{"id":103656,"date":"2016-09-16T05:47:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T10:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=103656"},"modified":"2017-06-06T17:37:21","modified_gmt":"2017-06-06T22:37:21","slug":"it-works-review-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/it-works-review-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"It Works! Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

It Works!\u00a0<\/strong>is a line of products for weight loss offered via supplements, wraps, cleansers and a greens drink. The combination of all these is intended to provide well-rounded weight loss benefits.<\/p>\n

This system provides a cleanser to help remove toxins, a green powder to detoxify and improve digestive health, a weight loss pill for boosting metabolism, and a wrap that tightens and tones the body. These 4 products are said to be the company\u2019s best for overall results. The highest rated diet plan that our experts have found was the 18Shake Diet<\/u><\/a>. It offers a metabolism boosting diet pill and an appetite suppressing meal replacement for combined weight loss benefits. To learn more information about the 18Shake Diet click the link provided.<\/a><\/p>\n

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It Works! Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"it-works\"Here are some of the ingredients found in the system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
BHT<\/strong><\/td>\nStearyl Alcohol<\/strong><\/td>\nMalic Acid<\/strong><\/td>\nCitric Acid<\/strong><\/td>\nBlue Green Algae (Spirulina)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dandelion Root Extract<\/strong><\/td>\nSpirulina<\/strong><\/td>\nSodium Hexametaphosphate<\/strong><\/td>\nSodium Benzoate<\/strong><\/td>\nUrea<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acai Fruit<\/strong><\/td>\nGreen Tea Leaf Extract<\/strong><\/td>\nBitter Melon Fruit Extract<\/strong><\/td>\nGymnema Leaf Extract<\/strong><\/td>\nCapsicum Fruit Extract (Capsimax)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"it-works-thermofit\"BHT:\u00a0<\/strong>Food additive used to preserve and stabilize ingredients. The Center for Science in the Public Interest has placed it in its \u201cCaution\u201d category due to fears of potential harmful effects.<\/p>\n

A clinical study performed that was featured in the US National Library of Medicine found that:<\/p>\n

\u201cBHT could be a promoter of thyroid carcinogenesis\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cmodify two-stage chemical carcinogenesis in the forestomach, liver, kidney, urinary bladder, and thyroid\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

These studied show it could be potentially dangerous to overall health.<\/p>\n

Blue Green Algae (Spirulina):\u00a0<\/strong>Found in salt water and some fresh water lakes, this ingredient is a source of vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n

This ingredient needs to be thoroughly tested to make sure it does not have potentially dangerous toxins. Web MD mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cContaminated blue-green algae can cause liver damage, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, weakness, thirst, rapid heartbeat, shock, and even death\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Therefore it needs to be tested to ensure it is extracted from clean waters. It\u2019s not required by Federal law to make sure that this ingredient is actually extracted from a safe source. The makers of It Works! <\/strong>fail to mention whether or not they source this ingredient from a clean source.<\/p>\n

They also add 2 versions of it in their system.<\/p>\n

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Dandelion Root Extract:\u00a0<\/strong>Herb used to increase urine flow and reduce inflammation. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no compelling scientific evidence for using dandelion as a treatment for any medical condition\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not enough real science is available to help show if this ingredient is truly effective.<\/p>\n

Sodium Benzoate:\u00a0<\/strong>Preservative found in foods and cosmetics. When this ingredient is mixed with ascorbic acid a form of vitamin C which is found in It Works! <\/strong>products, it can form a carcinogen known as benzene. This can lead to serious damage to health.<\/p>\n

The Mayo Clinic has also said that this ingredient can promote ADHD. Live Stronh.com also adds:<\/p>\n

\u201cmay lead to asthma attacks\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"it-works-fatfighter\"This preservative has been shown to be potentially damaging in many ways.<\/p>\n

Urea:\u00a0<\/strong>A compound that is found in urine and other body fluids. It is often used as a fertilizer. It can be potentially damaging and is known to irritate the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes.<\/p>\n

Green Tea Leaf Extract:\u00a0<\/strong>This common tea contains antioxidants as well as caffeine. It is often used to increase metabolism and boost mental clarity. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health mentions:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are not enough reliable data to determine whether green tea can aid in weight loss\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are also concerns about its safety:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been some case reports of liver problems in people taking concentrated green tea extracts\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

This ingredient is also a source of caffeine, which can promote many side effects including:<\/p>\n