SmartBurn is a vitamin-based supplement that is manufactured by lovate health. It is most commonly found in pill form. The company claims SmartBurn improves mood, suppresses appetite and helps with weight loss. It is purported to work because it contains P57, a compound that transmits a message of fullness to your brain. This causes you to desire less food. However, none of these claims have been validated by clinical trials. In addition, there are several important safety considerations to think about before deciding to use this supplement.
The Diet
SmartBurn is primarily marketed as a diet supplement for women. You take the SmartBurn pill three times a day, 30 to 60 minutes before every meal with an 8-oz. glass of water. This provides enough time for the active ingredients to be taken up by your body. There are no suggested food or exercise plans that you are supposed to use with SmartBurn. However, the company website does provide dieting tips and stress reduction exercise suggestions for interested consumers.
Purported Benefits
SmartBurn claims to help you lose up to "450% more" weight than you would with another diet. In an 8-week study performed by the manufacturer, the group taking the active ingredient found in SmartBurn experienced, on average, 10 lbs. more per person weight loss than the group given a placebo. It is easy to use and focuses on herbs that the manufacturer claims are specific to female health improvement.
Downsides
There have not been any studies performed on this supplement by an outside party. Many claims made on the label are based on studies that used other supplements that contain P52. The manufacturer extrapolated that these results would also hold true for SmartBurn, but this is not necessarily true. Nor does the company reveal the amount of active ingredient in the product. The supplement contains caffeine, which many users may not appreciate.
Safety Warnings
SmartBurn contains Hoodia in addition to Garcinia cambogia, which is known to have hydroxycitric acid in it. The FDA has released a warning against Hydroxycut brand products for causing health problems in the liver. It is generally believed that this problem was caused by the hydroxycitric acid in the products. As of February 2011, this claim is still under investigation, and it is therefore wise to exercise caution before starting any product that contains hydroxycitric acid. You should also consult with your physician before starting any new diet supplement.
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