SlimWeigh contains Fish Oil, Marine Collagen, Aloe vera, and Beeswax.
Hmm. I'm not aware of any of those ingredients helping in weight loss. Fish oil is a VERY good health supplement, but it helps our hearts and other aspects of our health, and does not assist in weight loss. You can buy fish oil capsules at any local store for a fraction of what SlimWeigh costs.
Marine collagen - collagen from fish. I've seen this listed as an ingredient in a lot of face creams, but never as something to be ingested. I can't find any medical references to marine collagen and benefits to health - or weight.
Aloe Vera - Berkeley said it best:
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Aloe vera, from the leaf of the aloe plant, has long been used in lotions and cosmetics and as a treatment for burns and wounds. The gel that oozes from the aloe leaf may indeed have soothing properties when applied to the skin. But we don't advise drinking aloe juice. There's no scientific evidence that swallowing it cures or treats anything.
Two products come from the aloe plant: the gel from the leaf, which is thin and clear, and aloe latex, or aloes, which comes from evaporating the yellow juice of the leaves. The latter substance, with aloin as its active ingredient, was once used as a purgative, but has been replaced by less toxic laxatives. It can cause severe cramping, diarrhea, and bleeding. Some of its constituents may be carcinogenic. The trouble with swallowing aloe vera juice is that it could be contaminated with aloe latex and thus act as a laxative.
Aloe vera drink has been touted for everything—from boosting immunity to curing colds and ulcers. As your Internet search revealed, there's money to be made in selling it and no restrictions on the claims. If you want to keep an aloe plant on the windowsill and apply the juice to burns, that's the only sensible way to use aloe.
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Beeswax - I'm assuming this is there as a binder for the other ingredients. It has no other value that I am aware of.
Something odd about their guarantee - They tell you point blank that most people do not see weight loss during the first month, but only achieve weight loss during the second or third month of usage. However, they only offer a 30 day return policy, and you can only return the unopened bottles, so you still lose what you spend on the first month ($50+ per month)
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