“Decrease body fat

Instant Response

Control Appetite

Lasting Energy” (TFuel Hardcore package).

This TFuel Hardcore review finds TFuel Hardcore is a waste of your time and money; there is NO reason to believe it will lead to weight loss.

TFuel Hardcore Ingredients

• Vitamin B3 does not cause weight loss.
• Vitamin B12 does not cause weight loss.
• Pyridoxine HCL
• Chromium (from Chromium Polynicotinate) has shown varying results in clinical trials.
• Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)
• Thiamin has healthy benefits but does not cause weight loss.
• Caffeine Anhydrous does contribute to weight loss, but TFuel Hardcore fails to list how much caffeine it contains.
• Synephrine HCL is an effective diet pill, but the important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration contained (the higher the concentration the better). TFuel Hardcore diet pills do not reveal the concentration contained.
• Vinpocetine helps treat age-related memory problems; it does not cause weight loss.
• Rhodiola Rosea (Rosavins) is a mood enhancing ingredient; it does not cause weight loss.
• L-Tyrosine contributes to weight loss when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is highly unlikely that TFuel Hardcore contains enough Tyrosine to cause weight loss.
• Schizandra Chinensis
• L-Taurine is supposed to increase energy, but research has failed to back up this claim.
• St. Johns Wort
• Ginger Root
• Magnolia Bark (Honokiol)
• Green Tea Leaf (Polyphenols) is an effective diet pill ingredient, but the amount contained is hidden.
• L-Phenylaline is a good diet pill ingredient, but again TFuel Hardcore fails to list how much Phenylalanine it contains.
• Valerian Root
• Passion Flower
• Octopamine HCL has not been proven to cause weight loss.
• Glucoronolactone
• 5 HTP (5 Hydroxy-L-tryptophan) is a mood enhancer; it does not directly contribute to weight loss.
• Evodiamine has been shown to contribute to weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.
• Hoodia Gordonii, despite what many diet pill companies claim, does NOT contribute to weight loss.
• Resveratrol
• Chocamine needs more research to determine if it is an effective weight loss ingredient.

Do not be impressed by this excessive list of ingredients. TFuel Hardcore diet pills do contain some effective ingredients, but they fail to mention how much of each ingredient is included. This is usually because there is just a trace amount of each ingredient included. There is no reason to believe TFuel Hardcore will actually cause weight loss.

The TFuel Hardcore package claims it contains “patented ingredients.” The truth is that these ingredients are included in dozens of diet pills; TFuel Hardcore is nothing special.

TFuel Hardcore Price

TFuel Hardcore diet pills cost $59 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended dose of 6 capsules per day, one bottle will last 20 days. This is very expensive for a diet pill.

Who is behind TFuel Hardcore?

After searching online, the only place we found to buy on TFuel Hardcore diet pills was on Ebay. There is no mention of who manufacturers TFuel Hardcore. It is not even listed on the packaging. This is a huge red flag. There is no guarantee with TFuel Hardcore. Don’t bother with this product; there are just too many unknowns, including manufacturer and ingredient amounts.

TFuel Hardcore Conclusion

This TFuel Hardcore review finds TFuel Hardcore is nothing more than another diet pill out to get your money. Not only does TFuel Hardcore hide how much of each ingredient is included, they do not even disclose the name of the manufacturer. If you really want to lose weight, go with a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary 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.

Thyro-Slim AM Ingredients

Selenium (100 mcg) does not cause weight loss.

Copper (2 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown conflicting results in clinical trials.

Energizing Blend (455 mg)

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Thyro-Slim AM does not contain either Yerba Mate or Damiana. Thus, this Thyro-Slim review finds the Guarana in Thyro-Slim will NOT cause weight loss.

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Thyro-Slim AM includes green tea in a proprietary blend, so there is no way of knowing if it contains enough green tea to be effective.

Garcinia Cambogia (500 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Green orange fruit extract Citrus Aurantium (200 mg) contains synephrine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss. However, the most important thing to note with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. Thyro Slim AM fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains.

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Gugglipid supposedly increases thyroid function, but studies have shown varying results.

Bladderwrack kelp

Atlantic kelp

Sargassi seaweed

L-Tyrosine (175 mg) contributes to weight loss, but only when used in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Thyro-Slim AM diet pills do not contain nearly enough L-Tyrosine to cause weight loss.

White Willow Bark (100 mg) is an anti-inflammatory. It has not been shown to cause weight loss.

The only proven ingredient included in the necessary amount is garcinia cambogia. Thus, this Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim AM diet pills are not worth taking.

Thyro-Slim PM Ingredients

Vitamin B6 (10 mg)

Chromium (100 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.

Soothing Herbal Blend (100 mg)

Wild Jujube Seed

Chamomile Flower

Passion Flower

Cleansing Blend (250 mg)

Senna Leaf

Rhubarb root

Cascara Sagrada Bark

Cassia

St. John’s Bread

Apple fruit

Tamarind fruit

Date fruit

Fig fruit

Water Balance Blend (250 mg)

Uva Ursi has actually been shown to have dangerous interactions with diuretics like Buchu and Juniper (which are both contained in Thyro-Slim PM diet pills.

Dandelion Root

Cranberry fruit

Buchu leaf

Cornsilk

Couchgrass herb

Hydrangea

Juniper

Artichoke

Restoration & Adrenal Support Blend (200 mg)

Licorice root

Astragalus

Ginger

Thyrogenic T-3 Complex (250 mg)

Guggulipid

Atlantic kelp

Bladderwrack kelp

Sergassi Seaweed

Thyro-Slim PM diet pills contain NO proven ingredients. They are not worth your time or money.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Cost

A 21-day supply of Thyro-Slim AM/PM costs $24.99.This is not especially expensive for a diet pill, but considering there is only ONE proven ingredient in Thyro-Slim, any amount is too much to pay.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Marketing

Thyro-Slim is manufactured by Maximum Human Performance (MHP). The MHP website is full of photos of bulging biceps and unbelievable testimonials. Don’t be fooled by their marketing. Thyro-Slim will do nothing for weight loss. Don’t waste your money on it.

Thyro-Slim AM/PM Conclusion

This Thyro-Slim AM/PM review finds Thyro-Slim is nothing special. Between the two formulas there is only ONE proven ingredient contained in a proven amount. Thyro-Slim will not give you the results you are looking for. Find a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts; our recommended products are a great place to start.

Thermo Phen Phen Gold Ingredients

Proprietary Herbal Blend 2284 mg

MaHuang Extract (standardized for 20 mg Ephedrine)contains ephedra. Ephedra does contribute to weight loss, but it has been banned by the FDA due to its very serious side effects.

Guarana Seed Extract has been shown to contribute to weight loss but only when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. Thermo Phen Phen Gold does not contain Damiana or Yerba Mate. Thus, this Thermo Phen Phen Gold review finds the Guarana in Thermo Phen Phen Gold is ineffective.

Green Tea Leaf Extract has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Since Thermo Phen Phen Gold hides the amount in a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing how much green tea it contains.

St. John’s Wort (0.3 % hypericin)

L-Phenylalanine is found in chocolate. It is supposed to make you feel good, but it does not cause weight loss.

White Willow Bark is an anti-inflammatory. More research is needed to determine if it contributes to weight loss.

Thermo Phen Phen Gold Cost

Thermo Phen Phen Gold diet pills cost $44.99 for 120 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 12 per day, one bottle will last 10 days. This is an outrageous price for this product! We cannot recommend a product containing ephedra.

Thermo Phen Phen Gold Affiliate Program

Thermo Phen Phen Gold has an “Affiliate Program.” Basically you sign up to sell the product for commission. We generally find companies using affiliate programs have something to hide (like a really bad product). Don’t get suckered into it.

Thermo Phen Phen Gold Guarantee

The Thermo Phen Phen Gold website says they offer a full refund for bottles that are at least half full. They require that you use the product for at least 10 days before returning it. They do not specify if they have a restocking fee.

Thermo Phen Phen Gold Conclusion

This Thermo Phen Phen Gold review finds this product is overpriced and possibly dangerous. We cannot recommend any product containing ephedra. There are safer, effective alternatives (like Synephrine). Read through our recommended products to find a safe product that will give you great weight loss results.

Thermo Phen Phen Ingredients

Citrus Aurantium (6% Synephrine) (300 mg) Synephrine is clinically proven to contribute to weight loss. The higher the concentration of Synephrine, the more effective it is at causing weight loss. Unfortunately, Thermo Phen Phen contains only a 6% concentration of Synephrine. Thus, this Thermo Phen Phen review finds the Synephrine in Thermo Phen Phen will not contribute to weight loss.

Guarana Extract (1100 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. You will note Thermo Phen Phen diet pills do not contain either Damiana or Yerba Mate. The Guarana in Thermo Phen Phen will do nothing for weight loss.

White Willow Bark (50 mg) is a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory. Some claim it helps to enhance the thermogenic effect, leading to weight loss. However, more research is needed.

Chromium Picolinate (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.

St. John’s Wort (200 mg) does not contribute to weight loss.

L-Phenylalanine (200 mg) is a feel-good ingredient; it does not cause weight loss.

Thermo Phen Phen Cost

Thermo Phen Phen diet pills cost $29.99 for 100 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dose of 9 capsules per day, one bottle will last 11 days. This is very expensive for a diet pill. None of the ingredients contained in Thermo Phen Phen is included in a proven amount. Thus, any amount is too much to pay for Thermo Phen Phen. Don’t waste your time or money; Thermo Phen Phen will only leave you disappointed.

Thermo Phen Phen Affiliate Program

Thermo Phen Phen has an “Affiliate Program.” In other words, you con other people into wasting their money on Thermo Phen Phen and you get commission. Companies with legitimate diet pills don’t have to use “Affiliate” programs. Their products are good enough to sell themselves.

Thermo Phen Phen Guarantee

The Thermo Phen Phen website says they offer a full refund for bottles that are at least half full. They require that you use the product for at least 10 days before returning it. They do not specify if they have a restocking fee.

Thermo Phen Phen and Tolerance

The following warning is found on the Thermo Phen Phen website:

“After you have used the same dosage of Thermo Phen Phen for two to three weeks you may notice that the effects lessen. This is perfectly normal. Unfortunately your body will develop a tolerance to the thermogenic ingredients in Thermo Phen Phen. The only remedy is to either increase the dosage or cut back enough to diminish the tolerance.”

This is just one more reason not to try Thermo Phen Phen. If tolerance is such a problem with this product, they need to fix it.

Thermo Phen Phen Conclusion

This Thermo Phen Phen review finds there is nothing good to say about Thermo Phen Phen. It contains no proven ingredients in necessary amounts, it has a pathetic “Affiliate Program”, and it is way too expensive. Look at our recommended products to find a diet pill that will actually work.

Fenphedra Xtreme Ingredients

Green tea (45 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg per day. This Fenphedra Xtreme review finds there is not enough green tea in Fenphedra Xtreme to cause weight loss.

Caffeine anhydrous is simply dehydrated caffeine. It does contribute to weight loss. However, Fenphedra Xtreme fails to list how much caffeine it contains, making it impossible to know if there is enough caffeine to be effective.

Acacia Rigidula (45 mg Methylsynephrine) has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Phenylethylamine HCL enhances mood; it has not been shown to cause weight loss.

Bitter Orange (25 mg Synephrine) Synephrine is a clinically proven ingredient. The important aspect with synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the more effective synephrine is at causing weight loss. Since Fenphedra Xtreme does not say the concentration of synephrine it includes, there is no way of knowing if it will actually cause weight loss.

5-HTP is a mood enhancer; it does not cause weight loss.

Hoodia Gordonii, despite what many claim, does nothing for weight loss.

Cassia Nomane has been shown to cause weight loss in rats, but no human studies have been conducted.

Theobromine is used as a diuretic; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Yohimbine HCL does contribute to weight loss, but Fenphedra Xtreme diet pills hide how much Yohimbine they contain.

L-Tyrosine contributes to weight loss when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is unlikely that Fenphedra Xtreme contains enough Tyrosine to be effective.

Naringen

6,7 Dihydroxy Bergamottin (Fruit)

Glucuronolactone

5 Methoxytrytamine HCL

Passion Flower

Valerian Root

St. John’s Wort

Don’t be impressed by the long list of ingredients contained in Fenphedra Xtreme diet pills. It most likely means there are only trace amounts of each ingredient included. Fenphedra Xtreme does contain a few proven ingredients, but they hide how much of most ingredients they have included (besides green tea, which is not included in a high enough amount).

Fenphedra Xtreme’s Unethical Marketing

Fenphedra is a diet pill that has experienced great success. By including the name “Fenphedra” in their product, Fenphedra Xtreme is banking off the likelihood that customers will connect them with the original Fenphedra and bring them more business, which is likely to happen.

So, let’s get a few things straight:

1. Fenphedra Xtreme is NOT made by the same company as Fenphedra.
2. Unlike Fenphedra, Fenphedra Xtreme hides the amount of each ingredient they include, making it impossible to determine how effective Fenphedra Xtreme will be at causing weight loss.
3. Fenphedra Xtreme does not offer any guarantee of their product; Fenphedra stands behind their product, offering a money back guarantee.
4. Fenphedra is a legitimate diet pill that we highly recommend. In contrast, we recommend staying away from Fenphedra Xtreme.
5. Fenphedra Xtreme obviously doesn’t have much going for it since it has to rely on a legitimate product to bring business.

Fenphedra Xtreme Cost

Fenphedra Xtreme diet pills cost $73.73 per bottle, with one bottle lasting a month. This is ridiculous. There is no reason to believe Fenphedra Xtreme will actually cause weight loss. And since they are trying to bank off the success of Fenphedra and they do not offer any guarantee, I wouldn’t go near Fenphedra Xtreme with a ten foot pole.

Fenphedra Xtreme Conclusion

Fenphedra Xtreme uses pathetic marketing strategies to promote their subpar product. Don’t even think about taking Fenphedra Xtreme. Instead, try the real Fenphedra or one of our other recommended products. They are honest in their marketing and include proven ingredients in proven amounts.

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.

Diet Fuel Ingredients

Guarana Seed Extract 800 mg has been proven to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Yerba Mate and Damiana. Diet Fuel does not contain either Yerba Mate or Damiana.
Thermogenic Energy Enhancing Complex 685 mg
Citrus Aurantium contains Synephrine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Diet Fuel includes Citrus Aurantium in a proprietary blend, so it is impossible for this Diet Fuel review to determine if there is enough Citrus Aurantium in Diet Fuel to be effective.
St. John’s Wort has healthy benefits, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.
L-Phenylalanine is a proven appetite suppressant. Diet Fuel does not list the amount of L-Phenylalanine included, so it is impossible to know if it is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Green Tea is a diet pill ingredient which has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolic rate.
Once again, Diet Fuel fails to list how much green tea it contains so there is no way to tell if there is enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.
Quercetin has many uses in promoting good health, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Citrus Bioflavanoid Complex
Ginger Root eases nausea by reducing stomach acid.
Cayenne Fruit

Diet Fuel does contain several clinically proven ingredients. However, there is no list of how much of each ingredient is included, probably because they include a very small amount of each ingredient.

Diet Fuel Customer Service and Guarantee

Diet Fuel is made by Twinlab. The Twinlab website contains very little information about Diet Fuel diet pills so I emailed the Twinlab customer service and received a response within about an hour. The email actually answered my questions instead of referring me to a FAQ list. The email did give me a different website with more in-depth information about Diet Fuel. It would have been nice if there at least been a link from the main Twinlab website.

The email clarified that Twinlab does not provide a guarantee for their products. They leave that up to those selling Diet Fuel diet pills (Twinlab does not sell Diet Fuel to consumers, only to distributors).

Diet Fuel Cost

You can purchase Diet Fuel diet pills for as low as $12.97 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 6 capsules per day, one bottle will last 10 days. In other words, you will be paying $38.91 per month. This is not very expensive for a diet pill, but considering Diet Fuel does not list the amount of any of the clinically proven ingredients, any amount is too much to pay for Diet Fuel.

Diet Fuel Side Effects

Side effects of Diet Fuel diet pills include increased heart rate, chills, jitters, and sleeplessness.

Diet Fuel Conclusion

This Diet Fuel review finds that Diet Fuel is a typical diet pill–not worth your money. Diet Fuel
does include some great, clinically proven ingredients, but they fail to disclose how much of each of these ingredients is included. The lack of guarantee by the manufacturer is concerning. Don’t take the gamble; use a product that is honest about how much of each ingredient they include, one that includes 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.

Leptitrex is a weight loss supplement that claims by taking it you will “Lose 7 Pounds Every 7 Days Effortlessly”. The first thing you will notice about Leptitrex is lengthy list of ingredients; there are about 50 ingredients in this supplement. Leptitrex claims it will not only help you lose weight but it will also detox your body, eliminate acne, feel euphoric, suppress appetite, and build muscle. That is great if you are looking for all of those things, but what if you just want to lose weight?

Just what is in Leptitrex?

The list is long and we could probably write a book with information on each ingredient. Leptitrex contains 6 “Keys” which, according to their website, are:

1. Vitamins & Mineral blend – Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Chromium Polynicontinate, Selenium

2. Motivation & Hunger – Chocamine, Di-Caffeine Malate, Rhodiola Rosea, St. John’s Wort, L-Tyrosine, Picamilon, Phenylalanine, hops, Phenylethylamine (PEA), Synephrine, Ginkgo, Siberian Ginseng, Ginger, 5-HTP, and Vinpocetine

3. Superfoods – Barley, Garlic, Cayenne, Buckwheat, Soybeans, Flaxseed, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Wheatgrass, Acai, and alfalfa. These ingredients supposedly help in eliminating acne.

4. Lean Muscle Matrix – Forslean, L-Glutamine, Creatine Monohydrate, L-Arginine, Avena Sativa, Mucuna Pruniens, Ipriflavone, Ecdysterone

5. Body & liver detox – dandelion root, milk thistle, licorice, cranberry, uva ursi, and sage

6. Anti Aging matrix – green tea, DMAE, acetyl-L-Carnitine, and alpha lipoic acid

While the ingredients are all listed, there are no specific amounts listed for any of the ingredients. This is your standard “proprietary blend” that we see a lot in the diet pill industry. It’s completely out of the ordinary for companies not to use a proprietary blend these days, so we have a hard time making it count against anyone. (That being said, there are a few companies that disclose everything, so we do give special consideration to those).

Because Leptitrex contains a whole slew of ingredients, you’re going to be dealing with multiple pills. Don’t let this be a huge deterrent to you unless you have a hard time swallowing pills. What would worry me more is if Leptitrex were to list all of these ingredients and then only require one or two pills as the dosage…that would smell like a scam.

What does the Research say about Leptitrex?

Well, there has been no research done on Leptitrex itself, only on some of the individual ingredients. Several of the ingredients have been proven effective in weight loss, specifically Forslean and green tea. However, many of the ingredients are a bit disputed in their effectiveness, including 5-HTP and DMAE. Many of the other ingredients have not been researched enough to determine their effectiveness. Although some ingredients do have clinical backing, it is impossible to say whether or not these ingredients are effective in Leptitrex because the amounts of the ingredients are not disclosed.

Several ingredients are included as mood enhancers (including PEA and DMAE). PEA has been clinically proven to promote energy and elevate mood. ((http://neuro.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/abstract/7/1/6))

The Leptitrex Website Claims:

“Recent Clinical studies prove the Effectiveness of 2 ingredients in the Leptitrex Lean Muscle Matrix:

1) Seventy-eight highly trained athletes were given either placebo, protein, or a key ingredient in Leptitrex + protein. The combination of Leptitrex’s ingredient and protein resulted in up to a 13% reduction in body fat and a 6% to 7% increase in muscle tissue. This was within a period of only 10 days.

2) University study on another PATENTED ingredient in Leptitrex shows test subjects lost 9.9 lbs of body FAT on average in the course of 12 weeks. They were also able to GAIN Lean Muscle Tissue thus greatly increasing their metabolic rate and likelihood of long term success.”

It is interesting that not only does Leptitrex fail to say which ingredients were tested, but they also fail to give any concrete evidence on when the studies were done or who conducted the studies.

Leptitrex Marketing

Leptitrex does most of the marketing by word of mouth. This is actually a very positive sign, since you can be assured that consumers won’t refer their friends to an ineffective product. They do not have a customer service phone number, only an email address. On the up side, they do have a “Lifetime Money Back Guarantee”. All you have to do is return your empty bottle (because they want you to try an entire bottle before returning it) and any unopened bottles for a “quick refund” minus shipping and handling.

How Much Does Leptitrex Cost?

Leptitrex normally costs $99.95 per bottle (a one month supply), but if you “BUY NOW before it’s Too Late!” you can get a discount.

Leptitrex Review Conclusion

Leptitrex is trying too hard to cover all the bases. By focusing on fewer ingredients they could do more research and be sure to include proper amounts of effective ingredients. They may have spread themselves a bit thin. With a lifetime moneyback guarantee, it may be worth a shot but, of course, that’s ultimately up for you to decide.