Col-nX Ingredients

The following are the ingredients contained in Col-nX diet pills, according to the product label:
Proprietary Blend 725 mg
Psyllium
Fennell
Cascara Sagrada is a natural laxative, but it does have some side effects. You should not take Cascara Sagrada for longer than 7 days in a row.
Buckthorn
Licorice
Rhubarb
Ginger calms the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.
Goldenseal Extract

This list of fibers is pretty usual for diet pills that claim to cleanse your system. None of the ingredients in Col-nX have been proven to contribute to weight loss. The Col-nX label states, “This product contains a stimulant laxative.” You will get the same results from taking an over-the-counter laxative; Col-nX is nothing special. It might help you lose weight, but you will likely spend several days on the toilet in order to do so.

Col-nX Free Trial

The Col-nX website offers a free 14 day trial. It has a countdown ticker that says “offer only available for the next 5:00.” If you refresh the page the countdown starts over. They just want you to think you are getting a good deal so you are more likely to buy Col-nX diet pills.

There is a lot of fine print about the free trial. You have 14 days (including transit time) to cancel your free trial. If you do not cancel, you will be enrolled in autoship (they automatically ship you more product each month and charge your credit card). You will be charged $80.90 per month plus $8.99 shipping. This is just another deceptive way to take more money from you.

Col-nX Website

This is one of the most misleading diet pill websites we have seen, and that is saying a lot. There are several paid testimonials on the site (they even admit they are paid). How can you give any credibility to a paid testimonial?

They also claim Col-nX has been “Featured by Katie Couric”(website). There is a video of Katie Couric talking about Colon Cancer and the importance of having a Colonoscopy, but the video says NOTHING about Col-nX, nor does it show the product.

Col-nX Conclusion

This Col-nX review finds there is NO reason to believe Col-nX diet pills will make a significant contribution to weight loss. In reality, you can get the same results from any laxative, and at a MUCH lower price. Col-nX employs several unethical and misleading practices to con you into buying their product.

If you are willing to spend half your day on the toilet in order to lose weight, go ahead and try Col-nX. Otherwise, if you want a more pleasant experience with real weight loss results, take a diet pill that actually contains clinically proven ingredients. Check out our recommended products to find one that will work for you.

Xylacor Ingredients

Chromium 200 mcg
Ma Huang (167 mg) is ephedra. Although ephedra has been shown to contribute to weight loss, it has been known to cause very serious side effects including death. Because of the dangerous nature of ephedra, it has been banned by the FDA.
Proprietary Herbal Blend (325 mg)
Guarana seed extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Xylacor does not contain Damiana or Yerba Mate. Thus, this Xylacor review finds the Guarana in Xylacor is not effective in causing weight loss.
White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.
Siberian Ginseng root has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Astragulus root does not cause weight loss.
Bee pollen does not cause weight loss.
Bladderwrack kelp (Fucus Vesiculosus) is often used as a laxative; it does not directly contribute to weight loss.
Ginger root has healthy benefits, but it does not contribute to weight loss.
Gotu cola leaf does nothing for weight loss.
Licorice root has not been shown to cause weight loss.
Rehmannia root does nothing for weight loss.
Reishi mushroom does nothing for weight loss.
You will note Xylacor diet pills contain only one proven ingredient (Ma Huang), and it is a dangerous ingredient. Therefore, we cannot recommend Xylacor.

Xylacor Cost

Xylacor costs $49.95 for 60 capsules (a one month supply). There is a discount for buying in bulk. This is quite expensive for a diet pill. Although ephedra is an effective diet pill ingredient, given its dangerous possible side effects, any amount is too much to pay for Xylacor diet pills.

Xylacor Website

The Xylacor website is very basic and does not provide information on the company behind Xylacor. Additionally, they fail to list any information about a guarantee for Xylacor diet pills. Usually this means there is no guarantee.
Like many other diet pill websites, the Xylacor site has several testimonials touting the effectiveness of Xylacor. With the inclusion of Ma Huang, we do not doubt Xylacor will cause weight loss, but the Xylacor website fails to say anything about the risks associated with Ma Huang.

Xylacor Conclusion

This Xylacor review finds Xylacor is a rare diet pill that can actually back up its weight loss claims. Unfortunately, the only effective ingredient in Xylacor is Ma Huang, or ephedra. Ephedra can cause seizures, death, or other serious medical problems. Therefore, we cannot recommend using Xylacor. If you want a diet pill that will effectively cause weight loss without the safety concerns associated with Xylacor diet pills, look through our recommended products.

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.

Thyro-Slim AM Ingredients

Selenium (100 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

Copper (2 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown conflicting results in clinical trials.

Energizing Blend (455 mg)

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Thyro-Slim AM does not contain either Yerba Mate or Damiana. Thus, this Thyro-Slim review finds the Guarana in Thyro-Slim will NOT cause weight loss.

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Thyro-Slim AM includes green tea in a proprietary blend, so there is no way of knowing if it contains enough green tea to be effective.

Garcinia Cambogia (500 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Green orange fruit extract Citrus Aurantium (200 mg) contains synephrine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, the most important thing to note with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. Thyro Slim AM fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains.

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Gugglipid supposedly increases thyroid function, but studies have shown varying results.

Bladderwrack kelp

Atlantic kelp

Sargassi seaweed

L-Tyrosine (175 mg) contributes to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Thyro-Slim AM diet pills do not contain nearly enough L-Tyrosine to cause weight loss.

White Willow Bark (100 mg) is an anti-inflammatory. It has not been shown to cause weight loss.

The only proven ingredient included in the necessary amount is garcinia cambogia. Thus, this Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim AM diet pills are not worth taking.

Thyro-Slim PM Ingredients

Vitamin B6 (10 mg)

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.

Soothing Herbal Blend (100 mg)

Wild Jujube Seed

Chamomile Flower

Passion Flower

Cleansing Blend (250 mg)

Senna Leaf

Rhubarb root

Cascara Sagrada Bark

Cassia

St. John’s Bread

Apple fruit

Tamarind fruit

Date fruit

Fig fruit

Water Balance Blend (250 mg)

Uva Ursi has actually been shown to have dangerous interactions with diuretics like Buchu and Juniper (which are both contained in Thyro-Slim PM diet pills.

Dandelion Root

Cranberry fruit

Buchu leaf

Cornsilk

Couchgrass herb

Hydrangea

Juniper

Artichoke

Restoration & Adrenal Support Blend (200 mg)

Licorice root

Astragalus

Ginger

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Guggulipid

Atlantic kelp

Bladderwrack kelp

Sergassi Seaweed

Thyro-Slim PM diet pills contain NO proven ingredients. They are not worth your time or money.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Cost

A 21-day supply of Thyro-Slim AM/PM costs $24.99.This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but considering there is only ONE proven ingredient in Thyro-Slim, any amount is too much to pay.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Marketing

Thyro-Slim is manufactured by Maximum Human Performance (MHP). The MHP website is full of photos of bulging biceps and unbelievable testimonials. Don’t be fooled by their marketing. Thyro-Slim will do nothing for weight loss. Don’t waste your money on it.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Conclusion

This Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim is nothing special. Between the two formulas there is only ONE proven ingredient contained in a proven amount. Thyro-Slim will not give you the results you are looking for. Find a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts; our recommended products are a great place to start.

AcaiPure Ingredients

Acai berry ( pronounced ah-saw-hee) is full of antioxidants. According to the AcaiPure customer service representative we spoke with, Acai berry is “like scrubbing bubbles to a shower.”

Fennel seed is supposed to improve eyesight. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.

Psyllum seed

Burkthron bark

Licorice is an expectorant and is included in many cough syrups. It does not cause weight loss.

Ginger root decreases nausea.

AcaiPure does not contain any ingredients that have been proven to contribute to weight loss. There is NO scientific evidence that any of these ingredients will give you the “internal cleansing” promised by AcaiPure.

AcaiPure Cost

AcaiPure diet pills cost $39.95 per month. While this is not especially expensive for a diet pill, since there is no scientific proof that AcaiPure will work, any amount is too much for this product.

AcaiPure “$1 Trial”

The AcaiPure website touts their 20-day $1 trial. They claim there are only 75 trials left. Go check their website–it will still say 75 trials left. What they only say in the fine print is that if you don’t cancel within the 20 days you will be enrolled in autoship (they will automatically send you more product every month and charge your credit card for it).

AcaiPure Guarantee

AcaiPure boasts a 100% Total Satisfaction Guarantee/Return Policy. However, they do not accept open packages. Also, they charge a 15% restocking fee. You have to return AcaiPure diet pills within 30 days to get a refund. We like a 90 day guarantee and we never agree with restocking fees.

AcaiPure Customer Service

We contacted AcaiPure Customer Service to answer a few questions. They claim that most people see results after 3 months (at an average of 15-20 pounds). We asked why they only offer a 30 day guarantee if it can take 3 months to see any results and they said, “Every person is different.” Obviously they have no other reason than to get your money.

The AcaiPure representative we spoke with encouraged using their hoodia product along with AcaiPure for best results. That figures since hoodia. like acai, is an overhyped ingredient that does not cause weight loss. Once again, AcaiPure is just after your money.

AcaiPure Conclusion

This AcaiPure review finds AcaiPure is just another acai diet pill–one that doesn’t work. None of the ingredients in AcaiPure have been proven to contribute to weight loss. If you really want to lose weight, forget about celebrity endorsements. Go with a diet pill that contains clinically proven ingredients in appropriate amounts. Not sure what ingredients are proven? Look through the diet pill ingredients section of our website and then search our recommended products.

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.

Glucofast Ingredients

The following ingredients are included in Glucofast diet pills in a proprietary formula. You will note that not only does Glucofast fail to list how much of each ingredient is included, they also fail to list the total amount of the proprietary formula.

L-Carnitine
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Licorice
Juniper Berries
Gymnema Sylvestre
Chromium Chelate
Bitter Melon

L-Carnitine is an amino acid which is supposed to help break down fats. However, there is no clinical evidence to prove this.

Alpha Lipoic Acid is an antioxidant found in foods such as broccoli and spinach. Many diet pills include alpha lipoic acid, noting its great importance to overall health. Studies have found, however, that the human body creates enough alpha lipoic acid on its own.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been used for centuries to help control blood sugar levels. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Chromium is pushed by many diet pill companies who claim chromium helps reduce insulin resistance. However, studies on chromium have found opposing results.

Glucofast “Research”

The Glucofast website claims the following, “We took the time to scientifically query past users of Glucofast™ about their results, and this is what we found to be true:
97.6% of all people who used Glucofast™ as directed reported beneficial results including positive weight loss and increased energy!”
It is interesting they use the term “scientifically”–since when has polling people been considered scientific evidence? If they really wanted to prove their product works, Glucofast would conduct a real clinical study instead of just asking people for their opinions.

Supposedly, “Glucofast’s Potent Formula …
- Maintains Healthy Glucose Levels
- Increases Energy Levels
- Promotes Healthy Weight Loss”

Is this all based on people’s opinions as well? Probably, considering Glucofast has not done any actual clinical trials on their product. They have no way of scientifically backing up any of their claims.

Glucofast Cost

Glucofast costs $74.95 per bottle (with a discount for buying in bulk). Depending on the dosage you take (between 2 to 4 capsules per day depending on your weight),
one bottle will last 2-4 weeks. This is extremely expensive. There is NO evidence that Glucofast actually works. They don’t want consumers to know how little of each ingredient is included and they try to mislead consumers into believing they have done scientific research.

Glucofast Refund Policy

Glucofast only gives refunds on unopened bottles which are returned within 30 days of ordering. Thus, if you only purchase one bottle, you cannot get a refund. Also, they have a re-stocking fee of 20%. If you want to return Glucofast you have to first call and talk to a customer service representative to be sure they will accept the product back. Glucofast will NOT accept a return if you have an allergic reaction to the product.

Glucofast Conclusion

This Glucofast review finds Glucofast is misleading in their marketing and is not worth your money. Don’t be fooled by their outrageous claims; similar claims are made by dozens of other diet pills. Look for a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts, one that has actual scientific data to back it up.

Leptitrex is a weight loss supplement that claims by taking it you will “Lose 7 Pounds Every 7 Days Effortlessly”. The first thing you will notice about Leptitrex is lengthy list of ingredients; there are about 50 ingredients in this supplement. Leptitrex claims it will not only help you lose weight but it will also detox your body, eliminate acne, feel euphoric, suppress appetite, and build muscle. That is great if you are looking for all of those things, but what if you just want to lose weight?

Just what is in Leptitrex?

The list is long and we could probably write a book with information on each ingredient. Leptitrex contains 6 “Keys” which, according to their website, are:

1. Vitamins & Mineral blend – Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Chromium Polynicontinate, Selenium

2. Motivation & Hunger – Chocamine, Di-Caffeine Malate, Rhodiola Rosea, St. John’s Wort, L-Tyrosine, Picamilon, Phenylalanine, hops, Phenylethylamine (PEA), Synephrine, Ginkgo, Siberian Ginseng, Ginger, 5-HTP, and Vinpocetine

3. Superfoods – Barley, Garlic, Cayenne, Buckwheat, Soybeans, Flaxseed, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Wheatgrass, Acai, and alfalfa. These ingredients supposedly help in eliminating acne.

4. Lean Muscle Matrix – Forslean, L-Glutamine, Creatine Monohydrate, L-Arginine, Avena Sativa, Mucuna Pruniens, Ipriflavone, Ecdysterone

5. Body & liver detox – dandelion root, milk thistle, licorice, cranberry, uva ursi, and sage

6. Anti Aging matrix – green tea, DMAE, acetyl-L-Carnitine, and alpha lipoic acid

While the ingredients are all listed, there are no specific amounts listed for any of the ingredients. This is your standard “proprietary blend” that we see a lot in the diet pill industry. It’s completely out of the ordinary for companies not to use a proprietary blend these days, so we have a hard time making it count against anyone. (That being said, there are a few companies that disclose everything, so we do give special consideration to those).

Because Leptitrex contains a whole slew of ingredients, you’re going to be dealing with multiple pills. Don’t let this be a huge deterrent to you unless you have a hard time swallowing pills. What would worry me more is if Leptitrex were to list all of these ingredients and then only require one or two pills as the dosage…that would smell like a scam.

What does the Research say about Leptitrex?

Well, there has been no research done on Leptitrex itself, only on some of the individual ingredients. Several of the ingredients have been proven effective in weight loss, specifically Forslean and green tea. However, many of the ingredients are a bit disputed in their effectiveness, including 5-HTP and DMAE. Many of the other ingredients have not been researched enough to determine their effectiveness. Although some ingredients do have clinical backing, it is impossible to say whether or not these ingredients are effective in Leptitrex because the amounts of the ingredients are not disclosed.

Several ingredients are included as mood enhancers (including PEA and DMAE). PEA has been clinically proven to promote energy and elevate mood. ((http://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/7/1/6))

The Leptitrex Website Claims:

“Recent Clinical studies prove the Effectiveness of 2 ingredients in the Leptitrex Lean Muscle Matrix:

1) Seventy-eight highly trained athletes were given either placebo, protein, or a key ingredient in Leptitrex + protein. The combination of Leptitrex’s ingredient and protein resulted in up to a 13% reduction in body fat and a 6% to 7% increase in muscle tissue. This was within a period of only 10 days.

2) University study on another PATENTED ingredient in Leptitrex shows test subjects lost 9.9 lbs of body FAT on average in the course of 12 weeks. They were also able to GAIN Lean Muscle Tissue thus greatly increasing their metabolic rate and likelihood of long term success.”

It is interesting that not only does Leptitrex fail to say which ingredients were tested, but they also fail to give any concrete evidence on when the studies were done or who conducted the studies.

Leptitrex Marketing

Leptitrex does most of the marketing by word of mouth. This is actually a very positive sign, since you can be assured that consumers won’t refer their friends to an ineffective product. They do not have a customer service phone number, only an email address. On the up side, they do have a “Lifetime Money Back Guarantee”. All you have to do is return your empty bottle (because they want you to try an entire bottle before returning it) and any unopened bottles for a “quick refund” minus shipping and handling.

How Much Does Leptitrex Cost?

Leptitrex normally costs $99.95 per bottle (a one month supply), but if you “BUY NOW before it’s Too Late!” you can get a discount.

Leptitrex Review Conclusion

Leptitrex is trying too hard to cover all the bases. By focusing on fewer ingredients they could do more research and be sure to include proper amounts of effective ingredients. They may have spread themselves a bit thin. With a lifetime moneyback guarantee, it may be worth a shot but, of course, that’s ultimately up for you to decide.