It's promoted as being a "5 second water hack" and we are told that you can "effortlessly lose stubborn body fat"... but does Leptitox really work? Or is this just another scam weight-loss supplement that is going to get your hopes up for nothing?
After coming across the promotional material for this supplement I knew I had to write a review on it.
Why? Well, because the way it is promoted is misleading, and this is NOT the miracle cure it may seem to be. You'll see what I mean in this review, but let's first start off by going over the promotions and some of the lies.
The Promotions - Misleading & Filled With Lies!
The video presentation I watched for Leptitox was literally over an hour long (hard to sit through!). There was also a written version, but I didn't find this out until later.
In the presentation, the guy behind it all, Morgan Hurst, starts off talking about his wife, Grace, who was overweight and had tried everything. Eventually she came to the point of being suicidal, and this led Morgan to do everything in order to find a cure. Eventually he did, and supposedly this cure helped Grace lose 62 pounds of fat in just a few weeks...
We are told that claim that losing weight has "nothing to do with"...
- how much you diet
- starve yourself
- how much grueling exercise you do
- your thyroid, hormones, or metabolism
- or your genetics and aging
He basically tells us that losing weight has nothing to do with anything except his new secret that he is selling... of course!
HOWEVER, I'm hesitant to trust everything that we are told... especially after finding out that some of what we are told are proven lies!
#1 - The Testimonials Are Fake!
If you watched the presentation then you might remember seeing testimonials from people who have supposedly tried Leptitox and lost all sorts of weight. However, these are likely fake.
I ran a reverse Google image search for the picture of "Diana" shown above and found that this photo was taken from other websites... and that the woman's name is actually "Lorie"..
The same goes for the others we are shown.
We are told that "James R" lost 34 pounds...
But I also looked up this image and found that the guy's name is actually "Greg Klapp"...
#2 - Claims His Presentation Might Get Shut Down
He also claims that the big companies in the weight-loss industry are not happy with his presentation, because it "could destroy their business model overnight", and that they might have it taken down at any moment.
This is a common theme among scammy supplement promotions, and one that I've come across numerous times before, such as with Diabetes Destroyer and the Gluco Type 2 supplement.
I really don't think the large weight-loss companies are scared about Morgan and his supplement, which isn't even getting that great of reviews (more on this later).
#3 - He Went On Some Journey to the Ends of the Earth
He claims to have looked through old medical journals, visited universities, spoke to doctors, and eventually ended up in Malaysia where he was given a list of strange plants and herbs from a 50-something year old guy that had the secret.
Ya, I've also heard similar stories along these lines many times before. It definitely doesn't mean it's a scam, but it does raise my suspicions a bit more.
Anyways, let's begin the review to see if this product is as good as we are told, which isn't looking too optimistic at this point.
What Is Leptitox?
- Product: Leptitox
- Type: Fat loss supplement
- Brand: Leptitox Nutrition
- Price: $49/bottle (discounts if you purchase more than 1)
- Where to Buy: Available on the official website here
Overview
Leptitox (commonly misspelled as Lepitox) is an all-natural fat-loss supplement that is different from most others, with a focus on stopping leptin resistance, which I'll explain more in one of the following sections. It is comprised of 22 ingredients, many of which have been used in traditional medicines for ages.
It is hugely popular online right now, but (in my opinion) is far from being the miracle cure it is promoted as.
The Guy Behind It
Morgan Hurst is the guy behind Leptitox. He is the guy who supposedly went to the ends of the earth to find this fat-loss method.
He doesn't have any relevant degrees. He just claims to be a regular guy. A 47-year old firefighter.
That said, he does claim to have had the help of a medical professional, Sonya Rhodes, medical researcher.
Update: Sonia Rhodes Might Not Exist!
I was just doing some extra research and you won't believe what I found.
In the video presentation for Leptitox we are told that the lady's name is "Sonia"...
BUT, in the written presentation her name is spelled "Sonya"...
So which is it?
With all the other lies we are told it's hard for me to trust this information now. But, I suppose it could be simple mistake.
How It Works
Leptitox is focused on one main thing, stopping leptin resistance.
Leptin, aka the "fat hormone" (many other names too), basically tells the brain when it is time to speed up or slow down the metabolism. When levels of this hormone are high you're body is put in a higher metabolic state, burning more fat, and vice versa.
Leptin resistance is what you don't want if you are trying to lose weight. This is when the brain stops recognizing leptin's signals, which pretty much makes the hormone useless, at least to some extent.
We are told by Morgan Hurst that leptin resistance is mainly due to EDCs (endocrine-disrupting chemicals) entering your bloodstream and disrupting your brain from detecting leptin.
Research is still emerging in this area, but some reports I have come across have referred to EDCs as a "threat for human metabolism" [from Frontiers in Endocrinology] and they have been found to disrupt leptin sensors in mice.
Leptitox's goal is to protect the body from these harmful EDCs, and thus stop the potential harmful effects of leptin resistances, and ultimately help people lose more weight.
Ingredients
The formula consists of 22 ingredients. These include...
- Milk thistle - Supports liver health and detoxification. Also used for skin health, weight loss, reducing cholesterol and more.
- Apium graveolens seed - Shown to have detoxifying properties and protects against DEHP, an endocrin disruptor. Also used to treat colds and the flu.
- Jujube - Detoxifies the endocrine disruptor ZEA. Used in traditional Chinese medicine. Contains many bioactive compounds and has anti-cancer properties.
- Grape seed - Protects against cadmium, another endocrine disruption. Also protects against cancer.
- Alfalfa - Detoxifying properties, helps liver. Lots of antioxidants.
- Chanca Piedra - High in antioxidants. Also helps protect the liver, working as a tonic.
- Taraxacum - Lots of antioxidants. Helps boost the immune system.
- Brassicas - Provides compounds to help make important antioxidants. Supports detoxification and inflammation.
- Barberry - Can help prevent fat storage with the berberine it provides. Also may fight inflammation and infection.
- Turmeric - Contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory. May protect bones, the liver, and more.
- Yellow dock - Used for detoxification of the liver, to treat infections, pain and swelling, and more.
- N-acetyl cysteine - Essential for making certain antioxidants. Helps detox, which can prevent liver and kidney damage.
- Burdock root - Loaded with antioxidants. Found to detoxify blood, according to a 2011 article from Inflammopharmacology and can increase circulation.
- Choline - Good for liver support when detoxing. Can protect heart health and boost metabolism.
- Chicory root - Prebiotic fiber, supports health gut flora. Helps detoxify digestive tract and may also help detoxify the liver.
- Methionine - May prevent liver damage and viral infections.
- Feverfew - Can reduce inflammation. Commonly used to treat headaches and migraines.
- Beet Root - Helps improve blood flow and physical performance.
- Ginger - Can relieve pain, reduce inflammation, ease cold symptoms, and has detoxification properties.
- Red raspberry - Lots of antioxidants.
- Artichoke extract - May help with detoxing and improve liver health, and may have anticancer benefits.
- Dandelion - Helps detox the liver, Lots of antioxidants. Can help fight cancer.
Are They "Proven" to Work?
We are basically told that these ingredients are guaranteed to get the job done, but are they really?
Well, the truth is that scientific research proving their effectiveness, especially when it comes to protection from EDCs, is severely lacking and in some cases non-existent.
Many of the ingredients have some proven benefits and have been used in traditional medicines for centuries, but their said effectiveness for detoxification and protection from EDCs is flimsy.
It would be nice if there was a study proving Leptitox's formulation can help decrease leptin resistance, but we are left in the dark here.
Will they help? There are so many ingredients here that there is a good chance you will see some health benefits and could lose weight, just don't buy into this being the miracle-product it is promoted as being.
Any Side Effects?
Before taking any supplement it is always recommended that you look into the possible side effects of the different ingredients. That said, this all-natural blend will likely have no negative side effects, although some are possible and cramping/diarrhea has been reported. The ingredients are nothing that no one has ever taken before, and they are included in very low amounts.
According to the Leptitox company themselves, "the only side effect is having to spend money on new tight-fitting sexy clothing, or cancel your gym membership"...
*If you are taking any medications then I'd recommend consulting with your doctor.
Cost & Refunds
The cost varies greatly depending how many bottles you purchase.
- 1 bottle = $49/bottle
- 3 bottles = $39/bottle
- 6 bottles = $33/bottle
With big discounts like this, it makes you wonder... how much profit they are actually making selling single bottles at $49 if they can bring the price down to $33 so easily??
Refunds
This product is sold through Clickbank, and the good news about this is that they have a 60-day money-back guarantee on all the products sold on their platform.
In the refund policy it states that "if for any reason you're unsatisfied with your results, you can just return what you haven't used for a full, no questions asked refund".
And if you do buy Leptitox and it doesn't work, you can contact them to initiate the refund process with one of these options...
- 1-800-390-6035 (US)
- 1-208-345-4245 (international)
- contact@leptitox.org
Their physical mailing address for returns is listed as:
Leptitox Nutrition
37 Inverness Drive East, Suite 100
Englewood, CO 80112
The Bad News: The Leptitox company can still find ways to make it hard for customers to return purchases, which some people are complaining about (I'll go over this next).
Consumer Reviews/ Complaints
Of course on the main website we are shown a bunch of good reviews from people who have supposedly had great weight-loss success with Leptitox. But I'm more interested in reviews published on 3rd party websites... which are often more reliable.
You can find reviews on Trustpilot as well as Amazon. At the time of writing this, the overall Trustpilot rating is 4/5 stars and on Amazon it has 3.1/5 stars.
Reviews are mixed. Some people claim that it is "literally the best" and that it works as described...
[Source: Trustpilot]
[Source: Trustpilot]
[Source: Trustpilot]
However, there are also some reviews from people who claim that it absolutely does not work...
[Source: Amazon]
[Source: Amazon]
And there are even some people calling it a scam, most of whom are having trouble getting refunds...
[Source: Trustpilot]
[Source: Trustpilot]
Pros v Cons
Pros
- All natural
- No major side-effect concerns (although some people report cramping and diarrhea)
- Different from most weight-loss supplements - attacks the problem of weight-loss from a different angle
Cons
- Pretty expensive
- Deceptive promotions may get your hopes up too much
- People have reported difficulty getting refunds
- Lacking scientific backing in some areas
Is Leptitox a Scam?
I wouldn't call it a scam, but it's pretty obvious that the marketing behind this product is misleading, deceptive, and a bit on the shady side.
But it does have value and there is potential for it to work... just don't expect it to work as well as it is promoted as working.
Conclusion - Worth a Try?
As you know, there is no guarantee that Leptitox will help you lose weight and the science behind it is lacking. However, on the upside, it is a weight-loss supplement that tries attacks the problem from a different angle. So if you have tried all sorts of ways to lose weight without success, this could be worth a try.
But ultimately the decision is up to you. The good news is that there is a 60-day money back guarantee, as mentioned (although it may be hard to get).
Where to Buy
If you do want to give it a try then you can buy Leptitox on the official website here.
It is not available in stores.
I hope you enjoyed this review and found it helpful. Please leave any comments/questions below 🙂
Hi Kyle, I’m just wondering what product you would recommend to lose weight? I have tried everything and the weight just won’t come off. Please email me and let me know if you have a better idea. Thanks, Jessica
PS To be healthy, I need to lose at least 70 pounds!
How do I get my refund? I have 2 full bottles left that I paid $49 per bottle Instead of losing weight I gained weight!!! This did not work for me Please repond so I can get my money refunded
I paid $49 per bottle and I would like a refund asap please contact me
This LEPITOX is a real joke. I have been doing what it said and I haven’t lost a pond. I would love to have my money back. I called customer service and he said it was too late I hate to get a lawyer but my nephew is one This is the first time I have ever ordered anything like this and I am on a fixed income. I just want my MONEY BACK…
Hi Kyle, I was ready to order Leptitox I had the last 4 card numbers to enter and something told to hurry and check the reviews and I got you and I’m glad I did thanks for exposing this useless product. What would you advise me to take to loose 45 lbs, thanks and e-email me.
I bought this product about a month ago – while buying a window popped up about buying three more, then another window, then another window. I started the product but have not seen any results that can be attributed to the product. Yes I lost a few pounds, but I am on a calorie restrictive diet/exercise program already, so was hoping this might help. I figured give it two/three months as a trial with the four bottles purchased. Then today I got an invoice from Click Bank about my next shipment. I was very careful not to click on anything that implied this was going to be a monthly cost. When I called I was told it was a $200+ cancellation fee. Now the customer service agent said she would refund the current charge, and waive the $200 fee. I will let you know if this occurs. Let the Buyer Beware.