Accelis is one of a growing number of holistic diet pills on the market today. The manufacturer of Accelis claims that it is a revolutionary stimulant-free pill that can promote rapid weight loss. They also claim that there is clinical study backing this up – but fail to reveal the name of the scientific journal that it is published in. Accelis is marketed as a stimulant-free weight loss supplement that can deliver weight loss of around 10 pounds quickly. Just one tablet each night is all that is needed. Accelis supposedly encourages glucose to be used in the muscles for energy instead of being stored as fat. The pill consists of a proprietary blend providing a mere 30 mg of active ingredients per dose. With such a low dosage it is doubtful if Accelis can have a significant impact on weight loss.
What is Accelis?
Accelis is marketed as a revolutionary stimulant-free weight-loss supplement that can help slimmers lose an average of 10.65 pounds fast. In an 8-week study, subjects using the key ingredient in Accelis (Banaba) lost an average of 10.65 lbs., as compared to subjects using a placebo, who lost an average of only 5.87 lbs. Both groups followed a calorie-controlled diet. Banaba in Accelis was found to be effective in the induction of weight-loss. However, it is important to note that no clinical studies have been carried out on Accelis itself.
How does Accelis work?
Accelis is sold through TV infomercials. So how does Accelis work? It contains one proven ingredient, Banaba, which has been shown to lower glucose levels. This in itself will not promote fast weight loss but can help with gradual weight reduction. The only ingredient in Accelis that has been shown in published clinical studies to promote weight loss is green tea – but not decaffeinated green tea. Caffeine-free green tea, white tea and oolong teas are used in Accelis. These teas contain a number of antioxidants, and they could potentially help with weight loss if they had caffeine in them. Caffeine is a key reason why these teas promote weight loss. While antioxidants have known health benefits they do not boost fat burning.
There are also two ingredients with sedative properties present, namely passionflower extract and chamomile. There is no apparent reason for their inclusion.
Accelis pros
• Accelis does not contain caffeine or other stimulants
• Just one pill per day is all that is required
Accelis cons
• Accelis contains no appetite suppressants or fat burners
• No conclusive evidence for weight loss or other benefits in non-diabetic users
• Official website seems to have disappeared
• Recommended dosage of Accelis appears very low at 30 mg
Accelis ingredients
Lagerstroemia speciosa l. extract (Banaba): Traditionally, Banaba is used as a natural remedy for diabetes in the Philippines. Several scientific studies have demonstrated Banaba’s ability to lower blood glucose levels, and thus provide potential benefit to people with non-insulin dependent diabetes and overweight. (Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2006. 73): 174-177; J Ethnopharmacol. 2003. 87: 115-157; J Nutr. 2001. 131: 2242-2247)
Caffeine free teas: Green tea and other teas rich in EGCG are generally good ingredients in diet pills. However, caffeine is a thermogenic, and plays a role in the effectiveness of green tea as a fat burner.
Chamomile extract: A mild sedative.
Passionflower extract: Often used as a sedative.
Soy phospholipids: There is some evidence that soy isoflavones may help reduce hot flashes related to menopause.
Accelis dosage
The serving size of Accelis is 1 softgel capsules. There are 40 capsules per container. The amount of Accelis per serving is 30 mg.
Full list of Accelis ingredients
Lagerstroemia speciosa l. extract (leaf). Standardized for 3 percent corosolic acid.
Caffeine-free green tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf). Supplying polyphenols, catechins, epigallocatechin gallate.
Caffeine-free oolong tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf). Standardized for 15 percent EGCG, 25 percent catechins, 50 percent polyphenols.
Caffeine-free white tea extract (as Camellia sinensis) (leaf). Standardized for 15 percent EGCG, 35 percent catechins, 50 percent polyphenols.
Chamomile extract (as Matricaria recutita) (flower). Supplying 1.2 percent apigenin
Passionflower extract (as Passiflora incarnata) (aerial parts). Supplying 3.5 percent flavonoids.
Soy phospholipids. Supplying 23 percent phosphatidyl ethanolamine (NOPE).
Other Ingredients: Soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, purified water, soy lecithin, titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue No. 1, maltodextrin, shellac glaze, n-butyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol, ammonium hydroxide.
Conclusion
Given the ingredients, it is difficult to see how Accelis can be effective as a weight loss supplement. The official website has disappeared, never a good sign.
