Lipovarin (Cont.)

How Does It Work?

It is not known how (or even if) Lipovarin works for weight loss. Bitter orange is a stimulant that is often used in weight loss supplements to replace ephedra, since it was banned due to safety concerns. However, there is no evidence that bitter orange is any safer than ephedra. Caffeine, green tea, and metabromine fruit extract (which is really just cocoa, as in chocolate) also may act as stimulants. It is not clear how (or if) the other active ingredients work for weight loss. In fact, it is not clear what exactly the active ingredients are, since different sources list different active ingredients.
 

Is It Effective?

There is a lack of scientific evidence supporting a conclusion that Lipovarin is effective for weight loss. No adequate research studies have been performed and published using the product for weight loss.
 
(Click Does Lipovarin Work? for more information. You can also click How to Lose Weight to find helpful suggestions for losing weight.)
 

Dosing Information

The manufacturer recommends a specific dose of Lipovarin, even though the safe and effective dose for several of the active ingredients in it has not yet been determined.
 
(Click Lipovarin Dosage for more information.)
 

Side Effects of Lipovarin

Since Lipovarin products have not been adequately studied, very little is known about the side effects. Based on side effects reported with the individual active ingredients, a few of the possible side effects include:
 
(Click Lipovarin Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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