On a 2004 episode of "The Early Show" on CBS, the late Anna Nicole Smith talked about her success with TrimSpa. Smith, who was spokesperson of the popular diet pill, claimed to have lost 69 pounds in eight months while on the program. TrimSpa, like many other diet pills, started out containing ephedra---an ingredient now deemed unsafe by the FDA. Its manufacturer claims the new ingredients are still effective in weight loss, without the harmful side effects of ephedra.
How TrimSpa Works
TrimSpa's newest formula, X32, contains many different ingredients known to suppress your appetite, which the manufacturer, Goen Technologies Corp., claims will reduce the number of calories you take in daily. Along with diet and exercise, TrimSpa purportedly boosts weight loss from 12.8 pounds to 23.7 pounds in an eight-week period, according to Trimspa.com.
Hoodia Gordonii, Theobromine and Dehydration
One of the main weight loss ingredients used in TrimSpa is hoodia gordonii. Despite the hyping of this ingredient, many studies have been inconclusive as to whether hoodia is truly an effective ingredient in weight loss. Known to decrease appetite, Harvard Law School reports that hoodia also decreases thirst, which could lead to dehydration. The diet pills also contain theobromine, which is a diuretic used to get rid of excess water in the body. With these two ingredients working together, dehydration can become a serious concern.
Glucosamine
Another main weight-loss ingredient in TrimSpa X32 is glucosamine hci. This is an ingredient that delays the effects of insulin, purportedly causing your body to burn the fat instead of storing it. TrimSpa claims it's safe when used properly, but others disagree. Harvard Law School reports that glucosamin---primarily used to slow degeneration in joints for those suffering from arthritis---may have dangerous side effects for diabetics due to the insulin delay.
Other Ingredients
In her interview on "The Early Show," Smith claimed that she had to cut down her intake of TrimSpa, saying it suppressed her appetite to the point that it was difficult to eat. According to the FDA, besides hoodia gordonii, Trimspa contains five other appetite-suppressing ingredients: glucomannan and vanadium, which are fibers to help you feel full; chromium, which can help reduce sugar cravings; sodium carboxymethylcellulose, which fills your stomach with a hydrophilic gel that may make you feel full; and citrus naringin, which supposedly curbs your appetite.
TrimSpa Trouble
In 2007, "USA Today" reported TrimSpa and spokeswoman Smith were the subject of a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleged that the marketing was misleading because it claimed users could use TrimSpa to lose a significant amount of weight. The suit charged these were false statements that promised weight loss without adequate scientific research backing them.
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