I've been seeing alot of TV commercials for
a new diet pill called Zantrex 3 .
Being some one who has battled an eating disorder, I am now counseling those who are currently fighting.
Now, I find myself doing some digging and a
review on this new fat burner, after hearing
its name so many times, and it being a popular pill of choice for the past 6 people I have been working with. - I guess repeated exposure
to advertising does work, huh?
Zantrex 3 Beats America's
#1 Selling Ephedrine-Based Diet Pill... 546%
More Weight Loss Confirmed in New Clinical Trial
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This is exactly what's
written on the flyer I was handed by a GNC employee.
The heading sure sounds swell doesn't it? After all,
Zantrex 3 is 5.5 times more potent than the leading
ephedrine based fat burner, and it doesn't even contain
ephedra itself! Yeah, Right...Here's what popped in mind after reading the flyer:
So where are the citations to the clinical trials
What's the #1 ephedrine based diet pill compared
- Hydroxycut or Xenadrine? Besides, both of these
fat burners have reformulated their ingredients
and phased out ephedra quite sometime back
What's the point of comparing 2 different studies
with different controls and design, its like comparing
apples to oranges - had they designed 2 exactly
the same studies comparing Zantrex 3 and the
"#1 diet pill" ,that would give their
claims a lot more credibility.
So, putting the other "#1 diet pill", study
aside, here's the gist of the Zantrex 3 study findings:
45 day study involving 47 subjects
Zantrex 3 taken 15 minutes before major meals
with a large glass of water. The result - average weight loss was 11.2lbs.
Zantrex 3 Diet Pill Ingredients:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size (caps) 2
Servings Per 42
Niacin (mg) 50
*Zantrex 3 Blend 1312 mg
Ingredient Details:
*Zantrek-3 Blend: yerba mate, caffeine, guarana seed,
damiana, schizonepeta, green tea, piper nigum, tibetan
ginseng, panax ginseng, maca root, cocoa nut, kola
nut, thea sinensis complex.
The key active ingredient in Zantrex 3 is caffeine,
and lots of it. If you look at the ingredient details
above, you'll see caffeine in a few places - yerba
mate, caffeine, guarana seed. That's right! That's
a whole lotta caffeine - just in different forms.
See below:
Yerba Mate is a herb that contain
a gentle form of caffeine, it also supplies vitamins,
minerals, and 15 amino acids. Research suggests
that yerba mate may aid with sleep irregularities
and joint pains. Many people drink yerba mate to
boost energy without the side effects of coffee.
Guarana is a unique plant from
Brazil, and it happens to be a very popular beverage
there. Guarana has been shown to
stimulate fat stores (burning fat). Its less acidic
than coffee so causes less irritation in the stomach.
Caffeine is well known for its fat burning effects. It increases mental alertness,
boosts energy, increase adrenaline levels, and its
also a mild diuretic.
Is that a lot of caffeine or what! A dose of this
diet pill probably contains as much caffeine as 3
to 4 cups of coffee. You can expect some (or alot)
of jitters as a result of taking zantrex 3. Also,
if you're a heavy coffee drinker, you might consider
cutting back a little while taking Zantrex.
A word of caution: caffeine is addictive,
if you feel you can't function without it, then you're
probably addicted to it.
So, what are all the other ingredients in Zantrex
3? and how about the side effects?
Continuing from part
1 of our review, you now know that Zantrex 3 contains
quite a bit of caffeine as the main ingredient. Now
lets finish up on the remaining ingredients.
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Green tea extract:
what can you say about green tea? Pretty much everything
good, and nothing bad. Take a look:
Green
tea is a powerful antioxidant. (Antioxidants control
all the free radicals in your body, which can be
harmful.) It helps
block the cancer-promoting actions of carcinogens,
ultraviolet light from the skin, stomach, small
intestine, liver or lung. The polyphenols
in green tea extract shows promising results supporting
weight loss through increasing energy expenditure.
Damiana - is a small, aromatic shrub
grown in South America. It acts as a stimulant for
the nervous system, and its also known as Turnera
diffusa. Some uses include:
treating depression, headaches, and physcial weakness
used as an aphrodisiac for both sexes and helps
with impotence and sterility associated with anxiety
Damiana is not recommended for individuals who are
diabetic, or have conditions such as schizophrenia,
alzheimer's, or parkinson's disease.
So with Zantrex 3, you might get a little "lift".
Schizonepeta - is a herb grown mainly
in China. Its collected and dried in autumn and early
winder. It promotes sweating, and is used to treat
cold, influenza, fevers, sore throats, headaches,
and reduces inflammation.
Tibetan and Panax Ginseng - Ginseng
is widely used all over the world, especially in Chinese
culture, the ginseng has been used for thousands of
years for its adatogen properties - meaning it helps
to normalize the body's functions. Ginseng helps increase
energy levels, and reduces stress.
Ginseng helps to maintain sound physical as well
as mental health. It's shown to reduce cortisol secretion
helping to relieve stress and preserving muscle mass
(cortisol is a catabolic hormone that can eat away
muscles). It stimulates immune function, and can also
help treat male impotence.
Maca Root - also known as Peruvian
ginseng is used since 15th century, and maca root
was a staple in the daily diet in that region (peru).
It looks like and is a relative of the radish. Peru
is studying the Maca root extensively and have found
it to significantly increase sexual endurance, physical
stamina, and the ability to deal with stress.
Kola nut - Kola has similar properties
as caffeine. (I suppose I should've included this
with the other caffeine components in part 1.) Kola
nuts are stimulants like caffeine. Kola nut is used
extensively by natives of western and central Africa,
and also in Brazil.
Zantrex 3 Side Effects Information:
This new diet pill isn't for everyone - individuals
with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions,
and are sensitive to stimulants should not take Zantrex
3. As mentioned previously
Zantrex contains high amounts of caffeine,
so while using this fat burner, you can expect to
experience some (or alot of) jitters.
Aside from the caffeine and the jitters, several
ingredients are aphrodisiacs and help sexual performance.
So along with a little weight loss, you might find
yourself a little more in the 'mood' than usual.
Below are some common side effects of Zantrex 3:
Jitters, anxiety, increased sweating
Increase in heart rate, increase in blood pressure
Nausea, stomachache, diarrhea
Loss or suppressed appetite (not necessarily bad
in this case)
Cold sweats, restlessness, shaking, irritability
Increase in urination (as caffeine is a mild diuretic)
Caffeine can be addictive.
In some cases there have been reports of the throat swelling.
Now after reading.... ask yourself : Is it really worth it?