{"id":102604,"date":"2016-06-21T02:09:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T07:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102604"},"modified":"2017-05-29T17:32:22","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T22:32:22","slug":"calorad-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/calorad-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Calorad Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is it?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Calorad is a weight loss drink made as a way to improve lean muscle growth for increased weight reduction. It\u2019s claimed to promote this effect by providing collagen, the protein structure found in tissue.<\/p>\n

The supposed benefits to taking this are improved sleep, more energy, overall toning of the body, and a sense of wellness. They claim over 30 years of experience has made this a potent drink that millions have tried. They also suggest there\u2019s an 86% success rate in the first three months of use. So are there any benefits to this? What kinds of effects are possible? This Calorad review will give you the information needed to decide if it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n

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Calorad Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n
Collagen Hydrolysate<\/strong><\/td>\nAloe Vera<\/strong><\/td>\nWater<\/strong><\/td>\nGlycerin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sodium Benzoate<\/strong><\/td>\nPotassium Sorbate<\/strong><\/td>\nNatural Lemonade and Orange Flavor<\/strong><\/td>\nCitric Acid<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Collagen Hydrolysate: <\/strong>Processed form of collagen which provides structure to connective tissue.<\/p>\n

Not much information exists about this ingredient from websites which don\u2019t already try and sell this. \u00a0Though collagen is considered safe, it\u2019s not a well-rounded amino acid protein.<\/p>\n

According to the Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score or PDCAAS which shows how potent a protein source is. Collagen has a rating of 0.8. This means it\u2019s a poor amino acid source, and that further supplementation with other proteins is needed to make up for the lacking amino acids.<\/p>\n

If one does not substitute other forms of protein, it can potentially cause malfunction in the body. This is because amino acids are fundamental for regulating many important functions.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aloe Vera: <\/strong>Antioxidant rich plant which improves digestion and relieves constipation. It has been shown to be safe to use.<\/p>\n

This is cheap in price, though it has been shown to be a healthy ingredient.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sodium Benzoate: <\/strong>Preservative most commonly found in liquids. When this ingredient is mixed alongside sorbic acid, it\u2019s known to form benzene. Taking benzene can have a toxic effect on the body.<\/p>\n

Citric acid is a form of vitamin C, and since vitamin C can interact with sodium benzoate to create benzene, it\u2019s possible for benzene to be made when drinking Calorad.<\/p>\n

The Cancer.org group has mentioned that benzene can cause serious health problems. The group adds:<\/p>\n

\u201cleukemia\u2026 have been found to be higher in studies of workers exposed to high levels of benzene\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Other possible effects are possible:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cas well as acute lymphocytic leukemia… and other blood \u2013related cancers\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The negative health effects can also be found when drinking this ingredient.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cwhen inhaled or swallowed\u2026 has been found to cause different types of tumors\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore the intake of this drink should be of concern. The possibility for a benzene contamination is incredibly dangerous. It\u2019s unknown how much is produced when one drinks Calorad.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Potassium Sorbate: <\/strong>A potassium salt used as a preservative. According to the EWG which helps track ingredients safety, potassium sorbate can lead to problems:<\/p>\n

\u201cHuman skin toxicant or allergen- strong evidence\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Live Strong.com also mentions other risks:<\/p>\n

\u201cpotentially causing harm to DNA, potassium sorbate may cause an allergic reaction\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

One study by the Toxicology in Vitro journal found that this ingredient caused damage to human blood cells.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Citric Acid: <\/strong>Organic acid found in citrus foods, it\u2019s used to preserve and to add a sour taste to foods.<\/p>\n

Though this is generally recognized as being safe, when mixed with sodium benzoate, there\u2019 a possibility of it creating a dangerous form of benzene.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Calorad Quality Of Ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"calorad\"<\/a>There are 2 major concerns when using this drink. Not only is collagen protein a weak and incomplete protein, but it requires extra protein due to it causing deficiencies in the body by itself.<\/p>\n

Also, the combination of citric acid and sodium benzoate has been shown to potentially create benzene. This ingredient is cancer causing, and studies have shown it to create tumors.<\/p>\n

Also, there\u2019s 3 forms of preservatives added to this liquid.\u00a0 There\u2019s also water added, and glycerin to add a sugary taste. Only 2 of the 8 ingredients are added to help have a positive health benefit. The majority of this is just to preserve and to add substance and flavor. So the majority of the cost is on ingredients which have no nutritional benefit.<\/p>\n

Aloe vera can be used for much cheaper from other sources. Also, the added collagen is a limited ingredient that has not shown any great health benefits. The lack of usefulness for many of these ingredients makes this a poor diet tool.<\/p>\n

The Price and Quality of Calorad<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

One bottle costs $55 with a $9.50 shipping charge. \u00a0<\/strong>Since there\u2019s a total of 30 servings and it\u2019s advised to drink this twice a day, one bottle lasting 15 days sells for a total of $64.50.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is exceptionally high when you consider only 2 of the ingredients are intended to have any health benefits. The rest is ingredients added from flavoring, to preserve, and to provide more of a liquid consistency.<\/p>\n

Collagen is a poor protein source since it\u2019s limited in its amino acids. You\u2019d have to make sure to get other forms of protein to make up for the lack of amino acids found in collagen. There\u2019s also no information on whether or not this ingredient is effective for weight loss.<\/p>\n

Aloe vera is beneficial, but it\u2019s much less expensive to get it in other forms. There\u2019s no reason to have to pay extra to get it inside Calorad.<\/p>\n

Overall, the quality is several lacking in this drink. They also fail to provide their own amino acid score, likely because this brand has an ineffective protein in collagen. The company does advise not to rely on this drink, and it\u2019s not considered a meal replacement.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Business of Calorad<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Information on the company is limited to a few details, though they do offer their contact information:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone Number: <\/strong>(800) 790- 9160\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Address: <\/strong>3439 NE Sandy Blvd STE 688<\/p>\n

Portland, Oregon 97232<\/p>\n

Email: <\/strong>info@caloradstore.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The company once made claims of this formula being able to cure certain diseases. They still make bold claims, though the clinical studies they offer are not from peer reviewed or respected studies.<\/p>\n

The weight loss claims were also said to be supported by a clinical study, but this was never published. \u00a0Without looking at the data, it\u2019s impossible to determine for oneself whether it was a legitimate clinical study.<\/p>\n

No information on whether or not their return policy is valid is featured on any customer review sites. Very little information exists on this company beyond their Wikipedia page. This is concerning when you consider they make many claims, and that the company has been around for over 15 years.<\/p>\n\n

Customer Opinions of Calorad<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Not many reviews are available online. Here\u2019s what a few select customers have experienced with Calorad:<\/p>\n

\u201cI had no weight loss\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWaste of money. Does not work\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI was GAINING weight!\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cit didn\u2019t\u2019 work\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lack of weight loss benefits was the most common complaint. Some mentioned they did feel their skin and hair improved, but no other benefits were cited. This is common in collagen, as it\u2019s what provides structure to the skin, hair, and nails.<\/p>\n

Some didn\u2019t like the taste, and these people said it was much too sweet tasting.<\/p>\n

Since the company claims that over a million have already used this drink, it would make sense for there to be more reviews. There\u2019s hardly any information available, and only a few reviews have been listed online. \u00a0This means that either the company isn\u2019t telling the truth, or that users of Calorad have not been impressed enough to want to leave a review.<\/p>\n

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