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		<title>Banital Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/banital-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Banital is a diet pill which supposedly &#8220;assists with the four biggest  					problems people have when it comes to losing weight,  					assisting in carb metabolism, fat metabolism, appetite  					suppression while giving you a much needed energy boost  					throughout the day&#8221; (website). This Banital review will give you the full picture of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-677" title="banital" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/banital.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="145" /><span>Banital is a diet pill which supposedly &#8220;assists with the four biggest  					problems people have when it comes to losing weight,  					assisting in carb metabolism, fat metabolism, appetite  					suppression while giving you a much needed energy boost  					throughout the day&#8221; (website). This Banital review will give you the full picture of Banital&#8211;from their ingredients to costs and guarantees.</span></p>
<h3>Banital Claims</h3>
<p>The Banital website claims Banital diet pills will do the following:</p>
<p>&#8220;Appetite Blend-stops you from over eating</p>
<p>Carb Blend-helps pass undigested through your body</p>
<p>Energy Blend-gently raises your energy level&#8221;</p>
<h3>Banital Ingredients</h3>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea</a> 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.</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Cinnamon bark is supposed to help control blood sugar levels, but there is no research to substantiate this.</p>
<p>Chamomile calms the stomach but does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Ginger root calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Tangerine peel</p>
<p>Chicory root-tonic</p>
<p>Gymnema sylvestre helps control blood sugar levels. Unfortunately, Banital fails to list how much gymnema sylvestre it contains.</p>
<p>Aloe vera</p>
<p>Bitter melon</p>
<p>Citrus aurantium (6% synephrine) contributes to weight loss. However, the important thing with synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the better. Thus, the 6% concentration of synephrine in Banital will not do much to cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Lycium berry has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chitosan-review/" >Chitosan</a> 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.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/glucomannan-review/" >Glucomannan </a>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h3>Banital Guarantees</h3>
<p>Banital has two different guarantees&#8211;the regular guarantee and the &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; guarantee.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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:</p>
<ol>
<li>See a doctor</li>
<li>Have Banital recommended by the doctor</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded before taking Banital</li>
<li>Have your weight recorded 25 days after starting Banital</li>
</ol>
<p>The &#8220;Double your money back&#8221; 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.</p>
<h3>Banital Cost</h3>
<p>The Banital website lists three purchase options:</p>
<ol>
<li>A 30 day supply for $79.95 (including Banital, a Health and Fitness Guide, and a bottle of their detox formula)</li>
<li>An autoship option for $79.95 per month (including Banital, detox formula, and a Multi-Nutrient)&#8211;with this option you are automatically shipped the product every month and your credit card is charged.</li>
<li>A 30 day only supply for $139.75 (including Banitol, detox, Health &amp; Fitness guide, and vitamins</li>
</ol>
<p>The Banital website does not explain the difference between option 1 and option 3. Like their guarantee policies, Banital&#8217;s purchase options are very confusing. Any of these options is WAY too expensive for Banital. There is no proof that Banital actually works.</p>
<h3>Banital Conclusion</h3>
<p>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&#8211;one that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>Cleanse for Life Review (Isagenix)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cleanse for Life is a diet supplement drink that supposedly gives:

&#8220;More energy
Natural weight loss
Reduced cravings
Improved muscle tone
Balanced digestion
Greater mental focus&#8221; (website).

This Cleanse for Life review will explain the untold truths about Cleanse for Life and its manufacturer, Isagenix, to give you the full story behind this product.
Cleanse for Life Ingredients
Sodium (45mg ) is necessary for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-651" title="cleanseforlife" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/cleanseforlife.jpg" alt="" width="84" height="150" />Cleanse for Life is a diet supplement drink that supposedly gives:</p>
<ul class="descList">
<li>&#8220;More energy</li>
<li>Natural weight loss</li>
<li>Reduced cravings</li>
<li>Improved muscle tone</li>
<li>Balanced digestion</li>
<li>Greater mental focus&#8221; (website).</li>
</ul>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review will explain the untold truths about Cleanse for Life and its manufacturer, Isagenix, to give you the full story behind this product.</p>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Ingredients</h3>
<p>Sodium (45mg ) is necessary for health, but does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Potassium (70 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Total Carbohydrate 10g</p>
<p>Dietary Fiber (1g ) is very important in health, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Sugars 8 g</p>
<p>Other Carbohydrate 1g</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 (niacin) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 8 mg</p>
<p>Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 30 mcg</p>
<p>Proprietary Blend 100 ml</p>
<p>Aloe Vera Leaf gel is used in many skin care products, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>IsaLyte trace minerals</p>
<p>Pau D&#8217;Arco inner bark</p>
<p>Suma root is supposed to keep hormonal balance. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>Eleutherococcus Senticocus root extract is supposed to increase the immune system; it does not contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Burdock root</p>
<p>Fennel seed</p>
<p>Peppermint leaf</p>
<p>Licorice root</p>
<p>Choline bitarate is contained in many diet supplements which claim choline reduces body fat, but there is no evidence to back up this claim.</p>
<p>Inositol helps transport fat from the liver. It is used to treat depression and ADD.</p>
<p>Betain HCl</p>
<p>L-Methionine helps breakdown fats and aids in digestion. It is not recommended that you supplement with L-Methionine unless directed by your doctor.</p>
<h3>The Truth Behind Cleanse for Life</h3>
<p>The Cleanse for Life website (the Isagenix company website) is quite frustrating. There are no prices listed and no guarantee listed either. Of course they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (supposedly because they don&#8217;t want anyone stealing their formula).</p>
<p>Well, we contacted Isagenix customer service and here is what we found:</p>
<ul>
<li>If you sign up for a yearly membership ($39 per year), you get a discount on Isagenix products.</li>
<li>Before they will give you the price for a single bottle of Cleanse for Life they try to sell you their &#8220;30 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $374 without a membership and $260 with one). If that doesn&#8217;t work they try to sell you the &#8220;9 Day Cleanse&#8221; (which costs $174.95 without a membership and $130 with one). These extended day cleanse programs include several products including Cleanse for Life.</li>
<li>Finally they told me the price on one single bottle of Cleanse for Life. It is $43 without a membership and $32 with one. One bottle of Cleanse for Life lasts 2 days.</li>
<li>Isagenix employs Multi-Level Marketing tactics, although they do not call them such. In other words, they try to get you to sell Isagenix products and give you a cut of everything you sell. Maybe that is why they don&#8217;t list their prices online&#8211;you get a different price depending on how much you have sold and who you buy it through.</li>
<li>Isagenix does have a 30 day money back guarantee. However, they will not refund your membership fee. We like that they will return your money (minus shipping and handling), but we like to see a guarantee of 90 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Cleanse for Life Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Cleanse for Life review finds that Cleanse for Life seems like nothing more than a scam. It does not contain any proven ingredients, and the marketing is misleading and confusing. If you really want to lose weight, use a diet pill with proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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		<title>Orovo Detox Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to their official website, &#8220;Orovo Detox combines the benefits of the original 10 Orovo SuperFoods with the power of 31 other natural detoxifying agents. This effective combination helps to clean up and clear out these toxins and poisons that naturally accumulate in your body every day! The results: decreased body fat and higher energy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovodetox" rel="nofollow"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-358" title="orovo-detox" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/orovo-detox.jpg" alt="Orovo Detox Review" width="150" height="150" /></a>According to their official website, &#8220;<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> combines the benefits of the original 10 Orovo SuperFoods with the power of 31 other natural detoxifying agents. This effective combination helps to clean up and clear out these toxins and poisons that naturally accumulate in your body every day! The results: decreased body fat and higher energy levels!&#8221; This Orovo Detox review will reveal just how legitimate these claims are and what you can expect from Orovo Detox diet pills.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in Orovo Detox?</h3>
<p>The ingredients in <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> are listed below.</p>
<ul>
<li>Vitamin B6 10mg</li>
<li>Potassium Gluconate 100mg</li>
<li>Dandelion 500mg</li>
<li><strong>SuperFoods Blend 350mg</strong>
<ul>
<li>Barley</li>
<li>Acai</li>
<li>Cayenne Pepper</li>
<li>Buckwheat</li>
<li>Flaxseed</li>
<li>Alfalfa Sprout</li>
<li>Lactobacillus Acidophilus</li>
<li>Soy Isoflavines</li>
<li>Garlic</li>
<li>Wheatgrass</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Antioxidant Blend 575mg</strong>
<ul>
<li>Green Tea</li>
<li>Alpha Lipoic Acid</li>
<li>DMAE</li>
<li>Idebenone</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Buchu Leaves 250mg</li>
<li>Uva Ursi 250mg</li>
<li>Lemon Balm 200mg</li>
<li>Milk Thistle 200mg</li>
<li>Ginger 100mg</li>
<li>Juniper Berries 100mg</li>
<li>Senna Leaf 100mg</li>
<li>Couch Grass 50mg</li>
<li>Licorice Root 50mg</li>
<li>Parsley Leaves 50mg</li>
<li>Aloe Vera 25mg</li>
<li>Apple Cider Vinegar 25mg</li>
<li>Grapefruit Seed 25mg</li>
<li>Grape Seed 25mg</li>
<li>Mangosteen 25mg</li>
<li>Noni Fruit 25mg</li>
<li>Papaya Fruit 25mg</li>
<li>Peppermint Leaves 25mg</li>
<li>Pomegranate Leaves 25mg</li>
<li>Pomegranate 25mg</li>
<li>Raspberry 25mg</li>
<li>Red Clover 25mg</li>
<li>Sage Leaf 25mg</li>
</ul>
<p>Other Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate</p>
<p>As you can see, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink. Realize that just because a product has a long list of ingredients doesn&#8217;t mean it is an effective product. In fact, the opposite is often true. They want you to believe that the number of ingredients makes it more effective.</p>
<p>In this very long list of ingredients, only one, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >green tea</a>, has been proven to contribute to weight loss.</p>
<p>Green tea is an excellent diet pill ingredient. It has been proven to significantly contribute to weight loss IF it is used in the correct amount. However, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> includes green tea only in a &#8220;blend&#8221;, so the actual amount of green tea is not disclosed. Therefore, this Orovo Detox review cannot determine whether the amount of green tea included in Orovo Detox diet pills is enough to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/dmae-dimethylethanolamine-review/" >DMAE</a> is supposed to have a positive influence on mood, but more human research is needed before it can be considered a good ingredient in a diet pill.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/wheatgrass-review/" >Wheatgrass</a> is supposed to detoxify heavy metals from the blood stream and improve the digestive system, among many other things.While wheatgrass is healthy, there is no proof it contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>The remainder of these ingredients, while they may be healthy, do not directly contribute to weight loss.</p>
<h3>How much does Orovo Detox cost?</h3>
<p>This is a tricky question. The official website says the retail price is $89.95 for one bottle, but you can buy it on the website for $39.99. You can save even more if you buy in bulk. This is a classic retail marketing tactic used to make people feel like they are getting a good deal so they will buy more.</p>
<p>Orovo has an income-opportunity side to it as well.  If you sign up for their autoship program then you&#8217;ll be able to refer friends and earn money when friends by Orovo products.  If you&#8217;re a great salesman then i suppose you could earn some extra money doing this.</p>
<h3>Quick Orovo Detox Video Review</h3>
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<h3>How should Orovo Detox diet pills be taken?</h3>
<p>The <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> website instructs that the product should be taken for seven days (4 capsules twice a day) followed by a seven day rest period. Why is this? According to the website, &#8220;Because you will lose weight faster with Orovo DETOX than any other weight loss product ever made. The combination of the original 10 SuperFoods plus 31 Detox Agents promote results so FAST that taking for more than 7 consecutive days will cause you to lose weight TOO QUICKLY!&#8221;</p>
<p>We doubt the product will help you lose weight too quickly, based on our review as stated above.  Throwing out cautions like this are usually meant to simply legitimize the product in a prospect&#8217;s eyes.</p>
<h3>What are the side effects of Orovo Detox?</h3>
<p>The side effects of <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> diet pills may include frequent bowel movements (though not <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/alli-review/" >explosive and without warning, a la Alli</a>), anxiety, and possibly jitters.</p>
<h3>Orovo Detox Conclusion</h3>
<p>This <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/goto.php?a=orovo detox" rel="nofollow">Orovo Detox</a> review finds that Orovo Detox diet pills are a nice contender for a detox option.  We like it overall.</p>
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