Dexatrim Fat Burner & Diet Pill Review
As far as fat burners go, Dexatrim is as old as the hills. As it has aged, it has evolved through many different iterations. Initially, the Dexatrim formula was comprised largely of something called phenylpropanolamine. Sidebar: Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) was extremely popular in over-the-counter cold medications for its use as a decongestant. Although not nearly as popular as ephedrine, it was also found in some fat burners and weight...
Controlled Labs’ REDuction PM Review: Night Time Fat Burner?
Note: the standalone version of REDuction PM has been reformulated and is currently being marketed as “REDuction PM Shot” – in pre-measured powder packets. REDuction PM is a “sleep and slim” weight loss product; it’s designed to be taken prior to bedtime, and, according to Controlled Labs, it… “…keeps your appetite under control, maximizes your metabolism overnight, and helps you...
Controlled Lab’s REDuction Review: Fat Incineration Matrix?
Controlled Labs’ REDuction is a fat burner that boasts both an AM and PM formula. According to the advertising… “The AM formula contains ingredients to not only control cravings, but also improve energy, mood, and focus during the day. The PM formula keeps your appetite under control, maximizes your metabolism overnight, and helps you sleep deeper to enhance lean mass.” Of course, we’ve already reviewed...
CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Review
CLA, or Conjugated Linoleic Acid, is a non-essential fatty acid found primarily in meat and dairy products. CLA is found in the highest concentrations in the meat of animals that chew their cud. Cows and sheep are good examples of such animals. There is some decent data indicating that CLA, taken in doses from .7 to 4.5 grams daily, can decrease body fat mass in obese and overweight people (the optimal dose seems to be about 3.2 grams...
CLA Extreme Fat Burner Review: Does CLA Extreme Work?
The CLA Extreme fat burner combines the proven fat burning powers of conjugated linoleic acid with several other ingredients — L-Carnitine, Guarana and Green Tea, all added ” to increase effects and provide energy.” Conjugated linoleic acid is, of course, a pretty good fat burning supplement. CLA is a nonessential fatty acid present in meat, cheese, and dairy products (it’s only present in low concentrations,...
Citrimax / Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA): An Effective Carb Blocker?
Known as hydroxycitric acid (HCA for short), or Citrimax, this popular supplement has become a standard ingredient in many popular weight loss products. Derived from the rind of the Indian Garcinia cambogia fruit, hydroxycitric acid is used primarily as a “carb blocker” in such products. And initially at least, it seemed like a good idea to do so. Early animal studies, for instance, seemed to indicate that HCA/Citrimax...