Reduslim Ingredients

Green tea (480 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Reduslim review finds there is enough green tea in Reduslim diet pills to contribute to weight loss. *Note: The 480 mg of green tea is the total if you take the maximum dosage of 4 capsules per day. If you take less than the recommended dosage you will not get enough green tea to cause weight loss.

Cissus Quandragularis (480 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with other ingredients.

Capsaicin (cayenne red pepper extract) (80 mg) helps with circulation and digestion. More research is needed to determine if capsaicin contributes to weight loss.

Proprietary blend Weight Reducing agent (1360 mg)

Helianthus tuberosus 480mg (Jerusalem artichoke) is high in fiber; it does not cause weight loss.

Phaseolamin 480mg ( phaseolus Vulgaris extract) is white kidney bean extract. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 1.5 grams. Thus, there is not enough Phaseolamin in Reduslim to be effective.
Soy 400mg ( bean extract) does not cause weight loss.

The Reduslim website claims Reduslim does not contain caffeine. This is not entirely true. Although Reduslim does not specifically add caffeine to its recipe, green tea contains caffeine. Thus, if you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine, know that there really is caffeine in Reduslim diet pills.

Reduslim Marketing

We have seen it all when it comes to bad marketing, but Reduslim takes it to a new level. Many diet pill companies fabricate before and after photos to try to sell their product. Reduslim uses before and after photos, but they are pathetic. Anyone can see these photos have been doctored (and EXTREMELY poorly). This is just one more reason to stay away from Reduslim.

Reduslim Cost

Reduslim costs $58.99 per bottle (supposedly a $25 savings). One bottle lasts 15-30 days, depending on the dosage you use. This is extremely expensive for a diet pill, especially since it contains only ONE proven ingredient (green tea), and you will only get enough of it if you take the maximum dosage. Don’t get ripped off by Reduslim–find a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in the  necessary amounts.

Reduslim Guarantee

Reduslim does have a guarantee, but it is only for unopened bottles. There is another catch: You cannot return the product until at least 30 days AFTER you purchase it (just another way to get more money out of you). The Reduslim website also claims, “Maximum results are achieved after using Reduslim for at least 90 days.” This ensures you will waste over $176 on three months’ worth of Reduslim.

Reduslim Conclusion

This Reduslim review finds you should stay away from Reduslim diet pills (although if you want a good laugh check out their before and after photos). This is just another diet pill that assumes you won’t do your homework. They make bold claims but fail to back them up.

Xylestril Ingredients

Xylestril diet pills contain the following ingredients (although they do not list how much of each ingredient is included):

• Chocolate is a mood enhancer, but has not been directly linked to weight loss.
• Green tea is proven to increase metabolic function, leading to weight loss. Xylestril fails to disclose how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Xylestril review to determine if there is enough green tea to be effective.
• Cinnamon has been used for many years to regulate blood sugar. Unfortunately, there is no research to prove this.
• Soy is supposed to reduce the symptoms of menopause; again, there is no research to substantiate this.
• Ginger root reduces nausea and vomiting.
• Kelp
• L-Tyrosine synthesizes protein, leading to weight loss. However, for L-Tyrosine to be effective, you have to take 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is extremely unlikely that Xylestril contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.
• Dong quai is supposed to balance Estrogen and increase sex drive. There is no research to prove this.
• Damiana, when combined with Guarana and Yerba Mate, has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, Damiana has not been proven on its own.
• Wild Yam
• Avena sativa
• Mother’s wort
• Blessed thistle
• Fennel seed
• Fenugreek
• Magnolia bark
• Elderberry
• Passion Flower promotes restful sleep.
• Raspberries–Raspberry ketones have proven to induce weight loss in mice. However, no human studies have been done.

Only a few of the ingredients in Xylestril diet pills have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Xylestril fails to list how much of each ingredient is included (probably because there is too little of each ingredient to be effective) so it is impossible to know what effect Xylestril will have on weight loss.

Xylestril Cost

Xylestril diet pills $39.99 for 90 capsules (with a discount for buying in bulk). If you take the recommended 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about 22 days. In other words, you will spend about $53 per month on Xylestril. Although this is a fairly average price for a diet pill, it is too much to spend. There is NO evidence that Xylestril will cause weight loss.

Xylestril Guarantee

Xylestril has a 90-day guarantee. We like that they give 90 days, but they only give refunds for unopened bottles. In other words, if you buy only one bottle and it does not work, you cannot return it.

Xylestril Marketing

Xylestril wants you to believe this is a new, spectacular product; it isn’t. There are multiple fat burners out there specifically for women. Xylestril is nothing new and it is not any different from so many other diet pills, despite what their testimonials claim.

Xylestril Conclusion

This Xylestril review finds that Xylestril diet pills are more of the same thing we see over and over–mediocrity. They hide how much of each ingredient is included and make outrageous claims that they could never back up. If you are serious about losing weight, look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in clinically proven amounts.

This Zalestrim review will take a hard look at the ingredient profile and determine whether this is the diet pill for you.

What are the ingredients in Zalestrim?

The Zalestrim website lists the following ingredients:

• Green Tea 50% Extract
• Ginger Root
• Black Cohosh
• Cinnamon Extract
• Dong Quai
• Damiana leaf
• Metabromine Chocolate extract
• Soy Isoflavones 40% Extract
• Magnolia Bark
• Passion Flower
• Wild Yam Root
• Barberry

You will note they do not disclose how much of any ingredient is contained in Zalestrim diet pills.

Green tea is an ingredient which has been proven to increase metabolic function, leading to weight loss. However, Zalestrim fails to disclose how much green tea the formula contains (this is not uncommon in the diet pill industry — we just wish some people would step forward and do it!). Therefore, it is impossible for this Zalestrim review to determine if the amount of green tea in Zalestrim is enough to be effective.

Ginger root reduces the acidity in the stomach, thus reducing vomiting and nausea.

Dong Quai is a Chinese herb which is supposed to balance Estrogen and restore sex drive.

Damiana is supposed to restore sex drive and delay the onset of menopause. Studies show when you combine Damiana with Guarana and Yerba, the combination leads to weight loss. Damiana has not been proven to be effective on its own, however.

Metabromine is an appetite suppressant and metabolism booster. Clinical studies are lacking at this point.

Soy supplements are supposed to delay or reduce the symptoms of menopause.

Barberry Bark is a laxative which cleanses the system.

How much does Zalestrim cost?

According to the Zalestrim website,

“This Body Transformation kit once sold for $237. We developed a 3-in-1 formula and were able to drop the price down to Only $129. And now for this week only you can buy each 120 capsule package for only $50. A savings of $90 per bottle!”

This is interesting because if you look farther down the page, you will see the price is actually $39.99 for one bottle. This is probably just an error that will be corrected.

Is there a guarantee with Zalestrim?

Zalestrim offers a “100% lifetime money back guarantee”, but only if you buy in bulk. You will only be reimbursed for your unopened bottles.

What are the side effects of Zalestrim?

Side effects include anxiety, nausea, irritability, high blood pressure, and increased heart rate. Black Cohosh can cause miscarriage; pregnant women should not take Zalestrim. (Pregnant women shouldn’t take diet pills period).

Zalestrim and the breast enhancement pill controversy

Breast enhancement pills are controversial. One company, Bloussant, was sued by the FTC for false claims. http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/07/wellquest.shtm
While Zalestrim claims it will help with breast enhancement, this will have to be your own call.

Zalestrim Conclusion

This Zalestrim contains Green tea, and that’s the only ingredient we can fully stand behind.  Other ingredients are needing more research before we’ll stake our claim.

• “Lose Weight
• Have Blemish Free Skin
• Increase Sexual Desire & Sensation
• Increase the Size and Firmness of Your Breasts”

This CurvaTrim review will explore the ins and outs of CurvaTrim and help you determine if this is the product you have been looking for.

CurvaTrim diet pill ingredients

Proprietary Blend 757.5 mg

• Green Tea (50% caffeine)
• Soy Isofavones 40% extract
• Chocamine
• Cinnamon
• Ginger root
• Kelp
• L-Tyrosine
• Dong quai
• Damiana leaves
• Wild yam root
• Avena sativa
• Motherswort
• Blessed thistle
• Fennel seed
• Magnolia bar
• Fenugreek seed
• Elderberry
• Passion flower
• Razberi K

Green tea–this ingredient has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, CurvaTrim includes it in a “Proprietary Blend”; they do not disclose exactly how much green tea is in the formula. Thus, it is impossible for this CurvaTrim review to determine if the amount of green tea contained in CurvaTrim diet pills is enough to be effective.

Chocamine–I’m neutral, leaning positive on this ingredient. Cocoa itself is effective for endurance, but Chocamine’s has such a deluge of ingredients inside it, it’s tough to really zero in on effectiveness.

Cinnamon–it has been used for years to help regulate blood sugar. Does it directly help you lose weight? That question still remains. With little to no research supporting it, the jury is still out on cinnamon’s efficacy.

Damiana–When combined with yerba mate and guarana, damiana has been shown to be effective in promoting weight loss. However, on its own damiana has not been shown to cause weight loss.

Razberi K–Studies show raspberry ketones induced weight loss in mice with a diet containing 2% of the total diet as raspberry ketones. No studies have been done on humans. Note: in order to take in 2% of raspberry ketones as your total diet you would have to take a ton of these CurvaTrim diet pills. Once again, Methyl Ripped does not disclose how much of this ingredient is included. This makes it impossible to determine whether or not the amount of raspberry ketones in CurvaTrim is enough to be effective in promoting weight loss. ((http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15862604))

CurvaTrim Guarantee

The CurvaTrim policy is as follows: “Return your one empty bottle (we want you to use all of our fine product) within 60 days of purchase plus all other bottles purchased in undamaged, unopened, and resalable condition for a prompt refund less s&h.” (website)

CurvaTrim and the breast enhancement pill controversy

Breast enhancement pills are controversial. One company, Bloussant, was sued by the FTC for false claims. ((http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/07/wellquest.shtm))
While CurvaTrim claims it will help with breast enhancement, none of the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills have been proven to contribute to breast enhancement. This shouldn’t be too surprising–why would so many people opt for surgery if you could get the same results from a pill?

How much does CurvaTrim cost?

You can get 90 capsules of CurvaTrim diet pills for $39.99. If you take the recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, it will cost over $53 per month. This is very expensive for a product that hides how much of each ingredient is included and has lofty, unsubstantiated claims.

CurvaTrim Conclusion

This CurvaTrim review finds CurvaTrim is a mediocre product. It includes ingredients in undisclosed amounts. There is no scientific evidence to prove the ingredients in CurvaTrim diet pills will lead to breast enhancement. Spend your money on a diet pill that actually works–one that uses proven ingredients in 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.

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.