Dietrine Carb Blocker

Dietrine Carb Blocker claims to neutralize digestion before starches are turned into glucose and fats, allowing users to indulge in foods that are high in carbohydrates without gaining weight. Dietrine Carb Blocker uses a proprietary formula to neutralize starches and help the user lose weight. While clinical studies and testimonials seem to back these claims, Dietrine may be an expensive alternative for weight loss.

Dietrine Carb Blocker contains a proprietary formula called Phase 2 which is derived from the white kidney bean and they claim neutralizes starch so that it can pass through the body without building up fat. Dietrine Carb Blocker also contains Chromium, which helps insulin regulate the metabolism, and Vanadium which inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Although the product claims there are no side effects, Chromium may damage cell chromosomes, and some users have experienced excess gas. Dietrine Carb Blocker recommends taking one capsule before eating a starchy carbohydrate meal. Dietrine Carb Blocker has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product offers a 30-day money back guarantee and two free bottles with first purchase. The supplement packages range in price between $40 - $160, but is usually found at a discount on eBay and Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Contains natural ingredients.
• Lacks drugs and stimulants that can harm the body.
• Offers many customer testimonials that it is effective.
• Offers money-back guarantee and two free bottles with first purchase.
• Posts clinical study results on website.

Why You Won’t:

• Uses proprietary formula instead of proven ingredients.
• Costs more than most diet supplements.
• Contains Chormium that may damage cell chromosomes.
• Creates excess gas for some users.

Overall

While the product seems to have no harmful side effects, some users experienced excess gas. Dietrine Carb Blocker is also one of the more expensive dietary supplements on the market.

Hoodia Gordonii Plus

Hoodia Gordonii Plus is made from the Hoodia Gordonii plant in South Africa. The manufacturer is approved by the Western Cape Conservation authority of South Africa, and is certified to be 100% authentic. Hoodia Gordonii Plus claims to work by controlling your brain and makes you think you have enough energy and don’t need to eat.

The main ingredients found in this product are: Hoodia Gordonii, Magnesium, Green Tea, and Garcinia Cambogia Extract. Hoodia Gordonii is an appetite suppressant. Magnesium is good for normal muscle and nerve function, steady heart rhythm, a healthy immune system, and strong bones. Green Tea and Garcinia Cambogia Extract both increase energy levels. So far there are no known side effects. However, it should not be used by pregnant or nursing women. Adults should take two capsules once a day with a meal. A month supply of Hoodia Gordonii Plus will cost $39.95 and can be purchased from either eBay or Amazon.com at a significant discount.

Why You Might Buy:

• Gives a money back guarantee.
• Certified to be 100% authentic.
• Contains some quality ingredients. Green Tea has been proven to naturally increase energy levels.

Why You Won’t:

• Priced on the high end of weight loss supplements. Alternative Hoodia products can be found for under $24.95.
• Contains less Hoodia Gordonii than some other products found. Hoodia Gordonii Plus has 400 MG.

Overall

Hoodia Gordonii Plus seems to be effective in some instances but may cause complications in those with eating disorders. Its overuse can cause the body deprivation of nutrients.

The Maker’s Diet
The Maker’s Diet is a diet program based off of the Bible. Maker’s Diet is a holistic approach to weight loss. The program incorporates eating foods as outlined in the scriptures and eliminating processed foods. The Maker’s Diet is an effective program but requires motivation and an extreme diet change for most people.

The Maker’s Diet is a program that focuses on physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. The program lasts for 40 days and incorporates a balanced, whole-food nutritional diet. The program is broken into three two-week phases and then a maintenance phase to sustain weight loss and overall health. The Maker’s Diet is designed to control insulin, infection, and inflammation. The program offers recipes and tools to help users. The program is $5.00 a week but also offers many products, including supplements to help maintain and commit to the diet that range in price from $10.00 -$60.00. You can find more info on the Makers Diet from Amazon.com and eBay.

Why You Might Buy:

• Encourages exercise and eating well.
• Provides evidence to support program design.
• Offers free trials.
• Offers recipes and online tools for program members.

Why You Won’t:

• Requires big commitment to change lifestyle and diet.
• Offers more expensive products to aid users.

Overall

The Maker’s Diet is a successful health and wellness program. The Maker’s Diet requires commitment and motivation to change diet and lifestyle. While a healthier alternative to many weight loss products, The Maker’s Diet is a long-term commitment and may become costly when purchasing products to maintain diet.

Metabolife

Metabolife has many dietary supplement product offerings that claim to suppress hunger, lose weight and sustain energy. Metabolife products have mixed reviews from users. With lots of caffeine, Metabolife has many side effects. Metabolife is not a safe or effective dietary supplement.

Metabolife offers four products to cater to different consumer needs: Metabolife Ultra, Metabolife Ultra Weight Management, Metabolife Ultra Caffeine Free, and Metabolife Green Tea Formula. Metabolife Ultra is a appetite suppressor and energy boost-claiming one serving has as much caffeine as 1-2 cups of coffee. For those that don’t like the jitteriness of caffeine, Metabolife offers a Caffeine Free supplement. Metbolife Green Tea supplement claims to increase metabolism in addition to suppressing appetite. Metabolife Ultra contains Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic acid, Calcium, Chormium, Sodium, Potassium, Garcinia extract (fruit) and Guarana extract (seed). Other ingredients included modified cellulose, caffeine, dicalcium phosphate, dextrin, and dextrose. Metabolife Ultra Weight Management claims to help keep weight off for at least eight weeks after initial weight loss. All products are recommended to take 2 capsules before each meal. Metabolife Ultra should not be used for a long period of time. Metabolife products can be purchased between $12 - $35 for a 30-day supply. You can usually score a deal on MetaboLife at eBay or Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Suppresses hunger.
• Offers many product options to meet consumer needs.

Why You Won’t:

• Lacks proven ingredients to achieve effective results.
• Has mixed reviews from many customers.
• Contains a lot of caffeine.
• Can leave user jittery and can increase heart rate.

Overall

Metabolife is not the safest or more effective dietary supplement available. Metabolife does not leverage more proven ingredients for appetite suppression and weight loss. Metabolife contains large amounts of caffeine, leaving users jittery and racing heart rates. While moderately priced, Metabolife is not a good dietary supplement to aid weight loss.

Ultra Slim 90

Offered by Gentle Solutions, Ultra Slim 90 is a dietary supplement that claims you can sleep away fat with little dieting or exercise. Ultra Slim 90 claims to assist the body in burning fat, sugars, and toxins. While customer testimonials claim that it works, Gentle Solutions offers no guarantee that users won’t gain all weight back after discontinuing use. As a more expensive supplement, Ultra Slim 90 may not be a good sustainable weight loss solution.

Ultra Slim 90 uses natural ingredients, leaving it stimulant and side effect free. Ultra Slim 90 supplements contain Collagen Protein, Safflower Oil, Lecithin, Beeswax, and Aloe Vera. While Collagen Protein has some results of slight weight loss success, the other ingredients are not proven to help weight loss. Customer testimonials claim that it works with no side effects. Ultra Slim 90 is a twice-daily program of three capsules before eating in the morning and another three capsules before bedtime. The supplements range in price between $31 - $85 for a 30-day supply. People are trying to unload whatever UltraSlim they have purchased on eBay and Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Contains natural ingredients.
• Lacks drugs and stimulants that can harm the body.
• Offers many customer testimonials that it is effective.

Why You Won’t:

• Lacks proven weight loss ingredients.
• Costs more than most diet supplements.
• Doesn’t offer money-back guarantee or free trial.
• Users may gain weight back when discontinuing program.

Overall

Ultra Slim 90 seems a bit too good to be true. While it uses natural ingredients that have no side effects, it does not use quality proven ingredients to lose weight effectively. When it doesn’t require a diet or exercise program, how will it effectively burn all the calories? The product offers no guarantee that its cost is worth the risk.

People are trying to unload their Ultra Trim 90 on eBay and Amazon.com. So check there if you are looking for a deal.

Lipotrim

Based in the United Kingdom, Lipotrim is a weight loss program. Developed by doctors to help truly obese people, the Lipotrim programs are long-term monitored diets that include Lipotrim dietary supplements. Because the programs are monitored, the programs are only available with a prescription from a UK doctor or at a UK pharmacy.

Offered only to those in the United Kingdom, users can select one of two programs: medical or pharmacy. Lipotrim targets obese clients who have a Body Mass Index of 30+. The programs have three phases: weight loss, transitional, and maintenance. Each phase is to help maximize results and to keep the weight off once it is lost. These programs include a low calorie diet , fiber rich foods, and a dietary supplement called Fiber Clear that a doctor or pharmacist can prescribe and monitor. Fiber Clear is rich in fiber. Fiber aids weight loss, relieves constipation, and reduces high blood pressure and cholesterol. These programs seem to be very effective. The supplements range in price between $18 - $55 per product and can be found on eBay and Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Provides a monitored non-drug alternative to sustained weight loss.
• Helps severe obesity.
• Contains fiber rich foods and dietary supplements.

Why You Won’t:

• Offered only to residents of the United Kingdom.
• Requires doctor prescription or pharmacist monitored.
• Costs more than most diet plans.

Overall

Lipotrim seems to be an effective program for sustained weight loss for obese people. Because it is prescription based and/or requires doctor/pharmacist monitoring, clients must be residents of the United Kingdom. The Lipotrim supplements are also most expensive than most dietary supplements and the program is not intended for most dieters.

CaloGel

CaloGel professes to be a nutritional supplement that safely and naturally assists the body in shedding extra body fat, sugar, and toxins. CaloGel relies on Collagen Hydrolysate to achieve these results and doesn’t use other more proven ingredients. CaloGel is an expensive, lack luster product.

CaloGel product line includes: Daytime, Night-time and Liquid formulas. CaloGel’s main active ingredient is Collagen Hydrolysate, a protein that is basic to body structure. Collagen helps in flexibility, resiliency and muscular strength. Collagen does not necessarily lead to weight loss. Only a few testimonials could be found about CaloGel and they were on the manufacturer’s website which may question credibility. The testimonials were enthusiastic and appeared biased. A one-month supply costs about $100 - but if you are lucky you will find a bargain on eBay or Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Offers a variety of products compared to the traditional capsule. Available also in liquid form.
• Does not contain Caffeine or other stimulants.
• No known side effects.

Why You Won’t:

• Lacks effective ingredients that other competing products use.
• Lacks sufficient evidence to validate promised results.
• Costs more than most dietary supplements.
• Gives no money back guarantee.

Overall

CaloGel seems to be a safe supplement but lacks real effectiveness. While it utilizes Collagen Hydrolysate, CaloGel lacks more proven ingredients for weight loss. And as one of the more expensive dietary supplements, its cost outweighs its ability to achieve desired results.

Calorie Burn

Calorie Burn by Six Star Body Fuel claims to be a superior formula that elevates the body’s natural metabolic rate, which allegedly allows your body to burn more calories and increase your energy. The following will give a product overview, strengths and weaknesses, and overall evaluation. Calorie Burn’s lacks enough quality ingredients to be an effective diet supplement.

Calorie Burn was primarily made for athletes and fitness fanatics. Calorie Burn contains the following main ingredients: Gelatin, Cellulose, and Titanium dioxide. This product comes with a warning, “May cause flushing accompanied by itching. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.” The suggested use is 2 capsules with an 8 oz glass of water 3 times daily spaced evenly throughout the day. A bottle of 100 capsules of Calorie Burn costs $34.99, although it always seems to be on sale at eBay or Amazon.com.

Why You Might Buy:

• Can easily be purchased on sale.

Why You Won’t:

• Little information can be found about the manufacturer and its quality. There is no corporate website, testimonials, or clinical studies to verify results.
• Lacks effective ingredients that other competing products use.
• Causes flushing and itching for some users.

Overall

Calorie Burn is a low cost alternative to other dietary supplements but it may not show real results. With little information or guarantee from the manufacturer, the product may not achieve desired results. In this case, the only thing that may have anything to do with calorie burning is its name.

Proactol is a patented fiber complex that is a 100% natural fat binder made from the nutritious cactus “Opuntia ficus-indica.” Proactol claims to bind with up to 28% of dietary fat intake, reduces cholesterol levels, and helps to decrease appetite. But at an expensive price tag, Proactol may be more buck for effective result.

Proactol’s complex consists of two fibers: a non-soluble fiber and a soluble fiber. The non-soluble fibers bind with dietary fats, coating them and making them too large to be absorbed by the body. The soluble fibers bind with bile acids to slow down digestion and absorption of glucose. The product’s website encourages it to be used with a low fat diet and a fitness program. Two to three capsules of Proactol should be taken after each meal. Medications should not be taken 2 hours before and after Proactol. There is a recorded side effect of some changes in stool consistency. A one-month supply of Proactol costs $89.95.

Why You Might Buy:

• Gives a money back guarantee.
• Contains fiber, which has many known benefits.
• Has a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels as well as weight loss.

Why You Won’t:

• Costs more than most weight loss supplements. One-month supply is $89.95 and is available at eBay or Amazon.
• Medication must be taken at least two hours before or after taking Proactol.
• Changes in stool consistency. Some testimonials also reported gas, bloating and cramping.

Overall

The biggest drawbacks to this product are the expense, the balancing of other medications around Proactol’s dosing times, and the stool issues you may encounter. If this type of formulation really worked, dieters would be dancing in the streets.

Zylorin

Zylorin is a weight loss product that claims to give you energy and increase your metabolism for maximum weight loss. The manufacturer says that, “it can be felt almost immediately from the first time you start taking it.” The following will give a product overview, outline strengths and weaknesses and give an overall evaluation.

Zylorin contains a proprietary blend of main ingredients that including following: Hoodia Gordonii, Chromium, and Green Tea. Hoodia Gordonii is an appetite suppressor. Chromium is a blood sugar moderator. Green Tea increases the metabolic rate. Zylorin also contains vitamins such as Vitamin B-12, Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid and Beta Carotene. While it contains these proven ingredients, the formula may not contain enough of these ingredients to be effective. Consumers take 2 capsules twice a day prior to meals. Zylorin is available in a 60 capsule bottle for a retail price of $65.99. We have seen Zylorin on eBay and Amazon for much cheaper - I guess people are trying to unload it.

Why You Might Buy:

• Gives a money back guarantee.
• Contains several vitamins. While helpful for overall health, unlikely to lead to weight loss by themselves.

Why You Won’t:

• Lacks sufficient clinical studies to validate Zylorin’s effectiveness as a weight loss supplement.
• Costs more than most weight loss supplements.
• Lacks testimonials. Only a few could be found and they attributed weight loss mainly to the reduce calorie diet and exercise.

Overall

Zylorin seems to be heavy on vitamins but light on supplements that support weight loss. This product may be poor to average when it comes to making a difference in your weight loss plan.