{"id":102986,"date":"2016-07-13T10:23:53","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T15:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102986"},"modified":"2018-06-07T08:41:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T13:41:39","slug":"zeal-for-life-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/07\/zeal-for-life-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Zeal For Life Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>What is it?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Zeal For Life is a diet plan offering several nutritional products as well as lifestyle support. There\u2019s a protein drink, fat burner, cleansing supplement, and a wellness nutritional drink.<\/p>\n<p>The intended benefits of all this is to cleanse the body, return the digestive system to its natural state, suppress appetite, and to provide nutrient dense ingredients for well-rounded nutrition. It\u2019s also said to be a blend of science and inspiration, since it\u2019s meant to help one grow and develop to reach their goals. Is this truly a comprehensive weight loss solution? What kinds of effects do customers experience?\u00a0 In this Zeal For Life review, you\u2019ll learn the truth about this diet plan.<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-16\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-rated-shakes\/\" class=\"btn orange\" target=\"_blank\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Top Rated Diet Shakes of 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>Zeal For Life Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Here are some of the most noteworthy ingredients added to their formulas:<\/p>\n<table width=\"708\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Moringa Oleifera<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>Chlorella<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"109\"><strong>Gotu Kola<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>Guarana Seed Powder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>Acai Berry Powder<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Crystalline Fructose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>Green Tea Extract<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"109\"><strong>Bacopa Extract<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>L-arginine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>Yerba Mate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Glucomannan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>Coughgrass<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"109\"><strong>Buchu Leaf<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>Cascara Sagrada Bark Extract<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>Citrus Aurantium\/Zhi Shi powder (Advantra Z)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Cha De Bugre<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"126\"><strong>Milk Thistle<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"109\"><strong>Kudzu<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"129\"><strong>Red Ginseng<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"159\"><strong>African Mango<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Moringa Oleifera: <\/strong>Plant used as both an antioxidant as an anti-inflammatory. It\u2019s a cheap to make ingredient, and it grows wild in parts of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Though according to Web MD:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThere isn\u2019t enough information to know if moringa is safe when used in medicinal amounts\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Certain parts of the plant have also been shown to be toxic. Eating these parts of the plant can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Paralyzation.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Death.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, because of the lack of evidence for this ingredient, Examine.com mentions:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cit is hard to recommend this supplement over other options\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The potential lack of safety and proven benefits is considered too much of a potential issue to use this ingredient.<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chlorella: <\/strong>Algae that has protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.\u00a0 Common side effects from this ingredient include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Allergic reactions such as itching and rashes.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Stomach problems.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Diarrhea.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Nausea, gas, and loose stools.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Breathing problems (though less common).<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on whether or not the water it is taken from is clean; this ingredient can potentially lead to serious contamination. Certain reactions that may occur are damage to the immune system, and risk for serious illness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guarana Seed Powder: <\/strong>Plant extract that is found in the Amazon. This ingredient is a stimulant that provides caffeine. Web MD has expressed safety concerns over this ingredient:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cLIKELY UNSAFE and even deathly, due to its caffeine content, when taken by mouth\u2026 in very high doses\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Possible side effects from this ingredient include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Vomiting, nausea, and stomach problems.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Delirium, insomnia, and headaches.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Anxiety, paranoia, and feelings of terror.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Ringing in the ears.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Irregular heartbeat, cardiovascular damage, and jitters.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s unknown how much caffeine comes from the guarana added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crystalline Fructose: <\/strong>A 100% fructose sugar, this is commonly extracted from corn. This sweetener has been shown in studies to be the worst sugar source than any other for overall health.<\/p>\n<p>The University of California, Davis, published one study. The found that this ingredient had many issues:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cincreased consumption of fructose may be detrimental in terms of body weight and adiposity\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cFructose consumption induces insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This ingredient has shown many harmful effects in these studies, all of which can increase the likelihood of obesity. Not only did it not produce satiety, but also it had a damaging effect on blood sugar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Citrus Aurantium\/Zhi Shi powder (Advantra Z): <\/strong>Plant that has a direct influence on the nervous system, It\u2019s a stimulant used to reduce appetite, increase energy, and produce fat burning.<\/p>\n<p>Web MD confirms its lack of safety:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cPOSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken as a supplement for a medical purpose such as weight loss\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Possible side effects from this ingredient are many, some of which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Headaches, insomnia, and restlessness.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Difficulty breathing, rapid heart rate, and jitters.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Anxiety, paranoia, and shakes.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Stroke, heart attack, and cardiovascular damage.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When mixed with other stimulants such as caffeine, it\u2019s known to increase the risk for damaging side effects. Though it\u2019s unknown how much caffeine is added to the supplements in Zeal For Life.<\/p>\n<p>The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment found that:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201ccaffeine and Synephrine\u2026 they have cardiovascular effects and which significantly exceed the single doses\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, the combination of these two ingredients multiplies the stimulant like effects. This can further increase the risk for unwanted symptoms, of which there can be serious irreversible problems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Glucomannan: <\/strong>Fiber source made from the konjac plant. It\u2019s used to help reduce appetite and cholesterol.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s advised to take this ingredient with enough fluids, in order to prevent possible choking.<\/p>\n<p>Other side effects that may occur are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Indigestion, loose stools, diarrhea.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Nausea and stomach problems.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Flatulence and increased bowel movements.<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A clinical study by Rush University found:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cGlucomannan supplements were well tolerated but did not promote eight loss\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cbody composition, hunger\/fullness, and lipid glucose parameters were also not significantly altered\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Therefore, no weight loss benefit was seen in this ingredient.<\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Zeal For Life Quality Of Ingredients<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a title=\"Click here to compare with top 10 shakes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-rated-shakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-103366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Zeal-For-Life.png\" alt=\"Zeal For Life\" width=\"296\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a>Many of the ingredients added are either ineffective for weight loss, or they have potential side effects.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a common list of additives that are included in other weight loss supplements and protein shakes. Additives like glucomannan, fructose, bitter orange, guarana, green tea extract and many others are commonly used. Though some of these may have a stimulant like effect, they\u2019re not considered safe according to clinical studies.<\/p>\n<p>No ingredients label is ever provided to showcase exactly how much of each ingredient is added. So it\u2019s impossible to determine the amount of stimulants added. Finding an accurate dose is important when taking ingredients like these. Not everyone reacts the same way to these types of ingredients, and this may cause serious unwanted side effects.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of Zeal For Life<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>No official prices are listed on the website, though other salesmen have promotions for this diet plan at <strong>$199.95 for a 30 day supply.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is for their fat burner, cleanser, protein shakes, and their wellness nutritional drink.<\/p>\n<p>Though since many of these ingredients are common, it could be substituted elsewhere for cheaper. Also, without the ingredients strength listed, it\u2019s impossible to know if the added ingredients would be useful.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these ingredients are cheap additives that have an unknown combined effect.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of Zeal For Life<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>This multilevel marketing company is known as Zurvita and they can be reached below:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number: <\/strong>(844) 987-8482<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>800 Town &amp; Country Blvd. Suite 500<\/p>\n<p>Houston, Texas 77024.<\/p>\n<p>They currently have a total of 15 complaints on their Better Business Bureau page. Here\u2019s what a few customers have experienced:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cI tried several times to reach a representative\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNo refunds are given\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cdeserve a full and complete refund\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>People had problems with trying to secure refunds, and many said they weren\u2019t helped at all by the customer support staff.<\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Customer Opinions of Zeal For Life<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>There are a few reviews online about this diet plan. Here\u2019s what some have experienced:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cDid not work for me\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cDon\u2019t waste your money\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cMade me pee a ton for like 3 hours\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As with any other multilevel marketing company, finding real reviews can be hard. This is because many of their sellers will often want to sell their own Zeal For Life plans, due to the commission they receive.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the customer reviews on Amazon.com were from unverified customers, so this means that it could be possible that these people left positive reviews.<\/p>\n<p>From the verified reviews, there were concerns over a lack of benefits. Some have experienced side effects, and others add there was no change at all.<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-24\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">                <h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does\r\n                  Zeal For Life                  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n                <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Has Good Appetite Suppressant <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Has Only Natural Components <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Taste <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\r\n\"  target=\"_blank\">18Shake <br \/>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>97\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/yoli-shake-review\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Yoli YES<\/a>\r\n                        <\/td>\r\n                      <li> 92\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/Isagenix\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Isagenix<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 83\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk3\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/ideal-protein-weight-loss-method\/\"  target=\"_blank\"> Ideal Protein<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 71\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk4\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/vega-one-review\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Vega One<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 66\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        Zeal For Life                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        27                        \/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5><strong>Conclusion &#8211; Does Zeal For Life Work?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When deciding on whether or nor to use Zeal For Life, it\u2019s important to look at the overall ingredients. There are several common ingredients that you\u2019ll find in other weight loss supplements. Many of these are stimulants such as bitter orange, guarana, green tea extract, and yerba mate. None of these brands come with a supplements facts label, so it\u2019s impossible to determine the safety. Though many of these ingredients may cause serious problems, and clinical studies have shown many of them to be ineffective for weight loss.<\/p>\n<p>A much better option is available from non-stimulant ingredients, which are explained in detail as to what strength they\u2019re provided in. The 2026 best all diet plan was found to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\">18 Diet Plan.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This diet plan features an all-natural supplement made with clinically researched ingredients. Also, their meal replacement comes with only natural whey protein, and a blend of healthy vitamins and minerals. A diet book is also provided to give real functional weight loss support. Customers have left positive testimonials about all their weight loss benefits, and the ease of using this diet plan.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\">18 Diet Plan<\/a> is even backed by a full 30-day money back guarantee. So there\u2019s no risk in trying this highly rated diet plan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is it?\u00a0 Zeal For Life is a diet plan offering several nutritional products as well as lifestyle support. There\u2019s a protein drink, fat burner, cleansing supplement, and a wellness nutritional drink. 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