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Thin & Slim Naturally® |
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Introduction & Overview |
Thin & Slim Naturally® is a weight loss product that is advertised to generate quick and satisfying results. This supplement contains the ingredient, Ephedrine, which is notoriously known within the diet industry. There are some dieters who prefer to use this stimulating ingredient, and may be pleased to know that it is contained within this product. Though, there is a fair amount of controversy surrounding Ephedra due to its associated side effects.
We wish to note that many Ephedra-based products were taken off the market due to a year-long ban. It wasn’t so long ago that this ingredient was one of the most popular fat-loss ingredients sold on the market, but due to the above mentioned controversy, some people are hesitant to use products with Ephedra included in the formula.
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| Pros |
• Product website posted
• Contains Hoodia
• Currently discounted in price
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| Cons |
• Contains a large amount of stimulants
• Does not contain Advantra-Z®
• Few testimonials posted at this time
• As of review, no before and after photos posted
• No free samples
• No cited research at time
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| Products Formula |
According to the product website, this supplement contains the following ingredients: Ephedrine, Synephrine, Caffeine, Salicylic Acid (similar to Aspirin), Hoodia, Green Tea, Cayenne, Ginger Root, Bladderwack, Mustard Seed, Yerba Mate, Guarana, Gotu Kola and White Willow Bark.
It appears that the supplement primarily relies on the ECA stack (Ephedra, Caffeine, and Aspirin) method that the diet industry has mostly evolved away from, due to its adverse associated side effects.
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| Formula In Depth |
The main ingredient, Ephedra, is a stimulating herb. This substance is said to increase the heart rate and raise the body temperature. Dieters with high blood pressure are encouraged by health professionals to absolutely avoid products that include Ephedra in the formula. In fact, since it is such a potent stimulant, those with any sort of history of heart problems are suggested to not use Ephedra-based supplements.
As mentioned, this ingredient is fairly controversial. This is due to its once illegal status. For over a year, it was illegal to sell Ephedra within the United States because of its associated dangerous side effects. Many manufacturers willingly took their Ephedrine-based products off of the market, never to be introduced again. However, there are some manufacturers that put their supplements back on the market once the ban was lifted. In fact, we would not be surprised if the ban was put into effect again some time in the future.
We wish to note the associated side effects that some people who use Ephedrine may experience. These include: insomnia, dizziness, headache, nausea and even acne for some. There are also dangerous cardiovascular complications that have arisen due to use of this ingredient. In the past, heart attacks and even some deaths have been linked to the use of Ephedra.
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| Consumer Feedback |
There are many mixed reactions in reference to ECA stacks on message boards and diet forums online. It is evident that while there are many cautious individuals, formulas that contain the ECA stack still have a small fan base. We’ve found reviews that tout its fat burning abilities, and other reviews that complain of its harsh side effects. Furthermore, many reviews of Ephedra posted online are negative and complain of the above mentioned potential side effects.
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| Conclusion |
In the end, the diet industry has mostly evolved away from the stimulant-based approach. Many manufacturers will not even include Caffeine in their formulas, let alone Ephedrine. There is no doubt that weight loss is a serious issue, which is made apparent by the many studies that link excess fat to dangerous health risks. However, we feel that there are more effective formulas on the market that are not associated with the jolting side effects linked to ECA stacks.
We believe those who are interested should look into products with non-stimulating fat burners, like the patented Advantra-Z®. Finding a formula that combines this with a proven appetite suppressant may induce very pleasant results. We suggest finding a product with a free trial offer in order to test the supplement for effectiveness beforehand.
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