Weight Loss Supplement Reviews

The Criteria For Our Weight Loss Supplement Reviews

We Do Our Homework

When it comes to reviewing weight loss products we do endless research. We make sure we have every bit of information possible on the weight loss product. We only use credible information from credible sources in our reviews.

The Factors We Take Into Consideration

Obviously the reason we buy weight loss products is to lose weight. While this is a huge factor in how a weight loss product is reviewed, it is not the only factor.

Effectiveness

Will the weight loss product help you lose weight? We answer this question.

Clinical Studies and Customer Reviews

We also look to see if clinical studies were done and what the results were and if they are reliable. Customer reviews are very important too. We take a look at what previous customers had to say about the product.

Safety

A big factor is safety. If we all thought hard enough we could think of a weight loss product that did harm to someone we know (Phen-Phen for example). Even though a product will help you lose weight if it is not safe or healthy for your body it is not worth taking. You should never jepordize your safety by taking weight loss product.

Pricing

Another big factor is pricing. When there are two comparable products that each garner about the same results if there is a price difference between the two, obviously we want the cheaper one. We also believe In the notion that the product with the lowest price isn’t necessarily and usually isn’t the best one.

Guarantees, Warranties, Auto Ship Programs, etc…

When you are buying a product there are things you should think about besides safety, pricing, and effectiveness. These are things that go with it. There should always be a guarantee or warranty, if there is not it means one thing, the company has no confidence in its own product.

Also, we recommend doing research into auto ship programs. There are a lot of nasty ones out there that are hard to get out of.

For pills that meet these criteria, check out our best weight loss pills list

Reviewing Weight Loss Products

How We Review Weight Loss Products

Research, Research, Research

When it comes to reviewing weight loss products we do our homework. We make sure we have every bit of information possible on the weight loss product. In the weight loss market there is a lot of hype and a lot of fluff. We try to determine which information is just hype and which is in fact reality.

Overall Weight Loss is Important But…..

Obviously the reason we buy weight loss products is to lose weight. While this is a huge factor in how a weight loss product is reviewed, it is not the only factor.

Safety

A big factor is safety. If we all thought hard enough we could think of a weight loss product that did harm to someone we know (Phen-Phen for example). Even though a product will help you lose weight if it is not safe or healthy for your body it is not worth taking. You should never jepordize your safety by taking weight loss product.

Pricing

Another big factor is pricing. When there are two comparable products that each garner about the same results if there is a price difference between the two, obviously we want the cheaper one. We also believe In the notion that the product with the lowest price isn’t necessarily and usually isn’t the best one.

Guarantees, Warranties, Auto Ship Programs, etc…

When you are buying a product there are things you should think about besides safety, pricing, and effectiveness. These are things that go with it. There should always be a guarantee or warranty, if there is not it means one thing, the company has no confidence in its own product.

Also, we recommend doing research into auto ship programs. There are a lot of nasty ones out there that are hard to get out of.

Effectiveness

Will the weight loss product help you lose weight? We answer this question.

Clinical Studies and Customer Reviews

We also look to see if clinical studies were done and what the results were and if they are reliable. Customer reviews are very important too. We take a look at what previous customers had to say about the product.

Reviewing Diet Weight Loss Pills

The Criteria We Use To Review Diet Weight Loss Pills

You may wonder to yourself, what criteria do we use in examining and reviewing diet weight loss pills. This isn’t a process where we just choose a name out of a hat. We make sure the research is done on every review.

More Than Overall Weight Loss

There is several components we take into consider when we determine whether a product is a top rated pill or not. It is more than how many pounds you may lose or gain.

Why? You might ask. Well, sometimes the pill that loses the most weight in the quickest amount of time is not safe. We all remember Phen-Phen and what happened there. There were miraculous results with people shedding the pounds in what seemed to be overnight. But what ensued after was a tragedy, as the drug turned out to be terrible on the heart and hundreds died in heart related complications. We don’t care how great the result may be, if it isn’t good for your health, It’s not good.

Another component in our mix is pricing. A lot of time in this business, pills and products are comparable in performance and safety. But there will be a big difference in price, when this is the case obviously the pill with the lower price tag is going to get the higher nod.

Warranties and Ugly Auto Ship Programs

We also take into consideration if there are warranties or not. Because let’s face it, we all have different body types out there and we need to be sure that we won’t get stuck with a product that doesn’t work. We also take into consideration nasty auto-ship programs.

A few pills meet these criteria. Check out the Best Weight Loss Pills List.

Cheap Fat Burners

The Dangers of Buying Cheap Fat Burners

There is always the temptation to buy a cheap fat burner. A lot of times we find ourselves strapped for cash. This is a warning, don’t waste your money on what appears to be a bargain. You’ll regret it is.

One in a Million Chance

Although every once in a while you can find a fat burner for a really good price, usually that isn’t the case. You know the saying if it appears to be too good to be true, it usually is.

Cheap Ingredients

There usually is a reason why a fat burner can be bought for a cheap price. It just isn’t coincidence. The reason they are able to have such a low price tag is because they are using ingredients that not only cost the company nothing but will not help you lose weight.

Beware of Proprietary Blends

A lot of times companies will try to hide the fact that they have a lot of cheap ingredients by masking it under a proprietary blend. With proprietary blends the companies don’t disclose the amount of each ingredient. So the company states that a product has a few quality ingredients as part of their proprietary blends. This makes the product sounds good but a lot of times those quality ingredients make up about one percent of the product while cheap fillers make up the rest.

Bad For Your Health?

A tactic that is often used in the market is to load a product up with stimulants. There are a lot of cheap stimulants out there and a product full of stimulants leads to quick weight loss although it comes right back. When a product is jam packed with stimulants it is bad for your health. It will make you anxious and nervous and it will definitely not be one of the best weight loss pills .

Bottom Line- Don’t Waste Your Money on Cheap Fat Burners!

The Weigh Down Diet Workshop

Is “The Weigh Down Diet Workshop” Worth the Money?

“The Weight Down Diet” was developed by Gwen Samblin. If there ever was such a thing as a religious diet, this is it. Can it help you lose those extra pounds? Let’s take a closer look and examine this “Christian” diet.

A Whole Lot of Common Sense

Examining the “Weigh Down Diet” workshop, there are a lot of good principles. The problem is that most of what is taught in the workshop is common sense. Most of the advice consists of things like don’t eat too much or we should eat when we are hungry. Although they are good little tidbits I don’t know if they are worth the $100 price tag.

No Exercise, What?

About the only one guideline that isn’t common sense is common stupidity. This program teaches that exercise is not necessary and that there is no need for it unless you enjoy it and really want to exercise. Although a lot of time, I am sure we all wish we lived in a world where we didn’t have to exercise and we could remain healthy. I am sure we all wish as well that money grew on trees but we have to live in reality.

Sometimes I am not sure if the people behind such claims just want us to feel good thinking we won’t have to exercise or it they really think such things.

A Little Pricey Wouldn’t You Say?

The Weigh Down Workshop is given at a cost of $103.00.  I don’t think $103 is worth paying to hear a lot of common sense.

Pros

• Gives some good common sense

Cons

• You have to pay for the common sense
• A few out of touch claims, “No Need For Exersise”
• Very Expensive

Bottom Line- Although there are some good principles, because it is very costly and you basically know all the information I don’t recommend the Weigh Down Workshop.

Diurex Water

Can Diurex Water Pills Help You Lose Weight?

Diurex Water Pills are a dietary supplement that aims at eliminating bloating and excessive water weight. Are these Water Pills a weight loss solution? Let’s take a closer look and examine them.

Diurex Water Weight Loss

This product is all about losing that water weight. For someone who is trying to lose real body weight this product is probably not for you.  Our bodies contain a lot of water. Take some of that water out and oh my gosh! You lose a few pounds. The problem is you can never retain the weight loss because your body is supposed to contain a certain amount of water. You WILL gain back the water weight as fast as you lost it.

A Whole Lot of Time in the Restroom

Taking a diuretic pill like these water pills, get ready to spend a lot of time in the bathroom because there is only one way to lose that water weight and that is through urination.

Diurex May Cause Dehydration
Something we always tell people who are thinking about taking some of these water pills is to not get dehydrated. It is easy to do when you are taking a pill that is sucking all the water from your body. Dehydration is not fun.

Ingredients in Diurex Water Pills
There are 8 different kinds of Diurex. One of those eight is a formula marketed specifically toward men while the other 7 appear to be aimed toward relief for women, especially regarding menstrual and pre-menstrual bloating.

All the ingredients focus on helping you lose that water weight. There are no fat burners or appetite suppressants in Diurex Water Pills.

Diurex Pros

• Temporary Loss of Water Weight

Diurex Cons

• No potential of losing real body weight
• No fat burners contained
• No appetite suppressors
• Potential of Dehydration
• A lot of time in the bathroom

Diurex Conclusion

Because of the risks of dehydration and the only potential weight loss is going to be water weight, I don’t recommend Diurex Waer Pills.

Which diet pills do we recommend? Keep reading for a list of expert and consumer top rated diet pills.

Ventilean

Can Ventilean Help You Lose Weight?

According to the manufacturers you can “burn fat faster than diet and exercise alone.” This sounds really good but so does every other fat burner’s claims. Is Ventilean really effective? Let’s take a closer look.

It’s All About the Energy

The manufacturers claim that Ventilean works by providing litpothermic energy. They say this helps the body burn fats quicker and easier. Having more energy is a good thing but it doesn’t necessarily tie in with fat burning and that is what we are trying to accomplish when we take a fat burner.

Ingredients In Ventilean

Ventilean contains several ingredients that supposedly assist the body in burning fat and staying energized for hours. The ingredients within Ventilean are Guarana, Pantothenic Acid, Zi-Shi, Vitamin B3, Vinpocetine, Yohimbe, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.

Although these are all good for overall health, there are not a lot of studies that link these ingredients to weight loss and none to appetite suppression, which is disappointing, considering we take fat burners to lose weight.

One of the ingredients in Ventilean is Yohimbe. Yohimbe comes from an extract of an African tree called Yohimbine.  Yohimbe is often used as a natural aphrodisiac.

It has been shown to cause unpredictable effects on blood pressure; Yohimbe should be approached with caution.

The FDA lists these as possible side effects, renal failure, seizures, anxiety, and even death. Yikes! It probably is only a matter of time until Yohimbe is banned by the FDA from the market.

An Expensive Product

Ventilean is available for about $60, which is around double the cost of similar products. You can get it cheaper on Ebay as it appears people are trying to unload it.

Positives

• Provides Energy

Negatives

• No Proven Ingredients
• No Scientific Studies
• Very Expensive
• Contains Yohimbe
• No Testimonials

Conclusion- For being an expensive product with side effects, the results aren’t good enough to justify the risks of taking it.

Vanquish

Can “Vanquish” by SAN Help You Lose Weight?

“Vanquish” is the latest attempt by SAN company to capture some of the weight loss market. According to them, Vanquish “contains revolutionary and novel ingredients that are shown to possess appetite controlling properties.” I wish had a dime I had for every time I have heard that from a fat burner company. Let’s take a closer look and see if Vanquish really can help you lose weight.

3 Basic Ingredients

Vanquish contains three basic ingredients, Pyridoxine HCL (also known as vitamin B6), hoodia gordonii, and Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract.

Vitamin B6 is mainly used in energy drinks. There has been no direct links proven in studies between Vitamin B6 and weight loss. Although it is great to have energy, when people take fat burners, they are trying to lose weight.

Hoodia Gordonii is mainly known as being an appetite suppressor. It appears like it has a weak link to appetite suppression as more and more studies have come out saying there is no link. With Hoodia Gordonii, we always encourage dieters to verify the validity and purity of the hoodia they purchase. We could not find any certification in this respect for Vanquish’s hoodia content.

Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract is the wild card in their formula. Some people claim that it is a great appetite suppressor but this claim is not backed by any studies.

There are no fat burners in Vanquish.

No Money Back Guarantee, C’mon!

You can always tell the degree of confidence that a company has in its product by if it contains a money back or quality guarantee. Vanquish doesn’t have either one.

Pros

• B6 is great for energy

Cons

• No fat burners
• No testimonials
• No studies given
• No guarantees
• Relatively Expensive

Final Verdict- Although you might get extra energy by taking Ventilean that probably is about the only thing it is going to do for you.

Does Ultra Strength Xenadrine EFX Work?

Ultra Strength Xenadrine EFX claims to be a clinically proven potent ephedra free thermogenic “fat burner” that is capable of increasing an individual’s metabolic rate.

What’s In Xenadrine EFX?

Ultra Strength Xenadrine EFX contains a proprietary blend of green tea extract, which is a good addition to any fat burner.

Xenadrine EFX also contains Tyrosine, which increases feelings of well-being and offsets physical and mental fatigue.

A 15-day supply for about $40, which if you do the math is $80 a month.  I have seen it on EBay as prices vary from $17-20. That seems to be a good deal but after shipping you are probably about sixes if you compare it to the big online retailers.

Pros

• Contains Green Tea and other good fat burning ingredients

Cons

• I couldn’t find a guarantee anywhere.

Final Verdict

Overall, this version of Xenadrine is worth taking a closer look at. It contains good ingredients and seems to be in a good price range for fat burners.

Ultra-Strength Taraxatone Extreme

Can Ultra-Strength Taraxatone Extreme Help You Lose Weight?

According to their website Taraxatone is “the ultimate high definition water weight solution.” Can it really help you lose that water weight and is that even a good thing? Let’s take a closer look and find out.

A Whole Lot of Water Weight

This product is all about losing that water weight. For someone who is trying to lose real body weight this product is probably not for you.  Our bodies contain a lot of water. Take some of that water out and kazaam! You lose a few pounds. The problem is you can never retain the weight loss because your body is supposed to contain a certain amount of water. You will gain back the water weight as fast as you lost it.

Ingredients in Ultra Strength Taraxatone Extreme

Taraxatone Extreme is a mix of electrolytes and natural extracts designed to help reduce water retention. The manufacturers claim that Taraxatone “is a precision blend of natural compounds which have demonstrated efficacy at reducing excess water retention safely and quickly”.
There are no fat burners or appetite suppressors contained in Taraxatone Extreme.

A Whole Lot of Urine

With Taraxatone Extreme, forget about knowing where your exits are, all you need to know is where the bathrooms are at. Because as a pill that specializes in reducing water retention, you are going to be going the bathroom a lot.

Dehydration is No Fun

The problem about this extra loss of water is that it can cause fatigue along with dizziness and headaches. For someone who over uses this product it could cause serious damage. It basically is a pill that causes dehydration.

Pros

• You’ll lose water weight

Cons

• You’ll gain back all the water weight that you lost
• You won’t lose any body fat
• No appetite suppressors or fat burners
• You’ll get dehydrated

Conclusion

Because of the lack of potential actual body weight loss and the risks of dehydration, I don’t recommend Taraxatone Extreme.