{"id":102439,"date":"2016-06-14T09:37:01","date_gmt":"2016-06-14T14:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102439"},"modified":"2017-06-14T06:23:15","modified_gmt":"2017-06-14T11:23:15","slug":"leptiburn-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/leptiburn-review\/","title":{"rendered":"LeptiBurn Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

LeptiBurn is a weight loss pill made to burn fat by helping control the hunger hormone leptin.\u00a0 They claim that with just one bottle you can lose up to 10 pounds.<\/p>\n

By adding diet and exercise, the company mentions that you\u2019ll be able to continue losing weight by adding LeptiBurn. This is because according to them, when you\u2019re cutting calories, leptin is reduced by 50%. This supplement is made to help keep leptin production high, so you can keep losing weight without feeling extreme hunger. So is this really an effective product? What kinds of weight loss effects are possible, if any? This LeptiBurn review will help you understand whether or not this supplement is a good decision for weight loss.<\/p>\n\n

LeptiBurn Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n
Green Tea Extract (Leaf)<\/strong><\/td>\nIGOB131, Irvingia Gabonensis Extract<\/strong><\/td>\n5-Hydroxytryptophan from Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract<\/strong><\/td>\nAframomum Melegueta Seed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rice Flour<\/strong><\/td>\nGelatin<\/strong><\/td>\nMagnesium Stearate<\/strong><\/td>\nSilicon Dioxide<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Green Tea Extract Leaf: \u00a0<\/strong>A common tea that\u2019s rich in antioxidants.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s only proven weight loss benefits come from caffeine, but since this ingredient is free of stimulants, this form of green tea has its caffeine stripped away.<\/p>\n

A study by the Food and Drug Administration showed toxic effects:<\/p>\n

\u201cgreen tea extracts\u2026 revealed\u2026 lethal liver, gastrointestinal, and renal toxicities\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Web MD also warns that green tea extract:<\/p>\n

\u201cPOSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth long-term or in high-doses\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cSerious toxicity can occur at low doses\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>The Archived of Toxicology also ran a study on green tea extract and they found:<\/p>\n

\u201cmajor safety concern exists when GT is associated with other ingredients \u2026 enhancing the risk of liver damage\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

They also confirmed that there have been 37 cases of people experiencing liver damage with this extract. Since there are no weight loss benefits outside of the caffeine, it\u2019s unknown why the company has added this with its caffeine missing.<\/p>\n

The possibility for side effects may be high, as this ingredient is added in the strength of 500 mg. A 2 serving portion provides a full gram of green tea leaf extract. This also means that most of this supplement is this ingredient.<\/p>\n

There is no weight loss benefit seen in green tea when it\u2019s added in this form.<\/p>\n

IGOB131, Irvingia Gabonensis Extract: <\/strong>A patented form of African mango which is used to improve metabolism and increase leptin. It has been shown to be effective, but it\u2019s unknown if the patented form is any better.<\/p>\n

The only studies performed were by the company who makes it, so there\u2019s a potential for bias.<\/p>\n

5-Hydroxytryptohpan from Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract: <\/strong>This African shrub contains the chemical 5-HTP, which is sued to create serotonin for improved mood.<\/p>\n

Examine.com adds:<\/p>\n

\u201cadditional studies are needed to determine whether supplementing\u2026. Is truly comparable to supplementing 5-HTP\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It may also lead to side effects that include:<\/p>\n