Akavar 20/50 is a European weight loss pill that has achieved much success. It has made its move to the U.S. seeking the same. Akavar boasts that it is the ultimate fat cure and that you'll see the results you seek without any diet restrictions or inclusion of exercise.
Akavar is designed to restrict your daily caloric intake to less than normal. Without those calories that your body requires for energy, you'll start to use your fat reserves. This will of course cause you to lose weight and inches. However, you'll immediately gain back that weight should you stop using Akavar. The website offers little-to-know information about the product leaving open many questions about the supplement.
Promotes eating all you like and still seeing weight loss
Reduces urge to overeat
Do not have to count calories
Won't feel hungry
CON
Akavar 20/50 leaves a lot to be desired. Some of the more concerning details include:
Promotes a lifestyle without exercise and healthy diet
No FDA approval
Web site offers very little information
No published clinical research
Does not publish ingredients
Contains caffeine
INGREDIENTS
It takes a lot of research to find what is inside those little Akavar tablets, as the product's website bypasses any discussion. Akavar includes many caffeine sources including xanthine and green tea leaf. Other ingredients include yerba mate, guarana seed, ginger root, kola nut, Tibetan ginseng, cocoa nut, rice flour, yellow no. 6, red no. 3 and Gelatin, among many others.
CONCLUSION
Akavar 20/50 leaves a lot of open questions- which really leads to concerns about both the product's effectiveness and impact on the body. With so many diet pills and supplements on the market, it is important for manufacturers to paint a detailed picture of the product to help consumers make the most educated decisions. Many diet pills and supplements provide all of the information that Akavar seems to have conveniently left out. It is also a little misleading that without diet and exercise you can still lose weight. Anyone who has ever committed to losing weight knows that without important changes to diet and exercise, results are often not achieved.
i just started using this pill today. i took two capsules with one glass of water 15 minutes before dinner (like it says). i ate my dinner like normal, but since then i'm really not at all hungry. i usually eat again about 2 hours later but i do not feel hungry. the only thing i can complain about it at the moment is that i am getting this burning feeling in my stomach and my vision is a bit blurry (which may not even be from the pill). i AM underage to be taking this pill, but i guess we'll see what happens. it's obvious ANY weight loss pill is going to affect everyone differently. let's just see how it works for me. i'll post another in a few days.
ps. does anyone know why it makes my stomach burn?
Janey
I have tried these pills several different times and each time, it makes me feel like my stomach is full of cement and I feel like I need to vomit and I can't. I don't recommend anyone take this product.
Anonymous
This product contains 125mg folic acid also known as vitamin B6. It can cause nervousness, which will keep one awake and make one jittery. Some people cannot take this much B6 without getting side effects. Severe side effects are nerve damage. So please be careful. Losing weight may not be worth it.
Ryan
Hi I tried Akavar for a week and have had serious dizzy spells almost like black outs. I also did no have any weightloss. i am not sure if this works or not but had to stop.
Anonymous
I have been taking akavar for two weeks. I definatley feel the energy and i have more mental clarity. I also notice it helps with the cravings. I have not notice weight loss as of yet, but overall I am happy with the product. I will take it for two more weeks to see if it helps with weight loss.
eric
Anyone who has actually tried this pill is an idiot. There is no such thing as something for nothing. The key to losing weight is diet and exercise. Nothing crazy; just eating in moderation and getting off your ass once in a while (3x per week).
Anonymous
I have only been on the pill for 3 days now... i don't see any results.. but i am never hungery! and then when i do eat.. the food seems to go straight through me! i geuss that;s how the pills work! you eat and then the pill breaks down the food and it goes right through you.. i just want to know if this is ok or if any one elase has felt like this!! any info would be great!
Anne
I started (skeptically) taking AKAVAR 4 days ago. I've lost 5 pounds. I can only take 1 capsule before 2 make me feel anxious and nauseaus. I definitely eat less. I am walking 2 1/5 to 3 miles/day approx 4 days/week. This is not new, I've been walking with no weight loss for 2 years. I am eating very healthy on this, high fiber, no beef, etc. This is also not vert new, I've been eating this way for 6 months, again with no weight loss . Even though the food is healthy, I was eating too much of a good thing. So, I say this product, if it continues to work, is amazing.
Jennifer
I just bought akavar a few days ago. The second day that I started using it, I noticed that I wasn't hungry and actually forgot to eat until later in the day. I haven't seen too much weight loss yet, but i'm sure I will soon. The box suggested that you excercise a little bit and you'll see even better results. All these freakin' idiots that think they can go out and eat an entire cake every day for breakfast and gorge on fast food should be taking "smart" pills instead. These things aren't magic...they're just a supplement! You have to help them along. So don't be lazy!
Bobby Boy
I have used Akavar for about a months. I have gained 5 pounds while on it. And I work out, too. This crap doesn't to anything. I am going to test their money back guarantee.
Anonymous
I hear that this product doesn't work at all and the company is being sued by the FTC. The only diet pill that works and has been clinically proven is MiracleBurn. Its the only diet pill to contain both hoodia and PATENTED advantra-Z.
Brad
I ordered akavar online and I recieved it very quickly! I have been using the product for a little under a month, and have found that I don't overeat anymore and I haven't been having some of the cravings that I used to. Also I the extra energy is helping me accomplish more throughout the day. I have lost 9 pounds so far... about 11 more to go!! im very pleased with the product so far.
Redshawaiian
you can check out the ingredients at http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dk/akavar.html. I started a few weeks ago and have lost weight, have energy and have really lost my huge appetite. No more snacking! But like every vitamin, mineral, or any supplements it is always common sense to talk to your physician. I have learned with the help of an herbal nutritionist that every body is different. Some things will work on some people, some will not. At least if it doesn't work on you after the first few weeks you can get a refund. As for me, it works.
Chip
I have been taking for 3 days now, I definately don't feel hungry. I'll post again when I finish the bottle with results.
Anonymous
I am a dietitian, and supposed to know how to lose weight! I've been in great shape all my life till 2 years ago when I've started eating junk foods, regular soda, sweets, and lay down on a cauch watch TV. I've gained 22#, from size 4 to size 8. I've tried so many different pills, all the ones with clinical information, etc...none worked. I've just recieved my first bottle of ALKAVAR today. But, everyone should realize regardless of what the add says you must still make efferts, not dieting but watch what you're eating? Those pills which make you lose lots of weight in first 2-3 weeks, 40# or so, its because you lose your body fluids, if you lose 8-9# first 2 weeks with ALKAVAR, its because you're losing body fat, without exercise that's normal. I know what I'm doing wrong, and if after I stop the pills I gain it back then sham on me!
Anonymous
HEY. i just started using and i wanted to know if anyone knows about serious side effects like tumors or permanent damage in the future,.please help out if you know anything , or belive it has that capability.thanks.
Rachel Ann
I thought this may work. I haven't gained any weight and I have felt as if my appetite is smaller, but I havent lost any weight either. I don't work out so that may be the problem, but it does say if you work out and eat right it will help. I eat smaller amounts of junk food. Ha. I think we should all just eat smaller amounts of healthy food.
Irene
I literally have tried every diet possible along w/increasing and decreasing exercising, I keep a daily food intake diary, count calories, protein, carbs and use the GI Index. However, I never, never, could imagine by taking Akavar 20/50 could make such a great, positive impact on the way my body(especially my stomach) looks. I love the way Iook now. I only take 1 pill 15-30 min before I eat ( 7am then another 2-3pm) and I do treadmill at lunch 4 days a wk..take a mulitvitiamin at bedtime...I look good therefore, I feel great. Akavar 20/50 works if you just use a little common sense. I use to have to work out 5 days/wk extensively, now, I just do cardio for 30min and it is great..
Robin
Hi I Just finished a bottle of Akavar and I have lost 8.4 pounds so far. I really feel energenic maybe because I am use to drinking coffee. I do eat normal. I am kindof wondering if it is the akavar that is working or its all in my head. I still feel fat though and I only want to lose around 30 lbs all together
Anonymous~E
Okay so I've been using this pill for a couple days now. I follow the instructions (take 2, 15 minutes before a meal) and I drink with two full glasses of water. I seriously feel full after poppin' 'em and I'm sure I figured out the way they work. They coat your stomach similiar to Pure Weight Loss's CarbX to help take all the carbs out of your body. I was having difficulty eating chicken yesterday because I really wasn't hungry. It really helps fill you up sooner. As for my weight loss I don't know yet I haven't stepped on the scale but I know this keeps me full and honestly I will be working out and eating healthy which will help me lose the weight but I won't be as hungry as I usually am because of working out so much. That's really the key to this pill. FYI It's not FDA Approved because if it was you'd have to get a prescription for it. Alli is the first diet pill ever to be approved by the FDA but if you read the label you'll be eating like your on a diet anyway so thats why you'll lose weight not from the pill but from eating less than 15g of fat each meal. Thats my two cents :)
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(Page 33 of 34, 679 total comments)Anonymous
i just started using this pill today. i took two capsules with one glass of water 15 minutes before dinner (like it says). i ate my dinner like normal, but since then i'm really not at all hungry. i usually eat again about 2 hours later but i do not feel hungry. the only thing i can complain about it at the moment is that i am getting this burning feeling in my stomach and my vision is a bit blurry (which may not even be from the pill). i AM underage to be taking this pill, but i guess we'll see what happens. it's obvious ANY weight loss pill is going to affect everyone differently. let's just see how it works for me. i'll post another in a few days. ps. does anyone know why it makes my stomach burn?
Janey
I have tried these pills several different times and each time, it makes me feel like my stomach is full of cement and I feel like I need to vomit and I can't. I don't recommend anyone take this product.
Anonymous
This product contains 125mg folic acid also known as vitamin B6. It can cause nervousness, which will keep one awake and make one jittery. Some people cannot take this much B6 without getting side effects. Severe side effects are nerve damage. So please be careful. Losing weight may not be worth it.
Ryan
Hi I tried Akavar for a week and have had serious dizzy spells almost like black outs. I also did no have any weightloss. i am not sure if this works or not but had to stop.
Anonymous
I have been taking akavar for two weeks. I definatley feel the energy and i have more mental clarity. I also notice it helps with the cravings. I have not notice weight loss as of yet, but overall I am happy with the product. I will take it for two more weeks to see if it helps with weight loss.
eric
Anyone who has actually tried this pill is an idiot. There is no such thing as something for nothing. The key to losing weight is diet and exercise. Nothing crazy; just eating in moderation and getting off your ass once in a while (3x per week).
Anonymous
I have only been on the pill for 3 days now... i don't see any results.. but i am never hungery! and then when i do eat.. the food seems to go straight through me! i geuss that;s how the pills work! you eat and then the pill breaks down the food and it goes right through you.. i just want to know if this is ok or if any one elase has felt like this!! any info would be great!
Anne
I started (skeptically) taking AKAVAR 4 days ago. I've lost 5 pounds. I can only take 1 capsule before 2 make me feel anxious and nauseaus. I definitely eat less. I am walking 2 1/5 to 3 miles/day approx 4 days/week. This is not new, I've been walking with no weight loss for 2 years. I am eating very healthy on this, high fiber, no beef, etc. This is also not vert new, I've been eating this way for 6 months, again with no weight loss . Even though the food is healthy, I was eating too much of a good thing. So, I say this product, if it continues to work, is amazing.
Jennifer
I just bought akavar a few days ago. The second day that I started using it, I noticed that I wasn't hungry and actually forgot to eat until later in the day. I haven't seen too much weight loss yet, but i'm sure I will soon. The box suggested that you excercise a little bit and you'll see even better results. All these freakin' idiots that think they can go out and eat an entire cake every day for breakfast and gorge on fast food should be taking "smart" pills instead. These things aren't magic...they're just a supplement! You have to help them along. So don't be lazy!
Bobby Boy
I have used Akavar for about a months. I have gained 5 pounds while on it. And I work out, too. This crap doesn't to anything. I am going to test their money back guarantee.
Anonymous
I hear that this product doesn't work at all and the company is being sued by the FTC. The only diet pill that works and has been clinically proven is MiracleBurn. Its the only diet pill to contain both hoodia and PATENTED advantra-Z.
Brad
I ordered akavar online and I recieved it very quickly! I have been using the product for a little under a month, and have found that I don't overeat anymore and I haven't been having some of the cravings that I used to. Also I the extra energy is helping me accomplish more throughout the day. I have lost 9 pounds so far... about 11 more to go!! im very pleased with the product so far.
Redshawaiian
you can check out the ingredients at http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dk/akavar.html. I started a few weeks ago and have lost weight, have energy and have really lost my huge appetite. No more snacking! But like every vitamin, mineral, or any supplements it is always common sense to talk to your physician. I have learned with the help of an herbal nutritionist that every body is different. Some things will work on some people, some will not. At least if it doesn't work on you after the first few weeks you can get a refund. As for me, it works.
Chip
I have been taking for 3 days now, I definately don't feel hungry. I'll post again when I finish the bottle with results.
Anonymous
I am a dietitian, and supposed to know how to lose weight! I've been in great shape all my life till 2 years ago when I've started eating junk foods, regular soda, sweets, and lay down on a cauch watch TV. I've gained 22#, from size 4 to size 8. I've tried so many different pills, all the ones with clinical information, etc...none worked. I've just recieved my first bottle of ALKAVAR today. But, everyone should realize regardless of what the add says you must still make efferts, not dieting but watch what you're eating? Those pills which make you lose lots of weight in first 2-3 weeks, 40# or so, its because you lose your body fluids, if you lose 8-9# first 2 weeks with ALKAVAR, its because you're losing body fat, without exercise that's normal. I know what I'm doing wrong, and if after I stop the pills I gain it back then sham on me!
Anonymous
HEY. i just started using and i wanted to know if anyone knows about serious side effects like tumors or permanent damage in the future,.please help out if you know anything , or belive it has that capability.thanks.
Rachel Ann
I thought this may work. I haven't gained any weight and I have felt as if my appetite is smaller, but I havent lost any weight either. I don't work out so that may be the problem, but it does say if you work out and eat right it will help. I eat smaller amounts of junk food. Ha. I think we should all just eat smaller amounts of healthy food.
Irene
I literally have tried every diet possible along w/increasing and decreasing exercising, I keep a daily food intake diary, count calories, protein, carbs and use the GI Index. However, I never, never, could imagine by taking Akavar 20/50 could make such a great, positive impact on the way my body(especially my stomach) looks. I love the way Iook now. I only take 1 pill 15-30 min before I eat ( 7am then another 2-3pm) and I do treadmill at lunch 4 days a wk..take a mulitvitiamin at bedtime...I look good therefore, I feel great. Akavar 20/50 works if you just use a little common sense. I use to have to work out 5 days/wk extensively, now, I just do cardio for 30min and it is great..
Robin
Hi I Just finished a bottle of Akavar and I have lost 8.4 pounds so far. I really feel energenic maybe because I am use to drinking coffee. I do eat normal. I am kindof wondering if it is the akavar that is working or its all in my head. I still feel fat though and I only want to lose around 30 lbs all together
Anonymous~E
Okay so I've been using this pill for a couple days now. I follow the instructions (take 2, 15 minutes before a meal) and I drink with two full glasses of water. I seriously feel full after poppin' 'em and I'm sure I figured out the way they work. They coat your stomach similiar to Pure Weight Loss's CarbX to help take all the carbs out of your body. I was having difficulty eating chicken yesterday because I really wasn't hungry. It really helps fill you up sooner. As for my weight loss I don't know yet I haven't stepped on the scale but I know this keeps me full and honestly I will be working out and eating healthy which will help me lose the weight but I won't be as hungry as I usually am because of working out so much. That's really the key to this pill. FYI It's not FDA Approved because if it was you'd have to get a prescription for it. Alli is the first diet pill ever to be approved by the FDA but if you read the label you'll be eating like your on a diet anyway so thats why you'll lose weight not from the pill but from eating less than 15g of fat each meal. Thats my two cents :)