PhenQ

PhenQ Review – Is It a Good Weight Loss Supplement?

What Is PhenQ?

PhenQ is a dietary supplement produced by Bauer Nutrition. It is based the same research behind prescription Phentermine medication. However, the supplement markets itself as a ‘Phen-alternative’.

The most apparent difference is that, unlike Phentermine medications, PhenQ does not require a doctor’s prescription because it is made of 100% all natural ingredients rather than with drugs. But more importantly, the carefully designed formula of this supplement takes the best qualities of dietary supplements like Phentermine and augments them with the powers of natural ingredients. Most diet pills, including Phentermine, suppress the appetite by discouraging the production of cholecystokinin (CCK), the intestinal hormone that causes hunger pangs.

Although this is highly effective way to lessen the urge to eat, it does not guarantee weight loss. Indeed, in times of food scarcity, the body will actually increase the amount of calories it converts into fat in order to protect you. Worse still, even though you will not be hungry, you will suffer the drowsiness and irritability that comes with skipping meals.

In contrast, this supplement suppresses the dieter’s hunger. It also works from a number of other angles to provide a holistic weight loss strategy. In addition to quelling hunger pangs, this product:

  • Burns fat already accumulated in the body;
  • Prevents additional fat from being created;
  • Increases energy levels by boosting your metabolism;
  • Enhances overall mood.

By tackling weight loss from several sides at once, the supplement can succeed where other dietary supplements have failed. In fact, Bauer Nutrition makes a special point in its advertisements to encourage anyone who has given up hope in diet pills to give supplements one more chance. It supposedly combines the effects of several different dietary supplements into one powerful pill that is sure to help you shed pounds and develop the beautiful body you have always desired.

 

Manufacturer

PhenQ is manufactured by Bauer Nutrition. The company has been around for almost a decade and has produced a number of popular dietary supplements such as Proactol XS and Meratol. According to their website, Bauer employs many nutrition experts, fitness professionals, and health consultants to help design the perfect formulas for their health products, including this supplement.

Bauer Nutrition has established itself as a trusted supplier of dietary supplements by only using 100% pharmaceutical grade ingredients to create its premium products. Moreover, thanks to its elite team of specialists, Bauer Nutrition constantly remains on the cutting edge of dietary advancements by facilitating research that seeks to find traditional herbal remedies with nutritional or weight loss benefits. A pioneer in the field of supplementary diet pills, Bauer regularly produces innovative new formulas to help users achieve the best possible results in their quest for fitness and well-being.

Bauer Nutrition makes a big deal of producing its products in ‘FDA approved facilities,’ however, you should recognize that this does not mean that the product itself is approved by the FDA. However, the company is well established and posts its address on the website. There is also a comprehensive ‘Contact Us’ page with an online submission form as well as the phone numbers and emails of customer service representatives. The company encourages anyone with questions or concerns about this supplement or any other Bauer Nutrition product to contact customer service for assistance.

 

How PhenQ Works?

The supplement works primarily by triggering your body’s thermogenic (heat producing) process. Raising your body’s temperature requires additional energy. To satisfy this need, your body will increase the rate at which it metabolizes food and even begin to convert previously stored fat into energy. This process not only helps you lose weight but also gives you more energy.

The formula was specifically designed with a number of all-natural ingredients that in some way stimulate the metabolism and the burning of fat or else discourage the storage of calories as fat by convincing the body that it is well nourished. Usually, a higher metabolism means you get hungry more often- the bane of any dieter’s ambitions. To counteract this, PhenQ also includes a number of ingredients that suppress cravings for carbohydrates and sugars – essentially suppressing your appetite.

Bauer Nutrition recommends that you take the supplement twice a day – one pill with breakfast and one with lunch. It is not recommended that you take more than two doses a day. It is also discouraged for users to take a pill after 3 o’clock in the afternoon as this may result in difficulty falling asleep. The company advises anyone who is taking the product to reduce the amount of caffeinated products he or she consumes as the pill already contains Caffeine.

 

Ingredients of PhenQ

The formula of PhenQ is made with only 100% all-natural ingredients. Most of the ingredients are well known agents that help with boosting the metabolism or losing weight and can be found in many other dietary supplements. What really sets this supplement apart is its patented ‘secret ingredient’ known as α-Lacys Reset.

The company declines to give any insight into what exactly α-Lacys Reset is made of other than to say it works to enhance your body’s natural thermogenic (heat producing) processes. Triggering these processes cause the body to grow hotter and thus to burn more calories. It also works to speed up the rate at which food is metabolized. Whenever the body experiences an increase in thermogenesis (raising in body temperature) it will expend a great deal of energy to either maintain that temperature or to cool the body down. By targeting the hormones that regulate this body function, α-Lacys Reset encourages the body to burn more calories and previously stored fat than ordinary diet pills.

According to a study published on the product’s website, clinical trials on α-Lacys Reset have resulted in volunteers losing an average of 7.24% of their body fat and 3.44% of their overall body weight. α-Lacys Reset not only encourages weight loss but also stimulates the production of muscles. In the PhenQ study, participants saw on average a 3.80% increase in their muscle mass.

In addition to α-Lacys Reset, the supplement includes ingredients such as Capismax Powder, Calcium Carbonate, Chromium Picolinate, Caffeine, Nopal, and L-Carnitine Furmarate. A consumer should know that nowhere on the website or on the bottle are the dose amounts of each ingredient given. This especially is worrying with regards to Caffeine.

Capismax Powder is a blend of Capsicum, Piperine (black pepper), Caffeine, and Niacin (vitamin B3). The primary ingredient of the powder is Capsicum. Capsicum is a natural ingredient that can be found in a wide array of peppers, particularly bell peppers and chili peppers.

It is traditionally used to treat upset stomachs as it noticeably speeds up metabolic process. It also increases blood circulation, helping the body to feel energized and alert. Like α-Lacys Reset, Capsicum promotes thermogenesis, though its main reason for inclusion in the supplement’s formula may have more to do with mitigating negative side effects such as nausea.

Calcium Carbonate is a compound made up of carbon, oxygen, and calcium. It can be found naturally in rocks all over the world. It is most commonly found in antacid medications but also has unique dietary functions.

Calcium Carbonate inhibits the body from creating new fat cells by signaling that the body is already well nourished and therefore has no reason to store anymore fat. So instead of converting calories into fat, your body burns them all as energy. This not only helps you lose weight but also increases your energy levels.

The benefits of Chromium Picolinate have been known since the 1950s. The substance is derived from Chromium (a metal) and Picolinic Acid. It is one of the essential ‘trace elements’ needed for the body to function. Chromium Picolinate plays an essential role in regulating your body’s glucose levels by stimulating the sensitivity of insulin receptors.

Although it is primarily used to help people suffering from diabetes, Chromium Picolinate also has dietary advantages. It suppresses your cravings for carbohydrates, especially sugars, which can make dieting easier to bear. By helping your body make better use of its insulin, this trace element increases energy and improves athletic performance.

The effects of Caffeine are well known and it is in fact the most widely consumed psychoactive drug on the planet. Caffeine stimulates wakefulness and alertness by blocking adenosine, a naturally occurring compound that induces drowsiness. Such a stimulant is necessary to counteract the inevitable diet fatigue.

Caffeine also affects the central nervous system and improves mood, cognitive abilities, and body coordination. There is some evidence to suggest that Caffeine stimulates the metabolism. However, these findings are circumspect.

Nopal is the Mexican Spanish term for the Prickly Pear Cactus. Nopal contains a high amount of fiber, which can make you feel less hungry, as well as pectin, an agent that decreases the absorption of sugar in the stomach and intestines therefore lowering overall blood glucose levels. Moreover, Nopal is rich in amino acids- the essential building blocks for muscle mass. Finally, Nopal works to flush fluids from your body, helping you to appear thinner and more muscular by reducing water retention and bloating.

The last stated ingredient is L-Carnitine Furmarate, an amino acid naturally found in red meat and nuts. L-Carnitine works to convert already stored fat into energy- helping you to lose weight and stay energized. Indeed, a lack of L-Carnitine can cause your body to cease burning stored fat all together.

 

Advantages

The reason your body accumulates fat is to save some calories for later use and to protect your organs. For this reason, people who skip meals or who are frequently stressed gain weight. Your body is trying to protect itself from food scarcity and/ or attack. However, in this modern world, neither of those events is likely to occur and your body’s evolutionary protection mechanisms do more harm than good.

The supplement counteracts these bodily functions with all-natural ingredients that convince the body that it is well nourished and does not need any more fat. This is a great deal of help to dieters who cannot control their cravings for food. The supplement also includes mood-enhancing ingredients to offset the irritability that often comes with eating less food. Finally, PhenQ boosts the body’s conversion of previously stored fat deposits into energy- helping you to shed pounds while feeling more awake and alert than ever before.

Many other dietary supplements also perform these functions. However, few, if any, can perform all of them. Herein lies the truly remarkable advantage of PhenQ: it does it all with just one pill.

Many dieters do not even know what is preventing them from losing weight- metabolism? appetite? mood? By providing everything in one dose, this supplement helps anyone looking for the perfect body to overcome their stumbling blocks and achieve visible results.

 

Certificates

PhenQ is certified as a ‘Doctor Trusted Website’ and has a link on its site for you to verify this claim. The page also has a number of certifications that indicate it is safe to use the online order form, including Scan Alert: Hacker Safe, Norton Secured, and Secure Payments. Additionally, Bauer Nutrition has been GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certified. This means that the facilities where the supplements are made are hygienic and that there is no risk of contaminants.

The makers of this supplement boast that their facilities meet the approval standards of the Federal Food and Drug Administration, however, you should be aware that this does not mean the product is FDA approved. Since it contains only all natural ingredients and no drugs, it does not need to be certified by the FDA. However, even though the ingredients are organic, if you are taking other medications or have preexisting conditions you ought to talk to your doctor before taking PhenQ.

 

Testimonials

The testimonials that you can find online are unusually positive for a dietary supplement. It would seem that all who used this product were generally satisfied with the product. There are little to no side effects aside from some restless nights’ sleep. Other somewhat negative comments include not seeing results as fast as expected and not seeing as dramatic of results as advertised.

Yet despite these few detractions, just about everyone who has tried PhenQ has lost weight and seen reductions in clothing sizes. The website shows testimonials of people who saw wonderful results after taking the supplement for several months. You can find these testimonials on the official website and on many other websites.

 

Awards & Media Coverage

PhenQ only entered the dietary supplement market in 2015. For this reason, it has not yet won any awards nor has it received much media coverage. Being based outside the USA and UK puts the company at a distinct disadvantage in terms of market presence. However, It is a remarkable dietary pill that has garnered praise from many users. It is only a matter of time before the supplement gets recognized by award boards and in the media.

 

Money-back Guarantee

Bauer Nutrition is so confident in its product that they offer you a 60-day money back guarantee on any order of PhenQ. Actually, the specifics of the guarantee give you a 67-day window to return the product for a full refund (a 60-day free trial plus a week to account for shipping time). There are some stipulations that must be followed in order to get all of your money back.

The two bottles that have been used over the past 60 days have to be returned, even if they are empty, in the original container they came from. Any additional bottles you may have received must be returned unopened and unused. Also, you must pay the shipping charges involved with the return. For more information about returns and refunds, contact the Customer Service department.

 

Shipping

PhenQ offers free shipping anywhere in the world on orders of two or more bottles, and if you order a single bottle, the shipping and handling fee is $9.98. Shipments are dispatched within 24-48 hours of placing an order. The supplement will be delivered in discreet packaging. For customers in the United States, deliveries will be made with USPS.

 

Customer Support

The company offers friendly customer support to respond to your questions or concerns. A telephone number is posted on their website and the line is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. There is also an online submission form on the website that you can use to contact customer support. They will respond to your query within 1-2 business days.

 

Safe & Secure Checkout

As mentioned earlier, the online order form is certified as safe by: Scan Alert Hacker Safe, Norton Secured, and Secure Payments. In addition, all credit card information is protected using 2048-bit encryption, the same level of security used by many banks. All customer data is kept on secure server protected by SSL encryption-the gold standard of Internet data protection.

The privacy policy given online is pretty straightforward. The company promises not to sell or trade your personal information to any third parties. The website does use cookies to monitor customer browsing preferences and the data gathered from those cookies (location, browser name, type of computer, etc.) may be shared with third party analysts.

 

PhenQ’s Pricing

There are currently three packages available: buy one bottle for $69.95 (plus shipping and handling), buy two bottles and get one free for $139.90, and buy three bottles, get two free plus a free cleanse tea for $189.95. Any purchase of two or bottles qualifies for free shipping. They offer a 60-day money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose but your weight. Simply return any unused PhenQ in its original packaging within 67 days of receiving your order and the company will give you a full refund, excluding any shipping charges.

Initially, you will have to pay for the two bottles (each bottle comes with a 30-day supply. However, if at any time within 60 days of the purchase you do not like the product, you are eligible to return the used bottles for a full refund. So, you don’t have to keep or throw away the product that you don’t want.


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