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QUICK FACTS
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- Established: 2008
- Founder: Royal DSM
- Headquarters: Heerlen, Netherlands
- Accessibility: Online, retail locations
- Diet Type: Supplement, appetite suppressant
- Gender: Male, female
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BACKGROUND
If you're looking to curb your appetite, now you can take a shot. Slim Shots triggers the body's natural appetite control mechanism, also known as the ileal brake, satisfying users for long periods of time and in turn, allowing them to eat less, without sacrificing or depriving themselves of tasty foods. You can drink Slim Shots by itself or mix it with your favorite food or drink.
For the best results, you take two shots a day (20 calories each) the first week, then after that, just once during breakfast. Slim Shots is supposed to start working a couple hours after you take it. It has no stimulants, so there are no jittery side effects.
The company rightly advises that you need to do Slim Shots in conjunction with a balanced diet and exercise.
PRO
- The Slim Shots website offers clinical studies
- It doesn't act like a cure all, stating that you need to live a healthy lifestyle as well
- Convenient cups travel with you
- No side effects
CON
- Slim Shot is not FDA approved
- There isn't a clear and concise idea of how it actually works, doesn't give specifics about how the ingredients affect change
- Each shot contains 20 calories
- Ingredient Phenylalanine (50% of aspartame), can have dangerous effects for diabetics and those with ADD/ADHD
- Should not be taken by those patients with PKU
INGREDIENTS
Slim Shots contains natural oat, palm oil, artificial vanilla flavor, sweetener, aspartame (Phenylalanine) and beta carotene color.
Phenylalanine makes of 50% of aspartame, an artificial sweetner commonly used in diet products. ADD/ADHD patients and diabetics may experience negative side effects as a result of consuming this ingredient. Those with PKU, or at risk for PKU, should avoid Phenylalanine as it can cause brain damage or even death.
EXERCISE
Unlike many other supplement websites, the Slim Shots site gives relatively in-depth nutritional advice. The exercise advice is very rudimentary: Commit to work out three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes. It also advises that you join a fitness class or devise a home workout routine that incorporates both aerobic and strength training.
CONCLUSION
The editorial tone on the Slim Shots website doesn't lead you to believe that the company is in the snake oil business. There are clinical studies posted, and good advice about how you should eat and exercise. Even though the language is not over-hyped, there still is some question as to how Slim Shots actually works.
Ultimately, it's up to the consumer to decide if it's worth, um, a shot.
Common Misspellings
SlimShots, SlimShot, Slim Shot, Slimming Shot, Slimming Shots, slimshots.com
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(Page 23 of 27, 531 total comments)Carmen
Does anyone know whether these things will raise your blood pressure? So many other diet products tend to send bp skyrocketing.
posted Aug 11th, 2008 4:40 pmMickey
I see a dramatic difference in my appetite (have been using the SlimShots for 4 days). I, too, have trouble with portion control, work out a lot, but am also starving by dinner time. After 4 days, I am impressed. I will write again after a few weeks with an update, because I also notice that there are few comments from people who have used it for more than a few days. Also, they taste FINE, unless you don't/can't drink diet drinks with Equal. It's such a tiny amount!
posted Aug 11th, 2008 4:40 pmRyan
I never work out and I am 100 pounds overweight. My question: within one month, using one SlimShot a day, about how much weight can I lose? Also, men can take them, right?
posted Aug 7th, 2008 5:48 pmEileen
I am thinking of using this product but have problems with my gallbladder - any indications on their instructions that this could affect my gallbladder.
posted Aug 4th, 2008 9:51 amSylvia
I've been on it for about 4 days. Have not noticed much difference. The taste is really ok. IT IS NOT HORRIBLE like some have exaggerated here. Give me a break, it is just a distinct flavor but horrible? No way.Spare me the drama- it is really not bad, I actually was pleasantly surprised. I wish people would not exaggerate & if your taste buds can't handle it then just have something to drink right after ward. No biggie!
posted Aug 4th, 2008 9:51 amRene
Doesn't anyone have/use SPELL CHECK? Sheesh.
posted Aug 4th, 2008 9:51 amjane
I love these but have the *RUNS* anyone else have a bad stomach from these?? i mean, i guess i'm losing weight..lol..
posted Aug 1st, 2008 8:54 pmMatthew
Slim Shots is great for people who work out but have a big appetite like myself. I work out 5-7 days every week. I play all kinds of sports, run, and lift weights. But all of my activity leaves me starving. My body craves lots of lots of calories. Slim Shots has been awesome at finally changing that. I take one around 4 pm and it last through out the night. I loosing weight very quickly now. If you are a person who works out a lot, but consequently has a big appetite, slim shots rocks. Also, if you enjoy an occasional puff puff of the green stuff, it will keep you getting the munchies.
posted Jul 31st, 2008 1:01 pmMitsu
I started Slim Shots on Saturday afternoon, 7.26.2008. I had weighed in at the cardiologist the previous Thursday at 179. I am proud to say that at my weigh in at the doctor's office - on the same scale I weighed in at 173 which is a 6 pound loss. I've encountered no problems so far. The taste is not that bad and it is such a small amount to take that I just drink it and get it over with. I have modified my diet. In the mornings along with my Slim Shots I am drinking a generic version of Slim Fast. I have to remind myself to eat lunch (where I take the second Slim Shot) and then I have to remind myself to eat something for dinner. My diet is consisting of very small salads, Smart One meals, Slim Fast or perhaps half a can of a green vegetable. I'm finding that I'm just not hungry! I know that the first week on a diet usually yields the best results - I was hoping for 3 pounds so I'm ecstatic to have lost 6! Oh, forgot to add, no exercise - I know that I should be exercising and will be trying to add walking into my routine.
posted Jul 31st, 2008 1:01 pmMitsu
I started Slim Shots on Saturday afternoon, 7.26.2008. I had weighed in at the cardiologist the previous Thursday at 179. I am proud to say that at my weigh in at the doctor's office - on the same scale I weighed in at 173 which is a 6 pound loss. I've encountered no problems so far. The taste is not that bad and it is such a small amount to take that I just drink it and get it over with. I have modified my diet. In the mornings along with my Slim Shots I am drinking a generic version of Slim Fast. I have to remind myself to eat lunch (where I take the second Slim Shot) and then I have to remind myself to eat something for dinner. My diet is consisting of very small salads, Smart One meals, Slim Fast or perhaps half a can of a green vegetable. I'm finding that I'm just not hungry! I know that the first week on a diet usually yields the best results - I was hoping for 3 pounds so I'm ecstatic to have lost 6! Oh, forgot to add, no exercise - I know that I should be exercising and will be trying to add walking into my routine.
posted Jul 31st, 2008 1:01 pmDeanna
I just bought these today and took the first one about an hour ago. I don't have any weird side effects and am full after eating a lean cuisine for lunch which I am usually still hungry after eating. Hopefully, the feeling of fullness will last. Will keep you posted!
posted Jul 29th, 2008 10:34 pmTer
Its a joke. The taste isnt that bad, but im still hungry and craving snacks. Ive been on it for a week now. Waste of money.
posted Jul 29th, 2008 11:41 amTraci
I mix the Shots with half of a fruit yogurt, cuts the taste pretty well and yogurt is good for you too.
posted Jul 28th, 2008 9:11 amMel
My husband and I started taking slim shots 3 days ago because I like the fact there are no stimulants involved. I can already tell a difference in my appetite. I am a big snacker in the evening but now I full and stay full after dinner. I exercise 5 times a week and try to eat healthy but I just needed a boost to stop snacking so much to lose weight. I'll let you know about the weight lose soon I hope.
posted Jul 28th, 2008 9:11 amGina
i have been taking slim shots for a week now. i notice a considerable amount of difference in my appetite. i think these things really work! i've only taken it once a day around lunch time. i have been eating much less, don't think about food, and haven't had any side effects. has anyone experienced any side effects taking this long term? due to the oils in the product, does it tend to hurt your stomach or make you go to bathroom more often?
posted Jul 25th, 2008 5:51 pmKim
I read the reviews and decided to give it a try. I bought them at CVS on sale and took one Wednesday morning. I put it in my chocolate milk and that was horrible. Now I just take it as a shot and then have a drink after. I also take one at 4 pm because I am a night snacker from dinner to midnight. Today is only my second day and I did have a headache both days in the late afternoon but not sure if it is from the shot. I also joined Weight Watchers and go to Curves three times a week. This is definitely helping curb my appetite. I already lost some weight in these two days. I will keep you posted...
posted Jul 25th, 2008 10:49 amLife
Well, it has been a few days and I am HUNGRY. Yes you heard it, my appetite has not decreased, I think it has increased for real!. The taste can be fixed if you have juice or something in your hand that you can put in your mouth really fast. It's doable. I just tried something that I do not reccommend, I just drank two shots. I am hoping that helps. No headache though. I am finding more success with the slimquick powder. I mix it in a bottle of water (20 ounces), shake it up, and drink it three times a day. I lost five pounds in two weeks with it. So back to the SHOTS. I will use the rest of my pack, but then I will call it quits. Maybe I am just greedy who knows:). Anyway, hang in there to all who are trying to loose weight. I will keep you posted. Remember exercise and eating properly is the best way. Anything else is icing on the cake (oopps did I say cake). Oh yeah, Iris, try sucking on an ice cube for a couple of minutes before drinking your shot. Your tounge will be numb and you wont really taste it.
posted Jul 25th, 2008 10:49 amIris
I just started these and Im haivng a hard time stomaching them. Do people generally find them easier to drink with coffee or tea or to shoot them like a shot?
posted Jul 24th, 2008 10:13 amLife
I just used it today. I am hoping it works. I did notice a headache as soon as I took it, however, it went aways withing five minutes. I am using it along with the slimquick powder and going to CURVES thress times a week. Yes, I have a lot of weight to loose and I have just began my journey. Stay tuned for more!
posted Jul 23rd, 2008 3:49 pmDesiree
I just started Slimshots two days ago, would get major cravings at work throughout the day, noticed yesterday afternoon, I had none and this morning the same no desire to "snack." I also only ate half of my lunch yesterday which is totally unlike me, always starving by lunchtime. I also have Fibromylgia and understand they contain aspirtame which can sometimes cause problems. I have not noticed any so far but it is early. I like the results thus far.
posted Jul 22nd, 2008 11:26 am