Sensa
Sensa – An Overview of the Sprinkle Diet
Sensa is a very novel approach to weight loss. It is not a pill, nor a liquid, but a product that is sprinkled onto everything the user eats (it is actually sometimes referred to as the ‘Sprinkle diet’).Sensa is accompanied by a very impressive website with information on every aspect of the product. It is an extremely professional, ‘clean’ looking site with good links and sections. Much of the site is devoted to background information on Dr Alan Hirsch, developer of Sensa and the founder of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Center. As shown, Dr. Hirsch has been featured on many different television shows and has been quoted in popular magazines and news articles, not only in reference to Sensa, but also in his capacity as an expert on the taste/ smell connection.The Sensa site has a very good testimonials section, which includes video testimonials of each customer. The FAQ section covers almost every aspect of Sensa, whilst another page demonstrates exactly how Sensa works in the body.
Sensa – Product Description
The actual Sensa product is very simple as is the theory behind it. Dr. Hirsch has done extensive research into how our brains are affected by taste and smells, and discovered that we can fool our brains (and bodies) into thinking we have eaten more than we have, thus allowing weight loss to occur over time.To achieve this result, Sensa is designed to be sprinkled on all food ingested, intensifying the taste of every bite. The product comes with two compartments, one with Sensa for salty, savoury foods and the other for sweet foods. A chart is included to help the user determine which side should be used on which foods, though this really would be common sense to most people.The ingredients in Sensa are Maltodextrin, Tricalcium Phosphate, Silica, natural and artificial flavours plus soy and milk ingredients. Although the ingredients are not approved by the FDA, they are on their GRAS list (Generally Regarded as Safe). The recommended dosage for Sensa is 5-8 shakes per meal.
Sensa – Advantages of the Sprinkle Diet
- Sensa has a very good website which covers all aspects of the product
- The product was clinically proven to help achieve weight loss (in tests, users lost an average of 30.5lbs over six months)
- The company has a 60 day money back guarantee
- There are no reported side effects for Sensa
- Dr. Hirsch appears to have a good reputation in the business
- The company has a ‘community’ of fellow users to provide support, trade tips and advice
- The product is easy to use
Sensa – Drawbacks of the Sprinkle Diet
- Sensa is to be used on food that the user regularly eats, therefore the consumer is not motivated to change their eating habits
- The taste/ smell connection is a relatively new theory
- The product is expensive. A one month package costs $59.00
- The customer is signed up for the company’s ‘auto-ship’ program, which may be hard to cancel
- It may take up to 3 months for the user to see results
- There are no independent reviews to be found on the internet
Sensa – The Bottomline
The Sensa product is interesting in that it is one of the first to explore this type of weight loss approach. It is not known how long the customer would have to use Sensa for, although they do offer a six month package. In terms of sustained weight loss, the maker’s of Sensa believe that the user will become accustomed to wanting less food over time and automatically start eating smaller portions, although this does seem somewhat optimistic.If the consumer can afford the price (which does include a free ‘Getting Started’ DVD and ‘How To’ guide), it might be fun to see exactly if the ’sprinkle Diet’ works or if it is just a novelty.
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