CortiSlim was marketed as a "cortisol control weight loss formula" by CortiSlim international Inc. CortiSlim contains three proprietary blends: CortiplexTM, LeptiplexTM, and InsutrolTM, as well as vitamin C, calcium, and chromium. Cortiplex purportedly "controls cortisol levels within a healthy range to help reduce fat stage and promote fat mobilization - especially fat stored around the midsection in the tough-to-lose abdominal area" and consists of magnolia bark extract (Magnolia officinalis; 1 -5% honokiol), beta-sitoserol, and SuntheanineB (1 00% L-theanine). Leptiplex purportedly "helps to naturally control appetite, increase energy levels, and stimulate metabolism" and consists of green tea leaf extract (Camellia sinenisis; 50% epigallocatechin gallate
GCG and bitter orange peel extract (Citrus aurantium; 5% synephrine). Insutrol purportedly "balances blood sugar and insulin levels to help reduce cravings and let you stick to your healthy eating plan" and consists of banana leaf extract (Lagerstromia speciosa; 1 % corosolic acid) and vanadyl sulfate (vanadium).
The CortiSlim line of products was acquired from its original owner, Window Rock Enterprises in 2008 after Window Rock had been pushed into bankruptcy as a result of losing a lawsuit for false advertising by the Federal Trade Commission.
Ingredients
# Magnolia Bark Extract
# Beta-sitoserol
# SuntheanineB
# Green Tea Leaf extract
# Bitter orange peel extract
# Banana leaf extract
Product Details
Total Weight: 0.25 lbs (0.11 kg)
UPC: 858949002001
Item #: 4282
Package Format: 90 Capsules
Origin: Made In USA
False Advertisement
Window Rock Enterprises, the former owners of the CortiSlim product line, originally claimed that it contributed to weight loss by blocking
cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone.
It is produced in many animals, mainly by the ''zona fasciculata'' of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland ...
. The manufacturer was fined $12 million by the
Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government whose principal mission is the enforcement of civil (non-criminal) antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection. The FTC shares jurisdiction ov ...
in 2007 for
false advertising
False advertising is defined as the act of publishing, transmitting, or otherwise publicly circulating an advertisement containing a false claim, or statement, made intentionally (or recklessly) to promote the sale of property, goods, or servic ...
, and, as part of the settlement, the current owner of the brand no longer claims that CortiSlim is a cortisol
antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, riv ...
.
CortiSlim product promoters also claimed that the effectiveness of CortiSlim products had been demonstrated by over 15 years of scientific research, a claim that the FTC determined to be false.
References
External links
CortiSlim Official SiteCortiSlim Official Canadian Site
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Dietary supplements
False advertising