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.

This Everslim review will explore the ingredients contained in Everslim diet pills and tell you what you can realistically expect from this product.

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.

Everslim Ingredients

Everslim comes in two formulas, a daytime formula and a nighttime formula.

The Daytime Formula includes the following ingredients:

Calcium 156 mg
Chromium 133 mcg
Potassium 218 mg
Proprietary blend 1.33 g

The proprietary blend includes the following:

Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
Green Tea Extract
Caffeine Anhydrous

The Nighttime Formula contains the following ingredients:

Calcium 156 mg
Chromium 133 mcg
Potassium 218 mg
Proprietary blend 1.47 g

The proprietary blend includes the following:

Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Valerian Extract
Gymnema Sylvestre Extract
Melatonin
Chamomile
Passionflower

Calcium is an essential element for human health. However, it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Chromium has been tested in several clinical trials. Some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss, but other studies have shown the opposite.

Potassium is also important to human health, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia is made of Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Valerian Extract, Melatonin, and Passionflower all promote restful sleep.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help control blood sugar levels.

You will notice that Everslim diet pills do contain several proven ingredients. However, this Everslim review finds that since Everslim does not reveal how much of each of these ingredients are included, there is no way to determine the effectiveness of Everslim.

Everslim Cost

Everslim diet pills cost $31.99 for 108 caplets. If you take the recommended dosage of 6 caplets per day, one package will last 18 days. In other words, Everslim will cost about $53 per month. While this isn’t especially expensive, considering Everslim hides the amount of the effective ingredients included in their formula, this Everslim review finds Everslim is too expensive.

Everslim Marketing

Everslim is made by Iovate, which is known for its sketchy marketing tactics. Everslim is no exception. Everslim touts studies done on individual ingredients, but they do not say how much of each ingredient was included in the studies. Further, they fail to disclose how much of each ingredient is included in Everslim, making impossible for the consumer to compare the research findings with Everslim itself.

Everslim claims this product is specifically for mothers looking to lose baby weight. There is nothing in Everslim that isn’t found in dozens of other diet pills. It would have the same effect on men as on mothers.

Everslim Conclusion

This Everslim review finds that this is a mediocre product at best. Like so many other ineffective diet pills, Everslim hides behind proprietary blends so they don’t have to reveal how little of the effective ingredients are included. Find a diet pill that is honest about what it contains, one that one that includes proven ingredients in proven amounts; check out our recommended products.

The SomnaSlim does an excellent job of outlining the ingredients used and research to back them up. We’ll work through each one of these SomnaSlim ingredients to see if there are any we should be excited about, and any that are just label eye candy.

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.

SomnaSlim Ingredients

• Garcinia Cambogia’s active ingredient is HCA. You can see my review of Garcinia Cambogia for more information. The gist of it is that Garcinia Cambogia has plenty of research to show it’s an effective stimulant without causing jitters. I would imagine this is the prime reason SomnaSlim contains a non-jitters stimulant.
• Glucomannan, at 2-4 grams per day, resulted in an average weight loss of 5.5 lb. in one study (the study was conducted over weight weeks). Note the dosage. SomnaSlim’s proprietary blend, of which Glucomannan is a part, is 1.2g — large for a proprietary blend, but it’s obviously short of the effective dose of Glucomannan as shown in studies. This doesn’t mean the ingredient will be ineffective, but obviously not as effective. See the entire Glucomannan review for more information.
• Green Tea is an effective metabolic booster, as supported by years and years of research. Read the Green Tea review for more information. Note that SomnaSlim’s green tea is decaffeinated, as this pill is supposed to be a nighttime dose.
• Aloe Vera’s health benefits are uncontested and it’s used as a mild laxative with moderate success. The use of Aloe Vera for weight loss is mainly for colon cleansing. The dosage present in SomnaSlim is probably not high enough to have the desired effect.
• Phase 2 is an effective starch blocker. You can see Phase 2 review for more information.
• Chitosan, while providing some weight loss benefit at high dosages, has not been shown to be effective at the dosage level necessary to fit one or even several capsules with other ingredients. See the Chitosan review for more information.
• Gymnema Sylvestre, when taken in concert with Yerba Mate and Chromium, shows very strong weight loss results. Unfortunately, SomnaSlim does not have YerbaMate or Damiana in its formulation.
• 5 HTP is a solid performer in the “mood enhancement” area, a precursor to Serotonin. See the 5-HTP review for more information and a link to (several) additional studies.
• Valerian Root, Passion Flower, and Melatonin all promote restful sleep, which has obvious benefits beyond mere weight loss.

SomnaSlim’s Pricing

When you consider the price, at $14.95 SomnaSlim looks like a bargain. I would caution you against diet pills that are priced well below “the norm”, but also am savvy enough to realize that a $15 experiment (that is guaranteed as well, kudos to SomnaSlim for that) isn’t such a bad idea considering the potential weight loss benefits.

SomnaSlim Review Conclusion

While SomnaSlim isn’t one of our favorites for the obvious reasons listed above (suboptimal dosages of Glucomannan, Chitosan, and Gymnema Sylvestre left to stand on its own), you may derive some benefit from supplementing with a diet pill meant for nighttime use. We’re not giving it a hardy thumbs up, but we also don’t have too much negative to say about it.