Phentramin

Phentramin contains: Chromium and Banaba Leaf to regulate blood sugar and stimulate the metabolism; Caffeine, which has also been shown to help raise the metabolism; Hoodia Gordonii to suppress appetite; Magnolia Bark, which has been shown to relieve stress as well as have antioxidant benefits; Glucomannan, a water soluble fiber that may help to suppress appetite; Green Tea, which is thought to boost the metabolic rate in addition to providing valuable antioxidants.

Theobromine, a mild, lasting stimulant with a mood improving effect; Guarana, a South American plant that may contribute to fat cell reduction; Bitter Orange, which has become increasingly common as a safe alternative to Ephedra; Yohimbe, which has been shown to decrease fat synthesis in the body, thus causing weight loss; the antioxidant amino acid L-Theanine; and Gugglesterone, which may increase thyroid function.

The Hoodia plant grows naturally in hot desert environments to a height of six feet or more. It resembles a cactus but is actually in the same family as the Aloe plant. In the 1990s, researchers isolated a natural substance in the Hoodia plant that has the ability to suppress appetite, molecule P57. Over the last several years, Hoodia has become wildly popular and has been featured in numerous television news reports.

Those taking Phentramin are advised, by the website, to take one capsule in the morning and one in the early afternoon with a full glass of water. Although users may not see results for four to six weeks, the manufacturer advises against trying to accelerate the process by taking more frequent doses.

In spite of these strong warnings, Phentramin contains many of the same ingredients that appear in other supplements that are intended for more general use by professional athletes. In addition to the wildly popular appetite suppressant Hoodia, it also contains several stimulants besides caffeine in the form of Green Tea, Guarana, and others. The stimulant-based approach is typically only recommended for serious bodybuilders.

• Contains Hoodia
• Website includes an FAQ section
• Offers discounts on multiple bottles

• 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 Phentramin blog.
• Not for long-term use
• Website does not post testimonials
• No free trial sample available
• Somewhat expensive at $62.00 for a 30-day supply

Although Phentramin was designed to be a short-term weight loss aid for the obese, it includes many of the same ingredients that are often found in professional-grade fat burners for serious athletes. Perhaps this is the reason the manufacturer recommends that average users take this product for only a few weeks.

Those looking for a supplement to help burn fat and sustain long-term weight loss may want to consider a formula that contains Hoodia and a proven natural stimulant to help boost the metabolism, but perhaps not quite as many as Phentramin’s formula.