Suvaril Fat Burner Review & Information: Does Suvaril Work?

Suvaril is now a household name in fat burners, thanks to an extensive radio and T.V. advertising campaign. In fact, Suvaril has generated more requests for a review than any other fat burner in recent memory. I suspect this is in large part because the Suvaril advertising claims -- slow, gentle, long-term sustainable weight loss and management -- is much easier to "swallow" than products claiming to have you losing 30 pounds in 30 days.

Unfortunately, this doesn't necessarily mean Suvaril will do much more for you than a product making ridiculous claims, but it does put them in much less danger from running into trouble with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the FTC prosecutes companies that make false and unsubstantiated product claims. They often target the makers of weight loss products).

Without even checking into the formula, there are plenty of warning signs on the product Web site. There are of course, no clinical trials of any sort validating any of the product's claims, nor any justifying some of the apparent benefits of certain ingredients. The most amusing warning sign I encountered was on the FAQ page. The question was...

"How does Suvaril work?"

And the answer was...

"Suvaril contains a proprietary blend of natural ingredients formulated to help you safely and gradually lose weight."

Unless I've lost all my marbles, I would say that this does not answer the question at all. My question to the makers of Suvaril in response to this answer is...

Says you. Show me the clinical data that proves this is so.

Nonetheless, people using Suvaril as directed...

"Suvaril should be taken as part of a healthy plan including diet and exercise. Weight reduction results vary depending upon all contributing factors, including an individual’s natural metabolism, caloric intake, and diet and exercise program followed."

... might actually see some weight loss, as a result of adopting a healthy lifestyle, reducing caloric intake, and adopting an exercise program -- not from Suvaril, right?

So what's in Suvaril?

Basically Suvaril contains a series of A, B, C, D and E vitamins common to any multi-vitamin and a few other goodies (when I review my label of Xtend-Life Total Balance, my recommended multivitamin, I see that Suvaril actually contains a lot less of most of the ingredients in this quality product). While no one can argue that...

a) Proper nutrition, including the appropriate intake of vitamins/minerals is important to overall health and well being.

b) Certain B vitamins do play an important role in reduction of cholesterol levels and the moderation of blood glucose levels (although they are required in higher doses than available in this compilation)

... these ingredients are not going to make you lose weight any more than a bottle of drug store vitamins.

However, there are some worthwhile ingredients in this formula. The goodies that do have some value as pertaining to weight loss are...

i) Chromium (reviewed in full here!): helpful in regulating insulin function and thus, moderating blood sugar levels and reducing craving for sweets and carb-rich foods. Clinical data validating chromium's weight loss benefits is mixed, however.

ii) Vanadium: an insulin mimicker that lowers blood sugar levels and reduces the need for insulin for diabetics. A helpful ingredient if you suffer from cravings for sweets and eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates.

iii) Banaba leaf extract: standardized for corosolic acid, which has been shown to reduce blood-glucose levels in a dose dependent relationship.

This is a fairly new and exciting compound, which is helpful for blood sugar management, and may be helpful for weight loss as well ((Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2006 Aug;73(2):174-7. Epub 2006 Mar 23 , J Ethnopharmacol. 2003 Jul;87(1):115-7 , J Nutr. 2001 Sep;131(9):2242-7)

Unfortunately, since banaba leaf is part of the proprietary Suvaril blend, it's impossible to know if there's enough of the stuff in the formula to have an impact. That's too bad... I'd love to see just how much banaba leaf extract there is in this product, and its potency, because it's a worthwhile compound.

iv) Green tea extract: a powerful anti-oxidant, glucose moderator, and source of caffeine (a mild thermogenic). Green tea has been shown to increase metabolic rate -- by about 4% in one study (that's less than a hundred calories per day for an average individual). It offers a myriad of benefits (click here for the full review and accompanying references) and is a smart addition to any quality product.

Again, however, we are faced with the same problem: since green tea is part of the Suvaril "proprietary blend" it's impossible to tell whether this product contains a potent enough dosage to elicit any effect.

v) L-theanine: Derived from green tea, this ingredient has a relaxing and "de-stressing" effect, probably included here to counter the effects of the caffeine in the green tea.

OK, let's get to the bottom line here...

While chromium, vanadium, and banaba leaf do have real value as blood sugar moderators, and green tea will elevate the metabolism slightly, I can guarantee you that those of you who do not make significant changes to your diet and lifestyle only one thing from Suvaril...

Very little in the way of results. And of course, if you do make the appropriate changes to your diet and lifestyle, you won't need Suvaril.

Suvaril sells for about US$45 a bottle, which is very expensive, considering what you're getting of value in this product. And please...

Don't be fooled by Suvaril's claims of long-term, healthy weight management. There are no clinical studies to validate their claims, and the product's compilation is average at best.

The other thing that makes me wary of Suvaril is that it is not available in stores -- it's only available online and via a 1-800 number. Selling product in this manner makes it much more difficult for you to seek and receive redress, should you require it.

I've heard all kinds of horror stories from folks who innocently ordered a product from the web, and then find themselves added to a monthly recurring billing plan without their consent. In most cases, it is almost impossible to get the charges stopped -- a call to your credit card company is usually required.

Bottom line?

The Suvaril product is of average strength and potency. However, I would heartily avoid purchasing any product from any retailer that adds you to a re-curring billing program. From the feedback I've received from my visitors, I can tell you such billing programs are almost impossible to get removed from.

Have you used Suvaril? Tell us what you think!

Have you been the victim of a product that makes exaggerated claims? Launch a complaint!

US visitors should submit a complaint to the US Federal Trade Commission!

Canadians, submit a complaint at the Canadian Competition Bureau!