CritiCALorie » vitamin c http://www.criticalorie.com a rogue diet pill critic speaks out Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:32:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Nuphedra Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/nuphedra-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/nuphedra-review/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:06:39 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=1908 nuphedraNuphedra is a diet pill that is supposed to suppress appetite and burn fat. This Nuphedra review will detail the ingredients in Nuphedra and help you determine if Nuphedra is the product for you.

Nuphedra Ingredients

Serving size 2 capsules
Vitamin C 30 mg
Vitamin E 15 mg
Chromium Polynicotinate (300 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.
Vitamin B12 100 mcg
Niacin 20 mg
Vitamin B6 25 mg
Green tea (250 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Therefore, if you take the recommended 4-6 capsules per day, you will be getting plenty of green tea to cause weight loss.
Oolong tea (150 mg) does contain caffeine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Phenylethylamine (50 mg) is a feel good ingredient; it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Cayenne 100 mg
Razberri-K (75 mg) is also known as raspberry ketones. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss in mice, but more human research is needed.
Thermodiamine (Evodiamine) (10 mg) has been proven to cause weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.
Lipolide-SC (10 mg) increases fat burning capabilities.
Yohimbine (2 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Green Coffee Bean Extract (50 mg) has been shown to inhibit weight gain, but only in mice. Again, more human research is needed.
Ginger 100 mg
Synephrine (20 mg) is a great diet pill ingredient. However, the important thing to note is the concentration of synephrine contained–the higher the better. Unfortunately, Nuphedra fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Nuphedra review to determine if the concentration of synephrine of contained is enough to cause weight loss.
Bioperine (5 mg) helps the body absorb more nutrients. There is no evidence that it directly contributes to weight loss.
Vinpocetine (2.5 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Dandelion 300 mg
Uva Ursi (150 mg) is used to treat bladder infections and arthritis; it does not cause weight loss.

Nuphedra Cost

Nuphedra diet pills cost $61.95 for a 30 day supply. This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra is on the expensive side compared to other diet pills. Nuphedra does contain some great diet pill ingredients, but you can find a diet pill that is just as effective while costing you a lot less.

Nuphedra Guarantee

Is there a guarantee on Nuphedra diet pills? Well, the Nuphedra website is currently not working and you can’t order directly from the manufacturer at this point. Some retailers offer their own guarantee on products they sell. Be sure to check with the individual retailer to know if there is a guarantee.

Nuphedra Conclusion

This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra contains some excellent diet pill ingredients in the necessary amounts. The only downfall to Nuphedra is the price. Nephedra should be effective in helping with weight loss. Can you find cheaper alternatives? Probably.

]]> nuphedraNuphedra is a diet pill that is supposed to suppress appetite and burn fat. This Nuphedra review will detail the ingredients in Nuphedra and help you determine if Nuphedra is the product for you.

Nuphedra Ingredients

Serving size 2 capsules
Vitamin C 30 mg
Vitamin E 15 mg
Chromium Polynicotinate (300 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials.
Vitamin B12 100 mcg
Niacin 20 mg
Vitamin B6 25 mg
Green tea (250 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when taken in doses of 300 mg or more per day. Therefore, if you take the recommended 4-6 capsules per day, you will be getting plenty of green tea to cause weight loss.
Oolong tea (150 mg) does contain caffeine, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Phenylethylamine (50 mg) is a feel good ingredient; it has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Cayenne 100 mg
Razberri-K (75 mg) is also known as raspberry ketones. It has been shown to contribute to weight loss in mice, but more human research is needed.
Thermodiamine (Evodiamine) (10 mg) has been proven to cause weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.
Lipolide-SC (10 mg) increases fat burning capabilities.
Yohimbine (2 mg) has been shown to contribute to weight loss.
Green Coffee Bean Extract (50 mg) has been shown to inhibit weight gain, but only in mice. Again, more human research is needed.
Ginger 100 mg
Synephrine (20 mg) is a great diet pill ingredient. However, the important thing to note is the concentration of synephrine contained–the higher the better. Unfortunately, Nuphedra fails to list the concentration of synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this Nuphedra review to determine if the concentration of synephrine of contained is enough to cause weight loss.
Bioperine (5 mg) helps the body absorb more nutrients. There is no evidence that it directly contributes to weight loss.
Vinpocetine (2.5 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Dandelion 300 mg
Uva Ursi (150 mg) is used to treat bladder infections and arthritis; it does not cause weight loss.

Nuphedra Cost

Nuphedra diet pills cost $61.95 for a 30 day supply. This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra is on the expensive side compared to other diet pills. Nuphedra does contain some great diet pill ingredients, but you can find a diet pill that is just as effective while costing you a lot less.

Nuphedra Guarantee

Is there a guarantee on Nuphedra diet pills? Well, the Nuphedra website is currently not working and you can’t order directly from the manufacturer at this point. Some retailers offer their own guarantee on products they sell. Be sure to check with the individual retailer to know if there is a guarantee.

Nuphedra Conclusion

This Nuphedra review finds Nuphedra contains some excellent diet pill ingredients in the necessary amounts. The only downfall to Nuphedra is the price. Nephedra should be effective in helping with weight loss. Can you find cheaper alternatives? Probably.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/nuphedra-review/feed/ 0 QuickTrim Extreme Burn http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/quicktrim-extreme-burn/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/quicktrim-extreme-burn/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:57:58 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=1865 quicktrim-extreme burnQuickTrim Extreme Burn is a diet pill that claims it will help you “Burn up to 8000 calories more per month!” and “Burn Calories 300% times faster” (website). This QuickTrim Extreme Burn review will detail the ingredients in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to help you decide if this is the product for you.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Ingredients

Vitamin C (250 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Niacin (20 mg) does not cause weight loss.
Chromium (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

QT Capsimax Super Thermo Complex 225 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list exactly how much caffeine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review to determine if there is enough caffeine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit is cayenne pepper. More research is needed to determine the effect of capsicum on weight loss.
Metabromine is an appetite suppressant. This is another ingredient that needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There is no research to suggest that Bioperine directly contributes to weight loss, but absorbing nutrients better is probably a good thing.

Super C3G Lipolytic Complex (145 mg)
Raspberry
Blackberry
Blueberry
Acai Fruit Extract
Trans-resveratrol
Maqui Fruit
Grape
Pomegranate
Cherry
The ingredients in the Super C3G Lipolytic Complex contain anti-oxidants, which are important to good health. However, none of these ingredients have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Acai is especially popular right now, but don’t be fooled by the celebrity endorsements and bold claims made about acai. There is NO scientific evidence to show that acai does anything to contribute to weight loss.

Raspberry Ketones (75 mg) have been proven to contribute to weight loss in mice. Will it cause weight loss in humans? Possibly.

Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex (207 mg)
Green tea is an excellent, clinically proven diet pill ingredient. To be effective, green tea has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much green tea it contains, but considering there are only 207 mg total in the Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex, this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds there is no way QuickTrim Extreme Burn contains enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine causes weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Again, there is not nearly enough tyrosine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn diet pills to cause weight loss.
Sensoril Ashwagandha
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Banaba Leaf Extract has been proven to lower blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. Since QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much banaba it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough banaba in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Gymnema Sylvestre also helps control blood sugar levels.
Sclariolide
White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; it does not cause weight loss.

The gist on the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Extreme Burn is that there are a few clinically proven ingredients included. However, it’s difficult to know if they are included in the necessary amounts.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Cost

QuickTrim Extreme Burn is sold exclusively by GNC and costs $49.99. While this is a medium-high price for a diet pill, being that there isn’t much reason to believe QuickTrim Extreme Burn will actually cause weight loss, I’d say it’s too much.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Conclusion

This QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds QuickTrim Extreme Burn is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but not in the necessary amounts. If you really want to lose weight, go for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in the appropriate amounts.

]]> quicktrim-extreme burnQuickTrim Extreme Burn is a diet pill that claims it will help you “Burn up to 8000 calories more per month!” and “Burn Calories 300% times faster” (website). This QuickTrim Extreme Burn review will detail the ingredients in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to help you decide if this is the product for you.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Ingredients

Vitamin C (250 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Niacin (20 mg) does not cause weight loss.
Chromium (200 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies.

QT Capsimax Super Thermo Complex 225 mg
Caffeine Anhydrous has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list exactly how much caffeine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review to determine if there is enough caffeine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Capsimax Capsicum Fruit is cayenne pepper. More research is needed to determine the effect of capsicum on weight loss.
Metabromine is an appetite suppressant. This is another ingredient that needs more clinical backing.
Bioperine increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. There is no research to suggest that Bioperine directly contributes to weight loss, but absorbing nutrients better is probably a good thing.

Super C3G Lipolytic Complex (145 mg)
Raspberry
Blackberry
Blueberry
Acai Fruit Extract
Trans-resveratrol
Maqui Fruit
Grape
Pomegranate
Cherry
The ingredients in the Super C3G Lipolytic Complex contain anti-oxidants, which are important to good health. However, none of these ingredients have been proven to contribute to weight loss. Acai is especially popular right now, but don’t be fooled by the celebrity endorsements and bold claims made about acai. There is NO scientific evidence to show that acai does anything to contribute to weight loss.

Raspberry Ketones (75 mg) have been proven to contribute to weight loss in mice. Will it cause weight loss in humans? Possibly.

Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex (207 mg)
Green tea is an excellent, clinically proven diet pill ingredient. To be effective, green tea has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much green tea it contains, but considering there are only 207 mg total in the Extreme Fatloss Catalyst Complex, this QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds there is no way QuickTrim Extreme Burn contains enough green tea to contribute to weight loss.
N-acetyl-L-tyrosine causes weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Again, there is not nearly enough tyrosine in QuickTrim Extreme Burn diet pills to cause weight loss.
Sensoril Ashwagandha
Cinnamon Bark Extract
Banaba Leaf Extract has been proven to lower blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. Since QuickTrim Extreme Burn fails to list how much banaba it contains, there is no way of knowing if there is enough banaba in QuickTrim Extreme Burn to cause weight loss.
Gymnema Sylvestre also helps control blood sugar levels.
Sclariolide
White Willow Bark Extract is an anti-inflammatory; it does not cause weight loss.

The gist on the ingredients contained in QuickTrim Extreme Burn is that there are a few clinically proven ingredients included. However, it’s difficult to know if they are included in the necessary amounts.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Cost

QuickTrim Extreme Burn is sold exclusively by GNC and costs $49.99. While this is a medium-high price for a diet pill, being that there isn’t much reason to believe QuickTrim Extreme Burn will actually cause weight loss, I’d say it’s too much.

QuickTrim Extreme Burn Conclusion

This QuickTrim Extreme Burn review finds QuickTrim Extreme Burn is not worth your time or money. It does contain a few proven ingredients, but not in the necessary amounts. If you really want to lose weight, go for a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in the appropriate amounts.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2010/quicktrim-extreme-burn/feed/ 0 Hoodialyte Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/hoodialyte-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/hoodialyte-review/#comments Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:13:06 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=1789 HoodialyteHoodialyte is “the silver bullet that gives you the edge to make it through the whole day of dieting” (website). This Hoodialyte review will explore the ingredients contained in Hoodialyte as well as discuss the cost in order to help you decide if this is the right product for you.

Hoodialyte Ingredients

Vitamin C (1 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Sodium (2mg) does not cause weight loss.
Energy Blend 1750 mg
L-Carnitine has not proven to significantly contribute to weight loss.
L-Tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Since Hoodialyte fails to list how much Tyrosine it contains, this Hoodialyte review is unable to determine if the amount of Tyrosine contained in Hoodialyte is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Malic Acid has not been proven an effective diet pill ingredient.
Hoodia Pure Extract (400 mg) is merely hype. There is NO scientific evidence to prove that hoodia actually contributes to weight loss.
Green Tea (150 mg) is a proven diet pill ingredient. When taken in doses of 300 mg per day, green tea does cause weight loss.
Pomegranate Fruit (80 mg) is an excellent antioxidant; it does not cause weight loss.
Acai Fruit (75 mg) is another hyped-up diet pill ingredient. Although acai does contain antioxidants, it does not cause weight loss.
Oolong Tea (75 mg) contains caffeine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Yohimbine Bark (15 mg) .

Hoodialyte Cost

Hoodialyte costs $11.99 for 6 bottles (there is a discount for buying in bulk). If you follow the recommended dosage of 3 bottles per day (one before each meal), Hoodialyte will cost you nearly $200 per month. This Hoodialyte review finds this is far too expensive for this product. While Hoodialyte does contain some effective ingredients, you can get a diet pill with the same ingredients for much less money.

Hoodialyte Website

The Hoodialyte website contains some interesting (and amusing) statements. They claim, “Extreme weight loss may occur. Remember to eat every day” (website).

If you are looking for some cash and prizes, enter the Hoodialyte Challenge. Just send your Before and After photos from using Hoodialyte. One male and one female will win a tropical vacation plus $1000 cash. It seems a little strange. How can they verify it is really you in the photos and that you haven’t just doctored the photos (or that you actually took Hoodialyte in the first place).

Hoodialyte Conclusion

The real question is whether or not Hoodialyte will cause weight loss. The answer: it probably will. However, this Hoodialyte review finds Hoodialyte is way too expensive. You can get the same weight loss results from several other diet pills that cost far less.

]]> HoodialyteHoodialyte is “the silver bullet that gives you the edge to make it through the whole day of dieting” (website). This Hoodialyte review will explore the ingredients contained in Hoodialyte as well as discuss the cost in order to help you decide if this is the right product for you.

Hoodialyte Ingredients

Vitamin C (1 mg) is important to good health, but it does not cause weight loss.
Sodium (2mg) does not cause weight loss.
Energy Blend 1750 mg
L-Carnitine has not proven to significantly contribute to weight loss.
L-Tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. Since Hoodialyte fails to list how much Tyrosine it contains, this Hoodialyte review is unable to determine if the amount of Tyrosine contained in Hoodialyte is enough to contribute to weight loss.
Malic Acid has not been proven an effective diet pill ingredient.
Hoodia Pure Extract (400 mg) is merely hype. There is NO scientific evidence to prove that hoodia actually contributes to weight loss.
Green Tea (150 mg) is a proven diet pill ingredient. When taken in doses of 300 mg per day, green tea does cause weight loss.
Pomegranate Fruit (80 mg) is an excellent antioxidant; it does not cause weight loss.
Acai Fruit (75 mg) is another hyped-up diet pill ingredient. Although acai does contain antioxidants, it does not cause weight loss.
Oolong Tea (75 mg) contains caffeine, which has been proven to contribute to weight loss.
Yohimbine Bark (15 mg) .

Hoodialyte Cost

Hoodialyte costs $11.99 for 6 bottles (there is a discount for buying in bulk). If you follow the recommended dosage of 3 bottles per day (one before each meal), Hoodialyte will cost you nearly $200 per month. This Hoodialyte review finds this is far too expensive for this product. While Hoodialyte does contain some effective ingredients, you can get a diet pill with the same ingredients for much less money.

Hoodialyte Website

The Hoodialyte website contains some interesting (and amusing) statements. They claim, “Extreme weight loss may occur. Remember to eat every day” (website).

If you are looking for some cash and prizes, enter the Hoodialyte Challenge. Just send your Before and After photos from using Hoodialyte. One male and one female will win a tropical vacation plus $1000 cash. It seems a little strange. How can they verify it is really you in the photos and that you haven’t just doctored the photos (or that you actually took Hoodialyte in the first place).

Hoodialyte Conclusion

The real question is whether or not Hoodialyte will cause weight loss. The answer: it probably will. However, this Hoodialyte review finds Hoodialyte is way too expensive. You can get the same weight loss results from several other diet pills that cost far less.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/hoodialyte-review/feed/ 0 Corti-Cut Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/corti-cut-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/corti-cut-review/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:54:31 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=810 Corti-Cut is a diet pill that claims to:

  • “Regulate cortisol levels.
  • Decrease appetite and cravings.
  • Balance blood sugar levels” (website)

This Corti-Cut review will show that there is no reason to believe any of the claims made about Corti-Cut. It is just another typical diet pill that simply wants your money.

Corti-Cut Ingredients

Magnolia Extract (100 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Proprietary Herbal Blend (200 mg)

Rhodiola Rosea supposedly makes you feel good; it does not cause weight loss.

Rosavins

Green Tea has been shown to cause weight loss. However, it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Corti-Cut does not say the amount of green tea it contains, but since the proprietary blend is only 200 mg, there is no way Corti-Cut contains enough green tea to be effective.

Camella Sinensis

Polyphenonols

Bitter Orange Peel Extract (Citrus Aurantium) 6% Synephrine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. The important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the more effective it is. With only a 6% concentration, the Synephrine in Corti-Cut will not be effective.

Vitamin C (60 mg) is healthy, but it does not cause weight loss.

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

L-Theanine (100 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Phospholipids (100 mg)

Phosphatidylserine (soy phospholipid)


Phosphatidylcholine (soy phospholipid)

Phosphatidylethanolamine (soy phospholipid)

Phosphatidylinositol (soy phospholipid)

Essential fatty Acid Blend (20 mg)
Caprylic Acid

Linoleic Acid has healthy benefits but does not contribute to weight loss.

Oleic Acid

Palmitic Acid

Stearic Acid

Don’t be impressed by this lengthy ingredient list. The only proven ingredients are green tea and synephrine, and they are not included in high enough amounts to contribute to weight loss.

Corti-Cut Cost

Corti-Cut diet pills cost $38.63 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 2 capsules per day, one bottle will last a month. This is way too expensive for Corti-Cut. It contains a couple proven ingredients, but they are not included in the necessary amounts. Spend your money on a product that actually contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Corti-Cut Guarantee

Corti-Cut is manufactured by Olympian Labs. The Olympian Labs website says nothing about a guarantee for Corti-Cut diet pills. Some retailers do offer their own guarantees. We are skeptical of any company that does not guarantee their product–just one more reason not to buy Corti-Cut.

Corti-Cut Conclusion

This Corti-Cut review finds Corti-Cut is not the product for you. It contains only two proven ingredients, and they are not included in the necessary amounts. There is no manufacturer’s guarantee for Corti-Cut diet pills. To get real weight loss results, try one of our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts.

]]> Corti-Cut is a diet pill that claims to:

  • “Regulate cortisol levels.
  • Decrease appetite and cravings.
  • Balance blood sugar levels” (website)

This Corti-Cut review will show that there is no reason to believe any of the claims made about Corti-Cut. It is just another typical diet pill that simply wants your money.

Corti-Cut Ingredients

Magnolia Extract (100 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Proprietary Herbal Blend (200 mg)

Rhodiola Rosea supposedly makes you feel good; it does not cause weight loss.

Rosavins

Green Tea has been shown to cause weight loss. However, it has to be taken in doses of 300 mg per day or more. Corti-Cut does not say the amount of green tea it contains, but since the proprietary blend is only 200 mg, there is no way Corti-Cut contains enough green tea to be effective.

Camella Sinensis

Polyphenonols

Bitter Orange Peel Extract (Citrus Aurantium) 6% Synephrine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. The important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the concentration the more effective it is. With only a 6% concentration, the Synephrine in Corti-Cut will not be effective.

Vitamin C (60 mg) is healthy, but it does not cause weight loss.

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

L-Theanine (100 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Phospholipids (100 mg)

Phosphatidylserine (soy phospholipid)


Phosphatidylcholine (soy phospholipid)

Phosphatidylethanolamine (soy phospholipid)

Phosphatidylinositol (soy phospholipid)

Essential fatty Acid Blend (20 mg)
Caprylic Acid

Linoleic Acid has healthy benefits but does not contribute to weight loss.

Oleic Acid

Palmitic Acid

Stearic Acid

Don’t be impressed by this lengthy ingredient list. The only proven ingredients are green tea and synephrine, and they are not included in high enough amounts to contribute to weight loss.

Corti-Cut Cost

Corti-Cut diet pills cost $38.63 for 60 capsules. If you take the recommended 2 capsules per day, one bottle will last a month. This is way too expensive for Corti-Cut. It contains a couple proven ingredients, but they are not included in the necessary amounts. Spend your money on a product that actually contains proven ingredients in proven amounts.

Corti-Cut Guarantee

Corti-Cut is manufactured by Olympian Labs. The Olympian Labs website says nothing about a guarantee for Corti-Cut diet pills. Some retailers do offer their own guarantees. We are skeptical of any company that does not guarantee their product–just one more reason not to buy Corti-Cut.

Corti-Cut Conclusion

This Corti-Cut review finds Corti-Cut is not the product for you. It contains only two proven ingredients, and they are not included in the necessary amounts. There is no manufacturer’s guarantee for Corti-Cut diet pills. To get real weight loss results, try one of our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/corti-cut-review/feed/ 0 Slimvia Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/slimvia-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/slimvia-review/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:12:17 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=836 Slimvia is a diet pill that “uses a natural proprietary blend of select ingredients we researched over many years to help you reduce your food consumption, increase fullness, increase energy, and reduce desire to overly eat” (website). The truth is Slimvia contains a lot of ingredients, but they do nothing to contribute to weight loss. Slimvia may have a good guarantee policy, but it really doesn’t matter when you consider there is no proof that Slimvia actually causes weight loss (despite what their website may claim).

Slimvia Ingredients

Viaplex 636 mg

A proprietary herbal blend that suppresses appetite and reduces cravings.

L-Carnitine 7 mg

Vitamin C (1 mg) is healthy, but it does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin E (2 iu) does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin B1 (1 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin B2 (1 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Choline 2 mg

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

Ginger root

Spirulina

Uncaria Surinamensis

Lepidium Peruvianum

Capim Doce

Gelatin

Magnesium Stearate

Silica

Ascorbic Acid

Thiamine Mononitrate

Choline Bitartrate

Vitamin E Succianate

Cyanocobolamine

This exhaustive ingredient list should not impress you. It is simply a bunch of ineffective ingredients. There is no reason to believe Slimvia will actually cause weight loss.

Slimvia Guarantee

Slimvia has a 90 day guarantee. You can return Slimvia even if you have used some of it (lots of diet pill companies accept only unopened packages). Slimvia does not charge any restocking fees for returns. This guarantee policy actually seems pretty good. Too bad the product does not work, so you will need to use the guarantee if you choose to try Slimvia diet pills.

Slimvia Cost

Slimvia offers a couple options. You can choose a 2 week supply of Slimvia for $24.99 or a one month supply for $59.99 (it would make more sense to buy two 2 week supplies because it would be cheaper). No matter which option you choose, you are enrolled in autoship (they automatically send you more product and charge your credit card for it). We never like autoship; you should be able to choose when you do (or don’t) want to receive more product.

Slimvia Conclusion

This Slimvia review finds that Slimvia diet pills will do nothing for weight loss. There are no proven ingredients in Slimvia. Although the Slimvia guarantee policy seems sound, it doesn’t matter since the product doesn’t actually work. Go with a product that actually includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Our recommended products are some good options.

]]> Slimvia is a diet pill that “uses a natural proprietary blend of select ingredients we researched over many years to help you reduce your food consumption, increase fullness, increase energy, and reduce desire to overly eat” (website). The truth is Slimvia contains a lot of ingredients, but they do nothing to contribute to weight loss. Slimvia may have a good guarantee policy, but it really doesn’t matter when you consider there is no proof that Slimvia actually causes weight loss (despite what their website may claim).

Slimvia Ingredients

Viaplex 636 mg

A proprietary herbal blend that suppresses appetite and reduces cravings.

L-Carnitine 7 mg

Vitamin C (1 mg) is healthy, but it does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin E (2 iu) does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin B1 (1 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Vitamin B2 (1 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Choline 2 mg

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

Ginger root

Spirulina

Uncaria Surinamensis

Lepidium Peruvianum

Capim Doce

Gelatin

Magnesium Stearate

Silica

Ascorbic Acid

Thiamine Mononitrate

Choline Bitartrate

Vitamin E Succianate

Cyanocobolamine

This exhaustive ingredient list should not impress you. It is simply a bunch of ineffective ingredients. There is no reason to believe Slimvia will actually cause weight loss.

Slimvia Guarantee

Slimvia has a 90 day guarantee. You can return Slimvia even if you have used some of it (lots of diet pill companies accept only unopened packages). Slimvia does not charge any restocking fees for returns. This guarantee policy actually seems pretty good. Too bad the product does not work, so you will need to use the guarantee if you choose to try Slimvia diet pills.

Slimvia Cost

Slimvia offers a couple options. You can choose a 2 week supply of Slimvia for $24.99 or a one month supply for $59.99 (it would make more sense to buy two 2 week supplies because it would be cheaper). No matter which option you choose, you are enrolled in autoship (they automatically send you more product and charge your credit card for it). We never like autoship; you should be able to choose when you do (or don’t) want to receive more product.

Slimvia Conclusion

This Slimvia review finds that Slimvia diet pills will do nothing for weight loss. There are no proven ingredients in Slimvia. Although the Slimvia guarantee policy seems sound, it doesn’t matter since the product doesn’t actually work. Go with a product that actually includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts. Our recommended products are some good options.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/slimvia-review/feed/ 0 Suvaril Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/suvaril-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/suvaril-review/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:52:07 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=749 Suvaril is a typical diet pill that promises weight loss but fails to prove that it actually works. The Suvaril website claims, “Only Suvaril can deliver consistent moderate weight loss.” Obviously this is untrue. We have found several diet pills that cause moderate weight loss, and Suvaril cannot prove that it will really work. This Suvaril review will show that Suvaril diet pills are nothing to write home about.

Suvaril Ingredients

Vitamin A (2500 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin C (40 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin D (200 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin E (15 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Thiamin (0.75 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Riboflavin (0.85 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Niacin (10 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B6 (1 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Folic Acid (200 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B12 (3 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Biotin (150 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Pantothenic Acid (5 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Calcium (50 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Magnesium (25 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Chromium Picolinate (100 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have shown chromium contributes to weight loss while others have shown it does not.

Suvaril Proprietary Blend (472 mg)

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolic rate. Studies have shown that for green tea to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. Unfortunately, Suvaril fails to disclose how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Suvaril review to determine if there is enough green tea in Suvaril diet pills to be effective.

Grape seed

Vanadium does not contribute to weight loss.

Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. Again, Suvaril does not say how much banaba it contains.

L-Theanine reduces stress levels; it does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Suvaril Free Sample

Suvaril offers a free 30 day sample. The catch is that when you sign up for the free sample you are enrolled in autoship (they automatically send you the product and charge your credit card for it). You will be charged $69.90 for a 60 day supply.

Suvaril Price

If you choose to buy Suvaril diet pills and don’t want to enroll in autoship, you will pay $49.95 for a one month supply. This is way too expensive for this product. Suvaril contains only two proven ingredients (green tea and banaba), and it does not say how much of each ingredient is included.

Suvaril Guarantee

Suvaril offers a 60 day refund on unopened bottles only. This is good for Suvaril because you have to buy more than one bottle in order to get a refund (since you cannot return opened bottles).

Suvaril Conclusion

Suvaril diet pills might cause weight loss, but it might not. Since Suvaril hides how much of each proven ingredient it contains, there is no way of knowing if Suvaril will actually work. And, since you cannot return an unopened bottle, you will be spending nearly $100 to see if it will work. That seems like too much to gamble on this product. Instead, this Suvaril review recommends using a diet pill containing clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

]]> Suvaril is a typical diet pill that promises weight loss but fails to prove that it actually works. The Suvaril website claims, “Only Suvaril can deliver consistent moderate weight loss.” Obviously this is untrue. We have found several diet pills that cause moderate weight loss, and Suvaril cannot prove that it will really work. This Suvaril review will show that Suvaril diet pills are nothing to write home about.

Suvaril Ingredients

Vitamin A (2500 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin C (40 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin D (200 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin E (15 IU) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Thiamin (0.75 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Riboflavin (0.85 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Niacin (10 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B6 (1 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Folic Acid (200 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Vitamin B12 (3 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Biotin (150 mcg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Pantothenic Acid (5 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Calcium (50 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Magnesium (25 mg) is healthy but does not contribute to weight loss.

Chromium Picolinate (100 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have shown chromium contributes to weight loss while others have shown it does not.

Suvaril Proprietary Blend (472 mg)

Green tea has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing metabolic rate. Studies have shown that for green tea to be effective, it has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day. Unfortunately, Suvaril fails to disclose how much green tea it contains, making it impossible for this Suvaril review to determine if there is enough green tea in Suvaril diet pills to be effective.

Grape seed

Vanadium does not contribute to weight loss.

Banaba Leaf lowers blood sugar levels, leading to weight loss. Again, Suvaril does not say how much banaba it contains.

L-Theanine reduces stress levels; it does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Suvaril Free Sample

Suvaril offers a free 30 day sample. The catch is that when you sign up for the free sample you are enrolled in autoship (they automatically send you the product and charge your credit card for it). You will be charged $69.90 for a 60 day supply.

Suvaril Price

If you choose to buy Suvaril diet pills and don’t want to enroll in autoship, you will pay $49.95 for a one month supply. This is way too expensive for this product. Suvaril contains only two proven ingredients (green tea and banaba), and it does not say how much of each ingredient is included.

Suvaril Guarantee

Suvaril offers a 60 day refund on unopened bottles only. This is good for Suvaril because you have to buy more than one bottle in order to get a refund (since you cannot return opened bottles).

Suvaril Conclusion

Suvaril diet pills might cause weight loss, but it might not. Since Suvaril hides how much of each proven ingredient it contains, there is no way of knowing if Suvaril will actually work. And, since you cannot return an unopened bottle, you will be spending nearly $100 to see if it will work. That seems like too much to gamble on this product. Instead, this Suvaril review recommends using a diet pill containing clinically proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2009/suvaril-review/feed/ 0 Hoodia Shot Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hoodia-shot-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hoodia-shot-review/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:19:45 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=729 Hoodia Shot is a “breakthrough (and best tasting) weight loss energy drink that suppresses the appetite and generates a super-charged nutrient uptake you can feel flowing into the cells of your body within 5-10 minutes!” (website) This Hoodia Shot review will reveal the truth behind Hoodia Shot to show you the ins and outs of the customer service of Hoodia Shot and help you stay away from this gimmicky product.

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.

]]> Hoodia Shot is a “breakthrough (and best tasting) weight loss energy drink that suppresses the appetite and generates a super-charged nutrient uptake you can feel flowing into the cells of your body within 5-10 minutes!” (website) This Hoodia Shot review will reveal the truth behind Hoodia Shot to show you the ins and outs of the customer service of Hoodia Shot and help you stay away from this gimmicky product.

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.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/hoodia-shot-review/feed/ 0 Trim 20 Aqua Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/trim-20-aqua-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/trim-20-aqua-review/#comments Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:38:27 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=698 Trim 20 Aqua is a “negative calorie” weight loss drink (website). This Trim 20 Aqua review will expose the truth behind this gimmicky product to let you know what you can really expect.

Trim 20 Aqua Ingredients

• 7.5 GRAMS of Fiber–Fiber helps to regulate the digestive system. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.
• 100% USRDA Vitamin-C has many healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.
• Vitamin B-12 is important to good health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.
• 100mg caffeinated Green Tea Energy/Weight Loss Blend–Green tea is a diet pill ingredient that has been proven to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. However, green tea has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day in order to be effective. Thus, this Trim 20 Aqua review finds there is not enough green tea in Trim 20 Aqua to be effective.

Trim 20 Aqua contains only ONE proven ingredient (green tea), and they do not include enough of it to be effective in causing weight loss. This Trim 20 Aqua review finds you will see no weight loss results from using Trim 20 Aqua.

Trim 20 Aqua Cost

The Trim 20 Aqua website claims Trim 20 Aqua retails for $79 for a one month supply. They say if you purchase Trim 20 Aqua from the website you will pay only $34.99 for 1 month supply. They claim they only  have 140 bottles left at this price. In another place on the website, they say you can buy it for $29.99. No matter which price you pay, any amount is too much to pay for Trim 20 Aqua; there is no proof that it actually works.

Another pathetic thing about buying from the Trim 20 Aqua website: the link for purchasing it online is not working. We looked on the manufacturer’s website( Blackstone Nutrition) and it only has a link to the Trim 20 Aqua website; you cannot buy Trim 20 Aqua on the Blackstone Nutrition website.

Trim 20 Aqua Guarantee

The Trim 20 Aqua website says there is a 60 day guarantee on unopened bottles only. However, the Blackstone Nutrition website says, “Refunds are accepted on all Blackstone Nutrition products. Our policy is that you can ship back one used product, and all other products in resaleable condition for a full refund minus shipping.” Since there is no customer service phone number for Trim 20 Aqua, we emailed them to find out the real story on the guarantee. Four days later they still haven’t responded…

Trim 20 Aqua Conclusion

This Trim 20 Aqua review finds Trim 20 Aqua is not worth bothering with. Not only do they fail to include proven ingredients in proven amounts, but their lack of customer service as well as their confusing website and conflicting guarantee policies make us want to stay away from this product.

]]> Trim 20 Aqua is a “negative calorie” weight loss drink (website). This Trim 20 Aqua review will expose the truth behind this gimmicky product to let you know what you can really expect.

Trim 20 Aqua Ingredients

• 7.5 GRAMS of Fiber–Fiber helps to regulate the digestive system. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.
• 100% USRDA Vitamin-C has many healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.
• Vitamin B-12 is important to good health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.
• 100mg caffeinated Green Tea Energy/Weight Loss Blend–Green tea is a diet pill ingredient that has been proven to increase metabolic rate, leading to weight loss. However, green tea has to be taken in doses of at least 300 mg per day in order to be effective. Thus, this Trim 20 Aqua review finds there is not enough green tea in Trim 20 Aqua to be effective.

Trim 20 Aqua contains only ONE proven ingredient (green tea), and they do not include enough of it to be effective in causing weight loss. This Trim 20 Aqua review finds you will see no weight loss results from using Trim 20 Aqua.

Trim 20 Aqua Cost

The Trim 20 Aqua website claims Trim 20 Aqua retails for $79 for a one month supply. They say if you purchase Trim 20 Aqua from the website you will pay only $34.99 for 1 month supply. They claim they only  have 140 bottles left at this price. In another place on the website, they say you can buy it for $29.99. No matter which price you pay, any amount is too much to pay for Trim 20 Aqua; there is no proof that it actually works.

Another pathetic thing about buying from the Trim 20 Aqua website: the link for purchasing it online is not working. We looked on the manufacturer’s website( Blackstone Nutrition) and it only has a link to the Trim 20 Aqua website; you cannot buy Trim 20 Aqua on the Blackstone Nutrition website.

Trim 20 Aqua Guarantee

The Trim 20 Aqua website says there is a 60 day guarantee on unopened bottles only. However, the Blackstone Nutrition website says, “Refunds are accepted on all Blackstone Nutrition products. Our policy is that you can ship back one used product, and all other products in resaleable condition for a full refund minus shipping.” Since there is no customer service phone number for Trim 20 Aqua, we emailed them to find out the real story on the guarantee. Four days later they still haven’t responded…

Trim 20 Aqua Conclusion

This Trim 20 Aqua review finds Trim 20 Aqua is not worth bothering with. Not only do they fail to include proven ingredients in proven amounts, but their lack of customer service as well as their confusing website and conflicting guarantee policies make us want to stay away from this product.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/trim-20-aqua-review/feed/ 0 Leptorexin Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptorexin-review-2/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptorexin-review-2/#comments Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:59:39 +0000 cgurr http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=735 Leptorexin bases their ingredient profile on 6 different health areas: Fat Burning, Euphoric, Superfood, Anti-aging, Cellular Detox, Lean Muscle, and Key Vitamins.  As such, their ingredient list is quite lengthy.  They claim to provide “Visual results within 72 hours!” That’s quite a claim.  They do, however, back it up with one of the best guarantees in the industry.

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.

]]> Leptorexin bases their ingredient profile on 6 different health areas: Fat Burning, Euphoric, Superfood, Anti-aging, Cellular Detox, Lean Muscle, and Key Vitamins.  As such, their ingredient list is quite lengthy.  They claim to provide “Visual results within 72 hours!” That’s quite a claim.  They do, however, back it up with one of the best guarantees in the industry.

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.

]]> http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/leptorexin-review-2/feed/ 4 Nitetrim Review http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/nitetrim-review/ http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/nitetrim-review/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:56:43 +0000 Susan http://www.criticalorie.com/?p=555 Nitetrim is a diet pill which supposedly:

“Eliminates up to 1000 calories per day
Boosts your energy levels
Curbs your cravings” (website). This Nitetrim review will detail the ingredients in Nitetrim as well as reveal the inconsistencies in Nitetrim’s marketing to help you determine if Nitetrim diet pills are right for you.

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.

Nitetrim Ingredients

Vitamin C 5 mg
Chromium Picolinate 30 mcg
Proprietary Blend 500 mg
Hoodia Gordonii
Apple Cider Vinegar
Garcinia Cambogia
Ginger Root
Cayenne
Bladderwrack
Bromelain
Mustard Seed

Vitamin C has many healthy benefits, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Some studies have shown Chromium Picolinate contributes to weight loss. However, other studies have found the opposite. We cannot back Chromium until more conclusive research is done.

Hoodia Gordonii is a popular diet pill ingredient. Despite all the hype, there is NO clinical evidence showing hoodia actually contributes to weight loss. Don’t be fooled by the endorsements of celebrities; hoodia will not help you lose weight.

Apple cider vinegar is used as a home remedy to treat various conditions; however, there is no evidence to show apple cider vinegar contributes to weight loss.

Garcinia cambogia contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Nitetrim fails to disclose how much garcinia cambogia it contains, making it impossible for this Nitetrim review to determine if there is enough garcinia cambogia included to be effective.

Ginger root is used to calm the stomach, as it reduces stomach acid. It does not contribute to weight loss.

Bladderwrack is used as a laxative. There is no evidence that Bladderwrack directly contributes to weight loss.

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory. There is no research to suggest Bromelain contributes to weight loss.

Nitetrim Trial Offer

Nitetrim offers a trial offer. However, the website is contradictory on the terms of the trial offer. The website says they have a 15 day trial offer, but when you click on the link about the trial offer, it says the offer is 30 days. Regardless, if you do not cancel within the trial period, you are signed up for autoship (they automatically send you the product each month and charge your credit card for it). This is listed only in the very fine print, which is probably the way Nitetrim wants it so people are tricked into buying Nitetrim diet pills.

Nitetrim Cost

Nitetrim costs $49.95 per month, which is automatically charged to your credit card. This is way too much for Nitetrim. It contains only one clinically proven ingredient (garcinia cambogia) and does not list how much of it is included.

Nitetrim Guarantee

Nitetrim does have a guarantee, if you can call it that. The refund policy for Nitetrim is incredibly long and complicated. Basically, you can only return unopened bottles and if you cancel within 7 days of the next shipment, you will be charged a 30% restocking fee plus another $6.95. You can only get a refund within 30 days of purchase.

Nitetrim Conclusion

This Nitetrim review finds Nitetrim diet pills are not worth your time or money. Nitetrim contins only one proven ingredient (garcinia cambogia), and since Nitetrim hides how much of it is included, it is impossible to know if there is enough garcinia cambogia to be effective. The marketing of Nitetrim is confusing and inconsistent. If they can’t even figure out what their policies are, how is the consumer supposed to?

]]> Nitetrim is a diet pill which supposedly:

“Eliminates up to 1000 calories per day
Boosts your energy levels
Curbs your cravings” (website). This Nitetrim review will detail the ingredients in Nitetrim as well as reveal the inconsistencies in Nitetrim’s marketing to help you determine if Nitetrim diet pills are right for you.

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.

Nitetrim Ingredients

Vitamin C 5 mg
Chromium Picolinate 30 mcg
Proprietary Blend 500 mg
Hoodia Gordonii
Apple Cider Vinegar
Garcinia Cambogia
Ginger Root
Cayenne
Bladderwrack
Bromelain
Mustard Seed

Vitamin C has many healthy benefits, but it has not been shown to contribute to weight loss.

Some studies have shown Chromium Picolinate contributes to weight loss. However, other studies have found the opposite. We cannot back Chromium until more conclusive research is done.

Hoodia Gordonii is a popular diet pill ingredient. Despite all the hype, there is NO clinical evidence showing hoodia actually contributes to weight loss. Don’t be fooled by the endorsements of celebrities; hoodia will not help you lose weight.

Apple cider vinegar is used as a home remedy to treat various conditions; however, there is no evidence to show apple cider vinegar contributes to weight loss.

Garcinia cambogia contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA), which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, Nitetrim fails to disclose how much garcinia cambogia it contains, making it impossible for this Nitetrim review to determine if there is enough garcinia cambogia included to be effective.

Ginger root is used to calm the stomach, as it reduces stomach acid. It does not contribute to weight loss.

Bladderwrack is used as a laxative. There is no evidence that Bladderwrack directly contributes to weight loss.

Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory. There is no research to suggest Bromelain contributes to weight loss.

Nitetrim Trial Offer

Nitetrim offers a trial offer. However, the website is contradictory on the terms of the trial offer. The website says they have a 15 day trial offer, but when you click on the link about the trial offer, it says the offer is 30 days. Regardless, if you do not cancel within the trial period, you are signed up for autoship (they automatically send you the product each month and charge your credit card for it). This is listed only in the very fine print, which is probably the way Nitetrim wants it so people are tricked into buying Nitetrim diet pills.

Nitetrim Cost

Nitetrim costs $49.95 per month, which is automatically charged to your credit card. This is way too much for Nitetrim. It contains only one clinically proven ingredient (garcinia cambogia) and does not list how much of it is included.

Nitetrim Guarantee

Nitetrim does have a guarantee, if you can call it that. The refund policy for Nitetrim is incredibly long and complicated. Basically, you can only return unopened bottles and if you cancel within 7 days of the next shipment, you will be charged a 30% restocking fee plus another $6.95. You can only get a refund within 30 days of purchase.

Nitetrim Conclusion

This Nitetrim review finds Nitetrim diet pills are not worth your time or money. Nitetrim contins only one proven ingredient (garcinia cambogia), and since Nitetrim hides how much of it is included, it is impossible to know if there is enough garcinia cambogia to be effective. The marketing of Nitetrim is confusing and inconsistent. If they can’t even figure out what their policies are, how is the consumer supposed to?

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