Twinlab Ripped Fuel Increased Definition for Men and Women, 40 Tablets

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
Check With Your Doctor - Mixed Review
By Martin A Hogan
Friends at my gym swear by "Ripped Fuel", but my personal experience has been mixed. I don't need to lose weight and found that it made me feel jittery even when taking one pill a day. There is enough caffeine in it for the manufacturer to suggest you limit other caffeine intake. But there is so much good stuff in it; I had to do some research on the major ingredients. Below is what I discovered and everything sounds healthy and productive for losing weight in a healthy manner. I hope it is helpful.

Thiamine: Plays an important role in helping the body metabolize carbohydrates and fat to produce energy. It is essential for normal growth and development and helps to maintain proper functioning of the heart and the nervous and digestive systems. Thiamine is water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body; however, once absorbed, the vitamin is concentrated in muscle tissue.

Niacin: When taken in large doses, blocks the breakdown of fats in adipose tissue, thus altering blood lipid levels. Niacin is used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia because it reduces very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), a precursor of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol.

Pyridoxine: Assists in the balancing of sodium and potassium as well as promoting red blood cell production. It is linked to cardiovascular health by decreasing the formation of homocysteine. It has been suggested that Pyridoxine might help children with learning difficulties, and may also prevent dandruff, eczema, and psoriasis. In addition, pyridoxine can help balance hormonal changes in women and aid in immune system. Lack of pyridoxine may cause anemia, nerve damage, seizures, skin problems, and sores in the mouth.

B-12: 833% is plenty.

Calcium: Good for bone structure in the body.

Chromium picolinate: Some commercial organizations promote chromium picolinate as an aid to body development for athletes and as a means of losing weight.

Cayenne: Is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is a very high source of Vitamins A and C, has the complete B complexes, and is very rich in organic calcium and potassium, which is one of the reasons it is good for the heart.

Rhodiola rosea: Is effective for improving mood and alleviating depression. Russian research shows that it improves both physical and mental performance, reduces fatigue, and prevents high-altitude sickness. Rhodiola rosea should be taken early in the day because it can interfere with sleep. If a user becomes overly activated, jittery or agitated, dosage should be decreased.

Bottom line is take with care and ask your physician about any supplements.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Works for what I want from it
By Nathan Andersen
I'm not a doctor, and can't give medical advice. I don't know exactly what the ingredients in Ripped Fuel do to my body -- all I can say is that taking one in the morning makes me feel like I've had a powerful energy drink without the calories that usually come with it.

No pill is going to give you long term weight loss without exercise and dieting. Having said that, I've found that when I've worked on weight loss with exercise and dieting I often reach a plateau where I don't see any gains. That's when something like Ripped Fuel is most beneficial -- it just adds a boost of energy that can push performance up a bit, get you working harder and assisting you in the process of making longer lasting the natural acceleration of metabolism that comes from aerobic exercise and from increased muscle mass due to strength training. I've tried a few non-ephedra based supplements like this one, and as far as I can tell this one is superior to most of the others I've tried. Things I've read support that as well.

Once again, I'm not a doctor and haven't done anymore than try this one for a few weeks, so anything I say about it is purely anecdotal. So far what I can say is that it seems to boost my energy levels and that motivates me to get out there and exercise and makes it easier to focus on foods that meet my needs rather than give me jolts of carbohydrate energy. As far as I'm concerned, you can't really ask for more. Plus, these are cheaper than energy drinks (and their effects seem to last longer).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Some mixed results from a newby to supplements
By Reformed Library
I don't know as much as the other reviewers about the chemical make up of this product, so please forgive me for not being as technical.

My personal results started poorly. The first three days, I had trouble staying asleep. It seemed like I woke up every hour. The fourth day, I noticed that I needed a lot more water. I was getting thirsty much more than usual with no substantial change to my diet.

Then things changed for the better. It was also on the fourth day that I noticed I wasn't needing as much sleep. I've been waking up a lot earlier and I feel rested. I haven't lost any weight, but I have been more alert in the mornings. To me, not a morning-person, this is an ideal change.

I don't know the ins and outs supplements, but I do know that I personally FELT myself being more alert. The dry mouth was a bit of a nuisance at first, so I keep some extra drinks nearby when possible.

Sorry for the relativistic review, I hope it is helpful for you when trying to make your decision whether to go with this product vs. something else or not at all.