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What is PhenQ and Its Uses?
PhenQ claims to be five weight loss pills in one. According to the maker, most weight loss pills target only one element of weight loss. For example, fat burning, appetite suppression, fat blocking, or improving energy for better workouts.
PhenQ says their weight loss pill targets all these areas and therefore is the superior product. Thus, by combining many weight loss products into one, they claim to be able to achieve a pill that can:
- Burn Fat
- Stop fat production
- Suppress appetite
- Boost your energy
- Improve your mood
According to PhenQ, it contains some of the ingredients found in other weight loss pills. However, the unique blend with their secret ingredient that makes it unique, giving superior results.
α-LACYS RESET® – The Secret Ingredient
α-LACYS RESET® a branded and patented part which contains a combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) and Cysteine.
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant produced naturally in the body. Clinical studies and analyses of clinical research show that taking alpha-lipoic acid 300-1800 mg daily for 8-48 weeks can reduce body weight by 0.3-1.3 kg and body mass index by up to 0.4 kg/m2 when compared with placebo in overweight or obese patients. 1, 2, 3, 4.
α-LACYS RESET® has been proven to have weight loss benefits and improving body composition.
Other PhenQ Ingredients
Capsimax Powder
Capsimax Powder is a mix of capsicum, piperine, caffeine, and niacin (vitamin B3).
Piperine (Black Pepper) is said to influence metabolic function.
Some clinical research shows that taking capsules containing Capsicum 3 mg twice daily 30 minutes before eating for 12 weeks reduces abdominal fat by about 1%, but does not significantly reduce body weight compared to placebo in overweight and obese patients. 5
Furthermore, clinical research also shows that taking 1000 mg of a proprietary combination product containing caffeine twice daily for eight weeks in conjunction with dieting reduces body weight, fat mass, waist circumference, and hip circumference by 1.5%, 5%, 1.8%, and 1.3%. 6
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium Picolinate is used orally for weight loss, to increase muscle mass and fat-free mass, and decrease body fat. Some evidence also shows that chromium picolinate might reduce weight gain and fat accumulation. 7
Nopal (Prickly Pear)
One analysis of results from 5 clinical trials show that taking prickly pear cactus orally for six weeks to 2 years improve weight loss compared to placebo, although not particularly significant. 8
L-carnitine Fumarate
Analysis of clinical research shows that taking L-carnitine 1.8-4 grams daily for one month to 1 year reduces weight by about 1.3 kg, and decreases body mass index by about 0.5 kg/m2. 9
