Anna Nicole's Commercial is a Hit and so is TrimSpa. Lose weight without being hungry?
Written: Mar 08 '04
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Pros: Appetite suppressant without feeling sick. I lost weight. Seems harmless.
Cons: Not FDA approved- we don't know long-term affects. Can take too many.
The Bottom Line: This will work but it won't keep weight off when you stop taking it. For adults only and only in the recommended dosage, please!
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| jo.com's Full Review: Nutramerica Trimspa |
I wasn’t going to review TrimSpa because I am actually embarrassed to say that I tried it. The fact is we came back from our December/January 3-week trip and were heading to the buffets of Las Vegas in February. I really wanted to lose weight in what seemed to be the easy way and quickly. You must talk with your doctor before using any kind of supplement. Please do!
About Trimspa:
Like others I am sure, Anna Nicole Smith’s commercials got me and I ordered a bottle of these large pills! The fact they were ephedra-free gave me some comfort though I’ve been reviewing products long enough to know there is no magic pill. I may as well say it right off the bat. The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to consume fewer calories than you expend. Supplements might give you an edge but you don’t want to take them for long. The weight will come back...end of lecture.
The ephedra free formula by Nutramerica has what is called a “natural appetite suppressant” called Hoodia Gordonii. (Maybe the fact the word looks like Houdini is not a coincidence?) What is this? San people of South Africa have been using the hoodia cactus to successfully stave of the worst hunger pangs imaginable for days at a time without unwanted side effects. It claims to be a natural extract. "Imagine this: an organic pill that kills the appetite and attacks obesity. It has no known side-effects, and contains a molecule that fools your brain into believing you are full." Quote from BBC News Report, 30.05.2003.
When I ordered Trimspa I had no idea what was in it. I just knew it didn’t have ephedra and I assumed that meant no Ma Huang as well, which is essentially the same product but in a plant form.
The bottle says that a serving is 2 capsules. I started with 1 and when I was still alive after a few days went up to 2. So what is in Trimspa that gave me energy, suppressed my appetite a bit and shed some weight?
~Chromium (as chromium dinicotinate glycinate) 150mcg-Chromium has long been thought to burn fat and increase muscle tone. I took it as a stand-alone supplement of years and never noticed a significant difference in either while taking it.
~Vanadium (as vanadium amino acid chelate) 30mcg The trace element vanadium has been studied by the nutrition community for four decades, yet has not achieved essential status for human beings. Although vanadium is thought to be essential for goats, new data may soon support its essentiality in human beings. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed&cmd=Retrieve&list_uids=8046184&dopt=Abstract
Ok I have no problem with this. It seems benign enough.
~Glucomannan 400mg Glucomannan is high in fiber and essential for cleaning the digestive system. Glucomannan is taken from the Konnyaku root and is from the same family as the yam. Great! I’ve always said yams are one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
~Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose 100mg This appears to be a type of salt.
~Citrus narginine 10mg This also seems harmless and a type of citrus product considered nutritional.
~Glucosamine HCL 100mg Glucosamine is an important structural component of healthy joints, ligaments, bones
This is a supplement I am taking with no side effects. Whether it works or not depends on whom you ask. I haven’t had any major improvements in my joints and have been taking it for years.
~Cocoa Extract 325mg Cocoa extract is a natural product made from natural components with no additives. It is made from "natural type cocoa powder through a careful extraction of aromatic flavorings and coloring elements. (standardized for PEA- phenyethylamine, tyramine and 10% theobromine)http://www.worldfoodnet.com/exhibit/launch_detail.asp?vendorID=1227&launchID=3
We now "know" that chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is good for us. TrimSpa is beginning to look better and better as I review a product I've already taken!
~Green Tea Extract 40% 250mg We are being told that green tea is a panacea for everything from weight loss to anti-aging. In my opinion, the verdict is out. Compared to other beverages green tea has a lower level of caffeine. In fact in Trimspa only 40% of it is caffeine.
(standardized for ecgc- epigallocatechin gallate, polyphenols and 40% caffeine)
Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmelose sodium, steric acid, and magnesium sterate.
Jo’s experience and thoughts:
When I first started taking TrimSpa I did notice a boost in energy. I have stopped drinking coffee almost totally so any caffeine in a product will be felt by my system. One capsule and then two never made me jittery like ephedra-based products. Trimspa never kept me awake or had any real adverse affects. Since I’ve now reviewed it, I feel better having used it because it seems to be harmless or as harmless as any unregulated supplement can be. This is true only if you take the recommended dosage. It should be taken with water before you eat.
In addition to this natural appetite suppressant, Hoodia Gordonii, it is thought that some of the above ingredients also contains “appetite suppressing nutrients including Citrus Naringinine, Vanadium, and Glucomannan.” None of this has been evaluated by the FDA and when I did research on these ingredients I didn’t see that these products were considered appetite suppressants.
Did I feel full faster? Yes I did but it wasn't a bad feeling. In the past at least one product made me so sick the company told me not to take it and I got my money back. My appetite on TrimSpa was diminished somewhat because when I did eat I felt full for a longer period of time than usual. There were definitely less hunger pangs.
Did I lose weight? I don't use scales unless I have to. I can tell how what my weight is by my clothes. I did lose weight but I may also have been exercising more knowing I was taking TrimSpa. I may have been drinking more water. I was eating less I do know that so that would certainly account for a weight loss. My tight jeans were not so tight. That's better than a scale any day.
It is important to remember when you read the testimonials such as “I lost 25 pounds in 3 months," that this means a weight loss of 2 pounds a week, which is a normal amount of weight to lose on any diet. Just cutting out 1000 calories a day (sounds like a lot but if you are overeating it isn't) or increasing your activity level to burn 500 more calories and cut out 500 will allow you to lose 2 pounds a week. Granted Trimspa made the process less painful because I felt less hungry.
One testimonial I read said she lost 18 pounds in 4 months. That is not a lot of weight to lose. Eating healthfully I lost 25 pounds in 4 months working with a personal trainer before I became one and never felt hungry. So be careful when reading these testimonials. The real plus to TrimSpa is not the weight loss but the fact you can lose weight more easily if feeling hungry is an uncomfortable feeling for you. Oftentimes hunger pangs just mean you are thirsty and you might want to try to drink a glass of water and see if they go away.
Jo’s final thoughts:
Well I lost the weight I wanted before we left for Las Vegas. I’m not buying TrimSpa again. I am recommending the product for sure. I think it is helpful to those of you trying to lose weight. I think they may have something real in the appetite suppressant formula. You will gain the weight back when you stop taking it. I really can't recommend using this for more than one cycle. Stop for a couple of months and then take it again. However, that's the worst way of dieting because you will be yo yoing, but if you are going to use TrimSpa you need to take a break from it. Not that I found anything scary in this product but because it is an unknown.
Personally I have changed my whole way of eating because of my Sjogren’s. I eat wheat and gluten free – an Alkarian Diet (e-mail me if you want information). It is basically a vegan diet with some fish. I went on it for health reasons but have lost weight and feel better than I have in a long time. I do take supplements and vitamins but I prefer that I really know what I am taking. The ingredients in Trimspa seem harmless and they most probably are. I don’t know that for a fact and there is too big a risk that many will double the dose to try to lose more weight. Please be very careful not to do that.
Warnings:
Taking this product without adequate fluid may cause your throat or esophagus swell and may cause choking. Do not take this product if you have difficulty swallowing. If you experience chest pain, vomiting or difficulty in swallowing or breathing after taking this product call your doctor. If you are allergic to shellfish, consult with your physician prior to taking this product. Keep out of reach of children. Do not take if you are pregnant or nursing. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Do not use if the seal is broken. Trimspa should be stored at 59-86 degrees F.
Please feel free to leave me a question or comment.
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