please give me your professional opinion of the products which is the best for weight loss (because women aren’t the only ones concerned with their apperance)

Zylotrim is a complete scam. When I first saw the commercial I called and placed my order. When the call was answered it was not a real person but a recording, and after I had gave my credit card information it used the address that was associated with my phone that was not the correct address. I then called the customer service line to get my address straightened out and they said they could not help me for 24 to 48 hours. So I called back in 24 hours and they said that I would have to pay for another order to the correct address and that I could not change the address on the original order or get my money back on it unless it was mailed back. I asked to speek to a manager and you can not speek to a manager or supervior they say that they will have one call you back in 24 to 48 hours but they never did so now I have paid a 174.95 for a product I will not get and will not get a refund on. Also to actually see a result they company says you must take it for 60 days so the 30 day money-back guarantee is really not true.

I took the pills for 3 days 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening….I gained 3 pounds and had to use lotion to remove my rings from my swollen fingers! I called the company and they informed me that I would gain weight before losing and I needed to take the pills for at least 30 days to see results. I can’t afford to gain 30 pounds so I returned them immediately!!!!!!

Getting information from the order taking company or the customer service number (1-888-854-8172) is very difficult if not impossible. When I asked if there had been any independent research of product safety or effectiveness the operator abruptly disconnected the call. I called back several times but no live operator would answer and the call was disconnected again and again. Why would any rational, thinking person be willing to put some unknown product into their body? I will never do business with Zilotrim company.

I’m glad that i found this web site, i was about to order this product.

Well I have no problem with this product. Yeah the auto talk system sucks but I still ordered it! Without changing anything in my diet within 3 1/2wks. when I weighed my self this morning; Starting at 221 lbs. I now weigh only 199 lbs. You guys can say what you’d like but this product really works and I’m going to continue using it until I get to my goal! Another thing I’m not a flabby fat guy I was already in shape just needed that little extra boost so maybe thats why it has worked so well for me! A buddy of mine started the same time as me but hes only lost 13 lbs. but it still works for him just taking a little longer! So I guess this product works well with some that take the pills at the same time every day!

i just started taken zylotrim and I’m doing the 4 pills a day. After reading about this i hope i doesnt harm my body now or in the near future. I found out about this pill by t.v and it was kind of unbelievable but I thought I’d give it a try. My family is over weght and so am I for my hieght I weigh 163 and am 5’3 my max weight I should be is in between 135-140 so hopefully this pill can work. I am dieting and working it out 3-5 time a day with cardio vascullar so I’ll keep you posted on my weight…..

I ordered this zylotrim and even with walking a mile 3 and 4 times a day I have not lost any weight in almost a week. I refused the hard sell auto sales line ‘ that kept trying to get me to buy large amounts of this “miraculous weight drug and had to call back 24 hours later to make certain they did not charge my credit card for more than the 30 day actually 15 day supply.Thank God I did I feel totally dooped.

I WAS ABOUT TO ORDER THE ZYLOTRIM AND I CALLED THE 800-766-4126 NUMBER AND WHEN I GET A RECORDING AND NO LIVE PERSON DECIDED TO CHECK THE INTERNET AND FOUND THIS SITE SO GLAD I DID THIS BEFORE ORDERING. THANKS FOR SAVING MY MONEY AND TIME…

I am desperately looking for the right pill to help me lose weight. Althought i did lost some with phentermine, it is not enough to reach my goal and they are very expensive so if you anyone have any good suggestions i would like to hear from them. oh and please no negative talk..thank you!!

ABSOLUTE SCAM. The TV commerical is deliberately misleading and the automated order service is designed to “take” as much money as you will “give it”. Numerous calls were useless in cancelling the order or making corrections.
Finally took a formal inquiry from my credit card company to correct everything.

Good thing the Zylotrim web page asked me like 10 times to buy other items, it got me thinking and gave me time to look up reviews. Found it odd that it just wouldnt let me buy the pills without asking me tons of other questions buying other things I did not want.

If you order this pill and cancel your order, they will continue to bill you and not ship you the pills and then customer service will tell you “sorry, but I cannot take that charge off your statement.” Contact the Better Business Bureau like so many others have done based on what found out from their database.

By the way, the pill doesn’t work either folks!!!

I saw this product in Wal-mart, so if you want to buy it, you can get it there, and not give out your credit card #!

Well, folks. I just started taking it. and for only three days now. It seems to be working for me. it doesn’t make you feel funny like other diet pills. I’m going to keep at it. It I grow a third boob. I’ll let you know. Peace out! Swan

Please do not buy ZYLOTRIM!!! It is a scam. I called to order the trial (only the trial) and they sent me another order. When I called to return the product they didn’t want it back and refused to give me a refund. These are just some cons trying to get as much (money) as they can from as many (people) as they can for as long as they can! Please do not waste your money!!!!

Yes, I am new to this diet pill & yes it was a hassle on the telephone refusing time and time again that I only wanted the trail offer but patience got me to only the trail offer & so far I just started the pills today I am so far satisfied with the calm I am hypogylosemic & my blood sugar goes mid morning but today it didn’t fall like it usually does, and I seem to not want as much to eat so if it helps I will certainly try it for awhile,nothing will help if you do not stick with & give it a chance, so I am.

If they charge your credit card and they do not deliver the product, you can call your bank and contest the charges. Unless they are able to prove that they delivered the product to you, they will have to return your money and they will be charged a chargeback penalty by their credit card processing company. If they get too many complaints they will lose their ability to accept credit cards. Call your bank !

I ordered the Zylotrim and after a week had not lost any weight. I called their Customer Service number and was told that sometimes it does take longer and to wait the 30 day trial period. I still haven’t lost any weight and want to return the pills, they charged me $89. Guess, I’ll have to go to the BBB.

You know I almost placed my order! Thank you for posting the truth on here. You saved me my money and time

BUYER BEWARE! Their money back guarrantee is from the date that they ship to you and NOT THE DATE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE PRODUCT. I tried the product and it did not work for me. I ordered NOV. 1 ’08 and received the product the 2nd week in December, ’08. I figured that I have 30 days from the date I received it which would have put me into Jan, ’09. The second week in January ’09, I received an auto ship which I promptly returned. Jan. 28 I called them because they deducted more money from my account. I called them 4 times being passed around from person to person, supervisor, faxing letter to them and more. They say that They shipped the first product in Nov. and I didn’t call. I told them it took them more than 30 days to get the product to me and that I was still in my 30 days so I did not call and then when I received the second shipment, which they say they shipped Dec 4th, ’08 and it arrived the second week in january, I promptly shipped it back. They acknowleged receiving the product back but they would not return my money. I asked how they could take my money when their shipping was to blame and that I was still withing 30 days of receiving the 2nd shipment. They told me too bad and if I wanted they would ship me more product. I asked why would I want a product that did not work for ME? They can resell the product and I should be refunded for the 2nd shipment. They said NO! These are people without integrity who only want to take your money. Please BE careful and watch for dangerous marketing schemes that are designed to rip you off.

A total waste of money. It did none of the things it claims. I didn’t lose one pound on this product. A total rip off. I’m glad when I ordered I told them not to send me anymore until I tried it. What junk!!!!

I bought mine at walmart today for 19.88 for 2 30count bottles. I’ll keep you posted how it goes.

Buyer be ware. There are no magic pills. Get off the couch and get moving. Cut out the junk food and eat responsibly. If you want to loose weight you have to work hard!
Burt

well folk i have tryed zylotim for about a month now,and guess what i have lost 54 pounds! this product truly works.ill keep u posted on how everything goes

Look, I have tried to lose weight on various diets and here is what finally worked for me

I was going to order.Tthanks for the heads up don’t have money to waste on scams

I agree with Burt, there are no magic pills out there as we all try to find it. It would be nice if there was something out there that would help our quest in the shrinking belt line. However, this product is available at Walmart (as are a lot of others that are offered online or “as seen on TV” and at a smaller price too. Walmart will also take back any unused amount with a receipt, no questions asked if you are not satisfied. Get up off the couch, find a good diet that works for your body type (not everyone is the same), exercise and feel good about whatever type of body you have. Not everyone is made to be skinny and feeling good about yourself no matter how much you weigh is the best medicine. Like Queen Latifa says, “I am not dieting to loose the weight, I am dieting for better health”.

I tried phoning the toll free number after seeing the ad on T.V. couldnt get through…Thank god looked it up on the computer and saw all these comments. Thanks everyone prob just saved me alot of cash and one big headache.

I told my sister about Zylotrim. She told me to look it up on the internet. I’m sure glad I did!!! I will not waste my money on this product! Thanks!

I just bought it and talked to a live person and everything! I just kept pressing ’0′, the universal speak to an operator feature. I did record the conversation on my phone for future reference in case I need it. I’ll post in a month to let you know how it’s going. I know there is no such thing as a magic pill but I don’t find a thing wrong with getting an initial boost to get me over the hump.

i was just getting ready 2 order this product but after reading no thanks i guess ill stick to stackers and the treadmill

I purchased my Zylotrim at Walmart, 19.88 for two bottles. So far so good. I usually have alot of trouble losing weight even of a diet and the weight is coming off already after two weeks. Ordering online or on the phone seems to be a the real hassle for this product.

Hey you guys, I seen the add on TV & was really interested in what I heard. I’m 5’4″ & weight 145, my biggest problem is my fat gain in the tummy, my age is 52. I bought my Zylotrim @ Wall-Mart for 19.88 2 30 count bottles.I’ve took it 4 days so far I have seen a big difference in my tummy fat, it is actucally melting away. I’ll keep you guys posted. Go to Wall-Mart

I just purchased Zylotrim at Walmart for $20.87….I’ll keep you posted. A friend of mine is taking it and also walking 2 miles a day and it has worked for her. You can’t just take a pill and hope it makes you lose weight. You have to exercise and eat right also. I’m hoping it will curb my appetite and I won’t eat so much in portions. I’ll keep ya’ll posted!

I just bought Zylotrim earlier today and after reading these reviews I regret buying it… I took 2 pills as directed and I started having cravings like CRAZY!!! I don’t think I am going to continue this product.

I bought Zylotrim at Wal Mart. I don’t think they’re working. I bought them for an extra boost. I can lose weight on my own, but wanted to speed the process up. I lost 7 lbs in 5 days just by eating healthy and eating more times a day. I feel satisfied. I eat oatmeal with strawberries in the morning or a high fiber cereal. I drink water all day. As much as I can stand to drink. I have 1 green tea a da. Not for my diet, but by choice bc I love the taste. I have snack in between meals. Like nuts or fruits. And I eat as much as I want. Nothing added to it. No sugars or syrups. Not even yogurt. I don’t like yogurt. At lunch I eat a huge salad. Lots of different greens and 4 oz of chicken or tuna. I do splurge a lil with the ranch dressing and creamy italian dressing. For dinner I eat a small meal of my choice. Healthy of course. Not a lot tho, bc my meal consists of carbohydrates. But I eat a salad and fruit with my meal and fill up off that. I usually put my meal in a small bowl or suacer to eat. Before I eat. I put the food up not to be tempted for 2nds. At night when I get the munchies I eat fruit, cereal, pop corn, oat meal, or a weight watchers dessert. Then I do crunches before I get in the bed. I also do not weigh but once a wk, bc if I weigh everyday I see the weight coming off and feel I can splurge more. This time I’ve stuck to this for more than 1 wk. Where as diet pills. I take a lil. Don’t see or feel n e thing. Stop and go park at Sonic and order a #2 combo. I’m not counting calories. Bc I don’t want to feel restricted or on a diet, bc I’ve noticed that when I feel restricted it makes me even more hungry.

THANK YOU ALL I JUST SAW THE ADV. ON TV AND WAS TEMP. TO ORDER, BUT RIGHT UNDER THE ZYLOTRIM WAS THE WORK SCAM. IT CAUGHT MY INTEREST AND I STARTED READING ALL THAT WAS POSTED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SAVING ME A BIG HEADACHE AND MONEY. I AM 5’10″ AND AT 174 A FEMALE. AND 56YRS OLD I JUST NEED A BOOST TO HELP ME WITH MY MID AREA. I HAVE FIBROMYALGIA AND I CAN NOT PUSH MYSELF ENOUGH TO DO MY THAN I CAN IN THE WAY OF EXERS. WITH PAIN ALL THE TIME I HAVE TO WHERE A PAIN PATCH AND I LOVE TO WALK AND EXERSICE AND LOVE MY GARDENING BUT IN THE WINTER I AM IN BIG TROUBLE BK OF THE THE COLD WEATHER IT INCREASES PAIN FOR ME. I HARDY EAT AND I HAVE NOT APPITIE AT ALL TO SPEAK OF AND WATCH WHAT I EAT. SO WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY SELF THAT IM MISSING? WOULD LOVE SOME FEED BACK. THANK ALL ONCE AGAIN.

I had already ordered Zylotrim and it was past the promised 5-8 days shipping (I paid extra to expedite the delivery) when I saw this site. I had JUST called the customer service number to check my status. They gave me another number to call for order status and the recording that answered said “Thank you for calling LIPOZENE!!” Lipozene, is a KNOWN scam that claims to absorb fat before digestion but it turns out to simply be a bulking agent. The main ingredient is Konjac root, also sold MUCH cheaper as Glucomannan. The powdered root expands in your stomach when it encounters water,adding bulk and satisfying SOME hunger. I’m guessing the main ingredient in Zylotrim is the same bulking agent. As a bulking agent, it works, but that’s not what they SAY it is. Glucomannan is a widely used supplement, but not a magic pill.

Wow….as many others I called and hung up once they wanted my telephone number to reference my delivery address…yeah not so assuring. Thank goodness for this site…I will def not be purchasing from this company..p.s I have at least 15 people I know taking the Mega T Green Tea pills with hoodia I swear they work and they are like 6 bucks a box and you get at least 30 pills!!! I highly recommend. (I excersice and eat some what healthy) BUT they are AMAZING!!!

I just purchased Zylotrim at Wal-Mart for 19.88. I have been using the pills for about 4 days now. I have yet to see results. I know things like this takes some time so I expect to see some form of changes within the next couple of weeks. Wish me luck!

I purchased Zylotrim about a month ago and I wish I would have seen this before I did. I have not lost any weight, if anything I think Ive gained instead. I knew better I dont know why I was crazy enough to fall for it. I too ordered from tv with credit card. I hope Im not going to get the run around about cancelling.

So far I have had good results with zylotrim, got my order in 10 days, and have no regrets yet.

I was about to order this product, I am so glad I read the comments. The negative out weigh the positive. Thanks so much for saving me money and fustration.

Florgirl. I was reading this information and was so incredibly glad I had. So much important information comes from the consumer then any add. I felt for you Florgirl in your frustration in limitations on exercise and would like to recommend the elyptical as an option. I am also within your age group and have complications w/ knee and hip pain from prior injury. I used to run and am now limited to a brisk walk. I still go to the gym, the weights are a tremendous boost to your system to rev things up and feels amazing. But, instead of a run, I start out w/ a good 30 minutes on the elyptical, keeping speed about 70 or above (beginners start much lower time and speed and build up to your preference). This brings my heartrate up then I go to weights after cardio. No, I can’t run, but this is a nice replacement w/out the hammering to your joints that you can no longer tolerate. Yes, I diet and work out nearly daily and still have the mid weight issue. Would love to take something to boost that. Seems even with my dedication w/ the gym and even walking 3-5 miles after work, it remains an issue. To all the consumers on the site, thank you for your insite. You saved me another dissapointment purchase of unkept promises masked by a good sales pitch. I mean, seriously. I don’t think many just want to take a pill and resolve their issues. Many, like myself, feel they just need something to help make that little difference. Good luck to you.

So I saw the reviews here, and almost decided not to try zylotrim. But I know that there is no miracle pill, and with any of these pills you got to work out and diet properly. Also to those who are not internet shoppers (nothing on the internet is for free or really guaranteed like they say.) That’s why I went to walmart and got them cheaper there. What I like about them is they don’t raise me heart rate or make me jittery or sick, or crash. I work out 16 hours a week, and I’m on a serious diet. Before zylotrim I was losing weight but I didn’t see it. Now I do, a whole lot!!! I will weigh myself in 2 more weeks and I’ll let you all know how much I’ve lost. But I already know this pill is helping burn my fat faster.

I am soooo glad I saw this site. I too, like some of you, almost bought it. 95% of these comments are negative comments of the products which makes me think the other 5% of positive comments probably come from Zylotrim employees. Can’t prove they are and they can’t prove they aren’t. Don’t know about you all but for me 95% is more convincing than 5%.

OMG, i just read all these reviews and I’m freaking out since i just ordered zylotrim this week, i recieved my order today, so the shipping was not an issue, lets hope this works…I weight 255 pounds and I’m 5’7 so I’m extremely overweight after having my two kids..my goal is to be 140 lets see if this zylotrim crap really works…keep you posted

I’m so glad I came across the site (even though it was actually mere coincedence :D). It must be fate. :D I actually was going to google zylotrim because I couldn’t remember the site and then I came across this. I can’t stress enough of how GLAD I am i found this!

Always check to see if it’s a scam—It’s hard to loose weight. You must first have your mind set and be determine. Always remember, no diet truly shows definite progress until six weeks. Always put some exerise 3 times a week into your diet. Drink your water. It’s hard, but it’s up to you. Remember, you are the only one that holds the key to you loosing weight. Stay consistent and faithful to yourself. Love yourself. Good luck

I was excited after seeing a zylotrim commercial that googled it and found this site. I’m really glad i took the time to read these testimonials. I was actually going to order the Z pills but this site has saved me money and unwanted stress. Thank you so much to everyone that has posted a review on this site!!

Every person’s body is different, some pills or diets may work for some and not for others. The best way to lose weight is eat a well balanced diet and work out. It’s not going to happen fast, but it will be long term. You have to change your life style. Count calories, cut out alcohol, and exercise for 30-60 minutes 4 times a week. It will be very difficult at first, but as you make it a routine it will become much easier. As you begin to see results you will be happier, and feel good about your body, so you will want to work out to keep it that way. We need to steer away from popping pills, nothing is that easy, or healthy. Good luck!

I too have been SCAMMED by this Zylotrim. Product does absolutely nothing and you cannot get your money back. 30 day money back guarantee is apparently for the first “Free” bottle! Wish I had come to this site prior to buying. One thing I have learned from this is to never buy from T.V. ads again. All infomercial producers should be concerned because when they allow a company to conduct business the way this one is, it reflects poorly on all of them making us consumers very skeptical. I don’t care who’s on TV pushing their product, if the industry won’t regulate itself then shame on them, they wont victimize me again.

I was watching TV one night and say peopple talking about this pill Zylotrim. So I thought well it wouldnt hurt to buy it and see if it works. Well, I wanted to get more important on it. Thats when I came across this website to get some feedback. I am not saying anything bad about this pill, but from everything I have read from everyones comments I believe I will not be buying or using any of the pills. Thanks to everyone for the addvice.

I just received my Zylotrim and after reading the testimonials on this web site I don’t know if I should take it or not. I have a lot of belly fat and can’t do much excercise because of back problems. I have tried so many diets and pills and pills make me sick at my stomach. I am desperate to lose weight and want to lose it fast but healthy. If there is anyone out there to give me good advice please do. Will they credit my account if I decide to send it back?

I JUST FOUND OUT FROM MY BANK ACCOUNT, THAT THEY JUST DEBIT, EVEN IF YOU OPT FOR A ONE TIME TRAIL. THEN WHEN YOU CALL THEM, YOU HAVE TO TALK TO SOME WACKO IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, THAT CAN NOT EVEN GIVE A GOOD ANSWER. THEY SAY THERE ARE NO SUPERVISOR AT THIS TIME. PERFECT FOR A SCAM !!!!!
MY BANK WILL TAKE CARE OF THEIR SCAM PROGRAM. THIS STUFF MADE ME SO SICK, I COULD NOT SLEEP AT NIGHT. I AM NOT SO SURE IT DOES NOT HAVE RAT POISON IN IT. THEY SHOULD BE APPROVED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG, AND I DO NOT THINK THEY ARE. ADVICE, STOP TAKING IT.

just saw the ad… googled it saw all the negative review, was thinking about getting it from wall mart too avoid all the credit card issues and recieving more product than i wanted… has this actually worked for anyone… im just intereseted in losing about 15-20 pounds in lower stomach… which can be the hardest to lose… comments reviews or pics welcome. thx in advance

CAUTION with all diet pills. Note the frequent claims that from 66% to 72% of the weight loss is fat. This means that 28% to 33% OF THE WEIGHT LOSS IS MUSCLE, or “lean body mass.”

When weight is regained rapidly it is fat and, because almost no diet treatments have been shown to keep fat off that means that each time one looses weight and gains it back that the lean body mass (i.e., muscle) is less.

We were taught in medical school that “If a condition has more than two or three accepted treatments, IT HAS NO TREATMENT AT ALL.” (emphasis mine). I think this is still true and especially with regard to the drug treatment of obesity.

i want to now if this diet pill work

I just ordered this last night, didn’t have any trouble getting through, I did have to hit “0″ to get someone to talk to. I will call and cancel because since I can get it at Walmart why pay the extra…Thank you all for the information…

I bought zylotrim on internet and I’ve being taking it for about a wk, along with healthy food and exercises and it has been working on me, I’ve lost 7 lbs already in just a week…. Anyway with all those neg comments I wouldn’t recommend it… so it’s up to you! good luck!

Why waste the time and money ordering Zylotrim when you can just buy it at Wal Mart? My older sister bought 2 bottles of Zylotrim for $30 and she took them for 3 days but stopped because they made her feel so full she never wanted to eat and when she would eat she felt like she was going to throw up. She isn’t over weight she just wants to lose a few pounds before her wedding.She gave me the remainding pills and I’m going to start taking them today.

Wow!

I saw an advertisement tonite and was thinking I might try an order. I was questioning what could be so different about this diet pill–so many are scams anyway. Decided to look it up and so glad I did. I can handle the fact that you need to exercise and have a healthy diet, those are a no-brainers, but I HATE BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. I won’t be trying zylotrim. THANKS ALL!

have you noticed most of these comments concentrate on how bad the service is by purchasing the product by phone? maybe thats why they say it doesnt work theyre mad about all the charges. my advice is go to walmart and buy it maybe it actually works.

Just ordered this product today. When I saw all the negative comments, I really became afraid. Is there any way to cancel before they even ship it? This company now has my personal info. Someone please answer. Thank you

I ordered zylotrim 30 dayes ago and at first I started to loose weight and I was very happy.The supply only lasted 2 weeks and by that time I had lost about 3 or 4 pounds.I was excited and started to reorder more when I found them in Walgreen Drug store.So I bought 2 more boxes and now I have completely stopped loosing weight and started gaining again even tho I work out three times weekly.Don’t waste your money on shipping . If you want to try it buy it in walgreen. thank you

I bought Zylotrim yesterday at Walmart for $19.88 + tax and took 2 pills around 7pm after I ate a meal. I weighed myself and I was at 218 lbs. I then exercised at 10pm for about 20 minutes and reweighed myself, I was at 216 lbs, I had to reweigh myself again because I couldn’t believe I had lost 2 lbs so fast, and yup 216 lbs. Then this morning when I woke up I reweighed myself and I was at 213 lbs. Now I know everyone loses weight in their sleep, but to lose 5 lbs in less than 24 hours is pretty impressive. I took two pills this morning and will reweigh myself when I get home from work, and I will let everyone know whether I lost any additional weight. Looks like it’s working for me.

I too have been looking for a product that will “help me get started”…I have a real problem with losing weight … I can’t do much exercise due to empheysema…now reading these reveiws, I didn’t purchase this product online…I sent the hubby to buy it at walgeens…I don’t mind testing a product on his dime…lol….am gonna start thursday morning 8/20/09…will keep ya posted on the results…..Thanks and GL ALL!!

I bought this at Wal-Mart like it seems most others have and glad I didn’t have the problems of ordering by phone. I started taking it 2 days ago. It does suppress your appetite, I haven’t felt hungry at all during the day and noticed I’m eating much smaller portions. I haven’t yet weighed myself and will do so once the full week is up. Hoping this works.

I am a Buyer and this is what I got from the BBB:

In 2005, the FTC charged this company for misleading advertising of their products, FiberThin and Propolene. Among the misleading claims, were promises of rapid weight loss without the need to diet and exercise, which the FTC categorizes as �red flag� claims. The final settlement bans Obesity Research Institute from making any of the challenged �red flag� claims and unsubstantiated claims for any future dietary products. Additionally, the defendants were required to pay consumer redress in the amount of $1.5 million. For more details see the following link: http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2005/06/fiberthin.shtm

On June 19, 2008, the BBB asked this company to substantiate several claims related to the weight loss results from their product, Lipozene. Obesity Research Institute (ORI) has a website on which it makes several weight loss claims. Advertisers must be prepared to substantiate all claims of this nature by providing verification of the type, origin, and results of the independent scientific testing.

The following claims are being made in the infomercial on the company�s website. The BBB requested substantiation for them:

1. �78% of each pound lost was pure body fat�
2. �Backed by 12 clinical studies�
3. �Clinically proven to help you lose pounds of BODY FAT and WEIGHT without a change in lifestyle�

The company supplied us with the following studies:

1.) China (1989). Effect of Konjac Food on Blood Glucose Level in Diabetics

2.) Japan (1990). Metabolic and Nutritional Effects of Long-term use of Glucomannan in the treatment of Obese Diabetics

3.) Kobe University, Japan (1982). Clinical Study of Propol on Obesity

4.) North Dakota/MI (1983). Effect of Glucomannan on Obese Patients: A Clinical Study

5.) Caracas, Venezuela (date not provided). Glucomannan Dietary Fiber Action in Body Weight Loss and in the Regulation of Lipemia Values in Overweight Patients

6.) Caracas, Venezuela (date not provided). Pharmacologic Intervention Program in Infantile Obesity and Dislipidemias: Usefullness of Dietary Fiber Glucomannan

7.) University of Pavia, Italy (date not provided). Usefulness of Highly Purified Gulcomannan in Childhood Obesity

8.) Milan, Italy and Barcelona, Spain (1983). Glucomannan in the Treatment of Overweight Patients with Osteoarthrosis

9.) Milan, Italy and Barcelona, Spain (1988). Glucomannan in Hypertensive Outpatients: Pilot Clinical Study

10.) Pardova, Italy and Barcelona, Spain (1990). Double-Blind Evaluation of Glucomannan Versus Placebo in Postinfarcted Patients After Cardiac Rehabilitation

11.) Georgetown University (2003). A Randomized Double-Blinded Placebo Controlled Study of Overweight Adults Comparing Safety and Efficacy of a Highly Viscous Glucomannan Dietary Supplement (Propol)

12.) San Antonio, TX (date not provided). Follow-up Study of Compliance to Treatment in Subjects taking Propol for the Treatment of Obesity

Additionally, upon request the company supplied information that the compound, Glucomannan, is the active ingredient in both Lipozene, and their previously marketed product, Propolene. According to the information provided by ORI, Lipozene and Propolene are manufactured with the exact same chemical composition. ORI�s advertising of Propolene was investigated by the FTC in 2005, which resulted in a court-approved settlement agreement involving no admission of liability or wrongdoing by ORI. For additional information regarding the results of the FTC action, see the government action section of this report.

The BBB cannot conclude if weight loss claims are substantiated by the studies provided. The FTC, FDA and other government regulatory agencies are better equipped to make this determination. The BBB reports on the information supplied by the company. If the FTC or FDA reach a conclusion regarding these advertising claims, i.e. substantiated or unsubstantiated, or bring any type of action against this company, the BBB will report that information.
Business Name: Obesity Research Institute LLC
Propolene
Zylotrim, LLC
Business Address: PO Box 235467
Encinitas, CA 92023
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Original Business Start Date: 12/1/2003
Principal: Henny Den Uijl, Managing Member
Number of Employees: 1
Phone Number: (760) 438-4597
(877) 230-8579
(888) 200-8907
(888) 829-3867
(888) 857-8172
Fax Number: (760) 603-0715
Email Address: sflaherty@innotrac.com

BBB Accreditation: This business is not a BBB Accredited Business
Type of Business: HEALTH FOOD / NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
WEIGHT CONTROL SERVICES
Website Address:
http://www.propolene.com
http://www.lipozene.com
http://www.zylotrim.com

Though the company is headquartered in San Diego, the BBB of San Diego does not process any complaints against this company. Any complaints are directed to the BBB serving Reno, Nevada for processing. For a full report contact the BBB located in Reno at address: 991 Bible Way, phone: (775) 322-0657, fax: (775) 322-8163, web: http://www.reno.bbb.org.

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BBB C- RATING OF THIS BUSINESS
Customer Complaint History for Obesity Research Institute, LLC
When considering complaint information, please take into account the company’s size and volume of transactions, and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm’s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints.
BBB processed a total of 198 complaints about Obesity Research Institute, LLC in the last 36 months, our standard reporting period. Of the total of 198 complaints closed in 36 months, 55 were closed in the last year.
These complaints concerned :
12 regarding Advertising Issues
1 - Advertised price not honored
1 - Advertisement did not disclose all conditions required to take advantage of an offer
4 - Advertisement misrepresented a product
1 - False or unsubstantiated claims in advertisement
5 - None of the Above – Advertising Complaint Issue

50 regarding Billing or Collection Issues
5 - Failure to correct billing errors
1 - Improper collection practices
7 - None of the Above – Credit, Billing or Collection Complaint Issue
11 - Unauthorized bank debits
26 - Unauthorized credit card charges

2 regarding Contract Issues
1 - Invalid or false contract
1 - None of the Above – Contract Complaint Issue

13 regarding Customer Service Issues
4 - Failure to provide promised assistance or support for products or services
5 - Failure to respond to phone calls or written requests for assistance or support
1 - Inappropriate behavior by customer service personnel
3 - None of the Above – Customer Service Complaint Issue

11 regarding Delivery Issues
3 - Delivery of unordered products
1 - Late delivery of products
6 - Non-delivery of products
1 - None of the Above – Delivery Complaint Issue

10 regarding Guarantee or Warranty Issues
1 - Disputed warranty coverage and/or terms
6 - Failure to honor money-back guarantees
3 - None of the Above – Guarantee or Warranty Complaint Issue

5 regarding Product Issues
5 - None of the Above – Product Quality Complaint Issue

61 regarding Refund or Exchange Issues
10 - Failure to honor promised refunds, exchanges, or credit
31 - Failure to honor refund, exchange or credit policies
20 - None of the Above – Refund or Exchange Complaint Issue

33 regarding Sales Practice Issues
7 - None of the Above – Sales Complaint Issue
4 - Sales presentation did not disclose complete pricing information
2 - Sales presentation did not disclose key conditions of the offer
5 - Sales presentation misrepresented the product
1 - Sales presentation misrepresented the service
4 - Sales presentation not consistent with advertisement
6 - Sales presentation used dishonest sales practices
4 - Sales presentation used high pressure methods

1 regarding Service Issues
1 - Unauthorized service

These complaints were closed as:
191 Resolved
89 – Company resolved the complaint issues. The consumer acknowledged acceptance to BBB.
99 – Company addressed the complaint issues. The consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to BBB.
2 – Company offered a partial (less than 100%) settlement which the consumer accepted.
1 – Company offered a partial (less than 100%) settlement which the consumer failed to acknowledge acceptance to BBB.

7 Administratively Closed

So from reading all the reviews, looks like for people who work out, and eat moderately healthy.. and allow the appetite suppression induced by the pill to help them eat less, looks like the pill works for that bunch. I’m thinking the bunch that gained weight or felt no results, probably dont exercise much, and still eat the same, even when the pill suppresses their appetites a little. Even tho i did c one person who said they kept their eating habits the same and still lost.. but they also mentioned they exercise.
The only regret I have is that I didnt think to look here 1st 2 buy it at Wal-Mart and save 10 bucks, other than that, I exercise and eat semi-healthy lol.. so I believe these pills will work for me 2… just ordered the pills 2nite. i may come back to report my weight loss.. haha.

Zylotrim works by suppressing the appetite (and it DOES perform this function well… I took it today at 11am, and was less hungry than normal for lunch… I ate about 3/4 of what I normally eat). I took it for a week a while back, but I can’t say I lost weight on it because I didn’t stick with it beyond a week. I think if I had, the reduction of calories would have to have resulted in weight loss. I’m trying it again since I just found the remaining 1 1/2 bottles. I’ll keep you posted.