AquaSculpt

AquaSculpt is the epitome of a “weird trick” at Weird Trick Review.

The makers of AquaSculpt claim to have discovered a “bizarre ‘ice water hack’ [that] forces our body to release pounds of fat.”

That may sound amazing, and AquaSculpt has the clever marketing campaign to back. But does AquaSculpt really work?

AquaSculpt starts off strong: the makers of AquaSculpt claim to have partnered with a top New York City weight loss doctor (the mysterious Dr. Blaine Schilling) to create the formula.

There’s no evidence Dr. Blaine Schilling even exists – not to mention that he’s a leading weight loss doctor in a major city.

Features

Nevertheless, the makers of AquaSculpt double down on their claim with suggestions of an incredible “clinical trial” where participants lost 27.8lbs, on average, compared to placebo. Dr. Schilling, surprisingly, failed to publish the study in a major medical journal.

Even the best diet and exercise programs aren’t linked to 27.8lbs of average weight loss. However, Dr. Schilling is confident his supplement works even without diet or exercise.

Ingredients

To achieve these incredible (and completely legitimate) effects, AquaSculpt uses a blend of alpha lipoic acid, green tea leaf, milk thistle, resveratrol, cayenne, ginseng, and banaba leaf.

The ingredients in AquaSculpt are a bizarre mix of liver supporting ingredients (like milk thistle), weight loss ingredients (like green tea), antioxidants (like ginseng and alpha lipoic acid), and blood sugar support compounds (like alpha lipoic acid and banaba leaf extract).

The active ingredients in AquaSculpt, and the science behind those ingredients, include:

Chlorogenic Acid from Rubiaceae: Chlorogenic acid, or CGA, is a component naturally found in the coffee plant. It’s the component that makes green coffee bean extract so popular for weight loss. Chlorogenic acid was found to have anti-obesity and cholesterol lowering effects on a group of obese mice in a 2010 trial, although human studies are limited.

L-Carnitine: L-carnitine is an amino acid linked to mild to moderate weight loss in some studies. In one meta-analysis, for example, researchers found L-carnitine supplementation was linked to multiple beneficial effects when taken by overweight and obese individuals, based on the results of 43 trials involving hundreds of patients.

Green Tea: Green tea contains a blend of two of the most popular weight loss compounds on the planet: EGCG and caffeine. The catechins in green tea, including EGCG, could boost metabolism and aid fat breakdown. Caffeine, meanwhile, is associated with greater energy expenditure, helping you remain in a caloric deficit.

Chromium: Chromium is involved in hundreds of processes in the human body, but it’s particularly well-known for its effects on blood sugar. If your blood sugar is imbalanced, it’s hard to stick to your diet: fluctuating blood sugar levels tell your body to eat constantly – especially high-carb or sugary foods. One meta-analysis found chromium supplementation could lead to small reductions in body weight and BMI.

L-Theanine: L-theanine is a calming compound found in certain plants – like green tea. No major trials have connected L-theanine to significant weight loss in humans. However, it could indirectly aid sleep by boosting sleep quality.

Zinc: Zinc, like chromium, is involved in hundreds of processes in the human body. It’s particularly important for hormone production. Zinc deficient men tend to produce less testosterone, for example. One study, in fact, found zinc supplementation improved body weight management, inflammation, and insulin resistance in a group of obese adults in a double-blind, placebo-controlled setting.

Alpha Lipoic Acid: Alpha lipoic acid, or ALA, was linked to modest effects on body weight based on a meta-analysis of 12 trials. Like chromium, ALA is often taken by diabetics who want to support healthy blood sugar.

Milk Thistle Extract: Milk thistle extract is primarily used to support the liver, and there’s limited evidence connecting it to weight loss. Nevertheless, the liver helps to cleanse fats from the body, and poor liver health could make it tough to lose weight.

Berberine: Berberine is one of several ingredients in AquaSculpt linked to blood sugar control. Some studies suggest berberine can lead to modest weight loss and BMI reduction, while other studies link it to blood sugar balance.

Resveratrol: Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant found in grapes and wine. Each serving of AquaSculpt contains a concentrated dose of resveratrol. In one meta-analysis, researchers found resveratrol intake was linked to significant effects on weight loss.

Cayenne: Cayenne is well-known for its effects on weight loss, and some take cayenne daily for that reason. Cayenne pepper contains a natural molecule called capsaicin, and capsaicin may increase metabolism while promoting fat oxidation.

Ginseng: Ginseng is a root popular in Korea and China, where it has a long history of use in traditional medicine. Some studies have linked ginseng to anti-obesity effects, although the results are mixed.

Banaba Leaf Extract: Banaba leaf extract is one of several ingredients in AquaSculpt – along with chromium and alpha lipoic acid – best-known for its effects on blood sugar. The plant extract contains a molecule called corosolic acid often used to support blood sugar.

The Tricks

In addition to featuring the enigmatic Dr. Schilling, the official AquaSculpt website highlights the incredible story of Paula Smith, who claims to have lost 54lbs with AquaSculpt with no diet or exercise whatsoever.

Paula, according to the official website, claims to have lost 3lbs the first day after taking AquaSculpt. After a few months, she had dropped 54lbs in total. The only change she made was to drink one capsule of AquaSculpt daily with a glass of ice water.

Pricing

At $39 to $69 per bottle, AquaSculpt is priced similar to other shady weight loss supplements sold online today. You can probably buy all of the individual ingredients, at higher doses, at a lower price than what you see in AquaSculpt. Nevertheless, AquaSculpt charges a premium for the convenience of bundling all active ingredients together.

AquaSculpt: Overall Ratings

Overall, AquaSculpt uses many of the same tricks as other weight loss supplements, appearing to invent a New York City doctor to enhance the legitimacy of the supplement. We give it 3 stars out of 5.

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