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Reviews of dietary supplements, over-the-counter medicines, and prescription drugs currently marketed in the United States for weight loss

MethoxyBurn™ Review

MethoxyBurn™ is made by Pro Nutra™.  It claims to be a weight loss supplement that helps you lose weight by increasing your energy levels, boosting your metabolism, and curbing your appetite. MethoxyBurn™ Review #1: Ingredients The only ingredients which are listed in exact amounts are B vitamins, which are used by the body for energy production.  If you are deficient in these vitamins, supplementing may help.  The body doesn’t store these vitamins so any … Continue reading

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Amphetamine Based Appetite Suppressants

Amphetamine derivatives & diet drugs The most common types of appetite suppressants are chemical cousins of amphetamines. Amphetamines are more commonly known as “speed”.  Amphetamines have been used as diet drugs for over 50 years, but the abuse potential and safety risks have limited their use.  Common anorectic drugs in this class are: Phentermine, Dexadrine® (dextramphetamine), Didrex®, etc.  Common over-the-counter supplements and drugs which fall in this class are: Bitter Orange (Synephrine), Ephedra, … Continue reading

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Mega-T® Review

What is Mega-T? Mega-T is marketed by CCA Industries, Inc.  Mega-T is a line of green tea based supplements, which are focused on increasing metabolism and burning fat. Mega-T Review #1: Ingredients Mega-T has a line of products which either use Green Tea, or Green Coffee Bean extracts as their base.  Of the two, Green Tea has the most clinical data to support its effects in increasing metabolism and burning fat.  However, on their own, the effects of green tea and green … Continue reading

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Stacker 2® Review

What is Stacker 2 Stacker 2® is marketed by NVE Pharmaceuticals.  Stacker 2 claims to be a powerful ephedra free formula that may help burn fat, curb hunger, and boost a sluggish system Stacker 2 Review #1: Ingredients. Stacker 2 contains a number of ingredients, but its main ingredient by far is caffeine.  Don’t be fooled by the label, which states 200mg of caffeine.  This is high as is, but Stacker 2 also contains Kola nut … Continue reading

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Lipo 6® Review

What is Lipo 6 Lipo 6 is marketed by Nutrex Research.  Lipo 6 claims to be a powerful fat burner that delivers fast results Lipo 6 Review #1: Ingredients Lipo 6 contains five key ingredients: synephrine, guggulsterones, yohimbine, caffeine, and bioperine (black pepper).  Synephrine is a stimulant, and it is part of a chemical family which are closely related to amphetamines.  Synephrine has been reported to raise blood pressure and heart rate, both of which can lead to problems in the long run.  This debate is far from … Continue reading

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