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Introduction & Overview |
Skinny Fast™ is a slimming product by NaturalMax, and advertised as the ultimate fat grabber and fat burner. Although NaturalMax offers a number of other supplements and weight loss products, there may really not be enough information about how Skinny Fast™ is produced. The basic ingredient in Skinny Fast™ seems to be Chitosan, which is gotten from the exoskeletons of crustaceans.
The weight loss industry has a variety of products that claim to work the best. Among them, we may find thermogenics, carbohydrate burners and appetite suppressants. In light of this, Skinny Fast™ may be slightly different in that it aims not only to burn fat, but also block fat from being absorbed into the body. We will take a look at the Skinny Fast™ ingredients in detail and conclude whether it may be worth our money and health risk to take a “fat blocking” supplement, as opposed to taking a fat burner.
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| Pros |
• Contains an effective fat burner, Bitter Orange
• Does not contain preservatives, flavoring or color
• Does not contain stimulants
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| Cons |
• Lack of clinical evidence on the safety of Chitosan
• Website rather unhelpful and may not have much information
• As of this review, testimonials not available on product website
• May not suppress appetite
• According to website, should not be used by those with allergy to shellfish or crustaceans
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| Products Formula |
The active ingredient, as mentioned above, is Chitosan. Skinny Fast™ is actually different than the rest of the pack containing fat-blocking ingredients in that it also contains an effective fat burner. The formula contains the following ingredients: L-Carnitine, Chromium (as Chromium Arginate), Garcinia Cambogia, Fruit Extract (containing 180 mg of Hydrocitric Aid), Chitosan and Bitter Orange Extract. We will take a look at Chitosan below.
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| Formula In Depth |
Chitosan, an amino polysaccharide, is an all-natural fiber found in the exoskeleton of crustaceans. Our preliminary research found that Chitosan may be most popularly used as a plant growth enhancer. In fact, some popular brands of plant fertilizers and growth formulas seem to have Chitosan as a primary ingredient. This makes us wonder if Chitosan may really be safe for use by humans. It is theorized that the positively-charged fiber, Chitosan, may attract and bind with fat molecules. However, it is worth noting that there are theories that maintain that the very adhesive property may bind with essential minerals, thus rendering the effect detrimental.
Bitter Orange may be thought of as an Ephedra-alternative. The active ingredient in Bitter Orange is Synephrine, which is believed to stimulate fat metabolism. It may even be better to get Bitter Orange in a patented form. Advantra-Z® is a patented form of Bitter Orange, and is currently gaining much popularity.
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| Obesity as a Problem |
Obesity may have manifold repercussions, not only to physical health, but also to psychological heath. The fear of being ridiculed may sometimes be stronger than the fear of developing a cardiovascular disease. It should also be noted that low self-esteem and negative self-image may be as potentially destructive. Therefore, we believe those looking to lose weight effectively and safely should look into supplements containing a proven fat burner and appetite suppressant. While Skinny Fast™ contains Chromium and Bitter Orange, which may be advantageous, it fails to include an appetite suppressant.
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| Conclusion |
Skinny Fast™ seems to be a different approach to the conventional wisdom of burning fat. There are countless thermogenics and fat burning formulas on the market. Thus, the approach where the focus is not on burning fat or carbohydrate, but in blocking them from being absorbed may be seen as an alternative approach. However, we note that there may already be countless formulas using this approach.
In the end, we believe that the blocking and binding approach may be flawed, because the ingredients may block other essential nutrients as well. We believe the traditional and tried and true approach of burning fat may be more effective. Such formulas may be made better by including known and safe appetite suppressing herbs, like the Southern African Hoodia.
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