Meltdown Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered a bottle through amazon probably back in april and LOVED it! I noticed that I was losing inches off my waist and all around really. I go to the gym about 5 days a week, with about 30 minutes of cardio and then strength training and let me tell you! I would sweat up a storm, leaving the front of my tank top under my boobs soaking wet as well as the seat of my pants. I even went down from a D to a C cup. I've been dieting and watching what I consume (NOT obsessing) but sometimes you've just got to have that milkshake or mashed potatoes and this product has really helped me reach my goals without sacrficing everytime I "slip up". I stacked it with Revolutions Ab Cuts and can see more definition in my mid-section now (after gaining 45 lbs with my pregnancy 4 years ago) than I did when I looked my best in high school 6 years ago.
I stopped taking the product about a month and half ago mainly because I ran out and wanted to see what my results would be without it and also because it makes me somewhat hot during the day and living here in NC with all the humidity in the summer wasn't a good combo. I started to feel more sluggish in my workouts, I wasn't feeling or seeing results and actually gained a few pounds back and my pants got a little tighter in the tummy sooooo I bought another bottle last week. I immediately feel better when I take it and it's about $15-30 cheaper here depending on which store you're
in that sells it. All in all, I've lost about 15 lbs using this and don't plan to stop!
As far as side effects, I haven't had sleep loss or chest pains or anything along those lines. I've taken thermogenics in the past that made my stomach feel like someone was stabbing me but not with this! It makes me a little more thirsty but drinking more water isn't such a bad thing is it? I don't feel jittery during the day and take one with breakfast, another about 20 minutes before lunch and another about 30 minutes before my workouts each day. I would say that if you haven't tried this product yet, you don't have a whole lot to lose even if you're not in the gym every day trying to improve your body. I know that just for ME, I work for a bank and just sit on my butt ALL day and this helps me feel like I'm not getting a lard-azz at work lol. Sorry this is so long but it's the only product I've ever bothered to write a review on simply because it WORKS!!

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Dren Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't attest to this product eliciting a "state of heightened mental euphoria" but I have noticed more endurance in my kickboxing classes and an extra rep or two during my weightlifting. I'm roughly two weeks into my cycle and have noticed increased vascularity and more noticable definition in my abdominal/core area. I take it about one hour pre-workout with a 200-250 calorie snack that has a 1:4 protein to carb ratio and always follow up with an isolated whey protein shake. It is also important to note that I am a health-conscious eater and my beverage of choice 99% of the time is a chilled glass of water.
At first I was taking the recommended dosage of 1 capsule with no noticable effect. I started taking 2 capsules and really noticed the effects. However, I only take 1 capsule on my cardio days since my heart rate went through the roof when I took 2 (100% max heart rate which for me is 200bpm). Forty-five minutes prior to a run I took 2 capsules with a light snack and after 2.5 miles my heart was beating out of my chest and I felt like throwing up. With 1 capsule I am sweating much more in my kickboxing class and have enough energy to maintain the same level of intensity through the entire 1 hour class - some days I'll run a mile on the treadmill afterwards because of the extra energy.
The first 3 days of double-dosing I had some slight headaches which lasted maybe 15-20 minutes and I had to go #2 roughly 45 minutes after taking it (not diarrhea, but noticably looser) However, I had no GI problems and felt no crashes or side-effects other than the mild headaches.
I am not recommending that anyone take more than the recommended dose. I myself tried the recommended dosage first for 3 days before doubling it.
For comparison: I am male, in my late 20's, 183 lbs, above average fitness, and 11% body fat (measured 3 weeks ago - probably closer to 10% now since my abs are more visible)
This product works as long as it's a supplement to healthy eating and regular exercise. Good luck!
Update: As of July 27, 2008 I am currently just under 9% body fat. This product gives me incredible energy, but I also cut out most primary carbs and my snacks have been replaced with a zero-carb shake that contains 40g of isolated whey protein. It's hard to determine which has had greater impact. I am currently off my cycle so I will see if my fat loss continues without taking this product.

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Enzymatic Therapy ADRENergize, 50 Capsules Review

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(More customer reviews)I happened across a message board in which one of the members was extolling the virtues of adrenal-health supplements and some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Without restating them all here (look them up!), I decided to give supplementation a try. One quick trip to the local natural foods store later, I am feeling much better. After only about one week of taking the Adrenergize I've noticed my mood and energy have lifted significantly. It's hard to explain exactly what it feels like- I still have bad days occasionally (I'm generally in good spirits but do have stressful days), but the bad days don't feel as bad. The good days are great! I feel more confident and just generally better, and my clarity of mind has never been better.
I can't really find out what exactly is in this stuff so I have tried another product called Adrenal Health from Gaia herbs (which is also excellent, perhaps even a little better albeit a bit more expensive), which has Holy Basil and Rhodiola in it, among other things. I imagine this stuff has similar ingredients in their "adrenal cortex complex" but I'm not sure. Either way I feel as though it has worked wonders for me- I recommend it highly. Please comment if you know of any side effects or if you know of the ingredients.
ADDED- This contains mostly several types of ginseng, Bupleurum Chinense root, licorice extract, turmeric extract, and wild yam root extract. Some ingredients are considered "adaptogenic", meaning that they assist the body in coping with and regulating hormonal stress responses. The ingredients are very different than the Gaia herbs product but both seem very effective. Some of the ingredients are actually considered to be complementary to each other. I have been taking both in tandem at their recommended doses for about two weeks and have had no adverse reactions / side effects so far.
Great stuff!

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Vpx Sports / Redline Ultra Hardcore, 120 Liqrush Caps Bottle Review

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(More customer reviews)There are both positives and negatives to the product. First, I took these for a few days right before Iworked out in the evening and did get an energy boost. I actually used them the night after to keep me awake a bit later on purpose.
I research any item greatly before taking it long-term, however so I did get some learning in on this one.
First, it should be said that no dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA.I think many already know this. It is said it will be in the future, but for now anything like a vitamin or that is classified as a dietary supplement can make claims from weight loss to male "increases". This is a dietary supplement...
So I went to the website to learn more about the ingredients.
First, the energy burst that I did enjoy in a pill was from a great deal of caffeine...290mg. That is equal to three "stay awake" pills such as No-Doz and equal to more than 3 whole cups of coffee. Still, I am not one to avoid caffeine and sometimes like that boost so I have no strong opinion on that but others who do should know that going in. If you want a natural energy boost, try something with quercetin. This isn't it.
As for the weight loss, the website by this manufacturer said that the study conducted by them showed weight loss. BUT...Far underneath that it said that this weight loss occurred "...when used in conjunction with increased exercise and a reduced calorie diet." Read that sentence again. Ummm, usage of my toe nail clippers would also show weight loss results if I worked out more and ate less when using them. So that was an eye opener and I felt a bit duped, though not entirely surprised.
But it gets better.
Also on this product website, I guess just to be safe of all legalities for anyone surprised that they don't lose weight from it, it also says in small print if you keep reading:
"Do not use for weight reduction".
Seriously.
So, that said, if you aren't looking to lose weight from this, but do sometimes need to stay awake longer without feeling like downing tons of coffee...look, it has it's place. Let's say you go out with friends and you are an early bird and the night is running long...you may not be able to grab some coffee, but you might make it home more easily with a few in your purse. I'll give it that.
However, it does HINT at claiims to burn fat...but when you read the fine print after all the marketing, it says that part you can only do on your own by increasing calorie burning and decreasing caloric intake...
...But in all honesty, haven't we always known that?
UPDATE: But, if you need further scientific proof, the amount of herbs etc in here is negligible to do anything aside from the caffeine but still...I guineapigged it just to see what happened for the last month. Why not be totally sure? Out of curiosity, I put it to the test. I own a bodybugg (the armband devices on The Biggest Loser)which measures my EXACT caloric expenditure every day. I also recorded my exact caloric intake. I took these pills to see any boost from my normal metabolism and caloric burn. (I'm able to chart it on a computer.) Unfortunately, there was no increase in caloric burn or weight loss. I've recorded my normal caloric expenditure and intake for over a year now since I bought the bugg, so it's easy for me to gauge an increase, and it did remain stable.
That said, if I want to have 6 cups of coffee in 1 second I can take 2 pills and stay up a few extra hours. Do that enough and you will burn a few more calories...but is that healthy to do? Only you can decide.

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