Lipozene

Lipozene consists entirely of Glucomannan, a fiber from the Konjac Root often found in weight loss supplements to act as an appetite suppressant. We will take a closer look at this ingredient’s capabilities.

As mentioned, Glucomannan acts as a dietary fiber and may help suppress food cravings. It is believed that glucomannan reduces LDL cholesterol, blood lipid and blood sugar levels and may have a significant impact on weight loss. For this to occur, it is thought that consumers need one gram of glucomannan taken with an 8-ounce glass of water, about one hour prior to meal. However, glucomannan might bind with and hinder absorption of certain nutrients, so it is often recommended to take a multivitamin at a separate time.

For individuals who wish to lose just a few pounds, the manufacturer recommends taking one capsule of Lipozene with an 8 ounce glass of water before each meal. For people with higher goals of weight loss, it is suggested that two capsules be taken about 30 minutes before each meal. However, the dosage recommendations are contradictory, as it states that for optimum results, a total of six capsules should be taken every day, based on the clinical studies. So it is not clear if those with just a couple pounds to lose will benefit from use of the product, if the average three meals a day are consumed.

The marketing of this product does not indicate what role exercise or nutrition plays in weight loss; we believe it is actually quite important. We have found that formulas that combine natural appetite suppressants with active fat burners tend to work best for all.

• Trial offer available online
• Product is advertised as natural

• Product does not contain a patented fat burner
• It seems this product has not been well received by many consumers, as a number of them are voicing their concerns on consumer blogs and forums. Interested consumers can click here to read more about these issues in this Lipozene blog.
• Glucomannan may inhibit absorption of nutrients for some
• No testimonials available at time of review

Overall, we appreciate that Lipozene is advertised as “safe and effective”, and that it claims to be “clinically proven” to be an effective aid for weight loss. However, we would be more convinced of its effectiveness if we could actually see the results of those “clinical studies”. At this time, these are not posted on the website, so consumers are left having to take the company’s word for it.

Be advised, that there are a number of products on the market that also claim to be clinically proven – and even have the facts and figures to back it up – we feel that consumers should choose products with more proven credibility. We especially feel this way about Lipozene because, as discussed above, the formula, by design, may simply act as an appetite suppressant, and does not contain an ingredient to help burn actual fat. We have found that consumers benefit greatly from this type of combination.