Lipo-6™ is a supplement advertised as a weight loss aid. The manufacturer claims that it can help with fat loss, energy, appetite suppression, and increased metabolism.
With obesity on the rise
(see Obesity Statistics), people frequently look for "quick fixes" to help them lose weight. Although the
ideal weight loss plans focus on gradual weight loss by healthy eating and increased exercise
(see How to Lose Weight), many people have difficulty following such plans or feel they need extra assistance in their efforts. Before turning to drastic measures such as
weight loss surgery, many people consider using
weight loss pills, especially if they have unsuccessfully tried to control their
obesity and exercise and diet have been ineffective.
It is not known how (or even if) Lipo-6 works for weight loss. Synephrine is a stimulant that is often used in weight loss supplements to replace
ephedra, since ephedra was banned due to safety concerns. However, there is no evidence that synephrine is any safer than ephedra. Synephrine is also sometimes known as
bitter orange, since it is one of the key active ingredients in bitter orange. Caffeine is also a stimulant. These stimulants may work to increase metabolism or suppress the appetite.
Another ingredient, yohimbine, is most often used as an aphrodisiac or
antidepressant, so it is not clear how, why, or if it would work for weight loss. Nor is it known how (or if) the other active ingredients work for weight loss.
