Sunday, April 15, 2018

Bissell Power Lifter Deep Cleaner review

Bissell Carpet cleaners have always had a lot of strengths, along with a few weak areas. The Power Lifter Deep Cleaner model improves on some of the old design while still suffering some of the same shortcomings of its predecessors.

The biggest and most welcome innovation in this model is the split tank design. This means that the clean water and dirty water are in separate sides of the same tank so that there is only one tank to remove and replace.

Previous models had a separate fill and empty tank, each with their own flaws. The clean tank fit snug against the back of the unit and had to be pulled straight up to remove. This process was almost impossible at times due to the poor design. The dirty water tank had a bad habit of overflowing with shampoo bubbles spitting them onto the floor you just cleaned.

Even with these problems, Bissell has historically made some of the best carpet cleaners in terms of effectiveness. The Power Lifter Deep Cleaner does Cary on this tradition while also fixing some of the problems with older models. On the downside, the design seems to have a smaller capacity for cleaning mixture or perhaps uses the mixture faster so it cleans a fairly small area before having to stop and refill.

Pros

Effective cleaner

Improved design

Easy to use

Cons

Only able to clean a small area at a time

A bit pricey for a spot cleaner

Overall this is a decent product. It has some problems, but Bissell's lack of competition in the game means this is probably the best you will find in this price range.



Sunday, April 8, 2018

V3 Original Weight Management Formula Review

What is V3 Original Weight Management Formula?

This product is a weight loss supplement from a somewhat sketchy company called Vfinity. The company is geared toward marketing and sales more than product quality and health. That's where the first red flags come into play. Vfinity seems like an advertising agency that sells nutrition products rather than a nutrition company. Nevertheless, V3 is a product that claims to help users decrease fat and suppress apatite to aid in keeping the pounds off.

V3 Ingredients

Ingrediants include: B-phenylethylamine (a natural compound acting as a stimulant for the central nervous system) [1], 2-amino-4-methylpentane (Stimulant similar to DMAA) [2], Chromium, methyltheophylline (more stimulant), hordenine HCL, caffeine anhydrous (158mg), octopamine and cha de bugre.

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Does V3 Original Weight Management Formula Work?

The science behind this product says "kind of." the thing is stimulants and thermogenics do have documented history of success in weight loss. Several of the other ingredients in this product lack scientific research to back their effectiveness. It seems that this could have a positive effect on weight loss, but likely less than what the company indicates.

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How to Use V3 Original Weight Management Formula

From the Company Website: "Take two (2) capsules daily early morning or early afternoon, or two hours after a meal, with (8) ounces of water. For additional energy, an additional two (2) capsules may be taken. Do not exceed four (4) capsules per day. Avoid taking after 4:00 PM to ensure proper sleep. [3]

V3 Original Weight Management Formula Product Warnings

This product is not intended for children, pregnant women or those who could become pregnant. It is important to check this product for interactions with other medications or possible complications with existing health issues.

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Is V3 Original Weight Management Formula Safe?

2-amino-4-methylpentane, hordenine HCL and B-phenylethylamine all have stimulant properties which could cause health issues for some people. Chromium presents potential health risks for diabetics, and many of the ingredients have not been sufficiently studied and evaluated for effectiveness and safety. This product is not necessarily unsafe, but there are some areas of concern and it would be wise to consult a health care professional before taking this or any other similar product.

V3 Original Side Effects

2-amino-4-methylpentane found in V3 Original Weight Management Formula is a potentially dangerous substance which can cause blood vessels to constrict and can cause an increase in heart rate. This ingredient works like a stimulant and caries with it the potential side effects of stimulant use. This product could cause increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, tremors and anxiety. It is also worth noting that 2-amino-4-methylpentane is very similar to the substance DMAA which is banned by the FDA. B-phenylethylamine is also a stimulant and as such could cause mild side effects. Chromium is mostly safe but has a potential effect on blood sugar levels and could be problematic for people with diabetic or other blood sugar issues. hordenine HCL is a stimulant with potential fat burning properties but the chemical compound can also create a false positive for opiates on a drug test.

V3 Lawsuits

There are currently (at the time of writing) no lawsuits against the makers of V3 Original for any harm done by the product.


Where to by V3 Supplements

This product seems to be only available from the company's official site for a hefty $70 per 30 day supply.

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Overall: Should You Buy?

In reality this seems to be pretty far from being the worst product out there for weight loss. Diet products are often over priced, ineffective and unsafe. This particular item seems to have a little more care put into its production to limit some of the worse side effects seen in similar products. It also has a little less filler nonsense than some supplements in the game. There are, however, still some potential risks with this product and some ingredients that lack scientific study. In the end, V3 just doesn't offer enough to justify the big price tag. We recommend giving this one a pass.




Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenethylamine
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1271-methylpentane.aspx?activeingredientid=1271&activeingredientname=methylpentane
http://vfinity.com/shop-all-products-2/v3-weight-management-formula/