Summary
Metabothin B56 is an herbal weight loss pill designed to boost energy and suppress appetite. An FDA directive resulted in its withdrawal from the market in 2006.The product is selling well now, after re-launch in late 2007. There are many positive testimonials as to Metabothin B56’s effectiveness as a weight loss enhancing product. Metabothin B56 is, however, subject to the FDA ban on dietary supplements containing Ephedrine alkaloids, and cannot be legally purchased in the United States.
Metabothin B56 ingredients
The Metabothin B56 thermogenic formula contains Ephedra, Synephrine and Caffeine (from Guarana). Ginseng, bee pollen and royal jelly have been included to enhance Metabothin’s energizing properties. There are also ingredients that suppress appetite, and essential minerals and Vitamin E.
Amount of ingredients per caplet:
Vitamin E (as di-alpha tocopheryl acetate): 6 i.u.
Calcium Carbonate: 100mg
Magnesium: 75mg
Zinc: 5mg
Chromium Piccolinate: 75mg
Ephedra Extract (leaves): 10 mg
Guarana seed (Paullinia cupana): 40mg (Caffeine)
Citrus aurantium (Synephrine): 25mg
Propriety blend (ingredient amounts not given): 730 mg total
Acacia Rigidula Extract (leaves): ?
Bovine complex
Damiana leaf
Eleutherococcus senticosus root
Ginger root
Goldenseal
Gotu Kila
Green Tea Extract (leaves)
Lecithin
Nettles leaf
Phenylethylamine HCL
Royal Jelly
Sarsaparilla root
Spirulina
Theobroma Cocoa Extract (seed)
Yohimbe Extract (bark)
Other Ingredients: Dextrose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxy Propyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Sodium Starch Glucolate, Starch, Triacetin, Titanium Dioxide, Silica.
Pros
- Product has many positive testimonials
Cons
- Poorly designed Metabothin B56 website
- No manufacturer’s product usage recommendations on the Metabothin B56 website
- No telephone number or address for ordering on the Metabothin B56 website
- No product guarantee posted on the Metabothin B56 website
- Relatively expensive for 30 day supply
What is the dosage for Metabothin B56?
As with any product containing Ephedra or Ephedrine, it is advisable to start with less than the recommended dosage of Metabothin B56. Take it with a meal to test tolerance to Metabothin B56 before moving to the recommended dosage. Do not take more than one slimming product at a time containing central nervous system stimulants.
The manufacturer recommends the following:
Take 1 Metabothin B56 caplet 3 times per day with food and water. Each bottle contains 90 caplets, which will last 30 days.
Does Metabothin B56 have side effects?
Ephedra is a strong stimulant that affects the central nervous system and the circulatory system (see below). Slimmers with heart problems could experience serious side effects, such as arrhythmia and a sudden elevation in blood pressure, if taking Metabothin B56.
Side effects have also been reported due to prolonged use of Ephedra containing diet pills. These may include insomnia, anxiety, depression and nervousness.
Does Metabothin B56 have a guarantee?
No money back guarantee has been posted on the Metabothin B56 website.
What is the difference between Ephedra and Ephidrine?
Ephedra is a term that covers several related species of herbs that grow naturally in desert areas. Chinese Ephedra, or Ma Huang, is a potent herb that is a key ingredient in diet pills and supplements. It is best known as a botanical source of the alkaloid Ephedrine.
Ephedra has been used since ancient times in traditional Chinese medicines, to treat asthma and other lung related diseases. Nowadays, this plant is incorporated in diet pills, such as Metabothin B56, Metabolife, Adiiphen, MeTrim, Lipodrene, Thyro Slim and Natural Trim. When combined with caffeine or other substances containing caffeine, these pills can stimulate the body’s central nervous system, resulting in a boost in energy and vitality, increased metabolic rate and thermogenesis, and reduced appetite. Ephedra diet pills and Ephedra-based weight loss supplements are also used by athletes to enhance energy release and improve performance.
Ephedrine Hydrochloride or Ephedrine Sulfate is the chemical derivative of the Ephedra plant itself. It is the active component of the plant. Ephedrine is normally used for medical purposes, primarily in operating theatres and intensive care units, as well as for the treatment of lung problems, such as asthma.
At present, the use of both Ephedra and Ephedrine are regulated and monitored in the United States. Companies such as American Generic Labs and Hi Tech Pharmaceuticals manufacture weight loss products that contain Ephedra.
How does Ephedra Work?
Ephedra contains the alkaloid Ephedrine. By interaction with neurotransmitter receptors Ephedrine stimulates the central nervous system, increases blood pressure, elevates heart rate and dilates bronchial tubes in the lungs. These effects promote thermogenesis. To boost the thermogenic effect, Caffeine, Guarana and other ingredients are often included with Ephedra in diet pills.
Ephedra Side Effects
Traditional contraindications for ephedra include general poor health, high blood pressure, nervousness, insomnia, cardiac arrythmias, heart disease and gastrointestinal problems. Ephedra may also cause contraction of the uterus, and should not be used during pregnancy.
Is Ephedra Legal?
Diet pills containing Ephedra have come under close scrutiny by regulatory bodies, such as the FDA, because of a high risk of potential adverse side effects. The FDA has been issuing warnings related to Ephedra containing slimming pills since the early 1990’s.
In April 2004, the FDA banned the sale of Ephedra based products due to concerns about the potential health risks. A suit by an Ephedra manufacturer was upheld by a Federal District Court judge in Utah on April 14, 2005, because it was found that the FDA had not provided sufficiently robust scientific evidence to justify a ban. The FDA appealed this ruling, and on August 17, 2006 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the FDA’s ban on Ephedra.
At present, it is not possible to legally purchase diet pills containing Ephedra in the United States.
