Glucofast Fat Burner Review -- Does Glucofast Work?

I have to admit... no matter how extensive a formula a product like Glucofast may boast, anytime I read something like "You are fat, and it's not your fault," in an advertising spiel, I have a really hard time taking that product seriously.

OK, OK, let me try to explain what I mean without sounding like an arrogant snob...

Taking personal responsibility for being overweight is the first step for any of us who are serious about losing weight. There are very few of us for whom weight gain is completely beyond our control (and for those of us who have a medical issue, it's your doctor who should provide the solution for you!)

Every one of us who has a few pounds to lose knows this. While it feels good to blame a busy lifestyle or whatever, sedentary lifestyle, overconsumption of calories and bad eating habits are the foundation of weight gain, and all these elements are within the control of each and every one of us.

Here's my point...

Any retailer who claims "it's not your fault you are overweight" is using your desperation as tool to market to you. They are also lying to you. That's unethical.

So when I read "You are fat, and it's not your fault," on the Web site selling Glucofast, I was pretty disappointed. In fact, despite the "hypey" sales copy and the testimonials, there are no double-blind, placebo-controlled, peer-reviewed studies validating any of the product's "amazing" claims.

Sidebar: Comments like "You are fat, and it's not your fault," are the ones that get companies into real hot water with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) as these statements simply are not accurate.

All that said, Glucofast does contain a fairly decent blend of blood sugar moderators, many of which are quite useful for the maintaining of balanced insulin levels -- a critical element of weight loss. Ingredients like alpha lipoic acid, vanadyl (which does not "turn fat into muscle" as the Web site claims), gymnema sylvestre, chromium, banaba leaf extract and bitter melon all have some supporting evidence that they may be useful in this regard. I'm a big fan of several of these ingredients, especially alpha lipoic acid (reviewed in full here!)

Unfortunately, we don't know exactly how much of each ingredient is included in the formula, so it's hard to assess the efficiency of this product. Insignificant amounts of even the best ingredients will have little effect on insulin levels.

The question is, do you even need a product like Glucofast? Well, if you eat a diet rich in simple carbs (buns, bagels, sweets, pastas, potatoes, cereals, and so on) and have any of the following symptoms...

• intense cravings for sweets and starchy carbs
• extreme vacillations in energy levels
• difficulty in losing weight

... you will probably find that a good blood sugar moderator product, coupled with a diet that eliminates simple carbs and focuses instead on high fiber, low G.I. (glycemic index) fruits and vegetables will be very helpful. Don't make the mistake of thinking that Glucofast (or any decent blood sugar moderator) won't work miracles on its own -- unless you eliminate the high-glycemic simple carbs from your diet, eat properly and exercise, results will be mixed at best.

Also, Glucofast is also pretty expensive for what it is -- about $75 dollars for a 30-day supply. Instead of forking out the cash, I'd recommend you first experiment with alpha lipoic acid -- about 100 mg - 300 mg taken with each meal should work wonders and save you a bundle in the meantime.

Sidebar: In Dr. Atkins' Vitanutrient Solution: Nature's Answer to Drugs, Dr Atkins (author of the famed Atkins diet) says this about alpha lipoic acid...

"Few compounds have greater value to someone with diabetes."

And...

"I'm convinced that lipoic acid is destined to become our single most effective therapy for diabetic neuropathy."

Bottom line on Glucofast?

This product contains a very nice blend of blood sugar/insulin moderators. On the other hand, it's expensive, the claims are not borne out by any real, verified research, the exact amount of each ingredient is not revealed, and even more importantly...

... the importance of proper diet and exercise is barely mentioned in the advertising material at all.

In a nutshell?

As I said earlier, I'd recommend trying alpha lipoic acid or even chromium polynicontinate (both low-cost options) before I'd spend the money on Glucofast.

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