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Review Summary
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Fat Sniper contains Ma Huang which is another name for the once banned ingredient Ephedra. This supplement is advertised as being “stronger” than other products.
Claiming to be “the most powerful diet pill you can get in the U.S. today”, its advertising challenges consumers to first try other supplements before using Fat Sniper. In this review, we shall be looking into its ingredients to find out whether Fat Sniper is able to contribute to its manufacturer’s mission of providing products and services at the lowest prices.
Fat Sniper is also said to be a safe product, however dieters are advised to discontinue usage once target results are achieved. In evaluating this product, we will also look into its safety and make our own conclusion as to whether it is indeed the best weight loss supplement it claims itself to be.
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Ingredients at a Glance
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Ma Huang is an herb that is native to China. It is a stimulant better known as Ephedrine. This ingredient was banned in 2002 due to the health risks associated with it such as heart attack and sudden death. Ephedrine may promote weight loss by boosting energy and increasing metabolism, however the health risks involved are said to be much greater, especially in women.
Chromium helps in the production of protein by transforming fat into energy. It also helps in the breakdown of sugar and fat during digestion. However, it has also been linked to the cause of ulcers, and liver and kidney damage. When taken in large doses, Chromium may even cause death.
Guarana has the same stimulant-like components of caffeine and is a typical ingredient in Brazilian and South American soft drinks. Having the same chemical makeup as caffeine and cocaine, there may most likely be associated health risks.
Kola Nitida, which belongs to the cocoa family, is more commonly known as Kola Nut. It was once a widely used ingredient in soft drinks. Kola nut is similar to caffeine and thus provides the same effects, including the possible health implications.
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Ingredients in Focus
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The Fat Sniper formula uses many ingredients that are advertised as safe. However, warnings have been issued about the health risks associated with these very same ingredients.
Ephedrine has been adjudged as an unsafe ingredient in clinical reports that documented its use in dietary supplements. In fact it was banned for a period of time by the FDA. The combination of caffeine and Ephedra has been known to cause adverse reactions. Moreover, users may develop a dependency on Ephedrine which may further contribute to the health risks.
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Diet Lifestyle
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Fat Sniper is a product targeted at former Ephedra users. Its website describes it as ““useful for those who want to stock up before it’s banned again”.
In our opinion, nothing is better than a combination of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, enhanced by the use of a quality supplement to achieve weight loss. Thus, we also believe that it is important that dieters develop a better understanding of weight loss products and the ingredients that should and should not go into them such as Ephedrine and other stimulants. For people who prefer to use supplements that contain safe and non-stimulant ingredients, there are several options available on the market.
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Positives
Negatives
- Contains Ma Huang (Ephedrine)
- Contains a caffeine source
- Not intended for first time Ephedra users
- No testimonials posted on website
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Final Thoughts
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Fat Sniper, “the most powerful diet pill”, is made potent through the use of such ingredients as Ephedrine, Kola Nut and Chromium. However, this combination may result in adverse side-effects therefore making the product clearly not fit to be recommended to anyone. Despite the lifting of the Ephedra ban, strict limitations on its use remain in effect. We strongly advise first time users to practice caution in using this supplement.
Through the years, extensive research and clinical trials have been done on many of the ingredients used in Fat Sniper. Some of these attributed the resulting weight loss to central nervous system stimulants. At the same time, these ingredients may also be addictive. Since the ban on Ephedra, healthier alternatives have entered the weight loss supplement market. Many of these pose less possible health risks are sold at much better prices.
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