http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/cortislim-review.htmlCortislim, if you haven't heard, is the new fat burner on the block. Cortislim features several ingredients typical to common ephedra-free fat burners, but its main focus is not "fat burning" as we have come to know it. Nope, Cortislim "apparently" works by controlling weight gain and accelerating fat burning by negating the effects of the hormone cortisol.
<snip>
Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone, and is required for many vital purposes -- proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure, immune function and inflammatory response are a few. In times of stress, either mental or physical, the body can produce an excessive amount of cortisol. At these high levels, cortisol is a nasty little number indeed. It can negatively affect cognitive performance, suppress thyroid function, foster blood sugar imbalances and the subsequent deposition of body fat, decrease bone density, as well as other things. Athletes don't like cortisol, as it is catabolic -- i.e., muscle-wasting, rather than anabolic -- i.e., muscle building.
<snip>
The most important ingredient in this compilation is Magnolia bark, standardized for something called " honokiol". According to Supplement Watch...
"... a small dose of honokiol, or a magnolia bark extract standardized for honokiol content, can help to "de-stress" you without making you sleepy, while a larger dose might have the effect of knocking you out. When compared to pharmaceutical agents such as Valium (diazepam), honokiol appears to be as effective in its anti-anxiety activity, yet not nearly as powerful in its sedative ability."
<snip>
The other major ingredients in this formulation -- chromium, green tea, banaba leaf, and vanadyl all work well to stabilize blood sugar levels, and moderate insulin reaction. The only other ingredient of note is Citrus Aurauntium (bitter orange) standardized for synephrine -- ephedra's kinder, gentler cousin (unfortunately, there's not much evidence synephrine is good for anything!).
<snip>
Perhaps what is even more disappointing is that at the time of this writing, you really have to dig to find any mention of the importance of proper eating and exercise on the Cortislim Web site. That, to me, is a big credibility killer. Cortislim, like many other supplements, continues to perpetuate the myth that weight loss is easy, and does not require getting off the couch. Nonetheless, it's an appealing scenario, and I have no doubt that they'll have no trouble flogging their products to millions of unsuspecting buyers -- buyer who will be disappointed once again.
<snip>
Special Note: The Federal Trade Commission is currently suing the makers of CortiSlim for making false and unsubstantiated product claims. Click here for the full story! (
http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/fitness/articles/2004/10/06/feds_sue_marketers_over_ads_for_diet_pill/)
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
