LipoRid AM Ingredients

The following are the ingredients in LipoRid AM diet pills. Most of them do not contribute to weight loss, but we have explained those that do.
Niacin (20 mg)
Vitamin B6 (10 mg)
Zinc (5 mg)
Selenium (100 mcg)
Copper (0.3 mg)
Manganese (2 mg)
Chromium Picolinate (400 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical studies so we cannot endorse the inclusion of Chromium Picolinate.
Calcium Pyruvate (1044 mg) does contribute to weight loss, but clinical studies have shown it is only effective when contained in doses of 36 grams per day. This LipoRid AM review finds there is nowhere near enough Calcium Pyruvate in LipoRid AM to cause weight loss.
Bayberry Leaf (125 mg)
Mullion Leaf (125 mg)
Gugglesterone (150 mg) is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, studies have shown varying results.
L-Tyrosine (30 mg) is a great diet pill ingredient, but it has to be included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. There is not enough L-Tyrosine in LipoRid AM to contribute to weight loss.
Panax Ginseng root extract (150 mg)
Kelp powder (220 mg)
Citrus Pectin (200 mg)
Grapefruit Seed extract (200 mg)

LipoRid AM does contain a few proven diet pill ingredients, but they are not included in sufficient amounts.

LipoRid AM Cost

LipoRid AM diet pills cost $21.95 for 33 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 9 capsules per day, one bottle will not even last 4 days. In other words, LipoRid AM will cost you about $180 per month. This is an outrageous amount. There is no reason to believe LipoRid AM will actually cause weight loss, so any amount is too much to pay for it.

LipoRid AM Guarantee

Strictly Health Corporation, manufacturer of LipoRid AM, offers a 30 day guarantee on LipoRid AM. In order to return the product, you have to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) from the customer service department. No opened bottles can be returned.

A 30 day guarantee is pointless. Thirty days is not enough time to determine whether or not a diet pill will work (although the ingredients show LipoRid AM will not cause weight loss). We prefer a 90 day guarantee.

LipoRid AM Conclusion

This LipoRid AM review finds LipoRid AM does contain a few good diet pill ingredients, but not in the necessary amounts. Furthermore, LipoRid AM is WAY too expensive. Do yourself a favor and go with a diet pill that contains proven ingredients in proven amounts. It will help you shed the pounds while keeping money in your wallet. Check out our recommended products to find a diet pill that will work for you.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Ingredients

Thiamin
Niacin
Vitamin B6
Folate
Vitamin B12
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Calcium
Iodine
Magnesium
Zinc
Copper
Chromium has shown varying results in clinical trials; some studies have shown it contributes to weight loss while others have shown the opposite.

Green tea is an excellent diet pill. It has to be used in doses of 300 mg or more per day in order to be effective at causing weight loss. Unfortunately, MeltRX 24 Ultra fails to list how much Green tea it contains, making it impossible for this MeltRX 24 Ultra review to determine if there is enough Green tea in MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills to contribute to weight loss.
Cinnamon
Ginger root
Ginko Biloba supports memory function, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Garcinia Cambogia contains HCA, which has been shown to contribute to weight loss. However, recent reports from the FDA show HCA may be linked to serious health concerns for the liver. Therefore, we cannot endorse a product containing HCA.

L-Tyrosine has been shown to help increase focus during stressful periods. It does cause weight loss, but only when taken in doses of 500 mg to 1500 mg per day. Again, MeltRX 24 Ultra does not say how much L-Tyrosine it contains, but it is extremely unlikely that there is enough of it to contribute to weight loss.

L-Glutamine is produced naturally by the body. It is unlikely that you would need to supplement with L-Glutamine because your body produces as much as it needs.
Lecithin

You will note that MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills do contain a few proven diet pill ingredients. However, it does not reveal how much of each ingredient it contains. Additionally, MeltRX 24 Ultra contains HCA, which can cause liver problems. Therefore, we cannot recommend MeltRX 24 Ultra.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Price

MeltRX 24 Ultra diet pills cost $54 for a 13 day supply, with a discount for buying in bulk. This is WAY too much to pay for this product. There is no reason to believe MeltRX 24 Ultra will actually cause weight loss, and considering the possible danger of HCA, you shouldn’t bother even trying MeltRX 24 Ultra.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Guarantee

MeltRX 24 Ultra has a 30 day, 110% money back guarantee. Although we do like to see a guarantee, 30 days is not enough time to know whether or not a diet pill will actually work. We prefer to see a 90 day guarantee.

MeltRX 24 Ultra Conclusion

This MeltRX 24 Ultra review finds this product is potentially dangerous, and there is no reason to believe it will really cause weight loss. It is also way too expensive. If you are really interested in losing weight, go with a product that includes ingredients that have been clinically proven, ingredients that will not be dangerous to your health.

LipoFlush diet pills supposedly “dramatically decrease body fat, increase energy levels, preserve skeletal muscle, and provide major health benefits” (website). This LipoFlush review will dissect the exhausting ingredient list and reveal the truth about the research done on LipoFlush to show you that LipoFlush is not the product you are looking for.

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.

LipoFlush Ingredients

Vitamin D3 (100 IU) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B5 (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B6 (25 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Vitamin B12 (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Folic Acid (1000 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Biotin (100 mcg) does nothing for weight loss.

Potassium (99 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Calcium (415 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Magnesium (200 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Zinc (10 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

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

Choline (650 mg) supposedly reduces body fat, but studies do not back up this claim.

L-Carnitine (450 mg) has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Bioperine (4 mg) increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients. It does not directly contribute to weight loss.

Citrus Aurantium (300 mg) contains Synephrine, which is a great, proven diet pill ingredient. The important aspect with Synephrine is the concentration–the higher the better. LipoFlush does not disclose the concentration of Synephrine it contains. Therefore, it is impossible for this LipoFlush review to determine if the Synephrine in LipoFlush diet pills is enough to contribute to weight loss.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) (100 mg) does contribute to weight loss, but 100 mg isn’t going to do much.

Cordyceps Sinesis (100 mg)

Garcinia Cambogia (400 mg) does contribute to weight loss.

Hawthorne Berry (100 mg) does nothing for weight loss.

Caffeine (99 mg) is a good weight loss ingredient, but there is not enough caffeine in LipoFlush diet pills to be effective.

LipoFlush Proprietary Complex 4000 mg

Acanthopanax Senticosus

Alpha Lipoic Acid(ALA)  helps produce energy. However, the human body makes plenty of ALA, so there is no need to supplement.

Banaba Leaf

Beta Sitosterol

Betaine

Capsicum

Cellulose

Cinnamon

Damiana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and guarana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and guarana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Genistein

Ginger

Grape Seed

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with yerba mate and damiana. LipoFlush does contain yerba mate and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

Guggul extract is supposed to increase thyroid function, leading to weight loss. However, research does not support these claims.

Glycine

Hoodia does absolutely nothing for weight loss.

Inositol transports fat from the liver. Again, LipoFlush hides how much Inositol it contains.

Kelp

Kola Nut

Lecithin

L-Histidine

L-Tyrosine is effective when included in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is unlikely that LipoFlush contains enough L-Tyrosine to be effective.

Green Tea is a very effective ingredient, but LipoFlush does not list how much green tea it contains.

Magnesium

Mucuna Puriens

Panax Ginseng

Phosphatidylserine

Quercetine dihydrate

Siler extract

Theobroma Cocoa Complex

White Willow Bark is an anti-inflammatory. It does not cause weight loss.

Yerba Mate has been shown to contribute to weight loss when combined with guarana and damiana. LipoFlush does contain guarana and damiana, but it does not list how much of each is included.

LipoFlush Cost

LipoFlush costs $69.95 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended 8 capsules per day, one bottle will last 15 days. This is an outrageous price for a diet pill! You can find a more effective diet pill at much less cost. Check out our recommended products.

LipoFlush Research

The LipoFlush website claims there has been research done specifically on LipoFlush. The supposed research was done in-house (which usually means they have altered the results to make them more favorable). Also, there is no formal write-up on the research results; they have not been published anywhere. This makes us very skeptical of the LipoFlush research.

LipoFlush Conclusion

This LipoFlush review finds LipoFlush is really no different from dozens of other diet pills. They do include a few proven ingredients, but in most cases they fail to list how much of each ingredient is included. They try to impress consumers with a very lengthy list of ingredients. The price of LipoFlush is ridiculous. Don’t bother with this product. Instead, go with one of our recommended products; they contain the necessary amount of proven ingredients and they won’t break your bank.

Oleo Diet is a liquid that is supposed to increase muscle mass and cause weight loss. Oleo Diet is a scam. It is very overpriced and it does not contain ANY effective ingredients. There is no guarantee, and the customer service is non-existent. And did I mention their website is almost entirely in Spanish? Since they don’t bother answering their phones or email, we had to use an online translator to get our information. Please don’t try Oleo Diet; it will give you nothing but frustration. This Oleo Diet review details the ingredients in Oleo Diet and exposes the truth behind this misleading product.

Oleo Diet Ingredients

Oleo Diet is a liquid. The main ingredients in Oleo Diet are iron, copper, iodine, manganese, selenium, zinc, chromium, cobalt, fluorine, lithium, nickel, and silicon. NONE of these ingredients have been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Oleo Diet Cost

Oleo Diet costs $189 for a 35 day supply. This is OUTRAGEOUS for a diet supplement. There is NO reason to believe Oleo Diet will actually cause weight loss. This is simply a scam and you will not receive your money back when you find it does not work.

Oleo Diet Guarantee

The Oleo Diet website has a section (surprisingly in English) about a guarantee, but it is as follows:

“We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase, for that reason we offer a 30 days money back guarantee. 30 days-return policy from date of purchase. Watches may not be worn or used . We will not accept returns on watches showing any sign of wear. (We do not sell used watches) If you are planning to return the watch, please do not size it. (do not remove any links from bracelet) There is a 5% restocking fee (this will cover your credit card processing fee). Restocking fee will be waived on watches sent for exchange. (for equal or greater value watch) It is your responsibility to ship the watch insured and via a traceable shipping method. Freight charges are non-refundable. ($5.95 will be charged on orders shipped free).”

I am not sure what connection there is between Oleo Diet and the watches spoken of in the guarantee. There is NO mention of a guarantee about Oleo Diet.

Oleo Diet Conclusion

This Oleo Diet review finds Oleo Diet is nothing more than a scam. They only want your money. There is no guarantee for Oleo Diet, and there is no way of contacting their customer service department. If you want a legitimate diet supplement, check out our recommended products; they contain proven ingredients in proven amounts for a reasonable price.

Thermophoric Diet Caps Ingredients

Thermophoric Co-Transmitters

Vitamin B6 (25 mg) is healthy, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Magnesium (50 mg) does not cause weight loss.

Zinc (5 mg) is part of a healthy diet, but it does nothing for weight loss.

Euphoric Andrectic Stimulus #IP714 900 mg

I-Fas-50³ contains green tea, tuber fleeceflower, and parasitic loranthus. Only green tea has been proven to cause weight loss. Since Thermophoric Diet Caps fail to disclose how much green tea is contained, this Thermophoric Diet Caps review cannot determine if there is enough green tea to cause weight loss.

L-Phenylalanine is a feel-good ingredient. It does not cause weight loss.

L-Tyrosine has been proven to contribute to weight loss when used in doses of 500 to 1500 mg per day. It is unlikely that Thermophoric Diet Caps contain enough L-Tyrosine to cause weight loss.

PEA HCL is another mood enhancer; it does not cause weight loss.

DL-Phenylalanine

Hordenine supposedly prolongs the effects of PEA; it does not contribute to weight loss.

Caloric Uncoupling Modifiers PPAR-455 323 mg

Caffeine (From Anhydrous) has been shown to contribute to weight loss. Once again, Thermophoric Diet Caps fail to mention how much caffeine is contained.

Razberi-K%u2122 has been shown to cause weight loss in rodents, but more human research is needed.

Synephrine HCL is a clinically proven diet pill ingredient. When looking at Synephrine, the most important thing is the concentration–the higher the better. Thermophoric Diet Caps do not say the concentration of the Synephrine contained (surprise), so it is impossible to know if it will be effective.

Yohimbine HCL does cause weight loss, but since it is contained in a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing exactly how much Yohimbine is contained in Thermophoric Diet Caps diet pills.

Thermophoric Diet Caps Cost

Thermophoric Diet Caps diet pills cost $29.99 for 120 capsules. If you take the recommended dose of 4 capsules per day, one bottle will last about a month. This is an average price for a diet pill. However, the only proven ingredients included in Thermophoric Diet Caps are included in undisclosed amounts, making it impossible to determine how effective this product will be at causing weight loss. Thus, any amount is too much to pay for Thermophoric Diet Caps.

Thermophoric Diet Caps Guarantee

The Spectra Force Research website (manufacturer of Thermophoric Diet Caps) is not currently working. There is no way of contacting the company. We were unable to find any information on a company guarantee for Thermophoric Diet Caps. Other companies selling Thermophoric Diet Caps might have their own guarantee. You will need the guarantee if you buy Thermophoric Diet Caps so don’t buy them.

Thermophoric Diet Caps Conclusion

This Thermophoric Diet Caps review finds Thermophoric Diet Caps is not worth your money. There is no known guarantee through the manufacturer. Thermophoric Diet Caps contain a few proven ingredients, but they are included in undisclosed amounts. Look for a diet pill containing proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

• “Help accelerate calorie burning with diet & exercise

• Increase metabolic rate

• Control appetite and boost energy” (website).

While SlimBody XP makes bold claims, they fail to back them up. They include proven ingredients in a proprietary blend, hiding how much of each ingredient is included.

SlimBody XP Ingredients

Vitamin E (6IU) is good for overall health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Magnesium (75 mg) has healthy benefits, but it does not cause weight loss.

Zinc (6 mg) is important to health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Chromium Picolinate (50 mcg) has shown varying results in clinical trials. Some studies have found chromium contributes to weight loss while other studies have shown it does not.

SlimBody XP Proprietary Blend

Guarana has been shown to contribute to weight loss, but ONLY when combined with Damiana and Yerba Mate. SlimBody XP does contain Damiana, but it does not contain Yerba Mate. Thus, this SlimBody XP review finds the Guarana in SlimBody XP will not contribute to weight loss.

Bee Pollen does not contribute to weight loss.

Korean Ginseng has not been shown to cause weight loss in humans.

Ginger Root is used to calm the stomach; it does not cause weight loss.

Lecithin supposedly breaks down fat. However, research does not back these claims.

Caffeine has been proven to contribute to weight loss. Unfortunately, SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much caffeine it contains. This makes it impossible for this SlimBody XP review to determine if there is enough caffeine in SlimBody XP diet pills to contribute to weight loss.

Bitter Orange contains Synephrine, a clinically proven ingredient. The most important thing to note with Synephrine is the concentration. The higher the concentration of Synephrine the more effective it is in contributing to weight loss. Again, SlimBody XP fails to disclose the concentration of Synephrine contained.

Green Tea is another proven ingredient. Since green tea is contained in a proprietary blend, there is no way of knowing if there is enough contained in SlimBody XP diet pills to cause weight loss.

Cayenne Pepper improves digestion. More research is needed to determine the effect of Cayenne on weight loss.

Damiana causes weight loss when combined with Guarana and Yerba Mate. SlimBody XP contains Guarana but not Yerba Mate.

Sasparilla Leaf

Goldenseal Leaf

Nettles Leaf

Gotu Kols

Spirulina

Royal Jelly

SlimBody XP Cost

SlimBody XP diet pills cost $39.95 for 60 capsules. If you take the maximum recommended dosage of 3 capsules per day, one bottle will last 20 days. This is quite expensive for a diet pill. Since SlimBody XP fails to disclose how much of the proven ingredients are included, any amount is too much to pay for SlimBody XP.

SlimBody XP Guarantee

SlimBody XP offers a 30 day guarantee. They give a full refund or 150% product credit for returns. Be sure you will need the guarantee if you buy SlimBody XP.

SlimBody XP Conclusion

This SlimBody XP review finds SlimBody XP is not worth your time or money. It is typical of so many diet pills; SlimBody XP hides the amount of proven ingredients included, most likely because they include very small amounts of each ingredient. Do yourself a favor and find a diet pill that includes proven ingredients in the necessary amounts.

AbGone Ingredients

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

Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) is a necessary element in health, but it does not contribute to weight loss.

Chromium is somewhat controversial as a diet pill ingredient. Some studies have found it contributes to weight loss, while other studies have found the opposite.

Dandelion Root and Leaf Powder, despite what some diet pill companies claim, has NOT been proven to contribute to weight loss.

Phosphatidylserine supposedly stimulates brain function and prevents muscle breakdown. There is NO proof that Phosphatidylserine does anything for weight loss.

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid Oil) has been clinically proven to cause weight loss. Unfortunately, AbGone diet pills contain CLA in a proprietary blend (they don’t tell you how much CLA there is) so it is impossible for this AbGone review to determine if there is enough CLA in AbGone to give any weight loss results.

L-Leucine is an amino acid which slows muscle degradation. It has no direct correlation to weight loss.

L-Isoleucine is an amino acid. There is no proof that it does anything for weight loss.

L-Valine is an amino acid; it does not do anything for weight loss.

The only proven ingredient in AbGone diet pills is CLA, and AbGone fails to disclose how much CLA it contains. Thus, this AbGone review finds you would be better off with a diet pill that is honest about how much of each proven ingredient it contains.

AbGone Cost

We found AbGone online for $29 for a one month supply. If you buy it from the AbGone website, you will pay $39 for a month supply plus you will get a free sample of their new product Protein Tastees. This isn’t especially expensive for a diet pill, but considering there is only one proven ingredient in AbGone and they hide how much of it there is, this is too expensive.

AbGone Marketing

The AbGone website is extremely unprofessional. It contains very limited information. There is no company contact information.

The AbGone website claims AbGone has been proven in “scientific and clinical case studies.” They do not explain what the case studies were or when or where they were done. This usually means the studies were done in-house with tailored results (if the studies were done at all). They also include quotes from someone named Whitakre, but they never explain who this person is and what credibility, if any, he or she has.

AbGone Conclusion

This AbGone review finds AbGone is no different from countless other diet pills–it contains one proven ingredient in an undisclosed amount. The research claims about AbGone are suspect at best. We recommend finding a diet pill with proven ingredients contained in clinically proven amounts.

What are the ingredients in the Pink Patch?

The Pink Patch contains a “Proprietary Formula” of the following ingredients:

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
5-HTP
Guarana
Zinc Pyruvate
Yerba Mate
Flaxseed Oil
Lecithin
L-Carnitine

Fucus Vesiculosus, also known as brown algae, is added because of its iodine, which improves thyroid performance, helping to increase energy. No studies have been done on how fucus vesiculosus contributes to human weight loss.

Yerba mate contains mainly caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. These ingredients supposedly promote central nervous stimulation and help the body to shed water as well as suppress appetite. Additionally, caffeine, theophylline and theobromine appear to suppress appetite, and boost metabolism.

However, there is not adequate research to support this. When you combine Yerba Mate with Guarana and Damiana, the effect is great — as shown by some interesting research. The Pink Patch does contain Guarana but not Damiana, unfortunately.

5-HTP is an amino acid, a precursor to serotonin (serotonin modulates anger, aggression, body temperature, mood, and appetite, among other things). The main purpose for 5-HTP to be included in a diet pill is for its mood enhancing effects. Much of the excessive calorie consumption causing obesity is due to mood-induced eating.

Lecithin is supposed to help to break down fat and flush it out of the body. Research does not support this claim. Lecithin has not been proven to contribute to weight loss.

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.

You will note the Pink Patch includes ingredients which have not been proven to promote weight loss. They also do not tell you how much of each ingredient is included. This Pink Patch review finds that these two points combined make it quite clear that this is not an effective weight loss product.

The effectiveness of a patch in general

You’ll note that we like caffeine as it relates to diet pills — also 5-HTP is useful to varying degrees; but any research done on any of these ingredients was not done with the delivery method being via a patch — so it all basically goes out the window.

The patch approach by diet pill companies is basically a way to spin things so the appeal is in how “easy” using the supplement is. Unfortunately, they can’t sell it on how “effective” it is, because then it would never sell.

What are the side effects of the Pink Patch?

Side effects include headache, dizziness, and nausea.

Does the Pink Patch have a guarantee?

The Pink Patch has a money-back guarantee within 30 days of placing your order. You have to send your USED and unused portions. According to the Pink Patch website, you should receive your refund (minus shipping and handling) in 10-15 days from when the product is received by the company.

How much does the Pink Patch cost?

The Pink Patch costs $49.95 for a one month supply.

The Pink Patch Review Conclusion

This Pink Patch review finds this weight loss method is misleading and ineffective. The ingredients included are not proven to be effective in promoting weight loss, nor do they disclose how much of each ingredient is included. Don’t be fooled–weight loss will not come from a sticker–at least not this one.