Puranol is a brand of detox products marketed towards dieters and fitness enthusiasts looking to cleanse their bodies in preparation for a new weight management program or just to optimize their health and wellness.
Broken down into three individual formulas, the ingredients collectively may include Aloe Vera Leaf, Fig Fruit, Uva Ursi Leaf, Oat, Soy Fiber, L-Glutamine, Artichoke Standardized Extract, Chamomile, Jujube Fruit, Chromium, Green Tea and Gymnema Sylvestre.
Green Tea might be considered a weight loss aid, depending on who you ask, but the components as a whole do not really yell weight loss. The natural
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
The treasures of the sea
A dietary supplement called SeaThin is advertised as a high-quality formula for stimulating the metabolism and burning more fat. It is comprised of ingredients found in the sea, such as seaweed, according to reports.
The specific list of ingredients looks something like this: Brown Seaweed Concentrate, Pomegranate Oil and Olive Oil Extract. This is by no means comprehensive, and there may be additional filler ingredients that are simply undisclosed.
Seaweed has long been touted as an effective thermogenic, due to its high Iodine content. Iodine has been purported to stimulate the thyroid gland. Still, research on this matter appears to be inconclusive. A more well-regarded thermogenic might be Advantra-Z, the only known patented form of Bitter Orange Extract available right now.
The specific list of ingredients looks something like this: Brown Seaweed Concentrate, Pomegranate Oil and Olive Oil Extract. This is by no means comprehensive, and there may be additional filler ingredients that are simply undisclosed.
Seaweed has long been touted as an effective thermogenic, due to its high Iodine content. Iodine has been purported to stimulate the thyroid gland. Still, research on this matter appears to be inconclusive. A more well-regarded thermogenic might be Advantra-Z, the only known patented form of Bitter Orange Extract available right now.
Lose weight in your sleep
It would be nice if we could lose weight in our sleep, wouldn't it? That's what the makers of Sleep Slim, a dietary supplement, claim can be accomplished with their product. It supposedly speeds up the metabolism and burns fat while you're snoozing.
The concept isn't groundbreaking, but it makes me wonder every time I come across another dietary aid that claims to to this. Yes, some thermogenics and fat burners have been known to continue working in your body even after you begin resting after a workout, but relying solely on this phenomenon in your sleep can be stretching it.
It doesn't help that this particular weight loss supplement does not appear to be backed by an official source of information, such as a list of ingredients and potential side effects. This could be a recipe for disaster; make sure you know exactly what you're putting into your body.
The concept isn't groundbreaking, but it makes me wonder every time I come across another dietary aid that claims to to this. Yes, some thermogenics and fat burners have been known to continue working in your body even after you begin resting after a workout, but relying solely on this phenomenon in your sleep can be stretching it.
It doesn't help that this particular weight loss supplement does not appear to be backed by an official source of information, such as a list of ingredients and potential side effects. This could be a recipe for disaster; make sure you know exactly what you're putting into your body.
Caffeine can ruin your goals
Unless you're super-addicted to coffee and you down a dozen cups of coffee a day, the Caffeine content probably won't hurt you that much. But combine those few cups of coffee with a dietary supplement that also contains Caffeine, and you might be in trouble.
Caffeine seems to be the main component in a supplement called Slim Quick, which contains Green Tea Extract, Yerba Mate and Caffeine. Of course, both Green Tea and Yerba Mate are natural sources of the stimulant, so this formula appears to be overloaded.
The benefits of jacking yourself up with Caffeine might include more energy and a greater sense of alertness, but the drawbacks are truly a buzz-kill: You'll be hit with jitters and ultimately crash after you come down from the Caffeine high. Plus, it might make it difficult to get a good night's sleep with so much of the stimulant running its course through your body.
Caffeine seems to be the main component in a supplement called Slim Quick, which contains Green Tea Extract, Yerba Mate and Caffeine. Of course, both Green Tea and Yerba Mate are natural sources of the stimulant, so this formula appears to be overloaded.
The benefits of jacking yourself up with Caffeine might include more energy and a greater sense of alertness, but the drawbacks are truly a buzz-kill: You'll be hit with jitters and ultimately crash after you come down from the Caffeine high. Plus, it might make it difficult to get a good night's sleep with so much of the stimulant running its course through your body.
Add flavor to your water and lose weight
If you're doing everything you can to maintain optimal health in your everyday lifestyle choices, you would be drinking plenty of water to cleanse your system and keep your body well-hydrated.
And if you want to enhance the effects of drinking that water, you can add SlimShot to a glass or bottle of water three times a day. It comes in a morning, afternoon and evening formula to address the different needs that strike us during the course of a typical day.
For instance, the morning formula boosts energy levels, so you can ditch the Caffeine-loaded morning coffee. The afternoon formula suppresses appetite, so you won't cheat and overeat at lunchtime. And finally, the evening formula stimulates the metabolism and burns fat.
The great thing is that you can simply add this to an existing weight management regimen and use it in conjunction with a supplement you might already be taking.
And if you want to enhance the effects of drinking that water, you can add SlimShot to a glass or bottle of water three times a day. It comes in a morning, afternoon and evening formula to address the different needs that strike us during the course of a typical day.
For instance, the morning formula boosts energy levels, so you can ditch the Caffeine-loaded morning coffee. The afternoon formula suppresses appetite, so you won't cheat and overeat at lunchtime. And finally, the evening formula stimulates the metabolism and burns fat.
The great thing is that you can simply add this to an existing weight management regimen and use it in conjunction with a supplement you might already be taking.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Taking your love for asparagus to the next level
I like asparagus, but I'm not sure how I would feel about a weight loss supplement that exclusively contains this vegetable and nothing else. That's what you'll get with Lepto Trim, a supplement for women and men looking to lose weight.
The formula doesn't seem to contain anything else, and while asparagus is tasty and contains many nutrients that are good for your body, I'm not convinced that it's enough to promote the weight loss I'm looking for -- in the short- and long-term.
I mean, if you wanted you could just incorporate more asparagus into your diet, instead of spending more money on supplements like this one. You should be shooting for supplements that contain higher-level weight loss aids such as fat burners and appetite suppressants.
The formula doesn't seem to contain anything else, and while asparagus is tasty and contains many nutrients that are good for your body, I'm not convinced that it's enough to promote the weight loss I'm looking for -- in the short- and long-term.
I mean, if you wanted you could just incorporate more asparagus into your diet, instead of spending more money on supplements like this one. You should be shooting for supplements that contain higher-level weight loss aids such as fat burners and appetite suppressants.
Iodine supplements for weight loss
A supplement called Iodoral is advertised as an effective weight loss aid for people looking to achieve both immediate and lasting weight loss. The main ingredient, Iodine, apparently has many proponents, though evidence may be scant.
It is unclear if the product contains any other promising weight loss aids, but considering that each bottle costs around $70, I would be very disappointed if it didn't contain the highest-quality weight loss agents around.
These might include Hoodia Gordonii, which is regarded as a leading all-natural appetite suppressant, and Advantra-Z, the only known patented form of Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange Extract) around at this time.
It is unclear if the product contains any other promising weight loss aids, but considering that each bottle costs around $70, I would be very disappointed if it didn't contain the highest-quality weight loss agents around.
These might include Hoodia Gordonii, which is regarded as a leading all-natural appetite suppressant, and Advantra-Z, the only known patented form of Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange Extract) around at this time.
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