Dietary Supplements Review

WE REVIEWED THREE WELL KNOWN WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS ...

LIV PURE

A Combination of liver purifying supplements which improve liver function, increase wellbeing and support weight loss

JAVA BURN

A Combination of metabolism boosting supplements which naturally complement your daily coffee and support weight loss

RESURGE

A combination of supplements which work together to improve sleep quality and night time metabolism supporting weight loss

Note: While the reviews below reflect real data and experiences, personal experience may vary and you should always discuss with your Doctor before commencing any new dietary or nutritional supplement.

HERE'S WHAT WE FOUND..

LIVE - PURE

WHAT'S IN IT?

Liv Pure includes a range of herbal supplements designed to purify the liver and also to raise your liver's metabolic rate.

For liver purification, Liv Pure includes: Sylimarin, Betaine, Berberine, Molybdenum, and Glutathione.

For natural metabolism boosting, Liv Pure includes: Camellia Sinensis, Resveratrol, Genistein, Chlorogenic acid, and Choline.

AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Liv Pure acts from two key angles, liver purification, and improved liver function. In their promotional video you'll hear about the supporting scientific evidence plus hear testimonials from users of the product. All ten of it's key ingredients have supporting evidence in weight loss trials, with over 38 studies cited in their promotional page.

Here's just a few examples:

Sylimarin: Various trials on Sylimarin were commenced after early studies in animals demonstrated weight loss in animals even despite intentionally trying to induce weight gain.

Here's just a couple of recent human trials.

Silymarin Reduced Insulin Resistance in Non-Diabetic Women with Obesity - This study showed improvements in insulin resistance, which is a key driver for diabetes and weight gain.
Effect of 8 Weeks milk thistle powder (silymarin extract) supplementation on fatty liver disease in patients candidates for bariatric surgery - This study from the Metabolism Open Journal demonstrated improved BMI (ie weight loss) and improved liver function in this patient group after only 8 weeks!

Resveratrol:

The effects of resveratrol intake on weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - This paper from the journal of critical reviews in food science and nutrition, shows that resveratrol demonstrated consistent weight loss over a wide range of trials.

Choline:

Effect of Choline Supplementation on Rapid Weight Loss and Biochemical Variables Among Female Taekwondo and Judo Athletes - This is from the journal of human kinetics where a group of athletes were successfully supplemented with choline in order to induce weight loss prior to a competition.

And all ten ingredients of Liv-Pure have strong supporting evidence for improved well being and weight loss!

AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Timescales vary, but the first changes you will notice will be around your general wellbeing. As Liv Pure begins to act you may experience increased energy levels, improved clarity of thought and better sleep quality. Friends and family may comment that you are 'looking healthy'. As time goes by this should result in ongoing weight loss. Some users experience this in the very early days whereas in others it might take longer, perhaps weeks or several months. On Liv Pure's website they suggest optimal response occurs at about 3-6 months, and this seems a reasonable estimate and is in line with what we see from various other supplements.

Of course all of us are different, and while side effects are generally less problematic with natural supplements such as Liv Pure, they can never be ruled out. Side effects to any supplement can occur at any stage, but for the vast majority they will occur in the early days or weeks. If side effects occur discuss with your Doctor. If mild they may suggest you persevere until they settle, but for more severe or persistent side effects you should discontinue treatment and request a full refund (60 day money back guarantee)

pros

Strong supporting evidence for every ingredient in Liv Pure.
Real world experience from users, demonstrating improved wellbeing and weight loss.
60 day money back guarantee backed by Clickbank (who you can contact directly if you wish to and they will ensure your refund is processed). You can request this at any time within the 60 day period even if you've opened the bottles.

CONS

Variable timescale to experience weight loss.
While the evidence suggests that most users will experience an improvement in well being and weight management, results may vary.
Like any supplement side effects may occur. However, in the vast majority of cases, these should be apparent in the early days and the vendor offers a 60 day 'no argument' refund guarantee which is backed by clickbank.

COST

Liv Pure can be purchased for as little as $39 per month. (Prices vary dependent on size of order). Additional discounts on repeat orders may also be offered during purchase point. Given that individual components of Liv Pure can come at significant cost, this price on balance seems reasonable.

NB: A similar 'copycat' product is available on amazon. This should be avoided as it is not the same as the originator supplement. This product is missing some key liver purifying ingredients. (A simple check on amazon shows a significantly different ingredient list - avoid)

THE VERDICT

With strong supporting evidence plus extensive real world experience backing it, we think Liv Pure is a great option if you're looking to feel better and lose weight. Considering the ingredient mix, the price seems fair, and as the company offers a 60 day money back guarantee, your purchase is risk free.

We give an overall thumbs up for Liv Pure.

Where can I BUY IT?

Liv Pure should be purchased from the innovator company at live-pure.co (Beware of imitations - see above). You can watch their promotional video first or just head straight to their sales page.

JAVA BURN

WHAT'S IN IT?

Java Burn is the world's first natural and proprietary patent-pending formula, that when combined with coffee, increases the speed and efficiency of your metabolism. Java Burn includes a range of standard supplements which support liver metabolism and well-being (vitamins plus chromium) plus their proprietary blend of green leaf tea extract, green coffee extract, L-Carnitine and L-Theanine. These are provided in easy to use sachet sticks which you can mix with your daily cup of coffee.

AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Java Burn includes several key ingredients which have been shown to naturally increase your metabolic rate and in turn induce weight loss. The reasoning behind mixing this with your coffee, is that modern coffee actually loses a lot of its metabolic effects due to the roasting process used on the beans. Java burn restores the natural metabolism boosting effectiveness of raw coffee, but without spoiling the taste! Java Burn also includes other well known natural metabolism boosting agents to further boost its weight loss effects.

All of its ingredients are scientifically backed and on their sales page you'll see 43 supporting references.

Here's just a couple of examples:

Green Coffee Extract: Roasting coffee beans degrades chlorogenic acid. Various studies have demonstrated the value of chlorogenic acid in weight loss which is the rationale for adding green coffee extract to coffee.

Supplementation of green coffee bean extract in healthy overweight subjects increases lean mass/fat mass ratio: A randomized, double-blind clinical study - this study showed a reduction in body weight, reduction in body fat, and improved blood lipid profile - and no side effects were reported!

L Carnitine: The sheer volume of supporting studies on the beneficial effects of L-Carnitine in weight loss and overall health is remarkable, and you'll see various supporting studies on the Java Burn sales page.

Beneficial effects of l-carnitine supplementation for weight management in overweight and obese adults: An updated systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials - this study examined 43 trials and concluded that L-Carnitine induces weight loss in overweight individuals
Effects of carnitine co-ingested caffeine on carnitine metabolism and endurance capacity in athletes - this study showed that L-Carnitine when mixed with caffeine (ie your daily coffee) had a synergistic effect on metabolism boosting and energy levels, and key blood markers demonstrated (in laymen's terms) fat-burning effects.

And all of the ingredients of Java Burn have strong supporting evidence for improved well being and weight loss!

AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Timescales vary, but similar to Liv Pure, the first changes you will notice will be around your general wellbeing, in particular, your energy levels. As you settle in to using Java Burn every day, you might also notice that there is an especial kick to energy levels in the time following your daily coffee (more than the usual boost you're used to). This isn't from additional caffeine intake, but instead from the synergistic effects of the ingredients in Java Burn and what they do to your metabolism 'in combination'.

As time goes by this should result in ongoing weight loss. Some users experience this in the very early days whereas in others it might take longer, perhaps weeks or months (The sales site reports 3-6 months for optimum results which is fairly standard for supplements).

Of course all of us are different, and while side effects are generally less problematic with natural supplements such as Java burn, and the key studies generally did not report side effects, they can never be ruled out. Side effects to any supplement can occur at any stage, but for the vast majority we would expect them to occur in the early days or weeks. If side effects occur discuss with your Doctor. If mild they may suggest you persevere until they settle, but for more severe or persistent side effects you should discontinue treatment and request a full refund (60 day money back guarantee)

pros

Strong supporting evidence for every ingredient in Java burn.
Real world experience from users, demonstrating improved wellbeing and energy levels when combined with coffee and improved weight loss.
60 day money back guarantee backed by Clickbank (who you can contact directly if you wish to and they will ensure your refund is processed). You can request this at any time within the 60 day period even if you've opened the bottles.

CONS

Variable timescale to experience weight loss. Optimum response may take 3-6 months.
While the evidence suggests that most users will experience an improvement in well being and weight management, results may vary.
Like any supplement side effects may occur. However, in the vast majority of cases, these should be apparent in the early days and the vendor offers a 60 day 'no argument' refund guarantee which is backed by clickbank.

COST

Java burn can be purchased for as little as $39 per month. (Prices vary dependent on size of order). Additional discounts on repeat orders may also be offered during purchase point. If you were to source the ingredients separately and take as a tablet, the overall cost might be lower, but with Java Burn you're also paying for the administration style which makes it a lot easier to incorporate with your daily coffee which is what provides those synergistic effects for improved energy levels and weight loss. Given the unique delivery mechanism, we think Java Burn is priced about right.

THE VERDICT

With strong supporting evidence plus extensive real world experience backing it, we think Java Burn is a great option if you're looking to increase energy levels and lose weight. Overall, the price seems fair, and as the company offers a 60 day money back guarantee, your purchase is risk free.

My biggest caveat would be, that you really need to mix this with caffeinated coffee to see the best results, so if you're strictly a de-caf drinker then while you might see some benefits this might not be for you.

Nevertheless, We give a thumbs up for Java Burn, with its unique formulation and administration method.

Where can I BUY IT?

Java Burn should be purchased from the innovator company Here. You can watch their promotional video first or just head straight to their sales page.

RESURGE

WHAT'S IN IT?

Resurge includes a range of herbal supplements which are designed to regenerate your metabolism during your sleep cycles and also to promote deep and effective sleep.

For metabolic regeneration Resurge includes: L-Arginine, L -Lysine, Ashwagandha Root, and L-Theanine.

For support in the duration, depth and quality of sleep, Liv Pure includes: Magnesium, Zinc, 5 HTTP, and Melatonin.

AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Resurge acts from two key angles, improvement in sleep quality, and regeneration of metabolism.

Sleep: The combination of magnesium and zinc in appropriate doses will help regulate production of precursors for good circadian rhythm, 5 HTTP helps regulate serotonin pathways connected to sleep and Melatonin will directly support sleep cycles. Good sleep is intrinsically linked to weight loss, with sleep deprivation being directly linked to failure to lose weight. There are numerous studies on this, some of which are shared on the Resurge site. Here's just one, from the journal of nutrients which shares a range of trials, one of which estimates that you are 33% more likely to lose weight just through achieving good quality sleep.

Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance

Metabolic Regeneration: Resurge contains several ingredients which focus on overall regeneration of good metabolic process during sleep time. There are multiple references in their promotional website, but here's a couple of references on two of its key metabolic ingredients.

Ashwaganda Root: This herb has been shown to significantly benefit body weight management, in particular in those under stress. (This would likely be the same person who might have sleep difficulties). This is through its impact on cortisol pathways and their impact on weight gain.

Body Weight Management in Adults Under Chronic Stress Through Treatment With Ashwagandha Root Extract: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

L Arginine: This supplement has been shown to regulate genes involved in the metabolism of fat and muscle. Once again providing this during the sleep cycle, when muscle repair is occurring will support its actions.

Beneficial effects of L-arginine on reducing obesity: potential mechanisms and important implications for human health

And all of the metabolic ingredients of Resurge have strong supporting evidence for improved well being and weight loss!

AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Timescales vary, but (assuming this is something you struggle with in the first place) due to the melatonin in Resurge you would expect to experience some improvement in sleep duration and quality very early on. This would improve over time as the effects of 5 HTTP, magnesium and zinc gradually regulate your sleep cycles. This will have an impact on your wellbeing and mental clarity. As time goes by, you will likely experience improved weight loss, and also a shift from fat to muscle in your physique. This effect takes longer, but some of the ingredient studies observed this in 4-8 weeks, but to see optimal effects, the makers of Resurge recommend a 3 - 6 month timeframe, which on balance seems reasonable and is in line with what we see with other supplements.

Of course all of us are different, and while side effects are generally less problematic with natural supplements such as Resurge, they can never be ruled out. Side effects to any supplement can occur at any stage, but for the vast majority they will occur in the early days or weeks. If side effects occur discuss with your Doctor. If mild they may suggest you persevere until they settle, but for more severe or persistent side effects you should discontinue treatment and request a full refund (60 day money back guarantee)

Resurge also contains melatonin which most users will find highly beneficial, but the occasional person will experience morning grogginess. If this occurs discuss with your Doctor and consider returning Resurge for a full refund.

pros

An intelligent mix of sleep supporting supplements which is highly likely to improve both quality and duration of sleep.
Strong supporting trial evidence for every ingredient of Resurge in weight loss management.
Real world experience from users, demonstrating improved wellbeing and weight loss.
60 day money back guarantee backed by Clickbank (who you can contact directly if you wish to and they will ensure your refund is processed). You can request this at any time within the 60 day period even if you've opened the bottles.

CONS

Variable timescale to experience weight loss.
While the evidence suggests that most users will experience an improvement in well being and weight management, results may vary.
Like any supplement side effects may occur. However, in the vast majority of cases, these should be apparent in the early days and the vendor offers a 60 day 'no argument' refund guarantee which is backed by clickbank.
A potential for morning grogginess in some users due to melatonin component.

COST

Resurge can be purchased for as little as $34 per month. (Prices vary dependent on size of order). Additional discounts on repeat orders may also be offered during purchase point. When considering the prices of just the individual components in Resurge for sleep support coupled with the added value of the weight loss supplements, this price on balance seems very fair.

THE VERDICT

With strong supporting evidence plus extensive real world experience backing it, we think Resurge is a great option if you're looking to improve sleep quality, feel better and lose weight. If issues around sleep quality are not an issue for you, while you will likely see some benefit, you might find that you are paying for some components of Resurge that you just don't need and perhaps its better to consider another product. That being said, if sleep and weight management are issues for you then Resurge should be a great option. It's fairly priced, and has an iron clad 60 day money back guarantee. We give Resurge a big thumbs up!

Where can I BUY IT?

Resurge should be purchased from the innovator company Here. You can watch their promotional video here.

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