GNC Total Lean Reduce®, Dietary Supplement

The natural emulsion is said to be “clinically proven to help reduce caloric intake by 21 percent.” The product’s appetite-suppressing potential is believed to lie in the combination of potent, naturally-occurring ingredients. The formula is based on palm and oat oils, which is packaged under names such as Olibra and Fabuless.

These ingredients are believed to mesh well with weight loss programs, not by burning fat or calories directly, but by curbing hunger. And because they are based on natural oils, the ingredients are believed to be safe for everyday use. Consumers may appreciate the absence of side effects that tend to accompany supplements based on artificial stimulants.

Olibra, or Fabuless, is said to trigger the body’s natural ability to suppress appetite. The palm and oat oils are known to be based on naturally-occurring lipids that make the body feel full with a limited amount of food intake. They are believed to digest slowly, sending manipulative signals to the brain in the process.

The product is advertised as a flavorless emulsion, which may be digested like any other fat passing through the digestive tract. Consumers taking the supplement are said to feel satisfied with smaller portions much sooner than those dieting without it. The trans fat-free formula has been distributed under various names throughout the world.

We find the major appeal of the supplement to lie in its simplicity and versatility. Individuals may take the emulsion with their favorite foods and drinks, or as separate shots. The product is intended to fit into a variety of diet plans not only by promoting consumption of healthy foods, but by encouraging users to eat smaller-to-moderate-sized portions.

Users are advised to take the supplement with food once to twice daily, preferably during breakfast or lunch. For favorable results, the company claims it should “be mixed into a hot or cold food, such as dressing, soup, yogurt or meal replacement powder.” The product comes with a 15-day supply, consisting of 30 individually packaged quarter-ounce doses.

• Consumers are free to mix the supplement into their favorite foods
• Does not contain trans fats
• Advertised as basic and free of stimulants

• Does not contain Hoodia
• Lacks metabolism-stimulating ingredients, such as Advantra-Z®
• Consumer may need additional supplements for boosts in energy
• Product may be difficult to find at local retailers, including online

We find the makers of GNC Total Lean Reduce® to have pride in the supplement’s versatility. It is said to be compatible with a variety of diet plans, and simple to incorporate into daily lifestyles. It is known to be flavorless, safe, free of trans fats and stimulants, and purportedly without any negative side effects.

We conclude that this dietary supplement may be useful, but perhaps not as effective as other products on the market. It may suppress appetite to some extent, but there are alternative ingredients, such as Advantra-Z®, that may be more potent. Other supplements are also known to aid in fat metabolism, burn fat and calories and provide increased energy.