We’ve been receiving a lot of questions about 4S Slimming Capsules of late. Many people are asking if the formulation works. Even more are wondering if the pills are still available, so we launched an investigation and decided to find out. If you are not familiar with the name, 4S Slimming Capsules are a dietary supplement popular in South Africa.

The pills are a popular topic of conversation on many diet forums and blogs. Many people appear to be desperate to source a supplier, even more say the pills made them feel unwell. Nothing is known about the company that brought the pills to market and the contact form on the official website has been removed. It is also unclear where the pills are manufactured because the FAQs page on the site says they are imported. We have to say our first impression of this product is not good.

Promised Benefits

The main claims made for the pills are:

• Boosts energy levels
• Reduces food cravings
• Gives you a happier, slimmer body
• Loose weight without the hard work

The claims made for the ingredients are much bolder and, in some cases, do not make much sense. One of the ingredients used in the blend is garcinia cambogia. It’s a well respected appetite suppressant, but it s not a thermogenic fat burner. The 4S Slimming Capsules website claims it is. The site also states the thermogenic effect will reduce water weight. This is total tosh, and some of the claims made for the other ingredients are also inaccurate, so we are not feeling a good vibe about this product.

Key Ingredients

• Garcinia Cambogia
• Amylum
• Cassia Seed Extract
• Lotus Leaf Extract
• Oriental Water Plantain
• Aloe
• Evening Primrose

Blend Potential

The best ingredient is undoubtedly garcinia cambogia. It’s an extract sourced from the rind of a tropical fruit. The active component is a chemical called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) that is famed for its ability to make people’s hunger cravings go away. HCA is also capable of interfering with the body’s ability to create fresh stores of fat, so it has a lot to offer as a dieting aid, but the American health and fitness expert, Dr Oz, states garcinia cambogia is only effective if it contains 60% HCA or more. The HCA content is not provided here, nor is there an inclusion rate, so the value of this addition is impossible to ascertain.

Amylum is a form of starch that has appetite suppressing abilities so it may be a good addition if the amount added is enough.

Research conducted at Tokyo University shows lotus (nelumbo nucifera) may be useful for slowing the absorption of dietary fats and carbohydrates, but the research was carried out on laboratory mice. Research involving human volunteers would have been more convincing.

The rest of the ingredients are unlikely offer much value as weight loss aids.

Pricing & Availability

4S Slimming Capsules used to be available from the manufacturer’s website. Now they are not. This suggests the product has probably been discontinued.

Guarantee

There is no money back guarantee.

Customer Reviews & Testimonials

A few customer testimonials read:

Side Effects & Other Considerations

Many customers say using the product caused them to feel unwell.

Reported side effects include:

• Acne
• Headaches
• Dry mouth
• Insomnia
• Feeling lightheaded
• Hemorrhoids
• Constipation
• Mood swings
• Blood in urine
• Hair loss
• Cramps

We do not feel it would be wise to use this product without first seeking medical advice.

Weighing the Pros & Cons

The Final Judgment

After having taken a look at the formulation it appears the success of the blend depends on garcinia cambogia. If the pills contain a sufficient amount, and the quality is high enough (60% HCA or more), 4S Slimming Capsules will probably be an effective weight loss provider. If the quantity is insufficient or the quality is too low, the rest of the ingredients, with the possible exception of amylum, are unlikely to be capable of picking up the slack.

We are far from convinced this product will work. All the reports of side effects are a cause for concern as well, but 4S Slimming Capsules appear to have been removed from the market so there seems little point in further discussing the possible merits or dangers relating to the product’s use.

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