Dexatrim Ingredients

Dexatrim, made by Sanofi Aventis, is a line of diet products to curb the appetite. It is available in a variety of formulas. Although Dexatrim contains natural ingredients along with vitamins and minerals, some ingredients may cause harm. Caffeine and other blood-thinning ingredients should be avoided by individuals with high blood pressure or heart issues. Consult with a physician prior to beginning a weight loss program with Dexatrim to discuss any side effects or contraindications with current medications.

Proprietary Blends

Dexatrim Max Complex 7 and daytime appetite control formulas contain proprietary blend of six herbal ingredients designed to promote weight loss. Green tea and oolong tea create a base for other herbs. Green tea is a low-calorie tea with natural blood-thinning and heart-health properties. Oolong tea, a stimulating tea with strong flavor, contains antioxidants. Epigallocatechin gallate, also known as ECGC, comes from green tea leaves and contains the highest amount of antioxidants found naturally. According to Phytochemicals.com, ECGC has been found to possibly oxidize fat, which aids in weight loss. Caffeine stimulates the nervous system and increases metabolism of fat and calories.

Panax ginseng extract is a plant root used in traditional Chinese medicine for everything from nerves to erectile dysfunction. According to MedlinePlus, panax ginseng is known to lower blood sugar. While panax ginseng use in Dexatrim is for energy, its addition could also benefit blood sugar during dieting. Since Dexatrim Max Complex 7 contains panax ginseng in addition to the caffeine, you may experience jittery feelings or heart palpitations. Consult a physician if you experience either of these reactions.

The final ingredient in the proprietary blend is 7-keto, a DHEA hormone supplement that claims to increase body heat to increase weight loss.

The Dexatrim Max daytime appetite control and naturals formulas contains green and oolong teas, ginseng and EGCG in its proprietary blend.

Vitamins and Minerals

Since your food intake, which normally provides your energy needs, is usually reduced while dieting, Dexatrim added vitamins and minerals for energy to their weight loss pills. Vitamins B6 and B12 are added as building blocks for energy. Calcium is used for building bones, muscle and for metabolism. Chromium, a trace mineral, is required by the body for proper use of insulin.

Inactive Ingredients

Dexatrim pills contain ingredients used to make pills such as microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and coloring agents. Microcrystalline cellulose, a naturally occurring glucose substance, binds ingredients together. Magnesium stearate is a lubricating agent. Although a lubricating agent is in the list of pill ingredients, it is not used within the pill itself. Adding a lubricating agent keeps the machinery moving freely during the manufacturing process.

Coloring is used to differentiate Dexatrim pills from one another. Dexatrim Max daytime appetite control is colored with yellow #5, yellow #6 and blue #2. Dexatrim Max Complex 7 is colored with FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Blue #1.

The Dexatrim Natural products do not contain any artificial coloring.