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		<title>Leanfire Inferno Review</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-785" title="leanfire-inferno" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/leanfire-inferno.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="150" /></a><span style="red;">Leanfire Inferno is a diet pill that &#8220;</span>contains powerful adrenergic amines that function to increase your metabolic rate, which in turn burns extra calories. These powerful ingredients also increase adrenaline and noradrenalin release specifically in the beta-3 receptor sites, which maximizes the breakdown of fat&#8221; (website).</p>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review tells the real story about this product. The company website has glitches and there is no way to contact the company. On top of that, Leanfire Inferno is too expensive.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Ingredients</h3>
<p>Niacin 30 (mg) does not cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/synephrine-review/" >Synephrine </a>(20 mg) has proven itself to be an effective diet pill ingredient. The most important thing about synephrine is the concentration&#8211;the higher the concentration the more effective the synephrine. Leanfire Inferno does not say the concentration of the synephrine it contains.</p>
<p>Yohimbine (4.5 mg) causes weight loss by mobilizing fatty acid.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green tea </a>(300 mg) has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 300 mg or more per day. This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno diet pills do contain enough green tea to cause weight loss.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine anhydrous</a> (200 mg) is dried caffeine; it has the same effects. Caffeine has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Leanfire Inferno contains a large amount of caffeine (green tea contains caffeine as well). Carefully consider your own reactions to caffeine before taking Leanfire Inferno; it could cause side effects associated with caffeine (jitters, sleeplessness).</p>
<p>E and G <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/guggulesterones-review/" >Gugglesterones </a>(15 mg) do not cause weight loss.</p>
<p>Sclareolid 20 mg</p>
<p>Incinerator blend 50 mg</p>
<p><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cayenne-review/" >Cayenne pepper</a> improves digestion and circulation; more research needs to be done to determine the effect on weight loss.</p>
<p>Black and white pepper</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Cost</h3>
<p>Leanfire Inferno diet pills cost $39.99 for 92 liquid-caps. If you take the recommended 4 liquid-caps per day, one bottle will last 23 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill, especially since it basically contains caffeine and yohimbine. You can find these ingredients in more effective diet pills for less money; look through our recommended products for some ideas.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Marketing and Website</h3>
<p>The links on the Leanfire Inferno website were not working at the time of this review. I was only able to view the website by using the links from a search engine. In addition, there is NO customer service information on the Leanfire Inferno website. They list only a contact address. There is no customer service phone number or email, so there is no good way to contact the company.</p>
<p>The Leanfire Inferno website says nothing about a guarantee, and I had no way of asking the company about their return policy. This leads me to believe there is no guarantee with Leanfire Inferno diet pills.</p>
<p>I am always skeptical about companies that make it impossible for customers to contact them; it makes me think they must have something to hide.</p>
<h3>Leanfire Inferno Conclusion</h3>
<p>This Leanfire Inferno review finds Leanfire Inferno is not worth your time. Although it does contain a few proven ingredients, the fact that the company does not want customers to contact them is troubling. Look through our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts, and their manufacturers have good customer service.</p>
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		<title>RapidSlim Review</title>
		<link>http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/rapidslim-review/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:28:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[selenium]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-381" title="Rapid Slim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rapid-slim.jpg" alt="Rapid Slim" width="176" height="176" />According to the RapidSlim website, it is &#8220;designed for women on the go who want to lose weight ultrafast! Think of RapidSlim SX as your secret weapon for accelerated weight loss.&#8221; This RapidSlim review will explore the &#8220;proprietary blends&#8221; contained in RapidSlim diet pills as well as their marketing techniques. We will tell you what you might be able to expect with this product.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in RapidSlim diet pills?</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients in RapidSlim.</p>
<p>Supplement Facts Serving Size:  2 Liquid Gel Capsules<br />
Servings Per Container:  20</p>
<ul>
<li> Niacin 5 mg 25%</li>
<li>Vitamin B6 50 mg 2500%</li>
<li>Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%</li>
<li>Vitamin B12 50 mcg 833%</li>
<li>Selenium 60 mcg 86%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> 150 mcg 125%</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> RapidSlim SX Thermogenic Proprietary Blend</strong>: <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anhydrous</a>, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea Extract</a>, Picamillon HCl, White Pepper Powder, Oolong Tea Extract, Black Tea Extract, Rooibos Tea Extract 426 mg **</p>
<p><strong> RapidSlim SX Weight-Loss Proprietary Blend</strong>: Cissus Quadrangulars Extract, Soy Albumin, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a>, Quercetin Dihydrate, White Willow Extract 227 mg **</p>
<h3>RapidSlim Ingredient details</h3>
<p>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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See our <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate Review</a> on our website for more detailed information on clinical studies and findings. Regardless of whether Chromium Picolinate does actually contribute to weight loss, there is not as much contained in RapidSlim as was used in clinical studies, so it is highly unlikely that the Chromium Picolinate in RapidSlim will bring about weight loss.</p>
<p>Caffeine has been shown to increase metabolic function and we support it as a diet pill ingredient.  Don’t be impressed when they say caffeine <em>anhydrous</em> (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >here%u2019s why</a>).</p>
<p>Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing your metabolic rate.</p>
<p>Black tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss in combination with other ingredients, but not on its own. (source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-black_tea.html)</p>
<p>Wu Long tea (also known as Oolong tea) has been shown to increase metabolism. (source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13678386?dopt=AbstractPlus)</p>
<p>Rooibos tea is full of antioxidants, but does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>Cissus Quadrangularis extract has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with other ingredients. There have been no studies done on the weight loss effects of Cissus Quadrangularis alone.</p>
<p>Hoodia Gordonii is an overhyped ingredient with no clinical proof that it actually contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory/pain reliever similar to aspirin. It may enhance the thermogenic effect and increase the body’s ability to utilize fatty acids while preserving lean muscle tissue. Further research is needed to substantiate these claims.</p>
<p>You will notice several of these ingredients are proven to contribute to weight loss. However, this RapidSlim review finds RapidSlim does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their &#8220;proprietary blend&#8221;. Companies do this because they don&#8217;t want you to know how little of the effective ingredients are included.  Believe me, if they included a lot, they would show it and sell you on it.</p>
<h3>What are the side effects of RapidSlim?</h3>
<p>Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, jitters, and increased bowel movements.</p>
<h3>RapidSlim&#8217;s sketchy marketing tactics</h3>
<p>RapidSlim is manufactured by Iovate, who also makes <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cylaris-review/" >Cylaris</a> and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/nanoslim-review/" >nanoSlim</a>, among other diet pills. Iovate makes the claim that RapidSlim is the &#8220;&#8221;Fastest weight loss solution&#8221;. They make similar claims about many of their other products. They also refer to a clinical study that showed subjects who used &#8220;the key ingredient in RapidSlim&#8221; (Cissus Quadrangularis) losing more weight than those using a placebo. What they don&#8217;t tell you is Cissus Quadrangularis has never been tested on its own, only in combination with other ingredients.</p>
<p>They also boast &#8220;Now you can lose weight &#8211; up to 24 pounds in record time!&#8221; They never explain what &#8220;record time&#8221; is.</p>
<h3>RapidSlim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This RapidSlim review finds that RapidSlim diet pills are really no different from many other ineffective diet pills. They make big claims but fail to back them up. They do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their formula. Look for a diet pill that uses proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-381" title="Rapid Slim" src="http://www.criticalorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rapid-slim.jpg" alt="Rapid Slim" width="176" height="176" />According to the RapidSlim website, it is &#8220;designed for women on the go who want to lose weight ultrafast! Think of RapidSlim SX as your secret weapon for accelerated weight loss.&#8221; This RapidSlim review will explore the &#8220;proprietary blends&#8221; contained in RapidSlim diet pills as well as their marketing techniques. We will tell you what you might be able to expect with this product.</p>
<h3>What are the ingredients in RapidSlim diet pills?</h3>
<p>The following are the ingredients in RapidSlim.</p>
<p>Supplement Facts Serving Size:  2 Liquid Gel Capsules<br />
Servings Per Container:  20</p>
<ul>
<li> Niacin 5 mg 25%</li>
<li>Vitamin B6 50 mg 2500%</li>
<li>Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%</li>
<li>Vitamin B12 50 mcg 833%</li>
<li>Selenium 60 mcg 86%</li>
<li><a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium</a> 150 mcg 125%</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> RapidSlim SX Thermogenic Proprietary Blend</strong>: <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >Caffeine Anhydrous</a>, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/green-tea-review/" >Green Tea Extract</a>, Picamillon HCl, White Pepper Powder, Oolong Tea Extract, Black Tea Extract, Rooibos Tea Extract 426 mg **</p>
<p><strong> RapidSlim SX Weight-Loss Proprietary Blend</strong>: Cissus Quadrangulars Extract, Soy Albumin, <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2007/hoodia-gordonii/" >Hoodia Gordonii</a>, Quercetin Dihydrate, White Willow Extract 227 mg **</p>
<h3>RapidSlim Ingredient details</h3>
<p>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.”</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>See our <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/chromium-picolinate-review/" >Chromium Picolinate Review</a> on our website for more detailed information on clinical studies and findings. Regardless of whether Chromium Picolinate does actually contribute to weight loss, there is not as much contained in RapidSlim as was used in clinical studies, so it is highly unlikely that the Chromium Picolinate in RapidSlim will bring about weight loss.</p>
<p>Caffeine has been shown to increase metabolic function and we support it as a diet pill ingredient.  Don’t be impressed when they say caffeine <em>anhydrous</em> (<a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/caffeine-anhydrous-review/" >here%u2019s why</a>).</p>
<p>Green tea is one of our favorite diet pill ingredients; it has been proven to contribute to weight loss by increasing your metabolic rate.</p>
<p>Black tea has been shown to contribute to weight loss in combination with other ingredients, but not on its own. (source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-black_tea.html)</p>
<p>Wu Long tea (also known as Oolong tea) has been shown to increase metabolism. (source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/13678386?dopt=AbstractPlus)</p>
<p>Rooibos tea is full of antioxidants, but does nothing for weight loss.</p>
<p>Cissus Quadrangularis extract has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but only when combined with other ingredients. There have been no studies done on the weight loss effects of Cissus Quadrangularis alone.</p>
<p>Hoodia Gordonii is an overhyped ingredient with no clinical proof that it actually contributes to weight loss.</p>
<p>White willow bark is an anti-inflammatory/pain reliever similar to aspirin. It may enhance the thermogenic effect and increase the body’s ability to utilize fatty acids while preserving lean muscle tissue. Further research is needed to substantiate these claims.</p>
<p>You will notice several of these ingredients are proven to contribute to weight loss. However, this RapidSlim review finds RapidSlim does not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their &#8220;proprietary blend&#8221;. Companies do this because they don&#8217;t want you to know how little of the effective ingredients are included.  Believe me, if they included a lot, they would show it and sell you on it.</p>
<h3>What are the side effects of RapidSlim?</h3>
<p>Side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, jitters, and increased bowel movements.</p>
<h3>RapidSlim&#8217;s sketchy marketing tactics</h3>
<p>RapidSlim is manufactured by Iovate, who also makes <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/cylaris-review/" >Cylaris</a> and <a href="http://www.criticalorie.com/2008/nanoslim-review/" >nanoSlim</a>, among other diet pills. Iovate makes the claim that RapidSlim is the &#8220;&#8221;Fastest weight loss solution&#8221;. They make similar claims about many of their other products. They also refer to a clinical study that showed subjects who used &#8220;the key ingredient in RapidSlim&#8221; (Cissus Quadrangularis) losing more weight than those using a placebo. What they don&#8217;t tell you is Cissus Quadrangularis has never been tested on its own, only in combination with other ingredients.</p>
<p>They also boast &#8220;Now you can lose weight &#8211; up to 24 pounds in record time!&#8221; They never explain what &#8220;record time&#8221; is.</p>
<h3>RapidSlim Conclusion</h3>
<p>This RapidSlim review finds that RapidSlim diet pills are really no different from many other ineffective diet pills. They make big claims but fail to back them up. They do not disclose how much of each ingredient is included in their formula. Look for a diet pill that uses proven ingredients in proven amounts.</p>
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