Alli Information: Over The Counter Fat Blocking Pill
The diet pill Alli is Glaxo Smith Kline’s “de-tuned” version of the popular diet drug Xenical. Alli contains approximately 50% of the Orlistat present in the Xenical prescription pill. It’s available “over the counter” without a prescription, meaning consumers have complete and easy access to what is arguably a prescription drug. How does Alli work? Like Xenical, Alli works in the gut to reduce the...
Review: African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis) for Weight Loss
Ever since Dr. Oz spoke highly of African mango (also called Irvingia gabonensis) on a September 2010 episode of his television show, we’ve seen an explosion of African mango-based weight loss supplements—especially online. Retailers are making all the usual claims; fast, natural weight loss, detoxification, plus the lowering of cholesterol levels. This time however, it is different for another reason too; all the claims are...
7-Keto DHEA For Weight Loss
7-Keto DHEA is a metabolite of DHEA (a steroid hormone that occurs naturally in the body and is produced in the adrenal glands). However, supplementing with 7-keto does not effect hormone levels, as it does not convert into testosterone or estrogen, and has no effect on the sex hormones. Although it’s been on the market for a number of years, there’s been a surge of recent interest, thanks to Dr. Oz. Several studies...
1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) Powder: Review and Side Effects
1,3-Dimethylamylamine (also called DMAA, 1,3-dimethylpentylamine or methylhexaneamine) is a potent CNS (central nervous system) stimulant that comes in poweder format. It’s commonly advertised as being derived from geranium oil, but Natural Products Insider reports that such is not the case; DMAA is not naturally derived from geranium oil. It was originally patented by Eli Lilly as a nasal decongestant in 1944, but largely...