XLS Medical Max Strength is manufactured by Omega Pharma, and is part of the extensive XLS medical range. The supplement is incredibly overpriced, with a month’s supply costing anywhere between £44 and £65 for UK customers, or around $65 for international customers. The ingredients list does not explain what the mystery ingredient, Clavitanol, is. Also, the clinical trial that studied Clavitanol is not published publicly, which is not only unusual, but also frustrating!
We uncover the truth about XLS Medical Max Strength, including the ingredients, side effects, and what kind of results you should expect.
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Can this supplement help the consumer with healthy and effective weight loss? Below we take an in-depth look at XLS Medical Max Strength.
We have mixed feelings about XLS Medical Max Strength.
The product is a certified medical device, which means that it should not interact with the body in any permanent way, and instead only acts upon the food eaten, allowing it to pass through the body undigested. This should be a guarantee of its safety; generally, it appears that there are no side effects that will have a significant impact upon the consumer’s health, but mild digestive side effects are seemingly common.
The customer reviews are incredibly mixed, and the product has seemingly a 50/50 chance of either aiding weight loss or causing side effects. It also seems that customers are likely to eat more while using XLS Medical supplements (not just this particular one), as they hugely overestimate the impact of the supplement; this can lead to weight gain!
The supplement is incredibly overpriced, with a month’s supply costing anywhere between £44 and £65 for UK customers, or around $65 for international customers.
Also, the clinical trial that studied Clavitanol is not published publicly, which is not only unusual, but also frustrating! We are only allowed to see the results that the company chooses to tell us, and we would have preferred to see more transparency around this and a full ingredients list that explained the mystery ingredient, Clavitanol. We are still none the wiser about what this is.
XLS Medical Max Strength is one of a number of weight loss supplements offered by Omega Pharma. While other products in the XLS Medical range block of the proper digestion of either fat or carbohydrates in the stomach, XLS Medical Max Strength supposedly blocks the digestion of both carbohydrates and fats, by interacting and blocking some of the digestive enzymes that break down fat and carbohydrates.
One problem we have found with all XLS Medical products is that some consumers end up eating more, as they are under the mistaken belief that XLS Medical will prevent the absorption of the additional calories; this means that often people lose no weight or even gain weight while using the supplement.
XLS Medical Max Strength is manufactured by Omega Pharma, and is part of the extensive XLS medical range.
While the product cannot be purchased from the official website, customers can contact the XLS Medical team with any queries they have about the product or their diet.
The official website contains lots of information about the best way to combine XLS Medical products with a balanced diet. There is also an XLS Medical app, which provides the consumer with free access to their 12-week plan, a food diary, and “gentle reminders” to aid their weight loss journey. Some of this information also appears to be included in a leaflet that comes with the supplement.
You are recommended to take two XLS-Medical tablets with liquid up to 30 minutes before your two main meals of the day.
Do not exceed more than four tablets a day.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, as this will aid in digestion and keep you hydrated.
You can also safely continue using XLS-Medical after you have reached your target weight, for example before consuming a particularly calorie-rich meal, to help maintain your weight or to prevent excess weight gain.
The manufacturers of XLS Medical Max Strength have described the product as follows:
XLS-Medical Max Strength reduces calorie intake from the main nutrients: carbohydrates, sugar, and fat. It contains Clavitanol™, a patented natural complex which reduces the breakdown and absorption of these nutrients into calories. This results in reduced calorie intake which helps you to lose more weight than dieting and exercise alone. It´s clinically proven.In addition, the reduced absorption of dietary carbohydrates helps lower blood glucose and insulin levels, which helps in reducing food cravings and blood glucose management.
They add that:
XLS-Medical Max Strength is a certified medical device for effective weight management, when taken in combination with a balanced diet and regular physical activity. It has a well-established safety profile and tolerability.
“The active ingredient Clavitanol™ blocks some of the activity of various digestive enzymes. As a result some dietary carbohydrates, sugar and fat are left undigested as they are too large to be absorbed in the intestine, helping you lose weight fast as they are naturally passed through your system.”
When trying to establish whether a product will work, we look at the ingredients used, the quantities that they are used in, and also turn to customer reviews, to see how the product works in practice.
The product contains just one active ingredient; the manufacturers of the supplement and the patented active ingredient do not explain what this ingredient is beyond its name, Clavitanol. They do however quote an unpublished study that they funded, which appears to show that the product does increase the consumer’s rate of weight loss. The study used a very high-carb, low-protein diet, which may have factored heavily into the results.
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There is only one ingredient found in XLS Medical Max Strength, which is Clavitanol.
This ingredient is also known by the less-than-catchy name of IPQ-VV-102, but there is no actual information available to explain what Clavitanol is made from. It is also difficult to find information about the quantities used in this supplement, or how many capsules are supposed to be taken per day, or per dose.
We believe that consumers are instructed to take four capsules per day, split over two doses, before meals.
The manufacturers and sellers of XLS Medical Max Strength and Clavitanol are very keen for their potential customers to know that this supplement is well tolerated, with few or no side effects. However, as we read through the hundreds of negative reviews for this product, it became clear that some mild side effects are fairly common.
Customers could experience some of the following side effects:
XLS Medical Max Strength blocks some digestive enzymes in the stomach (alpha-amylase, alpha-glucosidase, and lipase), which should prevent the digestion of some food, therefore reducing the calorific value of the consumer’s food slightly. However, it could also reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and in the long term, deficiency is a possibility. It is also possible that this could affect the levels of these digestive enzymes in the stomach, which could lead to digestive problems (if used over a long period of time).
XLS Medical Max Strength has been reviewed hundreds of times on amazon.co.uk- but the opinions and ratings of customers are hugely split – out of 483 reviews, 159 are one star rated, and 140 are five-star rated, with the rest of the reviews split between 2, 3 and 4 stars fairly evenly. Here are a few of the negative reviews:
Not for me – felt totally bloated all the time, followed to a tee and lost nothing apart from my money – you live and learn!
Not recommended at all infact didn’t make a difference in my weight loss at all I lost the same as the month before with the same exercise and healthy food involved pretty much threw my money with these
Absolute rubbish didn’t lose any weight was crampy,bloated and constipated. Husband lost a stone without them in the month.
I have been taking these tablets for 3 months and have lost 27lb BUT recently I was woken in the night with terrible stomach cramps which were uncontrollable. After 2 hours I couldn’t stand anymore and a visit to A and E and large dose of morphine later it was decided that it was XLS causing the pain. Needless to say I won’t be taking anymore!!!!!
The negative customer reviews are split between consumers who saw no differences when taking the supplement, and those who experienced unpleasant digestive side effects. Below we have selected a few of the positive reviews, as the product does appear to work for some consumers.
Definitely works if you don’t fall into psychological trap of eating more because it won’t matter with the pills. Have to diet at the same time.
I have been taking these tablets for 8 weeks now in conjunction with healthy eating and exercise. I have lost exactly 2 stone in this time and feel that these tablets have contributed massively to this. Alongside the increased weight loss I have definitely felt less hungry than when I’ve dieted in the past.
I find these work well, both as an acceleration to weight loss and as an appetite suppressant. I agree they need to be part of a calorie controlled diet, but the weight loss is quite a bit faster with them than without. I suspect this is not true for everyone, but it has been noticeably true for me.
XLS Medical Max Strength does not come with a guarantee. Returns policies will vary between each third party retailer that sells the product.
We believe that it is incredibly important that manufacturers offer a money back guarantee; it shows confidence in their product and its effectiveness, and helps to protect the customer’s wallet should they experience unpleasant side effects while using a supplement. Considering that XLS Medical Max Strength is a “certified medical device for effective weight management” which is “clinically proven” to work, we are very surprised that there is no money-back guarantee on this product.
XLS Medical Max Strength is available primarily in the UK. International customers can buy it on Amazon, but delivery estimates are anywhere between three and five weeks!
On Amazon’s UK website, a packet of 40 tablets (a 10-day supply) costs £19.00 plus delivery charges (or free delivery if the customer has a Prime subscription). A packet of 120 tablets (1 month supply) costs £44.28 with free delivery.
On Amazon’s international website, a packet of 120 tablets costs $64.49, with free shipping. There is also a two-pack offer, which costs $129.85 with free shipping.
One bottle of 120 tablets (1 month’s supply) costs £63.74 when bought from Boots.com. It is also available in selected Boots stores across the UK. A three month supply (360 tablets) costs £154.99 at Boots.com. Shipping charges may also apply.
XLS-Medical Max Strength is a very expensive supplement, especially because consumers appear to need to take a large number of pills per dose. While amazon.co.uk offers a significant discount compared to Boots; it is still a very expensive weight loss supplement!
Overall, we dislike that the manufacturers are happy to make huge claims about the product’s potency, but will not fully publish the study that supposedly proves these claims, or provide any detailed information about what Clavitanol is.
The product is incredibly expensive, which could be justified if the product was incredibly effective. Unfortunately, the reviews suggest that at least 50% of consumers fail to lose significant amounts of weight with the supplement, or experience such unpleasant side effects that they are unable to use the supplement.
Overall, we do not recommend XLS Medical Max Strength to our readers.
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I have taken these tablets for 10 days. I have lost no weight I followed a diet. I now have had bad stomach cramps for 5 days and having difficulty in going to the toilet. Would never touch them again
I have been taking these tablets for three weeks now and have lost two inches off my waist, my clothes fit looser and have lost some weight around my face – I dont weigh myself but use tis as a yard stick
I think it is important to take the tablets about 30 mins before eating and on an empty stomach with about half a pint of water. Make sure you main food consumption times in a day are after taking these tablets. I eat a croissant to toast for breakfast with coffee, then before lunch take two tablets, I usually have for lunch a sandwich or a light meal in a pub/restaurant if eating out and then at night a sensible meal after taking the tablets. I drink 4-6 cups of tea/coffee through the day, as well as water, seldom drink alcohol. I exercise lightly most days – walking mainly and maybe swim once a week. My food issue is chocolate so I usually have a little chocolate after dinner too, they seem to work for me.
I purchased these tablets last year before my sisters wedding , it worked for me , have just purchased some more , am on a 2 meal a day regime ,walking 3 days a week for 2 miles , it works for me so having read other reviews id done right it can be beneficial .
XLS gave my son a pronounced erection, not that a 16-year old needed any help. He was so impressed, he bought me a packet. Very impressive!
no cramps, no diarrhea, no side effects, no weight loss. In fact gained weight whilst taking them and sticking to a calorie controlled diet.
we have taken them now for 3mths and not a hint of any loss, I agree with the watchdog they do not work
Only started these today and I’m already regretting it..
10 minutes after taking them I got bad stomach cramps and got diarrhea. I felt as if I was gonna puke and poop at the same time. I was about to black out. Had to cancel all my plans for tonight, and stay home relaxing. I have a feeling that tomorrow won’t be any different
i weighed 12 1/2 stone prior to using max strength i have done a calorie controlled diet for 4 weeks as well as taking the tablet and have lost 18lb in four weeks so i would say they work and i have had no side effects.
Hi how long do thay take to work and I only eat 2 times a day ones in morning and then at dinner time we’ll thay work
Just started after seeing advert on TVs but after reading all this review I am now worried I made a mistake
Is there no one out there with any good review to reassure me because I hope this is not a scam also I really can’t afford these pills but I made sacrifice to purchased these pills because I am desperate to loose weight
Waste of money iv gained weight had terrible stomach cramps and bloated all the time .
Absolute waste of money,Read other comments saying the same and presumed they were not taking them right.I also presumed because they were expensive they must be good.How wrong I was.Didnt lose a lb.Dont waste your money.
I actually put on weight, by taking these. I did not eat more. Total rip off.
I have started a diet and thought I woukd kick start with these pills max strength, I always loose straight away on a diet, but this time I not only put on weight but could not loose at all. Came off two days ago and have started to loose straight away. My friend is not loosing in them either and is on Avery strict diet.
I bought these a 1 1/2 weeks ago to give my calorie controlled diet a boost. I exercised more that I usually would and I weighed myself this morning and I haven’t lost anything – am soo disappointed. Over the last 4 months I have steadily been loosing 2-3LB a week – such a waste of money and time.
I bought 2 months supply at great cost but felt I could kick start a diet. Now 3 weeks in and having about 3 days of decent low cal days a week, trying to eat sensibly on the other 4 days, a fair bit of walking exercise per week and I haven’t lost anything. In fact my weight fluctuates up by a lb then down a lb. I have suffered the wind and also been very constipated!so feeling bloated. Not nice. I will stick with it seen ive spent the money. But not impressed at the moment.
6 months of time and money wasted with this [email protected] They do absolutely nothing at all. Those claiming they do are either associated with the company that sells them or are simply BIG FAT LIARS.
Apart from Amphetamine type medicines there is no such thing as a diet pill. These miracle cures are promoted by unscrupulous, greedy scumbags who care little about making money from desperate & vulnerable people.
I have taken xls medical for about a year and not really dieting and I have lost 4 stone so yes I definitely recommend them
Hi Mary,
I have just started and I also need to lose a lot of weight. Did you also follow a specific diet and exercise regime? I tried slimming world and lost very little. So thought I would try this.
Anyone got any helpful tips for me ,
Ive read so many different reviews good and bad , and am very confused now!!!! I am around 12 n half stone and would love to be around 10 or a perfect size 10 has been my dream weight since having children, its hard to get to the gym with young children but would say house work and running g after 3 children under 5_has got to be an exercise in it self !; I’m going to buy some today and c how I get on
Coming to the end of my 10 day trial I’ve lost 2 pounds but not been strictly dieting. The first 4/5 days I was suffering with quite bad wind, and yesterday a bit of a upset stomach but nothing to serious.
Waste of money ,gained weight and really not happy spending all that money from my pension ???
How can you gain weight when you still should reduce your calories intake and exercise? Worst case scenario you would stay the same? Or did you experienced increased appetite?
on the bottle tho it does say you need only little exersise
how could I find research on thes
I don’t no whot to do I don’t believe the other people are real and you just making them up , I cant exercise at the moment because ive a broken ankle . I was thinking of getting the xls-medical max strength and you also have the orange satches to take whot are the other ones called that you approve of idont rember the name bit they ere in a bkack bottle I want the honest truth if I went to my doctor he wouldsay I was wasting my money please tell me honestly which is the right one
I didn’t loose a pound tried the 5 day pack as I only wanted to loose about 4lbs
JUST WANTED TO STATE THAT XLS MEDICAL MAX STRENGHT ARE BRILLIANT FOR ME I HAVE LOST 2 STONE BEEN ON THEM FOR WHILE STARTED WITH ORDINARY ONES FIRST AND THEN MAX STRENGHT SO ALL IN ALL ABOUT 1- 1AND HALF MONTHS AND ACHIEVED THIS
Nealy at the end of a month of taking this tablets and i havnt lost one pound! if anything ive put weight on lol!
certainly dont recommend them in anyway
Me and my partner used for 2 months did not work do not use waste off money
I found theese pills an utter waste of money. Not an oz lost. Do Not waste your money people. Eat sensibly an healthy better results.
I STARTED THESE XLS THIS WEEK AND HAVE NEVER HAD STOMACH PAINS LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE!!!TOTALLY ILL THINK MY INSIDES HAVE COME OUT. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE TO GO THROUGH THIS
A complete waste of money. Tried them and i gained weight despite reducing my calories.
I Gained weight on these
I started these pills the start of October…. I eat healthily and keep well balnced, I exercise where possible. But needed a boost to kick start weight loss….. However I thought these would boost that but disappointing I GAINED WEIGHT….ARRGGHHHH
I took Xls as suggested for 10 days. I added 4kg in ten days. I went to the shop I bought it and the told me to contact Xls
Hi i am thinking of going on these tablets, i am just wondering if i would be able to take them as i am on Levothyroxine eveyday, i take 1 tablet 100 microgram, could you please let me now if the XLS would be safe for me. Thank you
I wouldn’t recommend them. I am also under active thyroid and have tried these twice now with not great results. First time I tried the 10 day pack and put on 5lbs despite being careful with what I ate, then tried again but this time adding exercise and using my fitness app to keep an eye on everything I ate and was always below the recommended calories and guess what, put on more weight. This was so frustrating as the app would tell me if I kept every day within calories I would be 9lbs lighter in 5 weeks. Not with theses tablets I won’t! I also think they interfered with my thyroid meds as my body felt slower the longer I was on them if that makes sense.
A patient of mine took XLS medical maximum strength and has been taking 2 three times daily for a few weeks as never realised only twove daily so what are the effects of over exceeding daily intake ???? i had no number to ring to find out ?? never heard of it till researched
On my last week of the months supply, my first week lost 4lb which was great but then that was it!! I’ve eaten low calorie meals, plenty fruit, veg etc not cheated at all but no loss! The upside yes they have reduced my appetite but really not worth the money.
I love this site….whenever I think I need an easy way out of my muffin-top situation I input the product here and read, read, read. After a very nasty experience with so-called weight loss pills, putting my life in danger I now check it through here first and yes 10\10 times I get the virtual slap which stops me from wasting money on placebo crap that’s not going to work. Ladies embrace what you have done to yourself and find the same strenght and craving for a better you.NONE of these pills are the answer…walking past the crisps, chocolate and alcohol in the shops is your answer. Will Power is the magic we all crave.
Love this. Just the slap in the face i needed….off to slimming world it is then!!