Archive for February 27th, 2008

Stacker 3 Review

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Stacker 3

Does Stacker 3 Work?

Stacker 3 is the latest in the Stacker series. The Stacker series is trying to get itself back to prominence after the FDA banned Ephedra for being unsafe. The Stacker 2 didn’t garner very good reviews from users but the new Stacker 3 is supposed to be new and improved. Let’s take a closer look and see.

Stacker 3 Ingredients

The Stacker 3 is virtually the same as the Stacker 2 but now they have added Yerba Mate. This left us scratching our heads because there are no conclusive studies linking Yerba Mate to weight loss. The Stacker 3 is another proprietary blend. This raises a red flag. Sometimes companies use proprietary blends to mask ineffective and cheap product mixes.

Most of the ingredients that comprise the proprietary blend are fairly common in most weight loss supplements. There are some ingredients that we like in the Stacker 2 such as caffeine and gugglusterone. Caffeine has been shown to increase both mental and physical output. While gugglusterones have been linked to increasing your metabolism.

What the Stacker 3 is missing is the same thing the Stacker 2 was missing, an effective fat burner.

Side Effects of the Stacker 3

Side effects of the Stacker 3 include dizziness or light-headedness, headaches, and increased heart rate or blood pressure.

Price of the Stacker 3

The Stacker 3 can be bought for $30. That is a little steep for a cheap proprietary blend.

Stacker 3 Pros

  • Contains Caffeine and Gugglusterones

Stacker 3 Cons

  • No Effective Fat Burner
  • Relatively Expensive
  • Side Effects
  • Ineffective Proprietary Blend

Conclusion

Unfortunately, there is more fiction than fact in the Stacker 3’s claims.

 

 

 

 

Jetfuel Fat Burner Review

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

 

JetFuel Fat Burner Review

I had a hard time finding good information about JetFuel, a diet supplement from German American Technologies, but I’ve done enough research to help you decide if it will actually work for you.

Does JetFuel Work?

If you go to the company website, you will find almost zero information about this product other than some testimonials and a few before-and-after photos.  The product claims to “cut fat” and “harden” your body.  Wow, that’s pretty scientific.  I might need to pull out my medical dictionary.  As for its ingredients, the only information I can find is that it contains B-vitamins, a cortisol blocker, and the grand majority of the supplement is a proprietary blend with no specific list or concentration of the ingredients.  This is a big red flag.  The B vitamins are good but not necessarily related to fat-loss.  As for the cortisol blocker, it is intended to help reduce stress.  Many products falsely claim stress to be a major cause of increased fat.  There is a small amount of evidence to suggest that stress increases your body’s propensity to store fat, but not by much. 

JetFuel Pros

  • None that I can see

JetFuel Cons

  • No specific list of ingredients
  • Difficult to find information
  • Over-priced

JetFuel Fat Burner Conclusion

I would not recommend that anyone try this product.  There are no controlled studies behind it and no way of knowing what the real ingredients and their concentrations even are.  I can find nothing other than hype to suggest that you should buy JetFuel and especially not for a minimum of $40.

To find the most effective and reliable weight-loss supplements, read below…

Acomplia Review

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

 Acomplia Review

Acomplia is a  perscripion drug that is known to help control addictions and cravings. It is generally used to help individuals with their addiction to cigareetes and to help them quit smoking. It is marketed towards smokers who fear that quitting smoking may result in weight gain. Acomplia is said to help individuals to do both: lose weight and quit smoking.

There are many supplements on the market today advertised as serving two functions like this. It is uncertain if the product is designed to work equally for weight management, as it is for smoking cessation. Acomplia is designed to work by blocking the signals sent by nerve receptors in the brain and fat cells that are believed to make people want to overeat and smoke. It is proven that weight loss  occurs by limiting caloric intake.

How Does Acomplia Work? 

Acomplia is advertised to aid in weight loss mainly by suppressing the appetite and reducing hunger cravings. It is marketed more towards the over weight smoker who is looking to stop smoking and avoid weight gain. According to acomplia’s official site there are several negative side effects expected to occur within the first years of use. These include nausea, irritability, depression and anxiety.  The drug also “acts on the brain which is especially likely to elevate concerns.” Some suggest that the positive results outnumber the negative effects. Acomplia is only available by prescription making it more difficult and expensive to obtain, especially for those without health insurance.

How Much is Acomplia? 

As we know, pharmaceuticals can be expensive. An online pharmacy sells 20 mg capsules of Acomplia in three different quantities: 28 capsules for about $254; 56 capsules for about $485; and 84 capsules for about $717. Acomplia may be effective in supporting weight loss goals, but there may be better, less expensive options available for most individuals.