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Diet Fuel Twinlab review – Diet Fuel with ephedra

ACTION: Stimulates metabolism.

SOLD AS: Capsules.

INGREDIENTS: Three capsules contain: ephedra, 334 rng; guarana (standardized for 22 percent caffeine), 909 mg; chromium picolinate,200 meg; C-carnitine-l-carnitine/” >L-carnitine, 100 rng; HeA, 500 mg; potassium and magnesium phosphate, 100 mg. Also contains bioflavonoids, ginger root, green-tea powder, and cayenne. Other ingredients include gelatin, cellulose, purified water,  magnesium stearate, and silica.

HOW TO TAKE IT: The manufacturer recommends that you begin with 1 capsule 3 times a day, one before each meal, to assess your tolerance, and then gradually increase to 3 capsules before each meal. Diet Fuel is to be used as part of a lowfat diet and an exercise program. Instructions remind users to not exceed 9 capsules per day.

WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: Diet Fuel speeds up the metabolism (ephedra, ‘guarana) and helps with the conversion of fats (HCA and chromium). C-carnitine-l-carnitine/” >L-carnitine converts stored fats into energy.

COMMENTS:. This product contains ephedra, which has been linked with serious side effects, including death. It also contains a caffeine-containing substance, guarana. This combination is likely to cause anxiety, insomnia, agitation, and other reactions. See individual entries in Part II for warnings. If you have diabetes and are taking insulin or any antidiabetic medications, consult your physician before taking this or any product that contains chromium. Chromium has the ability to lower insulin resistance, alter the type or amount of medication needed to control diabetes, and change the frequency with which blood-sugar monitoring should be done.

Diet Fuel should not be taken by anyone who is pregnant or breast-feeding, or by anyone who is at risk or taking medication for heart disease; high blood pressure; liver or thyroid disease; psychiatric disorders; diabetes; pernicious anemia; nervousness; anxiety; depression; seizure disorders; stroke; or enlarged prostate. Not for use in people younger than eighteen years of age. If you experience dizziness, sleeplessness, headache, tremors, tingling, heart palpitations, or nervousness when taking Diet Fuel, discontinue the product and contact your physician.

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Citrus Diet, by NaturaLab

ACTION: Stimulates metabolism, burns fat.

SOLD AS: Capsules.

INGREDIENTS: Two capsules (one serving) contain: vitamin B6, 40 mg; chromium chelate, 200 mg; potassium carbonate, 50 mg; citrus aurantium, 320 mg; mahuang (ephedra) (8 percent extract), 250 mg; garcinia cambogia (50 percent HCA), 300 mg; guarana (22 percent extract), 100 mg; white willow bark, 100 mg; kelp (focus vesiculosus), 80 mg; cascara sagrada, 80 mg; uva ursi (arctostaphylos), 50 mg; lecithin, 50 mg; cayenne, 30 mg; licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra), 30 mg;. vanadium (celate), 100 meg; gingerroot, 30 mg.

HOW TO TAKE IT: Per package directions, take 2 capsules with water before meals.

WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO; Of the main ingredients, chromium reportedly helps reduce sugar and carbohydrate cravings; citrus aurantium, ma huang, guarana, white willow bark, and cayenne stimulate metabolism; garcinia cambogia suppresses appetite; cascara sagradais a laxative; and uva ursi is a diuretic. The literature says Citrus Diet was “created to help millions of people to manage their weight without the difficulties of a diet. The ingredients have been selected from literally thousands of possible components to create the most favorable combination.” Citrus Diet is advertised as an energy booster, a fat burner, and a tool for weight management.

COMMENTS: This product contains several potentially harmful ingredients, including ma huang (ephedra), which is associated with serious side effects, including death; and cascara sagrada. If you have diabetes and are taking insulin or any antidiabetic medications, consult your physician before taking this or any product that contains chromium. Chromium has the ability to lower insulin resistance, alter the type or amount of medication needed to control diabetes, and change the frequency with which blood-sugar monitoring should be done.

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ChitoGenics, by New Life review – a Chitosan and ephedra product

ACTION: Absorbs fat and suppresses appetite.

SOLD AS: Tablets.

INGREDIENTS: Chitosan, 300 mg from shellfish; ephedra, 150 mg; kola nut, 100 mg; ascorbic acid (vitamin C), 50 mg; and pantothenic acid, 10 mg. Proprietary ingredients include garcinia cambogia (HeA), gymnema, white willow powder, and gingerroot powder.

HOW TO TAKE IT: A typical dosage is 1 to 2 tablets 30 minutes before meals. Chromium Reducing Formula, by Earth Science

WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: Chitosan reportedly absorbs fat, and garcinia cambogia (HCA) blocks the conversion of carbohydrates to fat and suppresses the appetite. Both rna huang (ephedra) and kola nut stimulate metabolism. It is uncertain whether the proprietary ingredients are present at levels sufficient to be effective.

COMMENTS: This product contains ephedra, which has been linked with serious side effects, including death. It also contains chitosan, whose proposed benefits are under scrutiny. Do not take-ChitoGenics if you have heart problems, thyroid disease, diabetes, or are allergic to shellfish.

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Biodrine by Biogenics 2000 review

ACTION: Stimulates metabolism, suppresses appetite.

SOLD AS: Capsules.

INGREDIENTS: Four capsules contain ephedra, 276 mg; Lvcarnitine, 100 mg; white willow bark, 100 mg; quercetin, 100 ~g; HCA (garcinia cambogia), 1,000 mg; potassium, 100 rng; magnesium, 100 mg; guarana, 1,000 mg.

HOW TO TAKE IT: Package directions advise taking 2 capsules 2 times a day with meals.

WHAT IS IT SUPPOSED TO DO: Of the primary ingredients, HCA helps suppress appetite and hinder the production of cholesterol and fat; C-carnitine-l-carnitine/” >L-carnitine oxidizes and transports fatty acids and helps increase good cholesterol levels; and guarana and ephedra stimulate metabolism. This product is advertised as being for people who want to lose weight without consuming a large amount of ephedrine; however, typical ephedra doses are about 90 mg per day, so this product actually contains three times the usual dose.

COMMENTS: This product contains ephedra, which has been linked with serious side effects, including death. It also contains a caffeine-containing substance, guarana. This combination is likely to cause anxiety, insomnia, agitation, and other reactions.