Snicker At The Name, But Feel The Burn – Syntrax Guggulbolic
Written: Jul 26 '03 (Updated Aug 21 '06)
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Pros: Metabolic enhancer, helps promote fat loss.
Cons: Potentially dangerous if abused.
The Bottom Line: Want to give your metabolism boost or lose a few pounds? Don't want to use ephedrine or ephedra-based compounds? Syntrax Guggulbolic might be just want you’re looking for…..
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| Freak369's Full Review: Syntrax Guggul Bolic |
Preface: I am not a doctor. Any information contained in this review is purely for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified health care provide before you start any exercise program or take any supplement. Read the entire label before using this product and do not exceed the recommended dosage. Even though this product does not contain ephedra, ephedra based by-products or stimulants it is extremely important to educate yourself about the metabolic process and how this product can help you as well as potentially harm you.
When it comes to losing weight and boosting your metabolism, there are hundreds of products that you can take. Drinks, pills, body wraps, energy bars … so many choices. But how do you know which ones work and which ones are complete rips off? Simply put – you don’t. You can’t know if a product is going to work for you until you try it out. You can read reviews, go over studies that companies publish and look at “before and after” photos until your head spins but each and every person is different. This means that you are faced with plunking down your hard earned cash for something that may or may not work. I can only speak for what I’ve experienced when using products and your results might be different so take what you read here with a grain of salt. That doesn’t just go from my reviews and editorials but for anything that is printed in regards to weight loss supplements.
In a lot of ways body building magazines are the true downfall of the serious dieter. They have full-page color ads that show a plump woman in a bikini, slightly slumped over, hair askew, no make up or tan and looking rather haggard overall. Then you see the after photo – she’s smiling, her figure looks better, she has a tan, her hair is perfect, she’s striking a pose and looks pretty darn happy. All this by taking a pill, drinking a shake or using a meal replacement. They never mention how much they exercised, the foods they had to omit and what it took to get from the “before” to the “after”. There is no miracle drug that will have the pounds flying off. If there were, the companies that make sport supplements and weight loss drugs would be out of business. As I have said many times in my sport nutrition and supplement reviews, you didn’t get fat over night so don’t expect to take a pill or capsule and wake up the next morning looking like a supermodel.
Syntrax Guggulbolic commiphora mukul
While the name might sound a little funny, it is a product that works. One of the real advantages of taking this over products like Stacker 3 and Hydroxycut is that you aren’t ingesting supplements that give you energy. Let me explain that – with the Stacker and Hydroxycut products you are getting a weight loss product as well an energy enhancer. There’s nothing wrong with this combination but some people want to be able to take a product that will allow them to lose weight without feeling like they have the jitters or having to worry about being up all night long. Either way you slice it, Guggulbolic is something that – if taken according to the instructions – will help you rid your body of fat, without having to worry about it breaking down or destroying muscle tissue.
Syntrax Guggulbolic claims that it raises the body temperature by stimulating the thyroid gland, the manufacturer also claims that this will help with skin conditions such as acne. Some body builders that use anabolic steroids or gray market products [items that are not yet considered illegal by the FDA or DEA] might experience what is called “bacne” – spots or patches of acne that appear on the back. Another reported perk of this supplement is that it helps to lower cholesterol levels however none of these claims have been researched or approved by the FDA so it’s pretty important to do your research before you start taking this. I can say that, for me, it did raise my body temperature and boost my metabolism but I never had any trouble with acne or bacne so that was a moot point. Without having tests done before and after taking this for a period of time its hard to say whether or not this will lower your overall cholesterol level but I can’t see how it would have a negative effect in this area - even if it helped to drop your levels a point or two buy helping to remove fat deposits or break down fat – it’s still a perk. There have been some clinical studies on guggul in regards to lowering overall cholesterol levels but none directly with Guggulbolic.
The main compound in this supplement, guggul, is the by-product from the mukul myrrh tree mostly found in India. The guggul is the sap that weeps off the tree or is harvested much like syrup. Guggul, when harvested, a thick paste-like substance that is then refined to remove the inactive or non-essential properties with the end result being a yellow or brown powdered base that can then be added to herbal tonics, supplements or homeopathic remedies. Not widely used in the United States, it has been called upon in other countries for many years for easing joint pain and obesity. What you are getting in Guggulbolic 30 milligrams of guggulsterones, taken from the guggul extract. At this dose you should feel a pretty strong rush the first few times that you take this but it will start to level off over a period of time. This does not contain any type of energy supplement so if you are looking for something that will provide additional power you can combine this with other products. You should start taking this as a stand alone item for a few days to see how your body reacts to it, how much you sweat and how long the effect last so you can see which energy supplement would be best to couple with it. After you have established how your body tolerates this product you can streamline it with other products to keep your metabolism going long after you’ve left the gym.
Price
The suggested retail price of Guggulbolic is about $20.00 for the 90 capsule bottle. If taken according to the manufacturers recommendations, this should be a 30 day supply. If you have a local sport supplement store in your area you can check to see if you can get a better price on the multi pack [3 bottles, 90 capsules per bottle]. This is something that I don’t use every single day so my bottles do tend to last longer than 30 days. This goes hand in hand with cycling the product so that your thyroid and metabolism don’t become “stuck” at a certain level. When this happens some people take a few extra capsules thinking that the product isn’t working – it is working but you have been taking it for a lengthy period of time and need to take a break. This can be avoided by varying the dosage amount from time to time – even if it means skipping a dose every few days or taking two or three days off. You’ll be able to get more for your money and won’t end up wasting what you have on hand.
Recommended Dosage
Syntrax recommends that you take one capsule three times per day with meals. I always have to laugh when I read that because I don’t eat three meals – I eat about seven. These are small portions but mostly protein [eggs, red meat, fish, chicken, turkey, cheese etc] with a huge salad once a day. When I take this product I don’t follow the instructions but rather I take one capsule about thirty minutes before I work out so I can really get my metabolism going full force. There is nothing wrong with taking one capsule three times per day but you will be sweating up a storm when you take this so you might want to skip a dose if you are working or plan on going out. As I said, you can take this up to three times per day but I get more than adequate results from taking it only once or twice a day and not on a regular day to day basis. Making sure that you vary your dosage amount, when you take it and how often you take it will help keep your metabolism from slowing down and allow you to get a greater effect from the product. Please read the entire label of the product before you use so you will know what the exact limitations of the product are and the possible side effects and risks.
Warnings
If you have any type of pre-existing heart condition, thyroid issues, history of heat stroke, are easily dehydrated or are currently taking any type of prescription medication, you should not take this product without first consulting your primary care physician. This also includes any type of psychiatric drug, heart or blood pressure medication. It is recommended that you receive a complete physical before you start any exercise program, especially if you plan on using weight loss or energy supplements. If you feel light headed, nauseas or experience intense muscle cramps you may be experiencing the onset of dehydration. Move to a cool, shaded area and drink a non-carbonated beverage, preferably water. If you still feel any of the above symptoms you should contact your doctor or local urgent care facility for further instructions. As a precaution, if you are currently battling any type of bowel issue or have diarrhea you should avoid taking this since it may cause severe dehydration.
Things To Know
This is not a product that I would recommend for everyone. It raises your body temperature to help aid in the burning of stored fat and could be a most uncomfortable situation if taken in the dead of summer, more so if you are a “sweat” prone person. Normally I check my body temperature several times when I am taking this, something that you should do when first taking it to establish a safe zone. If you normally sweat a lot in hot or humid weather, using this product will intensify your sweating. If this sounds like a product that you are interested in taking I suggest that you do some research about the thyroid gland, its functions and what certain supplements do to it. Doing a half hour of reading will make you a more informed consumer and you will know exactly what the properties of this product will be doing to your body.
As I have mentioned several times, it is extremely important to consult a physician before you start taking this if you have any type of pre-existing medical condition. You are not only raising your body temperature but you are also stimulating your metabolic rate and the production of thyroxin. Ask any hard-core body builder what his biggest fear is and chances are he will say having his thyroid shut down. While this is a moderate dose of guggulbolic, if abused it could have a negative effect on your body’s fat burning ability down the road. The last thing you want to do is to throw your thyroid so far off balance that it goes on strike – and that is essentially what could happen if you abuse or exceed the recommended dose for this product.
The Bottom Line
I’ve listed both the pros and cons of using this product but ultimately it is up to you to decide if this is something that you want to take to promote fat loss. This is not a supplement that you should purchase and take casually because it could have severe consequences if you abuse it or exceed the recommended daily dosage. With all thyroid manipulators it is important to vary to amount taken so the thyroid doesn’t become used to the dose and stop working as desired. I can say that this product works because I have seen the results. You won’t wake up a week after you start taking this and look like you stepped off the pages of Vogue magazine but you will start to feel the effects of it, your clothes will feel a little looser, you’ll have a little more energy and chances are you’ll feel better.
As always, thanks for the read!
^V^ Freak ^V^
© 2003 Freak369
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