OxyElite Pro

OxyElite Pro Review

OxyElite Pro is a stimulant weight loss aid that promises to burn fat and aid in building muscle, as well as suppressing the consumer’s appetite. It is also one of the most controversial diet pills that we have ever come across!

The product has been reformulated several times due to conflicts with the FDA. The original formula contained DMAA, a banned substance that had severe side effects, and so was recalled. The product was then reformulated to include an ingredient called aegeline. In 2013, this newer formulation of OxyElite Pro was linked with 50 cases of serious liver damage, three liver transplants and one death! The FDA again stepped in, and the manufacturers of OxyElite Pro destroyed $22 million worth of stock in order to comply with FDA regulations. Although it was reported that the entire stock was destroyed, it seems that OxyElite Pro is still available online on selected websites, something that we are hugely concerned about- USP Labs have been accused of trying to sell ‘offload’ stock even after they were instructed to stop selling products, until the FDA had to supervise the destruction of the remaining stock.

Finally, in 2015 the FDA tested a batch of the most recent reformulation of OxyElite Pro Super Thermogenic, and found it to contain the prescription drug Fluoxetine, the active ingredient in Prozac. Not only is it illegal to use a prescription medication in a supplement, especially without disclosing its presence on the ingredients list, it is also dangerous!

The FDA notes that:

Uses of SSRIs [such as Fluoxetine] have been associated with serious side effects including suicidal thinking, abnormal bleeding, and seizures. In patients on other medications for common conditions (aspirin, ibuprofen, or other drugs for depression, anxiety, bipolar illness, blood clots, chemotherapy, heart conditions, and psychosis), ventricular arrhythmia or sudden death can occur.

OxyElite Pro has now mostly been removed from sale, but there are still a few websites that claim to have the product in stock. One amazon seller even claims to have the original DMAA-containing formula, and is charging over $170 per bottle for the supplement.

What Does OxyElite Pro Claim To Do?

According to the manufacturers, OxyElite Pro has the following benefits:

• Burn fat, increase energy and support appetite regulation
• Specifically designed to target subcutaneous fat
• Activates fat stores to provide fat loss
• Protects organ-shielding visceral fat
• Helps suppress appetite
• Boosts energy

Does OxyElite Pro Work?

OxyElite Pro could in theory work to aid weight loss, but it comes at a significant risk to the consumer’s health. Even if OxyElite Pro (in any of its formulations) was effective, we have to advise consumers to avoid the supplement at all costs, for their own health.

What Are The Ingredients of OxyElite Pro?

The ingredients used in OxyElite Pro are detailed below. There have been numerous different formulations of the supplement; the formula below is the current formula that is sold by Predator Nutrition. Only some of the individual ingredient quantities are listed, as the product contains a proprietary formula. There is also an ‘electrolyte blend’, but there is no information available about what is found in this electrolyte blend.

Proprietary Blend 160mg

• Bauhinia Purpurea L. (Leaf and Pod) Extract: This plant extract is thought to stimulate the production of thyroid hormones, which could in turn, theoretically, boost metabolism and fat loss. It has never been tested in humans, only in animal trials, and its safety and effectiveness are both heavily under-researched.
  Source: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/764938_2
• Norcoclaurine HCI: Also known as Higenamine, this chemical compound can be extracted from various plants. It has only been tested in vitro and in animals, so its effects in humans are totally unknown. However, these studies have indicated that it may aid athletic performance, and works as a stimulant.
  Source: http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1265-higenamine.aspx?activeingredientid=1265&activeingredientname=higenamine
• Aegeline: Aegeline was added to this supplement to replace DMAA. It is currently not recognized by the FDA as a legitimate ingredient for dietary supplements, and is thought to be partly responsible for the large number of cases of liver damage and hepatitis reported in OxyElite Pro consumers. There is no clinical evidence linking it with weight loss.
• Boerhavia Diffusa (Root) Extract: A diuretic ingredient that has traditionally been used in Ayuvedic medicine. It has not been tested in humans. It also appears to act as an immunosuppressant, and so is not recommended for use when the consumer is already sick, even with a cold.
  Source: https://examine.com/supplements/boerhaavia-diffusa/
• Hemerocallis Fulva (Flower) Heat Concentrated Extract: Also known as Daylily. Acts as a diuretic. Large quantities of the raw leaves are said to be hallucinogenic. No studies have investigated this plant’s relationship with weight loss, metabolism or appetite suppression.
  Source: http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Hemerocallis_fulva
• Caffeine 135mg: Numerous studies have shown that caffeine boosts energy levels and alertness, as well as mildly boosting the metabolism. The effects shown in studies are small, and some studies are inconclusive.
  Source: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/expert-answers/caffeine/faq-20058459
• Electrolyte Blend 703mg: The manufacturers of OxyElite Pro have not specified what electrolytes have been used in this blend.

Does OxyElite Pro Have Any Side Effects?

There are numerous reports of serious, life threatening side effects that have been caused by OxyElite Pro. According to CDC data, by April 2014 OxyElite Pro had been linked to 97 cases of non-viral hepatitis (non-contagious liver inflammation) in at 16 states across the USA, resulting in 47 hospitalizations, three liver transplantations, and one death.

One of the main problems with the ingredients used in OxyElite Pro is that the ingredients are all incredibly under-researched, with the exception of caffeine. With many of the ingredients having never been tested in humans, it is impossible to establish what side effects could potentially develop whilst using the supplement.

Because Norcoclaurine HCL has been untested in humans, potential side effects are largely unknown, and so it is considered potentially unsafe for use. One of the plants that it could be extracted from, Aconite, has been shown to cause serious heart-related side effects including arrhythmias and even death. It is unclear what compounds in this plant cause these side effects, and so it is possible that Norcoclaurine HCL does play a role in these side effects.

Boerhavia Diffusa appears to have a suppressant effect upon the immune system, which could make it more difficult to fight off illness, even coughs and colds.

Side effects associated with caffeine include headaches, increased urination, jitteriness, dehydration, increased blood pressure, heart palpitations and problems sleeping.

Several of the other ingredients used in this supplement are diuretics, and could increase urination and cause dehydration.

Are There Any Customer Reviews For OxyElite Pro?

There are numerous customer reviews for OxyElite Pro online. However, there have been numerous formulations of OxyElite Pro (as the formula has been continually changed to skirt FDA regulations), and it is not always clear which formula the consumers are discussing.

It gave me a lot of energy and really curbed my appetite for the first two or three weeks and I lost 7 pounds. After that my body got used to it and it didn’t affect my energy/appetite/weight as much. After three months of taking OxyElite Pro I discontinued using it because it caused a false-positive for methamphetamines on a drug test for work. I had to submit a hair sample to prove I wasn’t using drugs!

I preferred OxyElite before they changed their formula. The new formula does give you energy (maybe a bit too jittery & after a while it makes you feel “off”) and does not do as well as the old formula on the appetite suppressant end. If you take them try stacking them and cycling on & off as recommended.

I’m 53 years old and have sworn by this product for years; however I have occasionally have had to take a sleep aid along with it. Recently a friend recommended Liposear and I no longer have to eat Unisoms. I haven’t t down had a body mass index done recently but I am vascular right down to my lower abs doing identical cardio and that’s good enough for me!

This diet pill is currently under investigation by the FDA who ate concerned it may be linked to liver problems. I used to take it but have stopped due to this.

Maximum results when training and eating clean. Drink lots of water.

Does OxyElite Pro Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?

There is no money-back guarantee on offer for OxyElite Pro.

Where Can I Buy OxyElite Pro?

OxyElite Pro is no longer available in any form on the manufacturer’s official website. Instead, USP Labs have launched a replacement product, called OxyThermo Pro, which we have reviewed here.

Overall, it is relatively hard to locate OxyElite Pro, but not impossible.

OxyElite Pro is available from amazon, with a single bottle costing a staggeringly high $174.99 plus $4.49 shipping. The amazon seller claims that this is the original formula, but do not provide much more detail about the ingredients or formula.

Predator Nutrition also sell OxyElite Pro, with a single bottle costing £34.99, plus delivery charges.