TrimSpa Review
About Anna Nicole Smith
Anna Nicole Smith was born Vicki Lynn Hogan on November 28th, 1967, in Houston, Texas. At the age of 24, she appeared on the cover of Playboy Magazine. She married oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall II, 60 years her senior, in 1994. She starred in the Anna Nicole Show on the E! Channel. Prior to the second season, she was reportedly able to lose 80 pounds using TrimSpa.
Review At A Glance
In response to the ephedra backlash, TrimSpa is one of the leading appetite suppressant products to come along and fill the gap. One of the many diets in pill form, this product owes its public awareness mostly to Anna Nicole Smith, who is featured in TrimSpa ads. Results seem to be very mixed, with cost, side effects and marketing hyperbole raised as significant issues.
How Does It Work?
TrimSpa acts to speed up the metabolism, burn fat and suppress the appetite. Serving size is 2 capsules. Ingredients include fat burners, fiber, sodium, cocoa extract and green tea, which of course has caffeine. According to the TrimSpa website, key ingredient glucosamin "prolongs the amount of time that food is available for energy, thus keeping it from being stored as fat."
Who Is It Good For?
Chronic overeaters who have tried other methods and continued to put on weight. People who know there is no magic pill and are aware they also need to focus on nutrition and exercise. It is helpful if dieters taking TrimSpa exclude coffee and caffeine-based sodas from their routine.
Keys: Active Ingredients
- Chromium (aids in glucose metabolism)
- Vanadium (a naturally occurring appetite suppressant)
- Glucomannan (a dietary fiber that creates a sense of fullness)
- Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (a water based gel that also creates a sense of fullness)
- Citrus Naringinine (a source of soluble fiber that also curbs the appetite)
- Glucosamine HCI (affects glucose/insulin metabolism)
- Cocoa Extract (has diuretic properties)
- Green Tea Leaf Extract (promotes fat burning, or thermogenesis)
- Hoodia Gordonii Cactus (a natural appetite suppressant)
Pros
- No ephedra
- Natural ingredients
- Free online consultation
Cons
- Unproven
- Expensive
- No FDA approval
- No published medical studies
- Promotes misconception that a pill can do the work for you
- Claims of amount of weight loss per day/week exaggerated
- Some side effects when going off
- Reports of jitters and difficulty sleeping
Further Thoughts
Suppressing the appetite can lead to unhealthy eating habits, even if achieved through so-called "natural" means.
