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Our Weight Loss / Fat Burner Recommendations: Which Fat Burners Work The Best?
We seldom make product recommendations here at UltimateFatBurner.com. In fact, one of the most common comments from visitors is...
"Do you guys actually like anything?"
Actually, we do. But here's the thing...
The benefits of most products are grossly exaggerated. We simply cannot, in good conscience, make recommendations for products whose claims have no basis in fact. And it's a rare occurrence indeed when a product meets our criteria for a recommendation. Thus, you'll encounter very few recommendations on this site.
So what is our criteria for a recommendation?
A fair question.
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It should be stated right off that there is no such thing as a miracle pill, and none of the products we recommend will help you lose 30 pounds in 30 days or anything like that.
That said, we do know that quality products delivered by reputable companies can help with the battle of the bulge -- if, and only if you are eating right and exercising (and then you probably don't need a supplement anyway, right?).
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Our criteria for a product recommendation:
1) Produced by a reputable company with a proven track record: Quality companies know that the only way to ensure success in a competitive marketplace is to produce great products that generate happy customers and repeat purchases. A company with "no brand" may be one to be suspicious of -- since it has nothing to lose by marketing an inferior product with deceptive marketing tactics.
2) Reliable clinical data: While very few fat burners have peer-reviewed clinical studies performed on them (there are a few exceptions) we do look for products that contain the precise amounts of ingredients that correspond to promising clinical studies. If there's enough good data validating the ingredient profile, the product will get a recommendation.
We're not big fans of in-house clinical trials -- i.e., studies performed by the same people who are retailing the products. The conflict of interest is simply too great for us to ignore. We're really after double-blind, placebo controlled, peer-reviewed studies published in a reputable journal. |
3) Money back guarantee: We mean a money back guarantee with teeth. All sorts of retailers (especially those selling online) offer a money-back guarantee, but few actually honor it.
As far as we're concerned, a good guarantee allows the retailers the opportunity to "put their money where their mouth is" by removing all financial risk from the customer. And, if a product really is as good as advertised, why wouldn't a company do so? A valid guarantee is the ultimate demonstration of a company's confidence in its product.
4) Stellar customer service: One thing we do hear a lot about here on UltimateFatBurner.com is customer service. Horrible customer service.
Delivered by rude, abusive, patronizing and insulting sales reps.
In our opinion, the fact that you spent your own hard earned cash entitles you to be treated fairly, and with politeness and dignity.
5) Good Better Business Bureau ratings: Poor customer service, shoddy billing practices and inferior products lead to lots of complaints at the Better Business Bureau.
6) A clean slate with the FTC (Federal Trade Commission): The FTC is the U.S. governmental body charged with protecting consumers from nefarious retailers who promote products with claims that have no basis in reality. When we see a company has been sued by the FTC, we can be pretty sure it's not one that has a whole lot of focus on the best interests of its customers.
7) Competitively priced offerings: Occassionally, we'll stumble across a well-formulated product but it is so over-priced it doesn't warrant a recommendation. When you can purchase the core ingredients in a formula in isolation for much less, a recommendation doesn't make sense. Many products retailed online have inflated costs to cover the huge referral fees paid to affiliates. We can't recommend such products in good conscience, especially when there are cheaper and more effective alternatives available.
8) No deceptive billing tactics: We won't recommend a product that is marketed with deceptive billing tactics -- i.e., an auto-ship program (where you receive the product every thirty days on an on-going basis). We've heard so many horror stories from folks who were added to such programs without their consent and then were unable to unsubscribe from them.
Not all of these are required for a recommendation, of course. For instance, suppose a credible company offers a money-back guarantee on a product. Suppose also that the product does not have much in the way of clinical data to support it. The fact that the company is willing to remove the risk from your purchase is often enough to generate a recommendation -- with a caveat.
Of course, the only way for this to work, is if the money back guarantee actually has teeth -- i.e., they honor it. But since we do our due diligence to ensure they do, you won't need to worry about it!
Other products may not be sold with a money back guarantee, but there's enough evidence available to warrant a "give it a try" recommendation. Still others might be so cheap as to be worth the experiment. You get the idea. |
Our Recommended Weight Loss Products (BodyBuilding Product Recommendations Are Here!):
This isn't an extensive list; there are other products we recommend. However, for the sake of simplicity and brevity, we've tried to boil it down to a single best offering in each class.
Overall Fat Burner: Isatori's Lean System 7 (LS7) |
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We like Isatori's products for several reasons. First of all, they are a quality, customer-focused company. They are one of the few that offer a REAL "100% satisfaction or your money back" guarantee (that means they actually honor it), provided you order the products direct online.
We like a company that removes the risk of a purchase, and "puts its money where its mouth is," so to speak. Customer service is superlative, and the products are class-leading, which is of obvious importance.
You can read the full Lean System 7 review here!
Read visitor comments and feedback on Lean System 7 here!
February '10 Special, Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! Click for details! |
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| Hardcore Fat Burner: Isatori's MX-LS7 (Maximum Strength Lean System 7) |
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Another solid offering from Isatori, MX-LS7 is a "souped up" version of the original Lean System 7, and is probably the better choice for those of you who have used fat burners before and have developed a tolerance for them. For newbies, however, this product is probably a little strong. On the plus side, a single dosage consists of 3 capsules, so it's easy to reduce the dosage to assess your tolerance.
You can read the full MX-LS7 review here!
Click here to learn how you can get 3 bottles of MX-LS7
and a complete diet and exercise program for $75!
You can read visitor comments and feedback on MX-LS7 here! |
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| Women's Fat Burner: Isatori's Curvelle |
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If there were more truly customer-focused companies out there, we wouldn't always be recommending Isatori's products. That said, Curvelle is slightly more pricey that other women's products on the market, but the customer feedback we've received indicates that for the most part, spending the extra dollars is worth it.
You can read the full Curvelle review here!
You can read visitor comments and feedback on Curvelle here! |
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| Stimulant Free Fat Burner: Conjugated Linolenic Acid (CLA) |
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CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a non-essential fatty acid. Several studies validate some benefit for weight loss, although we would caution users not to expect dramatic results from it.
It's less potent than stimulant-based fat burners, but we especially like it for the elderly and people who are sensitive to caffeine and similiar ingredients... CLA is completely stimulant-free.
Read the Conjugated Linolenic Acid review here!
If you can tolerate moderate levels of caffeine, check out Genuine Health's Abs+ (reviewed here), which combines CLA with green tea extract. |
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| Satiety And Appetite Suppression: Glucomannan |
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Glucomannan is a simple fiber supplement. It's the foundation of expensive weight loss products like Lipozene, Propolene and Tetrazene KGM-90—which are not worth experimenting with.
When purchased in isolation however, glucomannan is very affordable. It is this affordability (a month's supply can be had for around $10), in conjunction with a number of peer-reviewed studies showing benefits for dieters, that makes it worthwhile.
Read the full glucomannan review here! |
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| Blood Sugar Moderation and Stabilization: Glutamine / ALA / Chromium |
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Although glutamine is a staple supplement for bodybuilders, new studies are examining the link between glutamine and glucose management in both the gut (where glutamine plays a huge role) and the kidneys and other tissues.
It's my personal favorite for blood sugar control, and I use it to crush the cravings for sweets that hit hardest during the winter months.
Read the glutamine review here!
Other helpful ingredients in this regard are ALA (alpha lipoic acid) and chromium (we like the chromium polynicotinate version the best). |
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| Antioxidant & Weight Loss: Green & Oolong (Wu-Long) Teas |
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Both these teas offer numerous health benefits and offer some real promise for weight loss. I've been drinking high quality oolong and green teas for several months now, and have been impressed by the results.
Don't be fooled by the silliness you read on the Internet though: neither green or oolong tea are a "25 lbs. in 25 days weight loss solution." Their results are subtle and they work best in conjunction with proper diet and exercise.
Read the Green tea review here!
Read the Oolong tea review here! |
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| Weight Loss & Diet Program: Tom Venuto's Burn The Fat |
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Author Tom Venuto is well-known and highly credible, and that's certainly evident in his book. "Burn the Fat, Feed The Muscle ", is a online bestseller and quite possibly the best diet and weight loss publication we've ever encountered, may be something you may wish to consider.
Burn the Fat is a little intense, but it's very, very good. If you're looking for results, you'll definitely want to check it out!
Read the Burn The Fat review here! |
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| Sourcing Ephedra Legally: The Black Market Report On Ephedrine |
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A lot of folks were pretty upset when ephedra was made illegal. Many found it was the only thing that really worked for them. That's exactly how Todd Massey, the author of "The Black Market Report On Ephedrine" felt.
So he figured out how to source it... legally. And then he published his findings.
Want your ephedrine back? Click here to read the review of The Black Market Report On Ephedrine! |
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| Supplement Reviews & Weight Loss Program: Will Brink's Fat Loss Revealed |
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Will Brink is well-known and respected author, researcher, sports consultant, and trainer whose material has appeared in many of the top fitness magazines and publications (like Oxygen, Muscle Media 2000, Muscle & Fitness as well as many others). He's worked with top professionals and has had a hand in building many top physiques.
In Fat Loss Revealed, he shows you exactly how to build the body of your dreams, as well as thoroughly discussing many of the most popular weight loss supplements on the market today.
Read the Fat Loss Revealed review here! |
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Recommended BodyBuilding Supplements: |
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| Nitric Oxide Pre-Workout Supplement: Controlled Labs' White Flood |
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There are a lot of nitric oxide pre workout supplements worth trying (eg., Gaspari's SuperPump 250, BSN's NoXplode) but White Flood is our favorite, and the one that earns our recommendation.
The combination of pump-enhancing ingredients, nootropics, energy boosters and other goodies make this one a winner!
You can read the complete White Flood review here! |
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| Testosterone Booster: Gaspari's Novedex |
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Gaspari's Novedex is one of the few testosterone boosting products on the market that has a peer-reviewed study validating its ability to boost test levels.
That's a nice change, but we're not surprised; Gaspari makes high quality, class leading products.
Read the complete Novedex review here! |
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| Beta-Alanine Supplement: Isatori's H+ Blocker |
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Consider H+ Blocker a "super-charged" beta-alanine supplement. It's one of my favorite supplements, and it's very rarely that it does not make up part of my pre-workout stack.
If you haven't experienced what a well-thought-out beta alanine product can do for you, you may be interested in giving H+Blocker a try.
Read the H+ Blocker review here!
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| BCAA Supplement: Scivation's Xtend |
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Branched chain amino acid (BCAA) formulas aren't exactly on the cutting edge of sports supplement science. Instead, they are tried and true formulas that are helpful, if not in an overly dramatic way.
Scivation's Xtend is a value-added BCAA formula that tastes decent, is priced competitively, and gets the job done.
Read the full Xtend review here! |
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| Energy & Focus: USP Labs' Jacked |
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Dragging your butt in the gym? Need a little help with focus and energy to propel you through your workouts? USP Labs' Jacked is a nitric oxide based pump product that offers one heck of a potent nootropic and energy formula that had Elissa reeling when she tried it.
Need to get Jacked?
Read he complete Jacked review here! |
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| Meal Replacement Product: Isatori's Eat-Smart |
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While the best nutrition comes from whole foods, sometimes it's impossible to make smart eating choices on a hectic schedule. That's where a meal replacement powder can help.
Great taste, a solid formula and no cheap fillers makes Eat-Smart a winner in the meal-replacement department. The strawberry flavor is one of the best tasting I have ever experienced.
Read the full Eat-Smart review here! |
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| Creatine Delivery System: BSN's CellMass |
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The BSN brand took a bit of a hit due to the class action suit filed against them (it alleges CellMass contained no creatine ethyl ester malate in its formula). Nonetheless, recent research has revealed CEE to be an inferior form of creatine, so this newly formatted version of CellMass is actually a significant improvement.
It's a solid, if not revolutionary creatine product that tastes good, is reasonably well-thought out, and delivers good value.
Read the full CellMass review here!
An honorable mention goes to Nutrex's Volu-Gro; it's a simple creatine & waxy maize blend that will get you pumped! |
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| Money Saving Recommendation: Make Your Own Supplements |
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Need to make your supplement dollars go further in tough economic times? Here's a suggestion...
Make your own supplements!
In addition to showing you the fomulas, Jeff Anderson is your guide to sourcing the raw materials, capsules, capsule filling tools, and everything you need to make your own versions of many of the most popular body building and weight loss supplements on the market today!
Read the Homemade Supplements Secrets review! |
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| BodyBuilding Program: Hugo Rivera's Body Re-engineering Program |
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Hugo Rivera is a pro level natural body builder, best selling fitness author, engineer, Labrada Supplements spokesperson and weight loss specialist. So it's not exactly surprising to find that his publication "Body Re-Engineering" is exactly what it claims to be...
"The Ultimate Manual for the Ultimate Physique."
Read the full review here! |
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| BodyBuilding, Nutrition & Supplements: Will Brink's BodyBuilding Revealed |
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Will Brink is one of the world's best known supplement and training gurus.
His publication, "BodyBuilding Revealed" is the final word for training, supplementation and nutritional requirements for any weight training fanatic!
If you are into working out, weight lifting or training of any sort that involves intensive supplementation, you'll definitely want to...
Read the full BodyBuilding Revealed Review here! |
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| Fat Loss & Muscle Gain: Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training |
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Craig Ballantyne is a well-known strength and conditioning specialist whose material has appeared in such top fitness magazines as Men's Health, Men's Fitness, Oxygen as well as many others.
His program is unique because it is focused on building muscle and losing fat at the same time; which is normally two conflicting goals. Using a unique training protocol, Craig offers a a way to do exactly this...
Click here to read the Turbulence Training review!
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UltimateFatBurner.com Recommended Quick Links:
1) For a listing of popular women's fat burner reviews, click here!
2) For a listing of popular "unisex" fat burner reviews, click here!
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4) To read what our visitors say about us, click here!
5) To watch our video on deceptive billing practices, click here!
6) To read the review of our recommended diet program, click here!
7) For an introduction to fat burners; what they are, what they do, and what you absolutely need to know about them, click here!
To find a specific product review, use the search function on the top right hand side of this page. |
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