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.

AmbiSlim PM Ingredients

AmbiSlim PM contains a proprietary blend of the following ingredients:

Decaffeinated Green Tea–Green tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss due to the caffeine it contains. Thus, This AmbiSlim PM review finds the Decaffeinated Green Tea in AmbiSlim PM diet pills will not cause weight loss.

Slimaluma is made of Caralluma Fimbriata Extract. There has not been sufficient research done on Caralluma Fimbriata Extract.

Chromium Polynicotinate has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have found it contributes to weight loss while other studies have found it does not.

Magnolia Bark

Guggulsterone is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, more research is needed to prove this.

Dandelion Root

Coleus Forskohlii has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, AmbiSlim PM includes Coleus Forskohlii in a proprietary blend, so there is no way of knowing if there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, AmbiSlim PM does not list how much garcinia cambogia it contains.

Cinnamon Extract is supposed to help control blood sugar, but research has not proven this.

Valerian Root promotes restful sleep.

Hops flower

Jujube Extract

Passion Flower promotes restful sleep.

Phenibut

Chamomile Extract

Ashwagandha

Melatonin promotes restful sleep.

AmbiSlim PM Cost

A one month supply of AmbiSlim PM diet pills costs $19.99. The AmbiSlim PM website claims this saves you $40 per bottle. This is a common tactic among diet pill companies; they want you to think you are getting a great deal so you will buy their product. Don’t be tricked into buying AmbiSlim PM. AmbiSlim PM contains only a couple proven ingredients, and the amounts of these ingredients are not disclosed. Thus, any amount of money for AmbiSlim PM is too much.

AmbiSlim PM Guarantee

AmbiSlim PM offers a 30 day money back guarantee. We would really prefer to see a 90 day guarantee, and be assured you will use the AmbiSlim PM guarantee if you buy it.

AmbiSlim PM Conclusion

This AmbiSlim PM review finds AmbiSlim PM is nothing to write home about. It is a typical diet pill–it contains a couple proven ingredients but fails to mention how much of those ingredients are included. Don’t get stuck with a diet pill you regret; look for a diet pill that contains clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Look through our recommended products for some good options.

“Estrin-D increases a sluggish metabolism, so you burn additional calories… even at rest.
Estrin-D improves hormonal balance so you lose weight in all the right places.
Estrin-D gives you all the energy you’ll ever need… day or night.”

This Estrin-D review will scrutinize the ingredients contained in Estrin-D diet pills and find the truth behind the claims made about Estrin-D.

Estrin-D Ingredients

Vitamin B-6 25 mg
Magnesium 100 mg
Proprietary Blend 1153 mg
Yerba Mate
Caffeine
Guarana
Damiana
Green tea
Ginger root
Kola nut
DHEA
Schisandra fruit
Scutellaria root
Tibetan Ginseng
Cocoa nut
Jujube fruit
Thea Sinensis Complex SE

Vitamin B-6 and Magnesium both contribute to a healthy diet, but they have not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

The combination of Yerba Mate, Guarana, and Damiana has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Since Estrin-D fails to disclose how much of the combination it contains, there is no way to determine if there is enough to be effective.

Caffeine and green tea both increase metabolic function which leads to weight loss. Again, Estrin-D does not say how much of these ingredients they include, so there is no way to tell if they will be effective.

Ginger root reduces stomach acid; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Kola nut is supposed to suppress appetite; no studies have proven this. In fact, some studies are showing some possible cancer-related concerns with Kola nut.

DHEA has been shown to contribute to weight loss. You guessed it-since DHEA is contained in a proprietary blend, there is no way to know if the amount of DHEA in Estrin-D diet pills will actually cause weight loss.

Studies have actually shown ginseng has no effect on weight loss.

Estrin-D does contain several clinically proven ingredients. However, they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. Also, there is nothing in Estrin-D which would make this specifically for women in menopause or postmenopause. Don’t be fooled; Estrin-D is nothing special.

Estrin-D Cost

You can buy a one month supply of Estrin-D diet pills for about $30. While this is relatively inexpensive for a diet pill, it is too much because there is no reason to believe Estrin-D will actually cause weight loss. They hide how much of each ingredient they use, which is usually because they don’t include enough of any ingredient to be effective.

Estrin-D Customer Service

The Estrin-D website is very basic. They have a contact link, but it only gives an email address. There is no customer service phone number or even a company mailing address.

There is no guarantee for Estrin-D from the company; some distributors do offer their own guarantee for products.

Estrin-D Conclusion

This Estrin-D review finds there is no reason this product should be geared toward menopausal or postmenopausal women. In fact, there is no reason to believe Estrin-D will cause weight loss at all. They fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Despite how the Estrin-D website makes it sound, no research has been done specifically on Estrin-D diet pills. If you are serious about losing weight, look for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts; our recommended products are a great place to start looking.