo Diet costs $189 for a 35 day supply. This is OUTRAGEOUS for a diet supplement. There is NO reason to believe Oleo Diet will actually cause weight loss. This is simply a scam and you will not receive your money back when you find it does not work.

Oleo Diet Guarantee

The Oleo Diet website has a section (surprisingly in English) about a guarantee, but it is as follows:

“We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, for that reason we offer a 30 days money back guarantee. 30 days-return policy from date of purchase. Watches may not be worn or used . We will not accept returns on watches showing any sign of wear. (We do not sell used watches) If you are planning to return the watch, please do not size it. (do not remove any links from bracelet) There is a 5% restocking fee (this will cover your credit card processing fee). Restocking fee will be waived on watches sent for exchange. (for equal or greater value watch) It is your responsibility to ship the watch insured and via a traceable shipping method. Freight charges are non-refundable. ($5.95 will be charged on orders shipped free).”

I am not sure what connection there is between Oleo Diet and the watches spoken of in the guarantee. There is NO mention of a guarantee about Oleo Diet.

Oleo Diet Conclusion

This Oleo Diet review finds Oleo Diet is nothing more than a scam. They only want your money. There is no guarantee for Oleo Diet, and there is no way of contacting their customer service department. If you want a legitimate diet supplement, check out our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts for a reasonable price.

Slenderful Ingredients

Thiamin (4mg)

Riboflavin (5 mg)

Niacin (13 mg)

Vitamin B6 (4 mg)

Folate (175 mcg)

Vitamin B12 (9 mcg)

Iodine (75 mcg)

Chromium (120 mcg)

Guggulipid

Gotu kola

DL-phenylalanine

Taurine

L-tyrosine

Octopamine

Polyphenolic extract of green coffee bean

Willow bark

ipriflavone

grape fruit extract 10:1

L-methionine

Yerba matte

Rhodiola rosea

Myo inositol

DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate)

Choline bitartrate

L-carnitine-L-tartrate

5-hydroxytryptophan

Alpha lipoic acid (antioxidant)

Uva ursi

Vanadyl nicotinate

Capsicum powder

Ginger

DIM

Sea kelp

This ingredient list is overwhelming. The long and short of it is only tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Not only that, Slenderful fails to list the amount of tyrosine it contains. To be effective at causing weight loss, tyrosine has to be taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is extremely unlikely that Slenderful contains enough tyrosine to contribute to weight loss.

Slenderful Price

Slenderful diet pills cost $20.67 for 90 capsules (a one month supply). This is actually inexpensive for a diet pill. However, although Slenderful contains a few proven ingredients, they are included in an undisclosed amount, so any amount is too much to pay for Slenderful.

Slenderful Guarantee

The Slenderful website states, “You may return your purchase within 30 days of purchase for a refund or replacement. Just fill out the return section on your order’s packing slip and send it back to us in new condition!” This is their stealthy way of saying you can only return Slenderful if the package is not open. In other words, if you purchase only one package and use the product you can’t get your money back.

Slenderful Conclusion

This Slenderful review finds Slenderful is nothing more than a typical diet pill; it contains only one proven  ingredient in an undisclosed amount. Don’t bother with this product. It does not live up to any of its lofty claims. Look for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

Our Video Review of Miracleburn

MiracleBurn Ingredients

We’ll work through each of their ingredients as pitched on their (at the time of this writing) productinfo.htm page. Their first major heading says, “The MiracleBurn Difference” and they mention how the herbs contained in their supplement are “grown by top producers” that are “extremely expensive because of the care that went into growing them. The difference is the way they feel. What? What are they talking about? They’re just blowing smoke.

Miracle Burn also mentions that they have a “proprietary” manufacturing process that “uses only herbal extracts that are concentrated many times their normal strength.” Ignoring the grammar, I can assure you that this is just more smoke.

Miracleburn’s first mistake is including a worthless ingredient called Hoodia (read the full review for more info). Hoodia wins the Most Hype without Actual Results Award. Don’t be fooled. The only legitimate study done for Hoodia (with rats) drew the researcher to the conclusion that it would probably be impossible to take a dose high enough to have any appetite suppressing effects ((Morris, Joan. “Little research behind claims that hoodia is safe, effective for losing weight”. Seattle Times, March 9, 2006)).

Advantra-Z is their other flagship ingredient. While a patented ingredient, as a rule of thumb, usually fares better in clinical studies (there’s a reason the company wants it patented), that doesn’t necessarily mean the ingredient will provide the results you’re expecting. Synephrine is the main active ingredient found in Advantra-Z. Synephrine is being touted as an effective ephedrine alternative (with the same side effects as well). In an article in the Mayo Clinic Journal ((Gange, Ca, C Madias, Em Felix-Getzik, Ar Weintraub, and Na Estes. “Variant Angina Associated with Bitter Orange in a Dietary Supplement.” Mayo Clinic Proc. 81 (2006). Pubmed.)), Synphrine was implicated in a case of variant angina. With any stimulant, you run these types of risks. I would especially be leery of a company pushing that it’s an ephedrine alternative (though I didn’t find Miracleburn explicitly stating that in their materials).

One study found that Synephrine did have significant stimulant abilities, demonstrated by increased blood pressure, heart rate, etc ((Haller, Ca, Nl Benowitz, and P Jacob Iii. “Hemodynamic Effects of Ephedra-Free Weight-Loss Supplements in Humans.” American Journal of Medicine 118 (2005).)). I’m not contending the fact that Synephrine is an effective stimulant, only that its side effects may outweigh the benefit.

From MiracleBurn’s sales pitch:

In a placebo controlled clinical study involving fourteen females and nine males, blood pressure and heart rate were measured following Bitter Orange consumption. All of the individuals had not conducted exercise for 24 hours before the trial started and they had an overnight fast of no food. The results of the study indicated that that Bitter Orange increases an individual’s resting metabolic rate.*

What I found particularly interesting was the asterisk (*) they included at the end of their statement about a placebo-controlled clinical study. While you would think the asterisk would maybe bring you to a citation of the actual study, where a serious reader could perhaps read the study (or at least an abstract), they bring you to a disclaimer that “MiracleBurn may not be for everyone.”

The ingredient list also includes:

• Yerba Mate
• GTF Chromium
• Iodine
• White Willow Bark and
• L-Carnitine

Unfortunately they don’t list the amount of these ingredients that each pill contains, so it’s anyone guess if the dosage is sufficient enough to produce the desired results.

MiracleBurn’s Before and After Pictures

My favorite aspect of the Miracle Burn pitch has to be the Before and After photos on their customerpictures.htm page. At the end of each summary they include a statement saying “Results not typical.” You can say that again.

At the very top of the page they show a rather hefty lady, and then a muc thinner lady, also blonde, but with straight hair and — conveniently enough — sunglasses. Why the sunglasses? I don’t know. Maybe because these two women are two different people? Just a thought. See for yourself:

Are these women the same person? Miracleburn thinks they are. I could go and on with these pictures. Actually, I will. Each “Case Study” is numbered, and if I use the case number to refer to it, they’ll probably switch them around on me. But they use the classic tactics: bland clothing, push out your gut, stand slouched with the light shining directly on you, giving you a pasty look and also an appearance of not having any muscularity. For the after photo they’ll have the person suck in their gut, smile, get a tan, and give some nice cross-lighting to give the illusion that the person has lost weight. Hydroxycut has become (in)famous for this. For some reason, Miracleburn also decided to have a lot of the people dye their hair from one photo to the next? I’m not sure why.

A classic example of these tactics is with this photo:

The guy looks like he’s maybe lost a few pounds, or at least dehydrated himself for a while. But the real difference comes from the tan, the cross-lighting, and the fact that he’s sucking in and flexing his abs in the second picture, while he’s totally pushing out his gut in the first and standing as relaxed as possible.

One more example that I just couldn’t pass up:

Besides the obvious difference in setting (going from somewhere cold and snow-laden to the beach, watching the tide roll in), what the heck happened to the first girl’s face in that Before shot? It’s like they bleached it or something. It makes it *cough* very hard to tell if they’re actually the same person. Did Suzana really lose 40 pounds? I guess we’ll never know.

Miracle Burn’s “Free Trial” a Customer Nightmare

Miracleburn masks this nightmare as a “complimentary Auto-Ship service…you’ll automatically and conveniently receive a new box of Miracleburn every month for as long as you’d like.”

Autoship programs are moneymakers for companies and headaches for consumers. They’re confusing, full of loopholes (that only the company is aware of) and simply a gimmick 99% of the time. I was really floored when Miracleburn laid this out:

The Auto-Ship Service is not only FREE – you will receive complimentary insurance on every shipment. If for any reason you do not receive your order, we will replace it free of charge.

They try and make the consumer feel like they’re doing them some sort of favor by offering an autoship for FREE? Please. “Hi, I’m going to set you up with a contract, where you’ll have to jump through a few hoops to cancel, and for that, I’m going to have you buying my high-margin product every month!” What a joke.

The “Free Trial” needs to be taken with a grain of salt. If you give them your credit card information, Miracleburn will only charge you for the shipping ($7.95 at the time of writing). They’ll send you a 7-day supply. The cost to them of sending the seven-day supply? Extremely cheap. Mine hasn’t arrived yet, but it’ll probably arrive in a cheap plastic wrapping that costs them nothing to make. Since the entire bottle probably cost only a few dollars to manufacture, you can guess that 7-day supply is nothing to them. Add that to the fact that they’re charging $7.95 to ship something that should cost around $1 to ship domestically, and you can see why they’re so anxious to get you to sign up for the free trial. They’ll make about $5 on the sale.

But wait, there’s more. Now that you’ve signed up, you’re also locked into their authoship program, so in 7 days, be looking for a charge of $39.95 for the product plus another $7.95 for the shipping. To be clear, you can cancel before that shipment comes in, but you better act fast because 14 days isn’t a whole lot of time to evaluate the efficacy of Miracleburn now is it?

Frankly, we will be puzzled if you decide to not try your FREE 7-day sample of Miracleburn.

No Mr. Miracleburn, you shouldn’t be puzzled.

Miracleburn Overall Conclusion

Miracleburn is just another diet pill, with a mixture of ineffective ingredients (Hoodia Gordonii) and probably-effective, but also probably-dangerous ingredients (Synephrine) mixed with some other potentially good ingredients whose actual dosage amounts are hidden (for whatever reason). This diet pill is marketed using questionable (to put it nicely) before and after photos