Does the Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme work?

The Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme is the “extreme” version of the Takedown Fat Burner or is it? As you will read in the review, there isn’t a whole lot of change between the original Takedown Fat Burner and the Xtreme. It is a stronger mix but the difference is minimal. Let’s take a look at the Takedown Fat Burner..I mean the..Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme.

Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme Ingredients

The Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme is comprised of three proprietary blends: the thermo blend, ergogenic blend, and the energy blend. From a consumer standpoint, proprietary blends are terrible. Why? Because we have no way of knowing how much of each ingredient is in the pill. Shady diet pill companies have been known to include effective expensive ingredients but only include them at minimal dosages and hide that in a proprietary blend. Awful? Yes, but it happens. That being said we are not accusing the Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme of this, but with the proprietary blend we have no way of really knowing.

The thermo blend is the fat burning complex and makes up about 70 percent (865 mgs) of the pill.

The Thermoblend contains:

• Citrus Aurantium
• Caffeine
• 7-Keto DHEA
• Thermasine (Lysine L Carnitine Fumarate)
• Capsicum
• Green Tea

The best ingredient without a doubt is green tea. Studies have shown that green tea has the ability to burn fats, suppress the appetite, and boost the metabolism when taken at the right dosage and a high amount of EGCG’s(active ingredient in green tea) is included. Unfortunately the amount of green tea and the amount of EGCG’s in the tea is not disclosed leaving us in the dark.

The key ingredient according to the manufacturer is 7-Keto DHEA. What makes 7-Keto DHEA a fantastic ingredient is that it is backed by numerous credible scientific studies. It helps in lean muscle promotion and is a key fat burner.

Overall Consensus on Ingredient Profile in Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme: Better than average, but could use some more fat burner ingredients. The proprietary blend makes it impossible to know for sure how effective it is.

Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme Side Effects

Like any fat burner with “xtreme” in its product title, there may be a few potential side effects. If you are sensitive to stimulants, this probably isn’t the diet pill for you. Typical side effects include nausea, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and the jitters.

The Takedown Fat Burn Xtreme Website

The Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme website is obviously catered to body builders and provides some useful information. However, the website fails to cite any clinical trials or scientific studies backing Takedown Fat Burn Xtreme or its ingredients.

Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme Price and Return Policy

The Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme can be purchased online for $29. This is moderately priced for a product of the Takedown’s quality.

We were unable to find a money back guarantee. Generally this is a bad sign as it shows a lack of confidence of the manufacturer in its product. This makes the riskiness of the purchase goes up a few notches for the consumer.

Overall Value

Buying the Takedown Fat Burner Xtreme wouldn’t be the worst decision in the world. It has some quality ingredients, but there are several things that are a cause for worry. Ingredient quantities are hidden in a proprietary blend, there is no money back guarantee, and there are potential side effects.

Does Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Work?

Not really. Revivatox Total Body Cleanse does have some ingredients that will cause you to rush to the bathroom every few hours however don’t mistake this for a “Body Cleanse.” Many people feel that if they are uncontrollably going to the bathroom that they are not getting the correct cleanse, this is not the case. There are many cleansing products out there that cleanse the body without having laxative effects.

How Does Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Work?

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse has a very long list of ingredients that seems impossible to fit in one pill. This means there must be very low amounts of each. The main effect these ingredients have in common are the laxative effects. There is one difference in the Revivatox Total Body Cleanse compared to others is the hormonal control ingredients which are said to be important in restoring hormonal concentrations. This is a good idea but for the average individual hormonal control is not a problem.

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Side Effects

High laxative effect which will cause uncontrollable bowel movements.

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Pros:

• Organic, All-Natural ingredients
• Comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee (this could also be considered a con because 30-days is not nearly enough to see the effects of a cleansing product)

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Cons:

• The high price ($59.95/ bottle) makes Revivatox Total Body Cleanse a very low value. You can find the same quality product for half the price.
• Customer service is much harder to get a hold of then they make you think. They do offer live chats online however we have never been able to talk to anyone on their live chat.

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse Conclusion

Revivatox Total Body Cleanse will cause some loose bowel movements but don’t be fooled into thinking that it is cleansing your body. Only 2 of the 19 ingredients have any cleansing effect. The others are mainly laxatives. You could go to the local gas station and find a laxative for a much lower price that will really have almost the same effect on you as Revivatox Total Body Cleanse will. Go spend the $60 somewhere else.

Does Capsiplex Work?

Based off of recent customer reviews Capsiplex causes appetite suppression. As for a diet solution there have not been many success stories. This may be due to the discomfort many have felt while taking Capsiplex. Many have reported loose stools that burn when they come out. This makes sense because Capsiplex’s ONLY ingredient is a chili pepper extract.

How Does Capsiplex Work?

As mentioned above, Capsiplex is made from chili pepper extract. This extract causes increased body metabolism that is said to burn 278 calories more per day. Scientifically this does work. Those who are not costumed to eating red hot chili peppers will really have a hard time ingesting them because of the discomfort it causes to the body. Most of us have experienced this sensation. As you bite into that red hot chili pepper you immediately regret doing so, it burns your mouth and makes you feel like you have stem coming from your ears. This heat you feel comes from an increase in metabolism. In order to burn the claimed 278 calories from the red hot chili pepper extract you would need to ingest 10 per day for weeks!!  This would be very painful!

So, Capsiplex made a capsule that is supposed to take the discomfort away. The capsule is said to not be dissolved in the low pH of the stomach but actually dissolve in the intestines. Without the discomfort however you will not burn near as much calories. We really doubt that 278 calories will be burned by this process (not like 278 calories is very much anyway).

Capsiplex Side Effects

Most consumers have reported discomfort in the bathroom. The red hot pepper extract will have burning as stools come out.

Chili pepper can also lead to stomach cancer, greater number of bowel movements, loose bowel movements, and may cause gastroesophegal reflux.

Capsiplex Pros

• Has proven to be a great appetite supressant
• “No fuss guarantee”

Capsiplex Cons

• Bathroom discomfort
• High price $42.73 (USD)/bottle
• Not yet proven

Capsiplex Conclusion

There is a saying: No Pain No Gain. For us let’s look at it as No Pain No Loss (weight loss). In this case, without the pain of eating a chili pepper you will not get the loss of weight from it.  The whole idea that a chili pepper helps increase metabolism is taken away when you let the extract get all the way to the intestines. It has been proven to suppress the appetite however $42.73 is a high price to pay for an appetite suppressant.

Does the Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme work?

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme is the latest health supplement from Tapout. It is NOT a weight loss supplement. So if you are looking to purchase Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme to lose weight, look elsewhere. It is designed purely for men looking to get more manly (or in rarer cases women who want to get more manly, we don’t judge!). It promises to increase free testosterone levels by 98%. Let’s take a closer look at Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme.

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme Ingredients

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme is comprised of two proprietary blends: a testoblend, and an ergogenic blends. Proprietary blends are frustrating to the consumer because the quantity of ingredients is not disclosed. This makes judging the effectiveness of the product nearly impossible. On the flip side, sometimes proprietary blends are needed to protect the manufacturer from copy-cats.

Ingredients in Testoblend (410 mgs):

• Testofen Tribulus Terrestris Extract
• Eurycoma Longifolia 20:1

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme Research. Testofen comes from an herb called Fenugreek. According to the website Testofen has been clinically tested to increase testosterone levels.

“In a 6 week double blind, randomised, placebo controlled clinical study conducted in Australia in the year 2009 for 60 healthy adult males, a formula containing Testofen as a major active ingredient with Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6 added for vitamin and mineral support showed statistically significant increase in active group for sexual function, performance, and satisfaction.” (testofen.com)

Other clinical studies have been done on testofen with animals and rats that have garnered positive results so it does a appear there is a correlation between testosterone levels and testofen.  The studies left us undecided on the strength of that correlation.

With these positive studies, it must be noted that Sprawl Test Booster is not a hormone replacing therapy product.

Ingredients in Ergogenic Blends (280 mgs):

• Milk Thistle Seed
• Calcium Pyruvate
• White Willow Bark

Each of these are great general health promoting ingredients but they won’t do much for you in testosterone production or weight loss.

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme Side Effects

The biggest concern with testosterone boosting products is safety. Too much testosterone leads to terrible side effects. Common side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth in women, and aggressiveness. If you are looking to use Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme:

• to get girls, everything it gives you  might be offset with the acne, hair loss, and aggressiveness.

• be better at sports, if your testosterone levels get to high might forfeit you from competition.

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme Price and Return Policy

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme can be purchased online for $44.99. If you take one tablet per day, it will last you 2 months. This is moderately priced for a testosterone product.

There is no money back guarantee with Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme. Not only does this show a lack of confidence of the manufacturer in its product but makes the purchase that much more risky for the consumer.

Overall Value

Sprawl Test Booster Xtreme is a decent testosterone booster. Nothing spectacular, but a solid product nonetheless.

Does the Takedown Fat Burner work?

The Takedown Fat Burner by Tapout was designed for athletes looking to “increase energy, alertness, and fat burning abilities.” Can it help you lose weight? Let’s take a closer look.

Takedown Fat Burner Ingredients

• Citrus Aurantium
• Green Tea
• Caffeine
• Capsicum
• 7-Keto DHEA
• Milk Thistle Seed
• White Willow Bark
• Calcium
• Glucuronolactone
• Taurine
• Vitamin B-12
• Vitamin B-6

These ingredients are divided into three proprietary blends: Thermo blend 770 mgs. (weight loss), Ergogenic blend 225 mgs (recovery), and Energy blend 225.5 mgs. Proprietary blends are bad news for dieters. It hides the different dosages of ingredients, so there is no way of knowing if a product is properly dosed. In the weight loss industry the less information divulged, the more skeptical you should be. If a product contained quality ingredients at proper dosages, wouldn’t it be in the best interest of the diet pill company to let you know?

The most important weight loss ingredients in the Takedown Fat Burner are green tea, 7-Keto DHEA, Citrus Aurantium, and Capsicum.

Green tea is a do-it-all weight loss ingredient. Energy. Check. Burning Fat. Check. Suppress the Appetite. Check. Boost the Metabolism. Check. Keep in mind that although it is great that the Takedown Fat Burner has both green tea and caffeine so do about half the weight loss supplements on the market so it doesn’t exactly differentiate itself. Tapout designates 7-Keto DHEA as the key ingredient in the Takedown Fat Burner. 7 Keto DHEA contributes to weight loss by breaking down fat cells. 7 Keto DHEA is a solid ingredient.Citrus Aurantium also known as bitter orange is a strong fat burner. It is similar to the banned ingredient Ephedra but without the severe side effects. However, there are still side effects associated with it so it should be taken with caution. Capsicum is an extract from red peppers. New studies have linked it to weight loss although we are still waiting for more credible scientific studies until we jump on the capsicum bandwagon.

Because the exact amount of each of these ingredients is not disclosed, don’t bank on getting all the weight loss effects for them as they are only effective when taken at the correct dosages.

Takedown Fat Burner Side Effects

The Takedown Fat Burner is heavily dependent on stimulants. If you are sensitive to stimulants, the Takedown Fat Burner is probably not for you. Common side effects of overconsumption of stimulants are headaches, insomnia, anxiety, the jitters, and nausea.

Takedown Fat Burner Price and Return Policy

The Takedown Fat Burner can be purchased online for $20. This is lower priced than the average weight loss pill but often times you pay for what you get. There are no money back guarantees associated with the Takedown Fat Burner.

Overall Value

The Takedown Fat Burner has a few quality ingredients but these are overshadowed by the failure to list the quantities of those ingredients and lack of guarantee. The Takedown Fat Burner is an average diet pill but average is not good enough.

Does Thyroid Body Type Formula Work?

Thyroid Body Type Formula has worked for some individuals. It is based off that fact that when we are overweight we are unhealthy. Dr.Berg, the inventor, has observed and researched weight loss for years. In his observations he noticed there to be 4 different overweight body types. We are specifically reviewing the thyroid body type, which is characterized by fat build-up all over the body (not focused in the gut, upper or lower body). Dr. Berg has related this body type to an unhealthy thyroid gland, sounds like a great idea. The problem is most overweight people cannot focus their weight struggle on one organ in the body. Fat arises from a number of things.

Thyroid Body Type Formula can potentially work for you if you do have problems with iodine deficiency. If you do struggle with this you may want to go see your local health physician before you try this product.

How does Thyroid Body Type Formula work?

Thyroid Body Type Formula works by idea of getting healthy before losing weight as Dr. Berg taught one of his customers:

“I had this idea that I had to lose weight to get and be healthy, but Dr. Berg explained I had it backwards-I had to get healthy before I would lose weight.”

This is true. Exercise and eating right can do this for you more than Thyroid Body Type Formula can. Thyroid Body Type Formula will help people with a thyroid condition however most of us do not have any problems with our thyroids.

Thyroid Body Type Formula Side Effects

Thyroid Body Type Formula contains Coleus Forscholii which has been linked to weight loss however it also boosts testosterone levels. High testosterone levels can have side effects such as hair loss in women, deepening voice, greater muscle mass and many more.

Boron, another ingredient in Thyroid Body Type Formula, can have some sedative effects that will cause sleepiness.

The other ingredients will only be absorbed by the body when needed so you will not have to worry about adverse side effects.

Thyroid Body Type Formula Pros

• A new diet solution
• 30-day Money Back Guarantee

Thyroid Body Type Formula Cons

• Not yet proven to be effective
• 30-days is not enough time to try the product so you will not be able to return it if it does not work.

Thyroid Body Type Formula Conclusion

This may be the new diet solution. However at this point it is still in the beginning stages. It really have not proven to work in many cases. If they can really refine their approach and get better formulas this may be the way to go. At this point, don’t waste your time or money until Dr. Berg starts seeing more success.

Liquiboost claims to help you:

• Increase your energy levels without jitters
• Flush out toxins from your body
• Feel rejuvenated and refreshed
• Drop excess weight

Let’s see if this is possible.

Liquiboost Ingredients

These ingredients are not listed on the website however they were found through intense research. The 3 ingredients found in Liquiboost are: green tea, kola nut and nopal cactus. These will “help you feel rejuvenated and refreshed “or “increase your energy levels” due to the caffeine, however there is no way to say that green tea or kola nut will not produce jitters. The only way that could make that claim would be if there were low amounts of each. They both contain caffeine and, depending on the person taking it, may cause someone to feel jittery.

As far as flushing out toxins, Liquiboost’s ingredients are not known for that. We would have to say this is a bogus claim seeing the ingredients that are said to be in Liquiboost.

Green tea acts as a fat burner and kola nut can have some appetite suppressing effects which can lead to weight loss.

The ingredients found in Liquiboost are just a blend and no real supplemental facts have been released by Liquiboost.

Liquiboost Pros

• Green Tea is a great ingredient for a diet pill

Liquiboost Cons

• SCAM: We kept it in til now.. The website is set up for a total scam
• $149.95 for a two month’s supply is way too much to pay!
• They will charge a $1.99 fee for membership to a club you or no one else knew even existed. This club has no benefits that we can see.
• The ingredients will not detoxify the body like the company claims
• NO Refund or Satisfaction Policy: you cannot return the product. Why? They must know something we don’t.

Conclusion

Sell, sell, sell. You do not want to allow a shady company like this to get a hold of your information. They charge way too much for a product that contains simple weight loss ingredients. Even if the product were 75% off we would still have a hard time recommending it to anyone unless the company gave us more information about the product.

Rockin Body Workout DVD Program is designed to help you lose weight all while having a good time. The DVD Program is meant to work out the ENTIRE body while dancing to some the hottest music to hit the dance floor. With Shaun T’s introductory DVD “Mark, Move and Groove” you will find yourself learning new dance moves/exercise routines in 15 minutes. The introductory DVD is fairly simple and can be picked up with a few attempts. The other four DVDs are structured to help you use dance moves to workout and tone your body.

If you have a hard time finding motivation to workout this may be just what you need. Shaun T, your personal trainer, will guide you through these 5 five workouts with a charming personality. If you need extra work with some of his moves, his personal assistants will walk you through at a slower pace until you can keep up with Shaun.

Don’t want to feel embarassed? You don’t have to. This DVD can bought and used in the privacy of your own home. When you do get those dance moves down you can take them to the club and show off your new moves to all of your friends.

Does it Really Work?

Yes. Exercise is by far the best solution to weight loss. If the Rockin Body Workout DVD Program can keep you motivated to workout then you will see results.

Value

Rockin Body Workout DVD Program is not Shaun T’s latest DVD so you can actually get it for a decent price. As of right now it is on sale for $59.95. Know we know this is high but if it helps you WANT to workout then it is well worth the money.

Conclusion

Shaun T is a great motivator and you know his DVD workout program produce results. Now all you need is the motivation to get up and do it. If learning new dances moves while getting a rockin body sounds appealing to you but you can’t get the motivation we recommend trying some of the TOP Rated Diet Solutions found on our home page. They will provide you with the energy you will need to get started as well as help your body burn fat and tone up to that sexy dancers body we all dream of having.

What is Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment?

Yet another product that has the endorsement of Jillian Michaels, but this just happens to be one of the more recent ones.  Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment is a little different than Jillian’s other products in that this one claims to remove harmful toxins AND remove belly fat—sounds great right?  The way that Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment does this is through cleansing the digestive tract and stomach.  Just like many of Jillian’s other products her detox and cleanse does not seem to be the best choice.  This product targets people who are attempting to improve their health and boost their metabolism beginning with cleansing the digestive tract.  There is no real agreement as to Jillian’s rationale of the detox and cleanse philosophy.  Sure, it sounds good, but is this the best choice and route to take?

What Ingredients are in Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment?

The list of ingredients is as follows:
•  Irish Moss Powder
•  Ginger Root Powder
•  Dandelion Powder
•  Buckthorn Powder
•  Butternut Powder
•  Garlic Powder
•  Uva Ursi Powder
•  Yarrow Powder
•  Chinese Rhubarb Powder
•  Probiotic Proprietary Blend:
•  Antioxidant Fruit Blend
•  Wild Blueberry Extract
•  Grape Extract
•  Tart Cherry Powder
•  Wild Bilberry Extract
•  Strawberry Powder
•  Irish Moss Powder
•  Lactobacillus Sporogenes
•  Fenugreek Powder
•  Fennel Powder
•  Raspberry Extract
•  Cranberry Extract
•  Plum Powder
•  Galactomannan
There is no question that Jillian did a great job putting lots of “stuff” in her product—it’s almost an eye sore.  What do all these ingredients do?  Many of the previously mentioned ingredients are proven to have a positive effect in weight loss and aid in getting you healthier.  The problem becomes that there aren’t clinically proven amounts in the product for them to be effective.  Anyone can make a rich, chocolate cake and put a cherry on top and say that it is healthy, but that does not mean it actually is.  Similarly, anyone can make a weight loss product and put some “good” ingredients inside simply to claim they have what it takes to see results.  Some people may use this product and feel better because there are beneficial ingredients, but when there are so many other products available that actually have clinically proven amounts of ingredients and blends that work why choose something mediocre?

Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment Conclusion

Just like Jillian’s other products, her Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment does not pass the test.  There are far too many other products that are available that can help you get better results for cheaper that I cannot recommend this product to anyone.  Period.  Other than possibly making someone feel a little better from taking this product, Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment will not do much else for the money you are going to spend for it.  Find a product that has clinically proven ingredients as well as a good guarantee that shows the company is willing to put their confidence in their product.  It would also be wise to consult a doctor before beginning any sort of program with Jillian Michaels Triple Body Detox & Cleanse + Probiotic Replenishment in it before you make the purchase.

What is Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program?

Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program has some pretty large claims.  This program is supposed to lose weight by burning lots of unwanted fat all while detoxifying your body.  The primary claim of the program is that people who use the program will lose weight, burn fat, and detoxify your body.  They claim this because of the use of Jillian’s Calorie Controller, Fat Burner, and Detoxifier—each can be separately purchased, but with this program all three are combined to get you the body you want as quickly as possible.  Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program falls just short of claiming to be the ultimate, miracle weight loss program.

What Ingredients are in Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program?

Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program is a combination of three of Jillian’s products, so the list of ingredients and blends is rather extensive.  On paper the program seems to have the potential to back up its claims.  “Potential” is the key word because there just is not much to support those claims after a deeper look:

L-Glutamine-a naturally produced amino acid that aids in muscle contractions.  Though L-glutamine does help muscle movement, L-glutamine does not help build new muscle or lose old weight.
L-Tyrosine-another naturally produced amino acid in the body that feeds muscles, but again, does not build muscle or burn fat.
Damiana-often put into products as an energy supplement.  Damiana does not aid in weight reduction by itself.
Ginger Root Powder-most commonly used to control an upset stomach, but not weight loss.
Yerba mate -a Brazilian herb, it requires damiana and yerba mate to go along with it to be effective.
Cocoa seed extract -a powerful antioxidant derived from chocolate, but does not actually promote weight loss.
Guarana -it requires damiana and yerba mate to work. They don’t have this, nor do they have the correct amounts.
White willow bark –the natural form of aspirin, but does not play a role in weight loss.
Yes, these ingredients are good, for the most part.  Many weight loss supplements will contain some of these ingredients as well as others, but the key difference is that a good weight loss supplement is going to have clinically proven amounts of each ingredient.  Just because you put L-Glutamine into a product does not mean that there is a guarantee that product will build muscle unless you have the correct amounts to go along with it.  In order for a product to be effective at all your body is going to need the correct amounts of that ingredient.

Is Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program Effective?

Pros
•    Can be purchased almost anywhere GNC products are available

Cons
•    Many of the ingredients either are not associated with losing weight or building muscle
•    The ingredients that have been proven to work are not used in the clinically proven amounts which will not lead to desired results
•    There are other products available that are more effective and less expensive just as easily available

Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program incorporates many ingredients.  Some are effective—and proven to be effective…others seem to just be there to fill space.

Jillian Michaels EXTREME QUICKSTART Rapid Weight Loss Program Conclusion

Stay as far away from Jillian’s products as you can.  If you like her work out videos—continue to use them, but these products just do not show the results that you are going to want to get with the money spent.  There are so many more products available that are just as accessible, affordable, and MORE effective.

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