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Akavar

Claims that you can eat all you want and still lose weight.

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Akavar 20/50 is a European weight loss pill that has achieved much success. It has made its move to the U.S. seeking the same. Akavar boasts that it is the ultimate fat cure and that you'll see the results you seek without any diet restrictions or inclusion of exercise.

Akavar is designed to restrict your daily caloric intake to less than normal. Without those calories that your body requires for energy, you'll start to use your fat reserves. This will of course cause you to lose weight and inches. However, you'll immediately gain back that weight should you stop using Akavar. The website offers little-to-know information about the product leaving open many questions about the supplement.

PRO
  • Promotes eating all you like and still seeing weight loss
  • Reduces urge to overeat
  • Do not have to count calories
  • Won't feel hungry
CON

Akavar 20/50 leaves a lot to be desired. Some of the more concerning details include:

  • Promotes a lifestyle without exercise and healthy diet
  • No FDA approval
  • Web site offers very little information
  • No published clinical research
  • Does not publish ingredients
  • Contains caffeine
INGREDIENTS

It takes a lot of research to find what is inside those little Akavar tablets, as the product's website bypasses any discussion. Akavar includes many caffeine sources including xanthine and green tea leaf. Other ingredients include yerba mate, guarana seed, ginger root, kola nut, Tibetan ginseng, cocoa nut, rice flour, yellow no. 6, red no. 3 and Gelatin, among many others.

CONCLUSION

Akavar 20/50 leaves a lot of open questions- which really leads to concerns about both the product's effectiveness and impact on the body. With so many diet pills and supplements on the market, it is important for manufacturers to paint a detailed picture of the product to help consumers make the most educated decisions. Many diet pills and supplements provide all of the information that Akavar seems to have conveniently left out. It is also a little misleading that without diet and exercise you can still lose weight. Anyone who has ever committed to losing weight knows that without important changes to diet and exercise, results are often not achieved.

Common Misspellings

Akvar, Akavare, Akavar 50/20, Akavar 2050


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(Page 25 of 34, 670 total comments)

Nina

I bought Akavar 4 days ago and am amazed at how quickly it is working. I do have more energy than I usually do. Being age 40 it has been taking me longer to lose excess weight as opposed to when I was in my 20's. I'm already noticing a difference in my body since I've been taking it. I feel great!!! Having weighed myself because I prefer to see the visual difference rather then obsess over loss of pounds.

posted May 2nd, 2008 10:16 am


LYNN

It is May 1st today .. I will start on May 2nd.. I will weigh in am and start pill and post progress every week. I am over 300 lbs

posted May 2nd, 2008 10:16 am


tresa

well, it's Monday, I started on Friday, April 25th and this mornings weight was down 2.7 pounds. I was not hungry taking 4 pills daily. No cravings at all! So far, am loving it. No exercise yet either.

posted Apr 28th, 2008 8:31 am


chris

Im on my 2nd week and I lost 7 lbs. I eat sweets and salty foods 2x a week, just move around or dance when listening to music just to sweat then heavy exercise 1x in a week. i put myself in to thinking that this pill wont make me eat so sometimes i barely eat something; kept myself busy.

posted Apr 28th, 2008 8:31 am


Theresa

So, I just want to say that while skeptical, I'm going to try it. Costco had it for $28 for 90, so the cost isn't too bad. I wish all the 17 year olds would NOT try this or ANY diet pill. A good rule of thumb...if you type in text message code, you are too young for diet pills. Also, if you have someone to "hide" it from like a parent, don't bother taking it. There's a reason why you have to be 18 to buy diet pills.

posted Apr 28th, 2008 8:31 am


Jen

Almost every ingredient in this pill is caffeine, and though I only take 2 a day (instead of 4) it is nearly impossible for me to fall asleep. Despite this, i am used to sleeping 8 - 9 hours a day and still being exhausted. I havent had more then 5 hours a night since starting the pill and Im totally awake (not wired). No change in weight but its only been 5 days.

posted Apr 25th, 2008 2:53 pm


tresa

Well, I'm starting today, along with the slim fast plan. I have dieted enough to know that you can't just take a pill, eat what you want, and expect it to come off! I need to lose 40 pounds and am hoping for the best! I plan on walking on my treadmill some and outside too. I have enjoyed reading the comments, especially the positive ones. Hope to add some of those myself soon.

posted Apr 25th, 2008 9:15 am


marg

This is my 4th day taking this pill, I don't see any results and yet I'm still hungry. I feel like this is a waste of time and money, I wonder if you can get a refund because this does not work for me.

posted Apr 24th, 2008 3:31 pm


zoe

well i started taking akavar las sunday (4/13/08) and yesterda when i weighted myself, i saw that i had lost 8.4 punds to be exact. I noticed that i changed my whole eating habits and i look forward to seeing the results 6 week from now. i will keep yoou all updated. i realy amazed, and at first i was very eceptic. wish me look. i was 216 pounds, and i want to be at most 160 so lets seee

posted Apr 22nd, 2008 10:24 am


N

4-21-08 started today i am 138 lbs i will post any progress..

posted Apr 21st, 2008 9:42 pm


SS

I have been taken the pill for 3weeks now. I believe I've gain 3pounds. So far it's not working for me and I ONLY HAVE 5 PILLS LEFT. Everyone's body is different but it didnt help me at all. It's not worth the increase of hunger and headaches. Good Luck....

posted Apr 18th, 2008 9:30 pm


Kate

I think Akavar is a great way to help jumpstart an improved, healthy lifestyle. Using it to lose those first few pounds is really a great motivator to start eating healthy and exercising in order to look and feel good! Not to mention, as is the case with any supplement, you have to follow the directions precisely. I think a lot of people don't adhere to the given instructions and warnings that come with the product.

posted Apr 17th, 2008 8:48 pm


Marie

OK, well I bought it last night at GNC for $32.99 for 72 capsules. (It was on sale.) I took one pill this morning with my One A Day vitamin & about 7 oz. of water. I felt I should start with only one pill because I don't generally have much caffeine. 15 minutes later, I started to eat my banana for breakfast. I was almost done with my banana when I felt a little weird, & wasn't sure if I was going to have to get sick or not. This is not abnormal for me, since I don't take pills, & hate taking them... especially this size. My vitamin is just about as big as the Akavar. It's really a forceful process for me so I hope that I can stick with it. The feeling subsided in less than 5 minutes & right now, I'm just a little jittery, but it's manageable. I finally decided to ask a friend who had lost 60 lbs how she did it & she pulled me into the kitchen showing me Akavar. She said her mother had lost almost as much weight. I would have never bought it otherwise because of the stupid ads "We couldn't say this on TV if it weren't true." That was just hysterical to me. I asked her what was wrong with it because I figured, if it works, there has to be something wrong... but I surmised that anything is healthier than what I am now, almost 220 lbs at 5'8". I used to model, & 8 years ago, when I graduated high school, I was 114 lbs. I never expect to be that weight again, & honestly, prefer a curvier body type, but I'd like to get down to something below 150. I've tried diet & exercise & even joined my gym's "biggest loser" competition. I worked my butt off & plateaued only a few lbs lighter than what I started out with. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's so I'm not sure if that's what keeps me from losing weight. I'm very lethargic normally & could sleep at any time of day if I closed my eyes long enough. I'm hoping this will give me enough energy to walk my dog when I get home like I tell myself I will do every day, then come home & lay down because I'm too tired to keep promises to myself. I'm sure my dog will appreciate my newfound energy too. I used to take Ephedrine in the past, & I think I managed to lose a little weight, while I admittedly did not weigh myself. I'm crossing my fingers that I too, will lose 60+ lbs on Akavar! I'll keep y'all updated!

posted Apr 14th, 2008 11:30 am


ADRIANA

I have been taking Akavar for a week or so now, and I have to say, the first few days, I was noticing that I wasn't as hungry, and I was happy! I thought that was good, and I was looking forward to eating less, and losing weight. Towards a few days after, I noticed that my heart was beating too fast, and I was extremely irritable, and moody. Like, I feel like I am PMS'ing like all day, and yesterday I had to come home, and I felt like I was going to pass out! Seriously, I believe that this is all bull sh** and anyone out there believing all these good reviews are going to be way dissapointed if they actually believe them!

posted Apr 12th, 2008 4:37 pm


Lori

Ok so here's the real jist on this pill. First of all anyone who actually belives that you can sit down at a table and eat all you want, take this pill and still lose weight is simply insane!! Wake up for petes sakes!! If anything taking this pill or any other pill using common sense will work. However heres the kicker!! You must get off your bum workout be it you walk, run, jog or skip just do something aside sit in font of your computer or television!! It takes time to lose weight but if you do simple things like a bit of exercise and eat without SUPER sizing your meals you will lose weight!! I don't know if this pill works or not. But I think it's safe to say anything will work if you put forth effort!! I noticed some saying their tummy hurts or " Ive taking this pill ate all I wanted and nothing I only gained" Humm what did you think would happen? Goodness sakes alive!! If you are going to take a pill best believe it's not a magic pill but more likely something to aide you in your efforts to lose your unwanted pounds. Best of luck to you all, be safe and most of all to those who believe in fat laying on the floor when you wake up the next morning.. STOP DREAMING!! Cheers!!

posted Apr 12th, 2008 4:37 pm


Rick

ok, first off..i was very skepitcal in regards to this product. i have tried all of them out there from metabolife, hydroxycut, trimspa, hoodia, green tea tablets, and so on...i started taking akavar back in october of 2007. as of 4/2008 ive lost 60 lbs, 2 pants sizes, dropped from a 3xl shirt to 2xl shirt. do i still need to lose more weight, you betcha i do. but, thing is, im doing it slowly so it will stay off. i walk reguarly and eat sensibly, but i dont keep myself from enjoying certain foods. however, hot dogs, bologne and high fatty foods, are off limits now. lots n lots of chicken ,grains and high fiber. i would definately reccomend this product to anyone that needs to lose weight, but, eating fast food and drinking pop like you used to wont help you either..

posted Apr 12th, 2008 11:05 am


Alexandra

Hi, I am 5'4 and I weigh 140 pounds. I need to lose 15 pounds to be in my ideal weigh. I was wondering if this pill would help. I read the comments and it seems that Akavar works great with people who wants to lose more than 15 pounds. any comments?

posted Apr 9th, 2008 9:34 pm


Juliana

Ok I'm checking back in one week later. I started at 144 and I'm down to 137.6, I'm assuming that most of it is water weight but am very pleased. I have been working out nearly everyday doing an hour or cardio and some weight training. However, I have always worked out frequently. this is impressive to see because (being a college student) I had alcohol at night on two of the days and had a late night unhealthy food run lol. However, I noticed my body has gotten use to the caffine. I love the energy boost this stuff gives and I no longer have any trouble sleeping at night. I won't take a pill past 5 though. Well I ll check back in another week to note my progress! I hope the weight loss continues!

posted Apr 7th, 2008 8:09 pm


Sean

I've used this product for 2 weeks and have lost 10lbs. Even though it states you can eat normally....DON'T!! Be smart and have a diet plan in place, then use this. You WILL achieve results. The Gym also helps. LoL!

posted Apr 5th, 2008 9:36 pm


Bill B

I purchased this at wal-mart for $29.99. I have been usin it for 2 weeks. I have gained 2 lbs. DON"T bother. Get a gym membership.

posted Apr 5th, 2008 3:58 pm



 

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