Gymnema Sylvestre For Blood Sugar Management & Craving Control
Gymnema sylvestre is a herb commonly found in the tropical forests of India, and has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a treatment for diabetes. Both human and animal studies suggest Gymnema is effective in this regard (see here, here, and here) with additional data suggesting it may even have a positive effect on lipid metabolism. Because of the existing documentation, it is thought to show potential in the treatment...
Guggul & Guggulsterones For Weight Loss
Guggul is an extract of the resin of a small, bushy shrub known as Commiphora mukul. Common to India and Pakistan and used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, it has been used as an anti-inflammatory and a treatment for obesity. In weight loss supplements, it is usually standardized for “guggulsterone” (often the Z & E isomers, which are thought to be the most important, and offer the greatest benefits) a plant sterol...
Guggulbolic Extreme Review: Guggulsterones For Weight Loss?
Syntrax’s Guggulbolic Extreme is an easy product to review, as it really only contains one ingredient. That ingredient is “guggul” (also called guggulipid) which is standardized for guggulsterones. What is guggul, exactly? Guggul is an extract of the resin of a small, bushy shrub known as Commiphora mukul. Common to India and Pakistan and used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, it’s becoming more and more...
Forslean / Forskolin (Coleus Forskohlii) for Weight Loss
Forslean®is a proprietary form of Coleus forskohlii manufactured by the Sabinsa corporation. Coleus forskohlii is a perennial plant of the mint family that has been used in Ayurvedic traditional medicine for ages. Although some evidence suggests its critical constituent (called “forskolin”) may be useful in the treatment of asthma (see Eur J Pharmacol. 1985 Apr 23;111(1):1-8) and even cancer, it is most often retailed as a...
Fat Trapper Fat Blocker Review: Does Fat Trapper “Block” Fat?
According to one Web site I found selling Fat Trapper… “Fat Trapper™ bonds to fats and lipids, which are then discharged by the body. This bond is extremely strong and renders the fat non-absorbable by the digestive system, acting like a magnet and is 100% natural. Each capsule can stop fat from entering your blood stream. Excess fat is naturally eliminated undigested. Then your body can go to work on the fat stored by...
Ephedrine / Ephedra: Potent Fat Burner, Or Dangerous Drug? Part IV
This is part IV of the ephedra / ephedrine article. If you missed Part I, just click here to review it! Part II is available here, and Part III can be found here! Is ephedrine (or an ephedra based product) something you’re interested in trying, and you’ve got a green light from your doctor? Here’s a few usage tips for ephedrine safety… First, assess your tolerance to this substance. This is critical. Do not...