Lipitone
Lipitone Overview
Lipitone is part of the relatively new trend in weight loss – fat blocking. Like Alli, it is designed to allow the user to eat anything they want, with the knowledge that Lipitone will eliminate some of the fat and carbohydrates from the food. The makers of Lipitone promise that their product will block 28.3% of fat, cut carbohydrates by 50% and help to lower cholesterol levels by 10%.The Lipitone official website is quite informative and has an attractive, professional image. It is unfortunate however, that Lipitone uses much of the space to denounce ‘Alli’, another fat blocking product and clearly their closest rival. It is pointed out many times on the site how superior Lipitone is to Alli and how Lipitone will not produce the unpleasant and ‘messy’ side effects that have been reported with Alli. There is even a chart comparing Lipitone to Alli and Chitosan, another similar product.The website also offers a good FAQ section, but no testimonials from past customers. No advice is given regarding diet and exercise, but it is stated that whilst Lipitone will achieve results regardless of what is eaten, it would obviously be prudent to combine it with a sensible diet.
Lipitone – Product Description
Lipitone uses the patented ingredient NeOpuntia to block fat from being absorbed into the body. NeOpuntia is derived from a cactus-like plant, Opuntia Fiscus Indica, which in turn is a natural alternative to Chitosan, a substance derived from shellfish. NeOpuntia binds itself to a certain amount of fat ingested, and basically whisks it through the body before it can be absorbed and stored.Lipitone also contains a proprietary blend of ID-Aig, a brown seaweed extract that is known to aid in blocking carbohydrates plus, Apple pectin, Beet fiber and Oat fiber. Other ingredients in Lipitone consist of Silica, Magnesium Stearate and geletin. It should be noted that Lipitone contains gluten, makingit unsuitable for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.One marketing feature of Lipitone is that, unlike Alli, it is to be taken after eating (2 capsules 15-60 minutes after the largest meal), something they feel is a lot more convenient in terms of scheduling.
Lipitone Advantage
- Lipitone is 100% natural
- It contains clinically proven fat-blocking ingredients
- It will not cause unpleasant side effects, such a loose stools, gas and bloating
- The company claim that the user can continue eating all their favourite foods whilst taking Lipitone
- The product contains the patented ingredient NeOpuntia
- The company offers a money-back guarantee
- The website shows a diagram explaining how their product works
Lipitone – Drawbacks
- The website devotes too much space denouncing their competitor
- The fat-blocking approach is a relatively new ‘fad’ in the weight loss industry
- The product is expensive, costing approximately $60.00 for a one month supply
- The amounts of ingredients in the proprietary blend are not disclosed
- There are no independent reviews of Lipotone on any dieting websites or forums on the internet
Lipitone – The Bottomline
Whilst the idea of being able to eat whatever you wish (which, judging by the pictures on the website are all junk foods such as burgers, fries and pizza!) but having the carbohydrates and fat blocked from the system almost seems too good to be true. Although studies have shown it to be somewhat effective, it is obvious that using a product such as Lipitone in conjunction with an overall healthy lifestyle is a better option and one that the makers of Lipitone shouldbe encouraging.
