CactiCurve claims to be the “fastest acting appetite control supplement available” (website). This CactiCurve review explores the ingredients contained in CactiCurve diet pills and explains the guarantee (or lack of guarantee) offered by CactiCurve. The long and short of it is CactiCurve will do nothing fir weight loss.

CactiCurve Ingredients

The following are the ingredients found in CactiCurve (according to their website):

Slimaluma (200 mg), also known as Caralluma fibriata, is a supposed appetite suppressant. Unfortunately, research has yet to prove this.
NeOpuntia (200 mg) is a fiber that binds with fat, which causes weight loss. However, you have to take 1.6 grams of NeOpuntia per day for it to be effective. Therefore, this CactiCurve review finds there is not enough NeOpuntia in CactiCurve diet pills to cause weight loss.
Hoodia Gordonii (200 mg) is just another gimmicky diet pill ingredient. Although various celebrities and television shows have endorsed hoodia gordonii, the science does NOT back it up. Research has not proven that hoodia gordonii does anything for weight loss.

The CactiCurve website claims CactiCurve contains a “one-of-a-kind blend.” The truth is that you can find this ingredient combination in several different diet pills.
Don’t be fooled by the lofty claims made about CactiCurve diet pills; the scientific research just does not justify it. Only ONE of the ingredients in CactiCurve (NeOpuntia) has been proven to cause weight loss, and it has not been included in a high enough amount to contribute to weight loss. Thus, you can be sure CactiCurve will leave you with nothing but frustration.

CactiCurve Cost

CactiCurve diet pills cost $19.99 for 90 capsules (a one month supply). There is a discount for buying in bulk. Although this is an average price for a diet pill, considering there is only one proven diet pill ingredient and it is not included in a sufficient amount, any price is too much to pay for CactiCurve diet pills. If you are really serious about losing weight, look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

CactiCurve Guarantee

The CactiCurve website says nothing about a guarantee. We emailed the CactiCurve customer service department but did not receive a response.

CactiCurve Website

The CactiCurve website is very generic. It also lacks detailed information, including who manufacturers CactiCurve. There is only a customer service email; there is no phone number or mailing address listed. It is concerning when companies don’t want you to be able to contact them. It usually means their product is nothing more than a gimmick.

CactiCurve Conclusion

This CactiCurve review finds CactiCurve is not worth your time or money. It is impossible to contact the manufacturer, and most likely there is no guarantee for CactiCurve. Don’t try CactiCurve; it will only leave you disappointed.

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.

Slimage Ingredients

Vitamin A (5000 IU) is important to health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin C (240 mg) has healthy benefits but does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin E (30 IU) is also important to health, but there is nothing to suggest it contributes to weight loss.

Biotin (Vitamin B7) (1250 mcg) provides necessary nutrients, but it does not cause weight loss.

Weight Loss Complex 611 mg

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only taken used in doses of 300 mg or more daily. With a total of 611 mg in the Weight Loss Complex, it is extremely unlikely that Slimage diet pills contain enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.

Caffeine also contributes to weight loss. Once again, Slimage hides how much caffeine it contains, making it impossible for this Slimage review to determine if there is enough caffeine to cause weight loss.

Oolong tea has been shown to increase metabolism (probably due to the caffeine it contains). There is no listing of how much Oolong tea Slimage contains.

White tea

Lagerstroemia Speciosa is also known as banaba; it has been shown to cause weight loss. Unfortunately, Slimage does not say how much Lagerstroemia Speciosa it contains.

Pure South African Hoodia does nothing for weight loss. Don’t be swayed by the sensational claims from diet pill companies or the endorsements from celebrities; the science just doesn’t support hoodia as a valid weight loss ingredient.

Slimaluma contains Caralluma Fimbriata Extract, which is supposedly an appetite suppressant. More research is needed on Caralluma Fimbriata.

Age-defying Complex 484 mg

Vitamin C

Bilberry

Vitamin E

Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is needed to produce energy. However, your body makes plenty of ALA; you do not need to supplement with it.

Collagen is supposed to leave skin looking younger; despite what some diet pill companies claim, collagen has no effect on weight loss.

Silica can actually cause skin to dry out.

Grape seed

Lycopene

Lingonberry

Coenzyme Q10 is included in many beauty products; it does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin A

Biotin

You will notice Slimage does contain several clinically proven ingredients. However, they hide how much of each ingredient is included (likely because there are only trace amounts of each ingredient). Don’t waste your time on this product; it will not cause weight loss.

Slimage Cost

Slimage diet pills cost $29.99 for 120 caplets. If you take the recommended 4 caplets per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is relatively inexpensive for a diet pill. However, there is no reason to believe Slimage will actually give you weight loss results, so any amount is too much to pay for Slimage.

Slimage Guarantee

Slimage is made by NX labs. NX Labs does give refunds for some of their other products, but their website doesn’t mention anything about a guarantee for Slimage (which means there probably isn’t one). We have learned that companies who are unwilling to back up their product often have something to hide.

Slimage Conclusion

This Slimage review finds that Slimage will do nothing for your weight loss efforts. While it does contain several proven ingredients, it fails to mention how much of each ingredient is included, making it impossible to determine how effective it will be at causing weight loss. Look for a diet pill that contains clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts; you will be glad you did.

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.

Slim 10 Ingredients

Slim 10 contains a proprietary blend of the following ingredients:

Advantra Z® is made of Synephrine. In clinical studies, Synephrine has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Super Citrimax® contains HCA from the South Asian fruit Garnicia cambogia. It is a proven appetite suppressant and inhibits fat production.
Tonalin® is made of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). It is proven to preserve lean muscle and reduce body fat.
Phase 2® is made from white kidney beans. Clinical studies have shown Phase 2 blocks calories from starch, leading to weight loss.
7-Keto® is a metabolite of DHEA. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
NeOpuntia® is from the Opuntia ficus indica cactus. The fibers bind with the fat so it is not absorbed.
ForsLean® is made of Forskohlin, which promotes lean body mass, which helps you lose weight.
Slimaluma® is made of Caralluma Fimbriata Extract, an ancient Indian cactus which allegedly works as an appetite suppressant. More research is needed on Caralluma Fimbriata.
ChromeMate® is simply Chromium. Chromium deficiencies are extremely rare. Studies have found conflicting results about Chromium’s efficiency in promoting weight loss.
CarniPure® contains Carnitine. Carnitine is supposed to help breakdown fats. More research is needed on Carnitine.

Slim 10 also contains 500 mg of Real South African Hoodia.

While many of the ingredients in Slim 10 have been proven to successfully promote weight loss,
since they are included in a “proprietary blend”, there is no way to know how much of each ingredient
is actually included. Thus, it is impossible for this Slim 10 review to determine how effective
Slim 10 diet pills actually are. Companies usually use proprietary blends to disguise how little of
each ingredient they have included in their formula.

Slim 10 Could Cause Liver Failure

Several reputable sources (including Time Magazine and the BBC) are reporting that several women have experienced liver failure from taking Slim 10.
This is very concerning to us.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,333902,00.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/2036480.stm

Slim 10 Cost

Slim 10 costs $75 for one month supply. This is very expensive considering there is no way to prove if this product works. We do like that Slim 10 gives an autoship option. We generally do not like autoship, but at least there is an option not to use autoship. However, their shipping rate is $20 per order, which is very high for a diet pill.

Slim 10 Guarantee

Slim 10 offers a “100% refund” for returns made within 90 days of purchase. You will have to pay shipping charges to return the product as well as a $7.95 restocking fee.

Slim 10 Marketing

Slim 10 does a good job promoting each individual ingredient in their product. They list legitimate clinical studies done on the ingredients. However, they do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in Slim 10, so it is impossible to know whether the ingredients will be effective.

Slim 10 Conclusion

This Slim 10 review finds that Slim 10 diet pills include some great ingredients. Unfortunately, they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included, making it impossible to know how effective Slim 10 will be. We are very concerned about the possibility of liver failure from using Slim 10. We encourage you to look for a product that contains proven ingredients such as those in Slim 10, but be sure they are included in effective amounts.