QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Ingredients

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse is a 3 part system. The following are the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse.

-Iso-Burn AM Ingredients

Niacin 20 mg
Chromium 200 mcg

QT Capsimax Thermogenic Complex 244 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous is a good diet pill ingredient, but QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not reveal how much caffeine anhydrous it contains.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit Extract
Metabromine Cocoa Extract is an appetite suppressant. It needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine helps the body to absorb nutrients. There is no evidence to suggest it causes weight loss.

Super Antioxidant Thermo Catalyst Complex 233 mg
Blueberry, Blackberry, Transresveratrol, White Willow Bark, Acai
These ingredients do not cause weight loss.

Iso-Burn Fatloss Activator 415 mg
Green Tea Leaf Extract does contribute to weight loss. However, in order for green tea to be effective it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, so there is no way of knowing if it will be effective.
Raspberry Ketones has been shown to cause weight loss in mice, but more human testing is needed.
Mucuna Pruriens
Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. However, once again, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not say how much Banaba Leaf it contains.
Sclareolide
Acetyl-l-carnitine
QT Detox Cleansing Complex 100 mg
Black Walnut Hull, Grapefruit Seed, Pau D’arco Bark, Pumpkin Seed, Myrrh Gum Powder, Hyssop, Gentian Root, Elecampane Root, Prickly Ash Bark, Yellow Dock Root, False Unicorn Root

None of these ingredients contributes to weight loss.

Iso-Cleanse PM Ingredients

Dietary Fiber 2 g

Iso-Cleanse Herbal Complex 2200 mg
Oat Fiber, Cellulose, Senna Leaf, Cascara Sagrada, Aloe Ferrox, Rhubarb, Prune Powder, Carob, Apple Fruit, Tamarind Extract, Date Fruit, Fig Fruit

NONE of the ingredients in Iso-Cleanse PM have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Iso-Flush Ingredients

Vitamin B6 50 mg
Magnesium 100 mg
Potassium 100 mg
Herbal Blend 1000 mg
Buchu Leaf
Cornsilk Stylus
Couchgrass Rhisome
Hydrangea Root
Juniper Berry
Uva Ursi has been shown to cause drug interactions when combined with diuretics like Buchu Leaf.
Horsetail Extract

None of these ingredients has been shown to cause weight loss.

Proprietary Blend 156 mg
Dandelion Root
Green Tea is a very effective diet pill ingredient, but only when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse fails to list how much green tea it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.
Guarana has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Because QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate, this QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse finds the Guarana in QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will not cause weight loss.

So, overall, QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse does contain a few clinically proven ingredients, but it fails to list how much of each ingredient is included.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Cost

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse costs $59.99 for a 14 day supply. This is very expensive for a diet supplement, especially since there is no proof that QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse will actually work.

QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse Conclusion

This QuickTrim Burn and Cleanse review finds this product is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but the amounts of each ingredient are undisclosed. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse Ingredients

Sodium 14 mg
Potassium 24 mg
Lemon Detox Blend 8.08 g
Soy Sprouts
Oat Fiber
Aloe Vera Gel
Barley Malt
Licorice Root Extract
Trace Minerals
Cranberry Concentrate
Eleuthero Root Extract
Cherry Juice Crystals
Astragalus Root
Barley Grass
Brown Rice
Bilberry Fruit Extract
Elderberry Fruit Extract
Pomegranate Fruit Extract
Blueberry Fruit Extract
Acerola Berry Extract
Raspberry Juice Crystals
Coconut
Pure Lemon Juice Concentrate
Blackberry Fruit Extract
Cranberry Fruit Extract
Fibersol-2
Chlorella Algae
Japanese Seaweed Blend
Soybean Fiber
Chicory Root
Jerusalem Artichoke Tuber
Mung Bean
Wheat Berry
Jasmine Tea Extract

Don’t be too impressed by the lengthy list of ingredients contained in QuickTrim Fast Cleanse. The truth is that NONE of the ingredients has been proven to contribute to cause weight loss. The ingredients in QuickTrim Fast Cleanse are healthy ingredients, but they will not cause significant long term weight loss.

Taking QuickTrim Fast Cleanse will most likely land you on the toilet for several days. Therefore, you could lose some weight right away, but it is just water weight and will come back right away.

If you are just looking to fit into a sensational dress for a night, maybe QuickTrim Fast Cleanse is for you, but you can be sure it won’t be a pleasant process and it won’t cause lasting weight loss.

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse Cost

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse costs $29.99 per bottle. One bottle lasts two days. This QuickTrim Fast Cleanse review finds this is too expensive for this product. There is no clinical evidence to prove QuickTrim Fast Cleanse will really cause weight loss.

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse Guarantee

QuickTrim does not actually sell QuickTrim Fast Cleanse. You have to purchase through a third party. Therefore, QuickTrim does not offer a guarantee. Check with the individual retailer to find out if they offer their own guarantee.

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse Marketing

The QuickTrim website is packed with pictures of the Kardashian sisters in skimpy clothing. In addition, they claim QuickTrim Fast Cleanse is used by many celebrities. Even if this is true, just because a celebrity endorses or uses a product doesn’t mean it is actually worth buying. In fact, in most cases, they’re the ones making money off of it.

QuickTrim Fast Cleanse Conclusion

This QuickTrim Fast Cleanse review finds QuickTrim Fast Cleanse is probably not the product for you. Unless you are looking to spend the next few days on the toilet, you don’t want to take QuickTrim Fast Cleanse. True, it might cause you to lose a little water weight, but it will NOT be long lasting. If you are looking to fit into that perfect dress, maybe you’ll want to try QuickTrim Fast Cleanse. Otherwise, look for a diet pill that includes clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

LipoFlush diet pills supposedly “dramatically decrease body fat, increase energy levels, preserve skeletal muscle, and provide major health benefits” (website). This LipoFlush review will dissect the exhausting ingredient list and reveal the truth about the research done on LipoFlush to show you that LipoFlush is not the product you are looking for.

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.

LipoFlush Ingredients

Vitamin D3 (100 IU) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B5 (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B6 (25 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B12 (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Folic Acid (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Biotin (100 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Potassium (99 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Calcium (415 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Magnesium (200 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Zinc (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Chromium (50 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

Choline (650 mg) supposedly reduces body fat, but studies do not back up this claim.

L-Carnitine (450 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Bioperine (4 mg) increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Citrus Aurantium (300 mg) contains Synephrine, which is a great, proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. LipoFlush does not disclose the concentration of Synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this LipoFlush review to determine if the Synephrine in LipoFlush diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) (100 mg) does contribute to weight loss, but 100 mg isn’t going to do much.

Cordyceps Sinesis (100 mg)

Garcinia Cambogia (400 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Hawthorne Berry (100 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Caffeine (99 mg) is a good weight loss ingredient, but there is not enough caffeine in LipoFlush diet pills to be effective.

LipoFlush Proprietary Complex 4000 mg

Acanthopanax Senticosus

Alpha Lipoic Acid(ALA)  helps produce energy. However, the human body makes plenty of ALA, so there is no need to supplement.

Banaba Leaf

Beta Sitosterol

Betaine

Capsicum

Cellulose

Cinnamon

Damiana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and guarana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and guarana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Genistein

Ginger

Grape Seed

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and damiana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Guggul extract is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, research does not support these claims.

Glycine

Hoodia does absolutely nothing for weight loss.

Inositol transports fat from the liver. Again, LipoFlush hides how much Inositol it contains.

Kelp

Kola Nut

Lecithin

L-Histidine

L-Tyrosine is effective when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is unlikely that LipoFlush contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.

Green Tea is a very effective ingredient, but LipoFlush does not list how much green tea it contains.

Magnesium

Mucuna Puriens

Panax Ginseng

Phosphatidylserine

Quercetine dihydrate

Siler extract

Theobroma Cocoa Complex

White Willow Bark is an anti-inflammatory. It does not cause weight loss.

Yerba Mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with guarana and damiana. LipoFlush does contain guarana and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

LipoFlush Cost

LipoFlush costs $69.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 8 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is an outrageous price for a diet pill! You can find a more effective diet pill at much less cost. Check out our recommended products.

LipoFlush Research

The LipoFlush website claims there has been research done specifically on LipoFlush. The supposed research was done in-house (which usually means they have altered the results to make them more favorable). Also, there is no formal write-up on the research results; they have not been published anywhere. This makes us very skeptical of the LipoFlush research.

LipoFlush Conclusion

This LipoFlush review finds LipoFlush is really no different from dozens of other diet pills. They do include a few proven ingredients, but in most cases they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. They try to impress consumers with a very lengthy list of ingredients. The price of LipoFlush is ridiculous. Don’t bother with this product. Instead, go with one of our recommended products; they contain the necessary amount of proven ingredients and they won’t break your bank.

Hoodia Shot Ingredients

Vitamin C has healthy benefits, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Niacin is important to good health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B12 does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B6 does not contribute to weight loss.

Magnesium contributes to good health but not to weight loss.

Hoodia gordonii DOES NOTHING to contribute to weight loss, despite what countless diet pill companies claim. Don’t buy into their claims; they are not based on scientific evidence.

Glucose does not contribute to weight loss.

Potassium does not contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Hoodia Shot fails to mention how much caffeine is included, making it impossible for this Hoodia Shot review to determine if Hoodia Shot contains enough caffeine to cause weight loss.

Notice that Hoodia Shot contains only ONE proven ingredient (caffeine), and they do not disclose how much caffeine is contained. Thus, you would get better results from talking a caffeine supplement, and it would be much cheaper.

You will also notice that the Hoodia Shot website does not list the ingredients it contains; we had to call Hoodia Shot customer service to get this information.

Hoodia Shot Customer Service

If you try to navigate away from the Hoodia Shot website without making a purchase, a pop-up window comes up asking you to chat with their “live” agent about Hoodia Shot. I tried asking some questions through the chat, but it is not a “live” agent; it is an automated chat. Finally, after several minutes of useless information from Hoodia Shot, they give you their customer service phone number.

I called the customer service line and asked for a list the ingredients in Hoodia Shot. The agent put me on hold for 5 minutes in total silence, leaving me wondering if I had been disconnected. When she finally returned, she was not knowledgeable about Hoodia Shot.

Hoodia Shot Guarantee–or not

The Hoodia Shot website claims they have a “satisfaction guaranteed” policy, but it gives no specifics. I asked the customer service agent about the guarantee on Hoodia Shot, and she said that since everyone reacts differently, they do not offer any guarantee. When I told her what the website said, she brushed it off and tried to change the subject. She eventually told me they only give refunds on unopened bottles.

Hoodia Shot Price

Hoodia Shot costs $3.99 per bottle (with a discount for bulk purchases). The website fails to mention that each bottle lasts only one day (we had to ask customer service). Thus, a one month supply costs up to $123 per month. This is outrageous for this product! The only proven ingredient is caffeine, and Hoodia Shot hides how much caffeine it contains. Don’t waste your time or money on Hoodia Shot; it will only leave you disappointed.

Hoodia Shot Conclusion

This Hoodia Shot review finds that Hoodia Shot is just another typical diet supplement. It will do nothing but drain your wallet and leave you frustrated. Forget about hoodia. Instead, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

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.

Avesil Ingredients

Calcium (150 mg) is healthy, but it does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (133 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

Potassium (210 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia (1500 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Green Tea (150 mg) has been shown to cause weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Avesil review finds if you take the recommended dosage of Avesil diet pills, you will get enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine anhydrous (50 mg) does cause weight loss by increasing metabolic rate. However, this relatively low amount of caffeine will not do much.

I must give a hand to Avesil on one point. They’ve fully disclosed the amounts of each ingredient in the pill which is something that’s not seen very often in this industry. If more companies did this, the industry as a whole would be much better off.

Avesil Price

Avesil diet pills cost $89.95 for 180 capsules (a one month supply). Although Avesil does contain a few proven ingredients in appropriate amounts, $89.95 is an outrageous price. You can find multiple diet pills that are just as effective (or more effective) at causing weight loss for a much lower price. Look through our recommended products for one.

Avesil Side Effects

Side effects of Avesil include headaches and increased heart rate.

Avesil Guarantee

The Avesil website says they have a “no-questions-asked 100% money-back guarantee.” The website gives no other information on their guarantee other than that you have to have a Return Merchandise Authorization in order to return Avesil. They do not specify how long you have to return the product.

Avesil Free Trial

Avesil has a “risk-free” 14 day trial. It is typical of free trials offered by multiple diet pills. You have to read the fine print or you will be in for a shock. If you don’t cancel the free trial within the 14 days window, you will be charged $89.95and enrolled in autoship (they automatically ship you more product every month and charge your credit card).

Avesil Conclusion

This Avesil review finds Avesil diet pills do contain a few proven ingredients in proven amounts. It will cause weight loss. However, Avesil is way too expensive. You can get the same (or better) weight loss results for much less with several other diet pills.

• “More energy
• Natural weight loss
• Reduced cravings
• Improved muscle tone
• Balanced digestion
• Greater mental focus” (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 health, but does not contribute to weight loss.

Potassium (70 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.

Total Carbohydrate 10g

Dietary Fiber (1g ) is very important in health, but it does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Sugars 8 g

Other Carbohydrate 1g

Vitamin B3 (niacin) 8 mg

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 8 mg

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 30 mcg

Proprietary Blend 100 ml

Aloe Vera Leaf gel is used in many skin care products, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

IsaLyte trace minerals

Pau D’Arco inner bark

Suma root is supposed to keep hormonal balance. There is no proof that it contributes to weight loss.

Eleutherococcus Senticocus root extract is supposed to increase the immune system; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Burdock root

Fennel seed

Peppermint leaf

Licorice root

Choline bitarate is contained in many diet supplements which claim choline reduces body fat, but there is no evidence to back up this claim.

Inositol helps transport fat from the liver. It is used to treat depression and ADD.

Betain HCl

L-Methionine helps breakdown fats and aids in digestion. It is not recommended that you supplement with L-Methionine unless directed by your doctor.

The Truth Behind Cleanse for Life

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’t want anyone stealing their formula).

Well, we contacted Isagenix customer service and here is what we found:

• If you sign up for a yearly membership ($39 per year), you get a discount on Isagenix products.
• Before they will give you the price for a single bottle of Cleanse for Life they try to sell you their “30 Day Cleanse” (which costs $374 without a membership and $260 with one). If that doesn’t work they try to sell you the “9 Day Cleanse” (which costs $174.95 without a membership and $130 with one). These extended day cleanse programs include several products including Cleanse for Life.
• 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.
• 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’t list their prices online–you get a different price depending on how much you have sold and who you buy it through.
• 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.

Cleanse for Life Conclusion

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.

Xpel Ingredients

Vitamin B12 50mg
Magnesium (from electrolyte blend) 100mg
Calcium (from electrolyte blend) 200mg
Potassium (from electrolyte blend) 90mg

Xeritone-PSD Herbal Diuretic Blend: 1,200mg
Buchu leaf (Barosma betulina)

Cornsilk stylus (Zea mays)

Couchgrass rhizome(Agropyron repens)

Hydrangea root (Hydrangea arborescens)

Juniper berry fruit (Juniperus communis)

Uva ursi leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)

Dandelion root 5:1 extract (20% taraxasterol and 3% choline)

Horsetail extract (7% soluble silica)(whole plant)

Electrolyte Blend: 1,141mg
Calcium carbonate

Potassium citrate

Calcium gluconate

Magnesium oxide

Green tea leaf & Guarana seed extract: 120mg
(providing 75mg caffeine)

Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Calcium, and Potassium have healthy benefits, but they have not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Buchu and Juniper have shown to be a diuretic in mice, but no human studies have been done.

Uva Ursi is used to treat various medical problems such as headache and bladder infection. There is evidence that unsafe interactions can occur when Uva Ursi is combined with diuretics (like Buchu and Juniper).

There is no evidence that dandelion or horsetail contribute to weight loss.

Green tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolic rate. However, studies proving green tea use 300 mg per day. This Xpel review finds there is not enough green tea in Xpel diet pills to contribute to weight loss.

Guarana has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Xpel diet pills do not contain Damiana or Yerba Mate.

Xpel claims to be better than other diuretics, but if you compare the ingredients, they are exactly the same.

Xpel Cost

Xpel diet pills cost $15.99 for 80 capsules. If you take the recommended dose of 8 capsules per day, one bottle will last 10 days. This is expensive for a diet pill. The only proven ingredient in Xpel is green tea, and there is not enough of it to make a difference in weight loss.

Xpel Guarantee

The MHP website (manufacturer of Xpel) states, “All Maximum Human Performance products are covered by a 100% Money-Back Guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied with your product, simply return it with a brief description of the problem.” This guarantee provides little necessary information. It makes us wonder what the fine print about their guarantee really is.

Xpel Marketing

The MHP website is packed with pictures of bulging biceps on professional body builders. They must be going for a teenage audience because who honestly believes that a diuretic can give you a body builder’s body.

They claim, “The precise and ample amounts of water reducing ingredients in XPEL go to work around your muscle cells to eliminate excess water and give your skin a tight ‘plastic wrap’ appearance” (website). This is just another example of outrageous claims that cannot possibly be true. Using a diuretic will probably keep you on the toilet for a few days, but it is not going to increase your muscles.

Xpel Conclusion

This Xpel review finds Xpel diet pills are like any other diuretic. They contain only one proven ingredient, and there isn’t enough of it included to cause weight loss. Xpel tries to impress you with incredible photos and claims, but there is no scientific evidence that Xpel will cause any weight loss at all. Do yourself a favor and go with a diet pill that has proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Water Pill Ingredients

Vitamin B-6 150 mg
Potassium 100 mg
Calcium 260 mg
Buchu Extract 100 mg
Juniper Extract 100 mg
Parsley Extract 100 mg
Uva Ursi Extract 100 mg

Vitamin B-6, Potassium, and Calcium have all been proven to have healthy benefits. However, they have NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Buchu extract and Juniper extract are proven diuretics in mice. However, no human studies have been done, so there is no way to predict human weight loss that might be caused by these ingredients.

Uva Ursi comes from Bearberry. It is used to treat arthritis, indigestion, and bladder infections, among other ailments. Research has shown drug interactions with diuretics (a possible problem with Buchu and Juniper). Uva Ursi has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

None of the ingredients contained in the Water Pill have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Finding another diet pill would be your best bet if you really want to lose weight. Maybe the Water Pill can help you “balance your fluids”, but it will not help you lose weight.

Water Pill Cost

The Water Pill costs $9.49 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended dosage of 2 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is very inexpensive for a diet pill. However, since the Water Pill contains NO clinically proven ingredients, any amount is too expensive for the Water Pill.

Water Pill Guarantee

The Natrol website says nothing about a guarantee for the Water Pill. They do offer a 30 day money back guarantee on some of their other products but not on the Water Pill. It is a little concerning that they offer a guarantee only on some products. Is that because they know you will want to return the Water Pill?

Water Pill Conclusion

This Water Pill review finds the Water Pill is just another typical diet pill–it contains ingredients which have no clinical backing. In fact, the Buchu and Juniper could cause a bad reaction with the Uva Ursi. Don’t bother with the Water Pill; you will only be disappointed. Instead, try one of our recommended products. They contain proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

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.

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.

SmartBurn Ingredients

Chromium 133 mcg 111%
Calcium 156 mg 16%
Potassium 218 mg 6%
SmartBurn Proprietary Blend: 1.5g (1,500mg)
Garcinia Cambogia Extract (Fruit and Rind)
-Gymnema Sylvestre Extract (Leaf)
-Rhodiola Rosea Extract (Root)
-Theanine
-Astaxanthin
-Hoodia Gordonii
-Tarragon Extract
-N-Acetyl Tyrosine
-Withania Somnifera Extract (Root)
-Vinpocetine
-Soy Phospholipids
-Green Tea Extract (as Camellia Sinensis)

Chromium is supposed to reduce insulin resistance. However, different studies have found opposite results. Regardless of whether or not chromium actually contributes to weight loss, there is not as much chromium in SmartBurn diet pills as was tested in clinical studies, so the chromium in SmartBurn would not be effective anyway.

Garcinia Cambogia contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SmartBurn doesn’t tell you how much Garcinia Cambogia it contains.

Gymnema Sylvestre has been shown to help control blood sugar levels. However, SmartBurn fails to disclose how much of this ingredient is included in their proprietary blend.

Hoodia Gordonii, contrary to common misperception, has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Tyrosine is used to synthesize protein. For tyrosine to be effective, you must take 500 to 1500 mg per day. With a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing how much tyrosine is contained in SmartBurn diet pills.

Vinpocetine increases blood circulation to the brain; it is used to treat age-related memory problems.

Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it increases metabolic rate. Once again, SmartBurn fails to list how much green tea is contained in the formula.

SmartBurn Side Effects

Side effects of SmartBurn diet pills include unstable blood sugar levels, extreme loss of appetite, jitters, and restlessness.

SmartBurn Marketing Tactics

SmartBurn is made by Iovate, who makes other diet pills including Cylaris and nanoSlim, is known for its shady marketing tactics. The SmartBurn website claims the following, “In two 8-week studies in which all groups followed a diet and exercise plan, subjects using the primary ingredients in SmartBurn (Garcinia cambogia extract, chromium polynicotinate, and Gymnema sylvestre extract) lost, on average, significantly MORE WEIGHT than subjects who were using a placebo (14.99 vs. 3.06 lbs. and 12.54 vs. 3.53 lbs.).” They fail to mention the amount of each ingredient used in the study. Further, they fail to list how much of each ingredient they include in their own proprietary blend.

The claim that SmartBurn can help you lose up to 450% of the weight than diet and exercise alone is completely ridiculous. I don’t know where they came up with this number, but there is NO research to back it up.

SmartBurn Cost

SmartBurn diet pills cannot be purchased directly from the SmartBurn website. However, the website does have links to two sites that sell SmartBurn; these sites sell SmartBurn for $87.92 for a one month supply. However, we found SmartBurn on other websites for $19.99 per month–just another interesting marketing ploy by Iovate.

SmartBurn Conclusion

This SmartBurn review finds that SmartBurn diet pills are not worth your time or money. While SmartBurn contains some proven ingredients, they do not say how much of each ingredient is included (because they don’t want you to know). Save yourself money and grief; check out our recommended products to find one that is best for you.