AbGone Review: Potent Fat Burner?

AbGONE is another new product to hit the shelves as an abdominal
fat-buster. Slick marketing by so-called belly-bulge busters has
always been effective because the marketing relieves the guilt
of the overweight person by ad-libbing, “You are not
responsible. It’s not your fault you’re overweight, ‘Cortisol’
is the culprit.” Cortisol is a stress hormone, which in excess
levels leads to fat deposition and obesity.

AbGONE too toes this marketing line with the claim: “AbGONE is
designed to support healthy abdominal fat loss and help minimize
cortisol levels that have been linked to abdominal fat and can
cause fat gain.” About AbGONE

The manufacturer of AbGONE, Biotech Research, has referred to
abdominal fat research conducted at various institutions
including: Yale, University of Pittsburgh and UCLA. It is true
that there has been much research conducted regarding abdominal
fat deposits and how to reduce it – i.e., substances identified
that contribute to decreases in abdominal fat stores. AbGONE
claims to have these fat reducing substances, however, these
claims are a bit vague, as they are not substantiated with any
specific supportive data. The manufacturer has not made explicit
reference to any particular ingredient, or to the combination of
ingredients that can reduce abdominal fat. AbGONE professes to
contain three components that are vital to reducing abdominal
fat, however the product information and marketing never states
which component is actually responsible for reduction in
abdominal fat. Biotech Research’s marketing would be more
authentic and more helpful if they provided more information
regarding the product components. On one hand, however, it is
very comforting to know that AbGONE does not contain any harmful
stimulants, including Ephedra.

So what’s in AbGONE?

The list of ingredients contained in AbGONE includes: Chromium,
Dandelion Root & Leaf powder, AbGONE blend of Phosphatidylserine
& CLA (conjugated linoleic acid oil L-Leucine L-Isoleucine
L-Valine). The amount of each of the product ingredients is not
divulged, as it is stated by Biotech Research to be a
“proprietary blend.”

Let’s take a look at the ingredients to determine the intended
use of each:

1) Phosphatidylserine is a compound known as a phospholipid. It
is has been found by at least one study to reduce muscle
soreness – possibly due to its cortisol suppression, as,
cortisol is known to break down muscle tissue. The normal dosage
of phosphatidyleserine for enhancing sports performance is up to
800 mg per day. It is not an essential nutrient supplement, as
your body makes all that it needs. Phosphatidylserine is not
contraindicated with any known medication and its long-term use
is safe.

2) CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) is a free fatty acid derived
mostly from safflower oil. Studies have shown that CLA is
considered a safe weight loss product that can increase lean
body mass and decrease fat. It occurs naturally in whole milk,
cheese and red meat. L-Leucine is an essential branched-chain
amino acid important for hemoglobin formation.

L-Isoleucine, an isomer of Leucine, is an essential
branched-chain aliphatic amino acid found in many proteins; it
is important in hemoglobin synthesis and regulation of blood
sugar and energy levels.

L-Valine is a branched-chain essential amino acid that has
stimulant activity; it promotes muscle growth and tissue repair.

3) Dandelion Root & Leaf Powder is useful as a mild diuretic -
i.e., reducing excess water retention.

4) Chromium Picolinate is very useful for balancing blood sugar
levels.

AbGONE asserts that it is a major breakthrough product
containing ingredients that target fat and water that accumulate
in the abdomen causing a potbelly. This claim is solely based on
the mere inclusion of ingredients like Phosphatidylserine,
Dandelion Root & Leaf Powder and Conjugated Linoleic Acid. Where
is the clinical evidence to support this fact? As a sidebar,
based on available research studies we know that the typical
dosage of phosphatidylserine for enhancing sports performance is
approximately 800 mg per day, however, we do not know the amount
of phosphatidylserine or any of the other ingredients in the
AbGONE formula because of its “proprietary blend.” It is
therefore difficult to assess if there is enough of any
particular ingredient in this product to achieve positive
results. It would be to Biotech’s advantage to disclose
additional product information in order to dispel any doubts
created regarding the composition of the product.

Bottom line on AbGone. The product is big on promises and
delivers no scientific validation to support the claim that it
will truly decrease abdominal fat. This product hardly impresses
me.

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