Product Comparison

With the multitude of weight loss supplements out there, it's difficult to tell the truth from the hype. We've put together a list of some of the popular ones along with their characteristics so you can make an objective comparison with Kintopill™.

Herbal Weight Loss Supplements Claims What You Need to Know Clinical Trials and Studies
Bitter orange Decreases appetite
  • Touted as an "ephedra substitute" but may cause health problems similar to those of ephedra
    - Bitter orange may increase risk of heart irregularities and increase blood pressure
  • Long-term effects still
    unknown
 Many researches have found that this ephedra-free dietary supplements could have some of the same adverse health effects associated with previously available ephedra products
Chitosan Block absorption of dietary fat
  • Relatively safe, but general opinion and studies have shown it is unlikely to cause weight loss
  • Can cause constipation, bloating and other gastrointestinal complaints
  • Long-term effects unknown
 Clinical study on 250 adults, with an average body mass index of 35.5, to receive either 3g of chitosan daily or a placebo for 24 weeks reported that the chitosan group lost an average of 0.4kg compared to a 0.2 kg gain in the placebo group, "but the effects were small"
Chromium Reduces body fat and builds muscle
  • Relatively safe, but unlikely to cause weight loss
  • Long-term effects unknown
 In one study, 233 people randomly received placebo or chromium (200mcg or 400mcg daily), for 72 days, without receiving weight loss, dietary or exercise guidance. Those receiving placebo only lost 0.4kg over the 72 days. Those receiving 200mcg or 400mcg chromium picolinate lost an average of 1.26 kg.
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) Reduces body fat, decreases appetite and builds muscle
  • Might decrease body fat and increase muscle, but isn't likely to reduce total body weight
  • Can cause diarrhea, indigestion and other gastrointestinal problems
 Studies have shown that although CLA triggers dramatic fat loss in rodents, the effect is less pronounced in humans. Some human clinical trials have reported promising results, while others have found little or no fat-loss effect. A few studies have reported adverse effects of CLA on lipid profiles, markers of oxidative stress, and glucose handling.
Ephedra Decreases appetite
  • Can cause high blood pressure, heart rate irregularities, sleeplessness, seizures, heart attacks, strokes and even death
  • Banned from the marketplace because of safety concerns, but may still be legally sold as a tea
  • Despite the ban,
    many ephedra products
    still sold on the Internet
 - Studies have shown that Ephedra increase the risk of nausea, vomiting, jitteriness, and palpitations.
- may also be linked to catastrophic events such as sudden death, heart attack, or stroke.
Hoodia Decreases appetite
  • No known side effects but no conclusive evidence to support their claims so far.
 The data related to clinical trials in humans is very limited and much more clinical research is needed in order to conclude if it is safe for long term use.
Caffeine Reduces Weight
  • Caffeine does act as
    a diuretic, but it
    doesn't decrease
    body fat.
 studies have shown that caffeine raises cortisol levels. It raises and drops blood sugar making you crave carbs.

Product Comparison

Two prescription drugs have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for long-term weight loss. Despite being approved by the FDA, they cause many side effects.

Prescription Drugs How It Works Side Effects
Sibutramine (Meridia) Changes your brain chemistry, making you feel full more quickly Increased blood pressure, headache, dry mouth, constipation and insomnia
Orlistat (Xenical) Prevents the absorption of fat in your intestines
-Reduce absorption of nutrients and fats via the intestine
 - Frequent oily bowel movements, diarrhea, bloating and abdominal pain
- Embarrassing Accidents
- Orlistat decreases the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins - for example, vitamins A, D and E.
PHENTERMINE (Duromine) appetite suppressing as well as peripheral metabolic effects which can help weight loss
 not to be used for long periods of time. most common reported side effects include dry mouth, difficulty in breathing, chest pain, fainting, swelling of the lower limbs and insomnia.

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