Thermogenics, appetite-control formulas, and metabolism boosters, checked against the studies each one cites — not just the marketing copy.
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We cross-checked eleven best-selling formulas against the studies their labels cite — three didn't hold up.
Both show up on nearly every weight-loss label. Only one is usually dosed at the level used in trials.
The phrase is doing a lot of work on some packaging. Here's how to check the claim yourself.
A dose-by-dose breakdown of the most common thermogenic blend.
Proprietary blends aren't automatically a red flag — but they do make one specific check impossible.
The same four checks, run before any product earns a recommendation.
We flag proprietary blends that hide how much of each active ingredient is actually in the capsule.
We total up caffeine and related stimulants across the full label, not just the headline ingredient.
We compare the label's dose to the dose used in the clinical studies the brand cites.
We note whether an independent lab (NSF, USP, or equivalent) has verified the product, and say so when none has.