Ingredients

Infinergy DiCaffeine Malate (250mg) – While DiCaffeine Malate isn’t any better or more effective than regular caffeine, caffeine has been proven to increase the metabolic rate, thus aiding in weight loss. You can read our caffeine review here or our DiCaffeine Malate review here.

Humulus Lupulus (100mg) – While I wasn’t able to find much research about this ingredient, the little that I did find suggested that Humulus Lupulus can have a calming effect. The inclusion of this ingredient is likely to offset the effects (jitters) of the stimulants in Phenphedrine.

Chocamine (50mg) – A “patent pending” cocoa extract that’s suppose to have the good benefits of chocolate without the sugar. It contains caffeine and hence, is another stimulant.

Razberri-K (50mg) – Raspberry Ketone is believed by some to help in fat buring, but evidence is lacking.

Ginger (50mg) – While there’s not much research out there on the effects of ginger on weight loss in humans, it’s believed by some to help with arthritis pain and heart disease. Don’t plan on it doing much in terms of weight loss.

Phenylethylamine (20mg) – Having been shown to increase feelings of well-being, Phenylethylamine has been called by some the “Love Drug.” It’s likely put into Phenphedrine to counteract some of effects of the stimulants.

Synephrine (20mg) – Has been proven to be an effective stimulant in weight loss. The inclusion of synephrine means that the weight loss pill will be more effective, but also that those who don’t do well with stimulants should look elsewhere.

Evodiamine (15mg) – Has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Sclareolide (15mg)

Dimethylamylamine (15mg) – Another powerful stimulant.

Yohimbine (3mg) – Has been shown to contribute to weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.

The ingredients in Phenphedrine are, for the most part, pretty effective ingredients. It is very stimulant heavy, so those that don’t do well with stimulants should consider something else. The ingredient profile in Phenphedrine is very similar to that of Fenphedra. Phenphedrine has added a couple of other ingredients, but not many of them are anything to shout about.

Phenphedrine’s Marketing

Blatantly put, the Phenphedrine website is almost a direct copy of the Fenphedra website. They both use the same CART vs NPY sales copy, which makes sense since they contain much of the same ingredients.

While I can’t be sure if the testimonials on the website are legitimate or not, I don’t like that the photos are obviously stock photos (seen all over the internet) and not photos of the actual person giving the testimonial.

Phenphedrine’s Price

Phenphedrine costs $69.95 per bottle. This is an average price for an effective diet pill. If it wouldn’t work, I’d say this is too much, but if Phenphedrine can deliver results (like Fenphedra), than the price is reasonable.

Lifetime Guarantee

One thing that I really like about Phenphedrine is that they offer a lifetime money back guarantee. They don’t let you return any opened bottles, but this is somewhat common in this industry.

Conclusion

The ingredients in Phenphedrine are strong. As such, this stimulant heavy diet pill is likely to help you with weight loss. Because of the stimulants, however, the diet pill won’t be for everyone. All things considered, Phephedrine gets a green light.

Lipofuze Ingredients

ThermoDiamine (Evodiamine) has been shown to cause weight loss.
Razberi-K (raspberry ketone) is believed to be a fat burner and has been shown to cause weight loss in some studies.
FucoPure (fucoxanthin) is an antioxidant found in seaweed; it is supposed to protect cells from damage.
Forslean is a diet pill ingredient proven to burn fat while retaining muscle mass.
Guggul EZ 100 (gugglesterones) is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. More researched is needed.
BioPerine enhances the body’s ability to absorb nutrients; this is always a welcome thing in supplementation.
Green tea is a great diet pill ingredient as it has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of at least 300 mg per day.
Capsaicin helps with digestion and circulation. More research is needed to determine the effect of capsaicin on weight loss.
Synephrine HCl is an effective, proven weight loss ingredient.
7-OHO Dhea has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Cinnamon
Phenylethylamine is a “feel good” ingredient; it does not contribute to weight loss.
Ginger
20 Hydroxyecdysone

So you are probably asking “What does all this mean?” Basically, Lipofuze diet pills contain some very effective diet pill ingredients. The ingredients in Lipofuze certainly suggest that it will be an effective weight loss supplement.

Lipofuze Price

According to the Lipofuze website, you can get Lipofuze diet pills for “only” $49.95 for a one month supply. This is an average price for a diet pill. Given the high quality ingredients, I’d say that’s a pretty good value for your money.

Lipofuze Guarantee

The Lipofuze website says you can get a full refund if you return the empty bottle (they want you to use the entire bottle). Themoney back guarantee is for life. This refund policy actually looks legitimate and about the best that I’ve seen.

Lipofuze Conclusion

This Lipofuze review finds Lipofuze contains several great diet pill ingredients. They’ve used ingredients that are backed by a large amount scientific studies. The price is reasonable and you don’t get a better guarantee than theirs (lifetime). I’d say give Lipofuze a try and let us know how it goes.

Speed V2 is a diet pill that “gives an amazing thermogenic boost in and out of the gym” (website). This Speed V2 review details the ingredients in Speed V2 and reveals the truth about Speed V2–there is no proof that Speed V2 diet pills work and the manufacturer doesn’t stand behind this product to offer customers a guarantee.

Speed V2 Ingredients

Speed Complex 721 mg
Phenylethylamine is a mood enhancing ingredient. It does not cause weight loss.
Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not contribute to weight loss.
Evodia Fruit has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but no human research has been done.
Quercetin
Cissus Quadrangularis has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients, but it has not been studied on its own.
Bitter Orange (standardized for Synephrine) Synephrine is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. However, when looking at Synephrine, the important thing to note is the concentration–the higher the better. Since Speed 2 fails to list the concentration of Synephrine it contains, there is no way for this Speed V2 Review to determine if the Bitter Orange/Synephrine in Speed V2 diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Geranium Oil Extract
Piperine allows the body to absorb more nutrients. However, there is no research to prove that Piperine actually contributes to weight loss (although there is no research showing the opposite, either.
B12 is important to a healthy lifestyle, but it does not cause weight loss.
You will notice Speed V2 diet pills contain only ONE proven diet pill ingredient (Bitter Orange/Synephrine), and there is no way of knowing the concentration included in Speed V2.

Speed V2 Price

You can find Speed V2 diet pills online for as little as $26.99 for 90 capsules. If you take the recommended 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. Although this is about average for a diet pill, there is no proof that Speed V2 actually works, so any amount is too much to pay for Speed V2.

Speed V2 Guarantee

There is NO manufacturer’s guarantee for Speed V2. The Speed V2 website says the following:

“This site and the materials and products on this site are provided “as is” and without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.” Why would anyone want to buy a product that the manufacturer doesn’t have enough faith to back up? Don’t bother with Speed V2; it’s not worth your time or money.

Speed V2 Affiliate Program

Speed V2 has an “Affiliate Program”. That is a fancy way of saying it is multi-level marketing (a pyramid scheme). In other words, if you get other people to sign up to buy Speed V2 you get commission. Any company that has to use these practices should be questioned. There is no reason to believe Speed V2 will cause weight loss, so why would you con people into buying it?

Speed V2 Conclusion

This Speed V2 review finds there is no reason to even think about buying Speed V2. There is no reason to believe it will actually cause weight loss, so don’t waste your money on it.

Lipo-6 Hers Ingredients

B-Phenylethylamine HCL (60.00 mg) is supposed to be a mood enhancer. However, there is no evidence to show that B-Phenylethylamine HCL actually contributes to weight loss.
Methylsynephrine 14.00 mg
Synephrine (6.00 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, the important aspect when looking at synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the better. Lipo-6 Hers fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains. Thus, it is impossible for this Lipo-6 Hers review to determine if the synephrine in Lipo-6 Hers diet pills is enough to cause weight loss.
Caffeine Anhydrous (130.00 mg) is simply caffeine. Caffeine has been shown to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss.
Hoodia gordonii (20.00 mg) does NOT contribute to weight loss, despite what countless diet pill companies say.
Yohimbine HCl (3.00 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.
Folic Acid (150.00 mcg) is important to overall health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.
Biotin (100.00 mcg) is also known as vitamin B7. It helps with overall health, but it does not cause weight loss.

The Lipo-6 Hers website claims, “The ingredient profile and dosing of LIPO-6 Hers has been tailored towards the specific needs of the female physique.” The truth is the ingredients in Lipo-6 Hers diet pills are contained in countless other diet pills. They claim folic acid and biotin (vitamin B7) are the ingredients that make Lipo-6 Hers geared to women. However, men also need folic acid and vitamin B7. Don’t be fooled; there is nothing in Lipo-6 Hers to make it only for women.

Lipo-6 Hers Price

Lipo-6 Hers diet pills cost $59.95 for a one month supply. This Lipo-6 Hers review finds this is way too expensive for this product. Lipo-6 Hers does contain caffeine and yohimbine, but you can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less cost. Don’t waste your money on Lipo-6 Hers; it won’t give the results you are looking for.

Lipo-6 Hers Guarantee

The Lipo-6 Hers website does not mention a guarantee. We called their customer service line and were informed that there is no guarantee for Lipo-6 Hers diet pills. It makes us wonder why they are unwilling to stand by their product.

Lipo-6 Hers Marketing

Lipo-6 Hers uses typical unbelievable (likely fabricated) testimonials as well as pictures of extremely thin models who have obviously never been overweight. Don’t be impressed by anything you see or read on the Lipo-6 Hers website. Most companies will say or show whatever they need to get you to buy their product.

Lipo-6 Hers Conclusion

This Lipo-6 Hers review finds Lipo-6 Hers is nothing special. There is no reason Lipo-6 Hers should be geared only at women. Lipo-6 Hers is overpriced and will not give you the results you will get from a diet pill that contains multiple proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

Leviathan Reloaded Ingredients

Proprietary Blend: 1000 mg

• Caffeine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, Leviathan Reloaded fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains, making it impossible for this Leviathan Reloaded review to determine if there is enough caffeine to be effective.

• Tribulus, according to many diet pill companies, boosts testosterone levels. Studies have shown that Tribulus does not contribute to weight loss.

• 3,3′-Diindolylmethane

• Coleus Forskohili 20% Forskolin does contribute to weight loss. Once again, Leviathan Reloaded does not say how much Coleus Forskohili it contains.

• Acacia Rigidula does not contribute to weight loss.
• Hordenine
• PEA (Phenylethylamine) is a mood enhancer. There is NO evidence that it actually contributes to weight loss.
• Velvet Bean Extract 20% l-dopa helps lower blood sugar in diabetics; it has not been shown to cause weight loss.

• Phyllanthus Niruri 10%
• Ficus Bengalensis Extract 10:1
• Yohimbine HCl, 11-Hydroxy-Yohimbine, 9mgs has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Leviathan Reloaded Cost

Leviathan Reloaded diet pills will cost you $59.99 for a one month supply. This is extremely expensive. The only proven ingredient contained in a necessary amount is Yohimbine. We recommend going with a product that has several proven ingredients in sufficient amounts.

Leviathan Reloaded Guarantee

Leviathan Reloaded has a 30 day, 100% money back guarantee. Be assured you will use this guarantee if you purchase Leviathan Reloaded. There is NO reason to believe it will give you the results you are looking for; the science just doesn’t prove it.

Leviathan Reloaded Marketing

The Leviathan Reloaded website is full of outrageous claims touting Leviathan Reloaded and bashing other diet pills. They tell customers to “toss out all those other weak, garbage fat burners and test boosters” (website). While we agree that there are many weak diet pills out there, we would actually include Leviathan Reloaded among them. If you want a good fat burner look for one that contains a high concentration of synephrine and green tea in doses of at least 300 mg.

Leviathan Reloaded Conclusion

This Leviathan Reloaded review finds Leviathan Reloaded falls very short of its claims. It is no different from dozens of other overpriced diet pills. Save yourself some money and grief and go with one of our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and they can back up their claims with scientific research.

• “Increases in physical and mental energy
• Increases in calorie- and fat-burning rate (metabolism)
• Reductions in waist and hip size
• Prevention of body fat re-gain (“re-bounding”)
• Improvements in muscle shape and definition
• Avoidance of water retention
• Control of appetite and hunger
• Improvements in exercise tolerance (endurance)” (website).

This Phenyl Core review will explain the ingredients contained in Phenyl Core diet pills to reveal if the claims made by Phenyl Core are legitimate.

Phenyl Core Ingredients

NeuroPhen Mood Complex 35 mg

Acacia Rigidula P.E. is included in many diet pills, but there is no evidence that it actually contributes to weight loss.

Phenylethylamine is often called the “love drug”. It is found in chocolate and is supposed to enhance mood. However, there is no evidence that it directly affects weight loss.

N,n-Dimethylphenylamine

N,n-Dimethyl-B-Phenylethylamine

3,4-Dimethoxy-5-Hydroxy-B-Phenethylamine

4-Hydroxy-Phenethylamine (Tyramine)

Polyphenolic Herbal Catechin 50 mg

White Tea contains antioxidants; it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Green Tea is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. Studies have shown that for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. Thus, this Phenyl Core review finds there is not enough green tea in Phenyl Core diet pills to be effective.

Kuding Tea With 80% Polyphenols

Caffeine (anhydrous) 200 mg has been shown to cause weight loss.

Infinite Burn Proprietary Complex 115 mg

Hordenine

Konjac Root is a dietary fiber which is supposed to make you feel full. So, it should keep you from eating too much, possibly leading to weight loss. Studies have not proven this, however.

Cissus Quadrangularis Extract (Seeds) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with other ingredients. It has not been studied on its own.

Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Root) does not cause weight loss.

Dextrose

The only proven ingredient in an adequate amount is caffeine. You could buy caffeine by itself for a lot less money. We also found it interesting that the ingredients in Phenyl Core are almost identical to those contained in Appuloss, which is another subpar diet pill.

Phenyl Core Price

Phenyl Core diet pills cost $32.89 for 100 capsules. If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last 25 days. While this is an average price for a diet pill, it is too much for this product. As mentioned above, you would get the same results at much less cost if you just bought caffeine by itself.

Phenyl Core Marketing

The Phenyl Core website makes it sound as if Phenyl Core is for anyone wishing to shed some pounds. However, their photos show rippling, cut muscles. They are sending mixed messages. Is Pheyl Core supposed to be for regular weight loss or for body building?

Phenyl Core Guarantee

The Phyenl Core website has a link to their return policy, but at the time this review was written, the link was not working. We called the customer service line to ask about their guarantee. Apparently they have ONE customer service representative and she was not available to speak with us. What kind of customer service is that?

Phenyl Core Conclusion

This Phenyl Core review finds this product is not worth your time or money. Look for a diet pill containing several proven ingredients in proven amounts. Check out our list of diet pill ingredients to see which ones have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

This Leptorexin review will look into their ingredients to see if it is all that they claim.

Leptorexin Ingredients

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C (60 mg)
Vitamin B12 (60 mcg)
Vitamin B6 (5 mg)
Chromium Polynicotinate (200 mcg)
Selenium (50 mcg)

Euphoric Fat Burning Matrix (715 mg)

Chocamine
DiCaffeine Malate
Rhodiola Rosea
St Johns Wort
L-Tyrosine
Picamilon
Phenylethylamine
Synephrine
Ginkgo
Siberian Ginseng
Ginger
5-HTP
Vinpocetine

Superfood Matrix (400 mg)

Barley
Garlic
Cayenne
Buckwheat
Soybean
Flaxseed
Lactobacillus Acidophillus
Wheatgrass
Acai
Alfalfa

Lean Muscle Matrix (480 mg)

L-Glutamine
Creatine
L-Arginine
Avena Sativa
Mucuna Pruriens
Ipriflavone
Ecdysterone
Coleus

Cellular Detox Matrix (400 mg)

Dandelion Root
Milk Thistle
Licorice
Cranberry
Uva Ursi
Sage

Anti-Aging Matrix (150 mg)

Green Tea
DMAE
L-Carnitine
Alpha Lipoic Acid

For full reviews of each ingredient, click on its link above.

Leptorexin’s ingredient profile contains both quality, proven ingredients as well as some that aren’t likely to do much.  Often when we see a long list of ingredients such as this our first reaction is to assume that they aren’t able to fit enough of each ingredient in the pill to be effective.  With Leptorexin, however, this may or may not be the case.  They use proprietary blends, which is a big turnoff.  But the amounts of those blends (or at least a couple of the blends) appears to possibly be sufficient to be effective.  With all proprietary blends, however, it’s extremely difficult to give a solid answer as to its probable effectiveness.

Leptorexin Marketing

The first that we noticed is that Leptorexin looked incredibly familiar.  Well if you look at PatenTrim, you may feel the same way.  It looks like Leptorexin has copied many of the design features of PatenTrim.  I’m not sure what exactly their strategy was for such a move, but it’s possible that they are trying to borrow from some of PatenTrim’s credibility.

Aside from that, the website is quite open about the ingredients (although they do use proprietary blends) and has some basic details about most of them.  We like that.  They do, however, use the overly abused TV logos, trying to make you think that they’ve been featured on them.  That’s highly unlikely.

The Leptorexin Guarantee

They have a 100% lifetime money back guarantee.  You can only return unopened bottles, but this is still much better than almost all of the other guarantees out there.

Leptorexin Cost

For one bottle it’s $59.99.

Leptorexin Conclusion

The ingredient profile in Leptorexin contains a myriad of ingredients.  Some are good, some are mediocre.  We like their great guarantee and if the pill is effective, the price isn’t too bad.  It’s always hard to fully recommend something that uses proprietary blends, so Leptorexin gets a pretty average review.  There may be better solutions out there, but it is likely to help you lose weight.

Phenterpril Ingredients

Vitamin B6 (37.5 mg) has healthy benefits but does not contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine Anhydrous (37.5 mg) is no different from regular caffeine. It has been proven to contribute to weight loss; however, there is not enough caffeine anhydrous in Phenterpril diet pills to be effective.

Dicaffeine Malate (37.5 mg) has also been proven to contribute to weight loss because of the caffeine it contains. As with any product containing caffeine, be sure to take into account your own reaction to caffeine before taking Phenterpril.

Phenylethylamine (37.5 mg) is a mood enhancer. There is no evidence to prove that it actually contributes to weight loss.

Synephrine HCL (37.5 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss. With Synephrine, the most important thing is the concentration contained. Since Phenterpril fails to list the concentration of the Synephrine it contains, it is impossible for this Phenterpril review to determine if the concentration of Synephrine is enough to be effective.

L-Phenylalanine (37.5 mg) is a proven appetite suppressant. However, the low amount of L-Phenylalanine in Phenterpril is unlikely to contribute to weight loss.

Evodia Rutaecarpa (Evodiamines 20%) (37.5 mg) has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but no human studies have been done.

Acetyl-L-Tyrosine (37.5 mg) is another proven diet pill ingredient. Studies have shown that for Tyrosine to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of 500-1500 mg per day. Thus, this Phenterpril review finds there is not nearly enough Tyrosine in Phenterpril diet pills to be effective at causing weight loss.

Guggulsterones (95%) (37.5 mg) are supposed to cause weight loss by increasing thyroid function. However, studies have shown conflicting results.

Ginger (37.5 mg) calms the stomach but does not contribute to weight loss.

Raspberry Ketones (37.5 mg) have been proven to induce weight loss in mice, but no human research has been done.

Phenterpril Cost

Phenterpril diet pills cost $55.99 for a one month supply. The Phenterpril website claims Phenterpril retails for $99.99. Companies often make these claims to make you think you are getting a great deal. In reality, $55.99 is way too much for Phenterpril. It contains a few proven ingredients, but not in the necessary amounts to cause weight loss.

Phenterpril Guarantee

Phenterpril has a 30 day money back guarantee (minus shipping and handling). Unlike many other diet pill companies, they do give returns on open bottles. We like this guarantee except we like to see a 90 day guarantee.

Phenterpril Marketing

Phenterpril tries very hard to compare with Phentermine, but they fall extremely short. They claim you will get the same results without the side effects. The truth is Phentermine has been proven and approved by the FDA. True, Phenterpril does contain some clinically proven ingredients, but the amounts included are not enough to cause weight loss.

Phenterpril (like so many other diet pills trying to mimic Phentermine) makes their packaging look like that of Phentermine. Again we reiterate, Phenterpril IS NOT a good substitute for Phentermine; it will NOT give you the same results.

Phenterpril Conclusion

This Phenterpril review finds Phenterpril fails to deliver on their promises. They cannot compete with Phentermine. Phenterpril diet pills contain a few proven ingredients, but not in high enough amounts. If you are interested in over the counter diet pills that will give you real results, look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Lipo 6X Ingredients

Synephrine HCL 20mg
Yohimbine HCL 3mg
Acacia Rigidula95%Standardized To 75:1 Actives 100mg

Thyroid Stimulating Proprietary Matrix
Phenylethylamine
N, N-Dimethylphenethylamine
N, N-Dimethyl-A-Methylphenylethylamine
N, N-Methyl-B-Phenylethylamine
Tyramine
Hordenine

Caffeine Anhydrous 200mg
Synthetic Guggulsterones 20mg

Phase #1 Rapid Release Liquid Delivery Blend 600mg
Conjugated Linoleic Acid CLA
Oleic Acid

Synephrine is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. When you look at Synephrine, the most important thing is the concentration–the higher the better. Since Lipo 6X fails to list the concentration of Synephrine included, there is no way to know how effective it will be.

Yohimbine causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.

Acacia Rigidula is contained in many diet pills. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence to show it actually contributes to weight loss.

Phenylethylamine is often called the “Love Drug”. It is supposed to be a mood enhancer. Phenylethylamine is metabolized so quickly that there is question as to whether it even reaches the brain in time to have any effect. More research is needed.

Tyramine has not been proven to contribute to weight loss. In fact, it can cause migraine headaches.

Caffeine anhydrous is just caffeine. Caffeine has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolic rate. Research shows caffeine has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day to be effective. This Lipo 6X review finds if you take the maximum recommended dosage of Lipo 6X diet pills, you will get enough caffeine to contribute to weight loss.

Gugglesterones supposedly cause weight loss by increasing thyroid function. However, research has shown varying results.

CLA has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Lipo 6X fails to disclose how much CLA it contains.

Oleic acid has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Lipo 6X Cost

Lipo 6X costs $34.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last one month. This is not too expensive as far as diet pills go, but considering there are only a couple proven ingredients included in proven amounts, $34.95 is too much for Lipo 6X diet pills.

Lipo 6X–No Guarantee

The Lipo 6X website said nothing about a guarantee, so I called their customer service to find out their return policy. The customer service representative said, “You could take the product and eat pizza every day, so there’s no money back guarantee.” I always question a company that is unwilling to stand behind their product.

Lipo 6X Marketing

Lipo 6X caters to teenagers. They show pictures of bodybuilders and say you can achieve the same look by taking Lipo 6X. How many times have we heard that before? The Lipo 6X website also contains the typical exaggerated testimonials which have no validity.

Lipo 6X Conclusion

This Lipo 6X review finds Lipo 6X is no different from dozens of other diet pills. It contains a few proven ingredients. You could buy these ingredients separately for much cheaper. Don’t be fooled by the “impressive” photos and testimonials; they are most likely fabricated. Look for a diet pill that can actually back up its claims.

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.

What are the ingredients in Animal Cuts?

The following is the (lengthy) list of ingredients, according to the Animal Cuts website.

Serving Size 1Pack
Servings Per Container42

Amount Per Serving % DV

• Niacin(as Niacinamide) 15mg 75%
• Vitamin B6(as Pyridoxine HCL) 2mg 100%
• Synephrine *
• Octopamine *
• Tyramine *
• Eqigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG)
• L-Theanine *
• PEA (Phenylethylamine) *
• Choline Citrate *
• Betaine HCL *
• Inositol Monophosphate *
• Guarana (22% Caffeine) *
• L-Carnitine *
• Dandelion Extract (Taraxol, Taraxerol) *
• Uva Ursi Extract (Arbutin, Methyl-Arbutin) *
• Guggul (2.5% Guggulsterones) *
• Soy Isoflavones *
• Insulin Potentiators 100mg
• Alpha-Lipoic Acid *
• Chromium Polynicotinate *
• Chromium Picolinate *
• Nucleotide Regulators 300mg
• Phosphate *
• Inosine *
• Phosphatidylcholine *
• Neurotransmitter Regulators 250mgSt.
• John’s Wort (0.3% Hypericin) *
• Tyrosine *
• Citrilene%u2122 (Hydroxycitric Acid) *
• Grapefruit Extract (Naringin, Naringenin) *
• White Willow (Bark) *
• Phenylalanine (As L-Phenylalanine) *
• Ginger Root Extract (Gingerols, Shoagols) *

What do the ingredients in Animal Cuts do?

Synephrine–One study performed in December of 2007 looked at the lipolysis (fat loss) effects of Satsuma mandarin orange (Citrus unshu Mark) peel on the fat cells of rats (I know, it’s always rats). A high concentration of Synephrine was present in the peel and lipolysis effects were present. The overall conclusion:

These results suggest that the segment wall, an edible fraction, from Satsuma mandarin orange might be useful as a functional food, especially as a fat-reducing material ((J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2008 Dec;53(6):547-51.)).

PEA (Phenethylamine) is an alkaloid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Some people call Phenetyhlamine “The Love Drug” because it is included in chocolate but the question arises as to the validity of that claim because Pheneythlamine is metabolized so quickly, it’s doubtful that any significant amount would reach the brain quickly enough to cause an effect. More human research is needed on phenethylamine.

Carnitine is an amino acid which helps break down fats. Although Carnitine is included in many weight loss supplements, there is no clinical evidence that it contributes to weight loss.

Gugglesterones are supposed to increase thyroid function to promote weight loss. However, studies have had varying results.

Chromium Picolinate (chromium + picolinic acid) is pushed by companies as an aid to losing weight. It is known that small quantities of chromium are “needed for glucose utilization by insulin in normal health, but deficiency is extremely rare in developed nations.”

Do you have a chromium deficiency? Probably not. However, some studies are finding that Chromium Picolinate reduces insulin resistance, thus leading to weight loss. Other studies claim to find the opposite.

L-tyrosine has proven to contribute to the ability to work out more effectively and burn more calories. You guessed it–the amount of L-tyrosine in Animal Cuts is not disclosed.

Green tea is a very effective ingredient in increasing metabolic function when used in the appropriate amount. However, Animal Cuts does not disclose how much green tea is contained in their formula.

This long list of ingredients can be intimidating. Companies often include dozens of ingredients in micro
amounts so you think you are getting something different and effective. Don’t be fooled. The proof is in how much of each ingredient is included. You will notice the ingredients in Animal Cuts are included in a “complex”. In other words, they don’t want you to know how much of each ingredient is included in the formula. Therefore, it is virtually impossible for this Animal Cuts review to determine the true effectiveness of this product.

How much do Animal Cuts diet pills cost?

A bottle of Animal Cuts diet pills costs around $30 and has 42 packs (servings). If you take the recommended 2 packs a day, one bottle will last you 21 days. While this isn’t especially expensive for a diet pill, there is no way to know how effective it is (which essentially makes it infinitely expensive).

What are the directions for taking Animal Cuts?

The Animal Cuts website gives the following directions:

“Take two Animal Cuts packs everyday for three consecutive weeks. Follow a cycle consisting of three weeks on and one week off. After your one week off cycle, you can repeat another three week on cycle until you reach your goals. Take on an empty stomach.”

Animal Cuts’ in-your-face marketing

Let’s just say Animal Cuts marketing isn’t your typical diet pill marketing. Their website uses any language you can imagine and doesn’t apologize for doing so. They show pictures of bulging biceps, obviously catering to the teenage crowd.

Animal Cuts conclusion

This Animal Cuts review finds that, despite their claims, Animal Cuts diet pills are really not that different from typical fat burners. Like so many other diet pills, Animal Cuts leaves you in the dark about how much of each ingredient is included in the formula. This is a tell tale sign that there is not enough of the proven ingredients to be effective. Try using a diet pill that is honest in the amount of each ingredient included.