Lipozene

What Is Lipozene?

Lipozene is a weight-loss supplement that allegedly makes you feel full faster and eat less.

The fiber, called “konjac root”, has been used as a weight-loss aid in Japan for centuries, the site states, and is “one of the most studied ingredients for weight loss.”

This review examines the safety and efficacy of the ingredients used in Lipozene

Usage

The dosage guidelines for Lipozene are simple. You take two capsules with at least 8 ounces of liquid around 30 minutes before each meal up to three times a day.

This two-pill dose contains 1.5 grams of konjac root. Taking Lipozene three times a day means you take in 4.5 grams of konjac root.

This half-hour cushion allows the konjac root’s main component, a fiber called “glucomannan,” to start working. Its mechanism of action regarding weight loss is thought to be related to an ability to absorb water and expand – limiting space for additional food and creating a feeling of fullness.

Since you’ll start eating less, in theory, you’ll reduce your calorie intake and start losing weight. On top of that, Lipozene has an app that will track your progress and remind you to take your capsules.

Active Ingredients

While it is well known that lower body weight is associated with fiber intake, type or dose of fiber did not seem to affect the sensation of fullness or food intake.

A 2005 review specifically examining glucomannan found doses at 2-4g/day resulted in significant weight loss in overweight and obese subjects.

In a randomized trial, glucomannan added to a calorie restricted diet reduced body weight in both healthy and obese subjects, though increasing the dose from 420 mg to 4320 mg did not offer an added benefit.

In a 2008 review, glucomannan resulted in an average weight loss of about 1% body weight over 5 weeks – concluding that its weight loss effects were mild.

In a 2013 randomized trial, overweight and obese patients taking 1.3g of glucomannan did not experience a significant reduction in weight when compared to placebo. A 2015 review concluded that glucomannan may reduce weight in adults in the short-term, but evidence for use in children is lacking.

In addition to weight loss claims, Lipozene also states that you can lose weight without changing your lifestyle and that 78% of weight lost is pure body fat. We have found noncredible studies that corroborate these statements.

In fact, glucomannan was proven effective when added to a calorie restricted diet, and proven ineffective when participants were on self-directed diets.

Additionally, as many of the studies have found significant, but mild, reductions in weight with glucomannan, it is unlikely that this supplement alone will result in meaningful weight loss in the absence of diet and exercise.

Lastly, as most studies followed patients only for a few weeks, we do not know the lasting effects of weight loss associated with glucomannan. As lifestyle changes are vital for maintenance once you reach your target goal, it is unlikely that this supplement has long-term value alone.

Safety and Side Effects

Dosages of glucomannan similar or beyond that which is included in Lipozene are generally safe and well tolerated.

Belching, bloating, and stomach fullness occurred more frequently in glucomannan when compared to placebo, though these effects were mild and self-limited. Liver and kidney labs remained unaffected.

The FDA warns that products containing glucomannan may pose a choking hazard (or cause intestinal blockage) if not taken with enough water to keep it moving along.

Though generally safe, always consult a physician prior to starting a new supplement.

Lipozene Pricing and Return Policy

One 60-capsule bottle of Lipoze is $29.95

Shipping is free but there is a non-refundable $1.35 processing fee.

You can return the product within 30 days after ordering.

Autoship Enrollment

Lipozene’s fine print uses “subscription” language, which typically means that Lipozene will sign you up for recurring shipments (and charges) when you make your first purchase. We called them to clarify this.

The phone representative told us that ORI will send you a new shipment of Lipozene at the same price point and will continue to do so until you call them to cancel.

So, while they say their 30-day guarantee is your window for returning the product if you aren’t satisfied, it’s really the time you have to call in and cancel your “membership” to their Lipozene auto-shipments.

The Bottom Line

Fiber intake seems to be associated with lower body weight. Lipozene offers glucomannan, a fiber supplement that has been associated with weight loss in both healthy and overweight individuals.

Available research shows that, although significant, weight loss with glucomannan is mildly effective in the short-term with a calorie-restricted diet.

It does not seem to be effective in those that follow self-directed diets. This information seems to counteract Lipozene’s claim that you do not need to implement a lifestyle change.

Beware of products with marketing that suggests this. There is no magic bullet. Weight loss supplements or medications should always be part of a more comprehensive plan that includes diet and exercise, as well as the opinion of a medical professional.