Tetrazene KGM-90™ Review

By Paul Crane, reprinted from his popular Ultimatefatburner.com Website

Tetrazene, eh? Every time I begin a new review, I invariably wonder... who names these products anyway? Tetrazene KGM-90? Come on now... this isn't a prescription drug we're talking about—it's a fiber supplement masquerading as a fat burner. I guess I shouldn't be surprised—Tetrazene is brought to us by BioQuest, a division of the company formerly known as Cytodyne, who brought us Xenadrine RFA-1 and Xenadrine EFX.

[Editor's Note: Tetrazene is also owned by the supplement catalog wholesaler PROSOURCE, which—surprise, surprise—rates Tetrazene as their "5-Star" fat burner.]

Anyhow, back to Tetrazene...

The main, actually the only, compound of note in the Tetrazene formulation is glucomannan. I've talked about glucomannan several times on my site already—after all, it plays a major part in the formulations of the "As seen on TV" product FiberThin and the MuscleTech's newest fat burner, Diet Tech.

Here's what I said about glucomannan in the Diet Tech review...

"Several clinical studies validate glucomannan's ability to lower LDL cholesterol and blood lipid levels—as well as blood sugar levels. Wonders abound—there also appears to be some evidence that one gram of glucomannan, taken with 8 oz of water one hour prior to meals, has a significant influence on weight loss (one study showed almost six pounds of fat lost in two months—with no changes in eating habits)."

And...

"Issue of note: Glucomannan may bind with and hinder the absorption of certain nutrients. It's probably a good idea to use a high-quality multivitamin when supplementing with glucomannan or glucomannan-based products like Diet Tech, FiberThin, and Tetrazene. (I wonder if the presence of glucomannan in such large large amounts may actually hinder the effectiveness of the rest of the various products' formulas?)"

So yes, glucomannan (which is a source of dietary fiber) definitely exhibits some pretty exciting properties. After all, adequate fiber intake is a critical element of good health—fiber can lower blood sugar levels, increase satiety, contribute to digestive health, improve regularity and prostate health, and even lower cholesterol levels. It can even have a positive effect on weight loss as well...

Nancy Howarth, a nutritionist from Tuft's University in Boston, suggests people who add an extra 14 grams per day to their diet could expect to lose four pounds and decrease food intake by 10% in four months.

Additionally, the typical low-quality North American diet does not contain nearly enough fiber—the average North American consumes 15 grams of fiber daily—10 grams less than the minimum recommended amount of 25 mg.

The question is, of course, will the addition of Tetrazene or glucomannan into your lifestyle result in significant weight loss?

Well, any time you add fiber into your diet, you are essentially filling yourself up without adding additional calories. High-fiber foods and fiber supplements (like Metamucil, for example), generally help you feel fuller faster and stay satiated longer. So yes, Tetrazene may help you to eat less. However, if you are still consuming significantly more calories then you require, supplementing with Tetrazene won't do anything for you. (Click here for an article on the best fat burners that includes an explanation of how to determine the amount of calories you require!) The basic rule still applies—take in more calories then you require, and it is impossible to lose weight.

And while glucommanan is an interesting compound, I'd be surprised if you couldn't attain 90% of its benefits merely by replacing the starchy carbohydrates in your diet with high-fiber fruits and vegetables.

What benefits do products like Tetrazene, FiberThin, and Diet Tech offer to consumers?

They are a highly portable, convenient form of fiber. If you live a lifestyle where this sort of convenience is important to you, then Tetrazene KGM-90 may offer you some slight benefits. Otherwise I'd recommend adding high-fiber foods to your diet instead...

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