Welcome to The Diet Awareness Institute

Diet and weight loss are crucial elements to healthier and longer lives. There are many fundamentals involved in dieting and achieving weight loss which include exercise and instituting proper eating habits. While there is an abundance of information available online, so much of it is contradictory or in raw forms as to make due diligence difficult for the common person. DietAwarenessInstitute.org operates on corporate grants or within the corporate budget of one or more companies who are interested in progressing clear and concise information on dieting, diet and exercise, and /or supplements available for diet and weight loss and promote the buying process in its entirety.

Top Scoring Diet Pills

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The DAI Rank

Rated #1 by the Diet Awareness Institute

The Product

MetaboSpeed
Lab88 Inc.
385 Pearsall Ave, 2nd Floor
Cedarhurs NY 11096

The Price

$39.99

The Claims

A metabolism booster with extraordinary results!  MetaboSpeed is a unique diet pill blending ingredients clinically designed to reduce weight by boosting the metabolism, while at the same time reducing hunger. The increased metabolic rate will burn energy more rapidly but without the cravings for food that usually accompany energy consumption. This boost to the metabolism promotes a more active healthier lifestyle while trimming down the weight.  More and more celebrities have been turned on by the amazing results of MetaboSpeed. Celebrities are always watching their weight and if they’re not, then the cameras certainly are! They need to keep in the best shape and are always on the go. The high quality results of this metabolism booster have gotten the attention of those in the know, and celebrities have taken the hint.   Guarana Extract is used in this product to stimulate the nervous system and increase metabolism.  Bitter Orange Extract also found in this product, contains synephrine, a drug comparable to ephedrine without the negative side effects.

The Directions

Adults take one tablet daily, preferably in the morning before a meal, or as recommended by a physician.  Dose may be increased to two (2) tablets per day after a two-week period.

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The DAI Rank

#2

The Product

Adipex-P®
Manufactured by: Gate Pharmaceuticals

The Price

Approximately $150.00 if purchased online.

The Claims

Adipex P® is a powerful medication that must be prescribed by a physician. It is designed to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. It is an amphetamine based stimulant which unfortunately has become a popular recreational drug. Most legitimate prescription websites have stopped making this product available through online consultations due to the abuse factor.

The Directions

The prescribing physician needs to include specific dosage information based on the patient’s medical history.

DAI’s Bottom Line

This is an extremely popular and effective medication, but it is only available through a licensed physician. If you are considering an amphetamine based weight loss pill, DAI strongly urges you to speak with your physician first. There are too many horror stories from visitors to this site who thought they had purchased Adipex, but instead received a package from a foreign country 2 months later. It’s a risky proposal to begin taking Adipex without first consulting your primary care practitioner.



The DAI Rank

#3

The Product

Certiphene™
Health Center for Better Living
1414 Rosemary Lane
Naples, Florida 34103

The Price

1 Month Supply- $59

The Claims

Certiphene claims to control appetite while boosting your metabolism by combining Hoodia Gordonii with Chromium Picolinate. They do not make any claims that their product contains real South African Hoodia, which may be an indication that they are using less effective.

The Directions

Take one (1) capsule each morning and one (1) capsule each evening (preferably with meals) as a dietary supplement.  Do not exceed four (4) capsules daily.

DAI’s Bottom Line

According to their website, Certiphene combines two well known weight loss ingredients… but that’s pretty much all we know. There’s no disclosure of any other ingredients which is pretty dangerous for those of us with allergies. You have to search the website for any extra information on their product. The only place to find their phone number is if you locate the tiny text link that brings you to an image of their label. According to the supplement facts, Certiphene only contains about 120mg of Hoodia which is not enough to be effective as an appetite suppressant. As mentioned above, they do not claim to be using South African Hoodia, which probably explains why this website has no CITES certificate, which is another DAI red flag.

The last straw comes in their Privacy Policy (That’s right, we review those too!) They say: “The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page, used to notify consumers about updates to our Web site, shared with other reputable organizations to help them contact consumers for marketing purposes, used by us to contact consumers for marketing purposes.” Anyone feel like getting a few hundred SPAM e-mails? They’re very up front about the fact that they are handing over your personal information to other online companies. We suggest that you pass on this product.



The DAI Rank

#4

The Product

Lipo6®
Manufactured by Nutrex

The Price

$44.95 for a one month supply

The Claims

LIPO-6 by Nutrex® is a product that promotes fat-burning, healthy weight loss, appetite suppression, an increase in energy, and increases metabolism.  This product uses liquid capsules to quickly deliver strong thermogenic ingredients throughout your entire body.  Other positive effects of this product include muscle enhancement and a leaner midsection.

The Directions

Take 2 liqui-Caps 30 minutes before breakfast and 2 more liqui-caps in the afternoon.  Start off with only 2 liqui-caps on your first two days ( 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon) and increase dosage by 1 liqui-cap every two days until maximum dosage of  4 liqui- caps per day is reached.  DO NOT  EXCEED 4 LIQUI-CAPS PER DAY. Do not take within 6 hours of sleep.

DAI’s Bottom Line

This product claims to aid in weight loss, however when you look at the before and after success pictures, this is clearly a product that is designed for body-builders. To my knowledge, most body builders do not need to lose a whole lot of fat. The ingredients are not what we’re accustomed to seeing in a weight loss supplement and that seems to be confirmed when we read their testimonials. Most satisfied customers seem to be happy with the energy the supplement provides. We also must make mention of the fact that this supplement contains Yohimbe which is commonly found in male sexual enhancement supplements. People with blood pressure issues would be wise to steer clear of this product and to their credit, the makers of Lipo6 do make that disclaimer on their label. If you’re getting ready to begin a career in the competitive world of body-building, then we recommend that you check out this product, however, if you’re looking to lose weight, there are many more effective products that have been manufactured with your needs in mind.



The DAI Rank

#5

The Product

Alli™ - Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline ( USA) 

The Price

$59.99/ 1month supply

The Claims

Alli™ is the only FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss product. It works by blocking the body’s absorption of fat eaten on a daily basis.  This weight loss program provides their customers with detailed and specific online help to satisfy their customer’s needs.  This product only targets your digestive system, so it will not have an effect on your heart or brain.  With Alli™, you could lose 10-15 lbs, so why not give Alli™ a try?

The Directions

The recommended dose of Alli™is 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals containing fat. Additionally, to ensure adequate vitamin absorption, those taking Alli™ should also take a multivitamin once a day, at bedtime, because Alli™ may reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene).

DAI’s Bottom Line

Time for a quick personal story from one of DAI’s finest reviewer’s files:
I had been taking Alli™ for a few days, and I was being very careful with what I was eating. It’s been pretty clear that you have to steer clear of fatty foods while taking Alli™, or else the fat that’s being blocked will exit your system in the form of oily stools. So my wife and I went to a Japanese Restaurant in the city and sat down to a nice meal. I had Udon Soup, my wife had the Miso. In the middle of the main course, my wife excused herself to use the restroom while I continued to enjoy my sushi. The wasabi must have hit me hard and my eyes began to water and my nose began to run. It was really clearing my sinuses. A few seconds later I had an uncontrollable urge to sneeze. I did… and the next thing I knew… I had actually… soiled myself. It was the most embarrassing moment of my adult life. Luckily, I was wearing a sweater which I tied around my waist. My wife paid the bill and we ran out of there as fast as we could. Don’t even ask about my car. Needless to say, I never took Alli™ again.  We offer a quote from a recent story done by MSNBC: “(I)’ve pooped my pants 3 times today, and sorry to get descriptive but it even leaked onto the couch at one point!” writes one user. While the manufacturers of Alli recommend that you travel with an extra set of underwear and pants while taking their product, we recommend that you pass altogether.



The DAI Rank

#6

The Product

Thermocerin™
Thermocerin Industries
1414 Rosemary Lane
Naples, Florida 34103

The Price

1 Month Supply- $59

The Claims

Thermocerin gets it’s name from Thermogenisis.  This is the process of the body in which it produces heat or energy.  This product claims to help burn fat quickly by altering the body’s metabolism rate with ingredients such as White & Green Tea, Capsaicin, Yohimbe and Caffeine.

The Directions

One Capsule after meals. Do not exceed three daily.

DAI’s Bottom Line

I realize that we’re here to review these Weight Loss Supplement sites so you don’t have to… but sometimes you really need to see these things for yourself. Thermocerin and Phenocerin are using the same woman’s Before and After pictures for their product. Well, maybe not… maybe they’re really identical twin sisters who both lost incredible amounts of weight… Stuff like this makes you want to stop reviewing the product. The proprietary blend contains a grand total of 255mg. When you figure that 255mg is made up of 6 ingredients, you’re certainly not getting a whole lot of anything from them. Stock photos of doctors, magazine covers, and “customers” make this a site (and product) to avoid.



The DAI Rank

#7

The Product

Proactol™
Manufactured by Proactol Ltd
Unit 3A, Park Lane Business Centre,
Nottingham, NG6 0DU, UK

The Price

1 Month Supply - $89.95

The Claims

Proactol claims to be a 100% natural daily supplement with no known side effects. It also boasts that you can eat what you want, and the supplement will take care of absorbing up to 28% of your fat intake. It also claims to act as an appetite suppressant. Proactol’s website also states that Proactol users have experienced greater joint flexibility, lower cholesterol, and higher energy levels.

The Directions

Take 2-3 Proactol tablets after each meal
Increase to 3-4 if taking a high fat meal

DAI’s Bottom Line

The manufacturers of Proactol recommend taking three or four pills after each meal, undertaking a full Proactol course could become tedious. It is also unrealistic that Proactol claims you can ignore a healthy diet and exercise while taking these pills considering Proactol does not seem to contain any unique proprietary ingredients that set it apart from other weight loss supplements. However Proactol does offer a 100% money back guarantee plus other bonuses such as a free toning belt worth $79.99, online community support, free membership to a health and fitness program, effective weight loss e-book, and must have low fat recipes. It is skeptical that this company would offer bonuses such as a toning belt, a free membership to a fitness program, and recipes low in fat considering the product claims healthy dieting and exercise is not necessary for weight loss while on this product.



The DAI Rank

#8

The Product

Miracle Burn®

The Price

$44.99 for a one month supply

The Claims

Miracle Burn® is a highly recognized diet supplement on the market and is the only weight loss product which contains the popular ingredients Advantra Z and Hoodia. Miracle burn® claims to jump start your metabolism, suppress your appetite, stimulate your body’s natural fat-burning ability, and increase energy levels.

The Directions

Most customers will take 2 capsules when they wake up on an empty stomach and have breakfast an hour or two afterwards. Later in the afternoon, they will take the last capsule and then have lunch an hour or two afterwards.

DAI’s Bottom Line

The product contains Advantra Z and Hoodia, but the supplement facts panel is not disclosed on the products website, so there’s no way to know how much is included. Their website refers to the “proven” effectiveness of certain ingredients, but no clinical results are included. Some of the ingredient facts contain statements that are not exactly well-established. The website contains many customer testimonials and before and after pictures, but a quick check online shows many people have serious complaints with poor customer service.



The DAI Rank

#9

The Product

Lipozene® by the Obesity Research Institute

The Price

$29.95 for a bottle that when taken as directed for “optimum results”, will only last 10 days.

The Claims

12 Clinical Studies have lead the Obesity Research Institute to claim that using Lipozene® will “reduce body fat” where “78% of each pound lost is pure body fat.” According to the pictures on the website, the product contains 1500 mg. The only problem is that we have no way of knowing what those 1500 mg are, there are no supplement facts to be found.

The Directions

Each bottle of Lipozene® contains 60 capsules, however, they recommend that for “optimum results” you should take the “daily maximum dosage of 6 capsules per day.”

Lipozene Customer Testimonial

Dear Diet Awareness Institute,

Well, I can tell you for a fact that Lipozene is not worth the time or money that is spent on it. I took the "30 day trial" (I ran out of product and had to start another bottle on day 11). It is only a 30-day supply if you take one tablet once a day. This is what is written in their dosage instructions; " based on clinical studies, recommended dosage for optimum results is daily maximum dosage of 6 capsules per day". I finished my last "30 day trial" on friday night, and I called on Monday to let them know that it did not work and in fact I had gained 2 pounds while on this product. I was told that I only had 30 days in which to return the product and they would not accept it back after 30 days. Lipozene is such a rip-off. Their product doesn't even work when I eat special K for breakfast and a low calorie diet the rest of the time. I seemed bloated most of the time and was very dissatisfied with this product. I do not recommend it.

A very dissatisfied customer of Lipozene
Kim S., TN

DAI’s Bottom Line

Lipozene® is manufactured by the Obesity Research Institute, LLC and is advertised online as well on the television.  The supplement facts have not been provided online, so all you know is that it contains an unknown amount of Glucomannan. When ingested, glucomannan expands and takes on a jelly form to make your stomach feel full. One warning that has been seen elsewhere is that since it expands, glucommannan might prevent medications or other essential nutrients from being absorbed by the body.  We find it alarming that the cleverly named Obesity Research Institute has provided almost no information regarding their product. None of the information from their 12 clinical studies has been referenced, and there are no supplement facts to be found on the site. $30.00 for a 10 day supply is a steep price for a product so mired in uncertainty.



The DAI Rank

#10

The Product

Orovo
Manufactured by Orovo, LLC
Orem, Utah

The Price

$80.00 for a one month supply.

The Claims

Orovo is a multi-vitamin supplement that contains 10 highly concentrated "SuperFoods" as defined by Dr. Nicholas Perricone. According to Orovo, LLC, this product was created as a result of an experiment.  A dermatologist appearing on a popular daytime talk show recommended 10 different foods that if taken on a daily basis would allow you to look 10 years younger in 10 days!  The wife of Orovo’s CEO happened to be watching the show, and decided to take on the 10 day challenge.  As a result, instead of looking 10 years younger, she actually lost 10 lbs. 

The Directions

Orovo.com does not seem to have a section on the website that lays out the suggested dosage. Our reviewer was unable to call Orovo for the information because the website does not have a phone number.

DAI’s Bottom Line

While this supplement has some of the ingredients you would expect to see in a weight-loss product, it simply is hard to take at face value that it can live up to its outrageous claims. It promises to help you lose weight, clear up acne, reduce wrinkles, detoxify your system and improve overall health. Did they forget anything? The days of the cure-all tonics sold by handcart peddlers are apparently alive and well in Orem, Utah. We have seen much more effective formulas sold for much less than Orovo’s $80.00 price tag. As always, be very careful when you order from companies that do not put their phone numbers on the website. If they’re hiding from you, it probably has something to do with the product they just sold.


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Tips to help enhance your weight loss

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• Eat frequently and eat slowly. A safe and healthy way to lose weight is to eat smaller meals and to eat frequently throughout the day. This keeps your body’s metabolism working. Eating slowly gives our bodies time to tell us that they are full before we’ve eaten more than we need.

• Eat more raw fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Eating unprocessed foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains is best for your metabolism and will help aid in weight loss. Processed food contains toxins that are dangerous for our bodies and compromise the productivity of our digestive systems.

• Avoid alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. A detox will be wasted flushing these toxins from the body, instead of the harmful ones that have been built-up in your body over the years.

• A consistent exercise program. Cardiovascular exercises 3 times a week for 30-60 minutes help increase the metabolism and your digestive system.