Sensa was created by Dr. Alan Hirsch, a neurologist curious about the weight gain in those who lost their sense of smell and taste due to a head injury. The theory he studied -- that making food smell and taste better using calorie-free crystals shaken onto food supports weight loss -- was presented at the June 2008 meeting of the Endocrine Society.
Ingredients
The Sensa website states that all ingredients in Sensa are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The ingredients are listed by the FDA as being Generally Recognized As Safe. Food additives that use GRAS ingredients do not require further review by the FDA. According to the manufacturers, Sensa contains maltodextrin derived from corn, tricalcium phosphate, silica, and natural and artificial flavors. Sensa also contains soy and milk ingredients. Sensa is sodium-free, sugar-free, calorie-free, gluten-free and there are no stimulants, drugs or monosodium glutamate.
Stomach Upset
If you continue to eat once your body, triggered by the crystals, feels full, you may experience an upset stomach or feeling of bloatedness. Once your body sends the signal that it is full, stop eating to avoid upsetting your stomach.
Headache
If you begin to use Sensa and adopt healthy lifestyle choices, such as cutting back on coffee or removing soda from your diet, you may experience headaches due to caffeine withdrawal. These headaches are a side effect of your change in diet, not of the crystals provided by Sensa, states the product's website.
Allergic Reaction
If you are allergic to soy, the product may trigger an allergic reaction. In addition, if you are lactose intolerant, the milk in the ingredients may cause the gastrointestinal issues associated with your inability to digest lactose. Sensa does not contain any fish ingredients. Seek your physician's approval before trying the weight-loss system if you have food allergies.
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