Does Corti slim really work or is it a hoax

Hi slacker77,

Thank you for your question.

A place where Cortislim is discussed can be found at the Active Low-Carber Forums
http://forum.lowcarber.org/archive/index.php/t-164224.html

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Cortislim Primary Spokesman Dr Cynaumon
http://www.edresearch.com/CynaumonChallenge.htm

Rip-Off Report.com - Dr. Greg Cynaumon - Cortislim
http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/ripoff83393.htm

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Diet Reviews and Information - "Cortislim" Information and Review
The truth about Cortislim
http://www.chasefreedom.com/cortislim.html

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UltimateFatBurner Reviews & Articles - Reviews of Fat Burners, Diet
Supplements, and Weight Loss Programs
http://www.ultimatefatburner.com/cortislim-review.html

"Cortisol is the body's main stress hormone, and is required for many
vital purposes -- proper glucose metabolism, blood pressure, immune
function and inflammatory response are a few. In times of stress,
either mental or physical, the body can produce an excessive amount of
cortisol. At these high levels, cortisol is a nasty little number
indeed. It can negatively affect cognitive performance, suppress
thyroid function, foster blood sugar imbalances and the subsequent
deposition of body fat, decrease bone density, as well as other
things. Athletes don't like cortisol, as it is catabolic -- i.e.,
muscle-wasting, rather than anabolic -- i.e., muscle building.

Bottom line?

Excess cortisol levels may indeed be somewhat responsible for excess
fat deposition and weight gain, no doubt about it (you'll see why I
say "somewhat" a little later on).

OK, now back to Cortislim -- can it really encourage weight loss by
addressing the high cortisol levels tied to everyday stress? To answer
that, let's look at a few of the ingredients in Cortislim...
The most important ingredient in this compilation is Magnolia bark,
standardized for something called " honokiol". According to Supplement
Watch...

"... a small dose of honokiol, or a magnolia bark extract standardized
for honokiol content, can help to "de-stress" you without making you
sleepy, while a larger dose might have the effect of knocking you out.
When compared to pharmaceutical agents such as Valium (diazepam),
honokiol appears to be as effective in its anti-anxiety activity, yet
not nearly as powerful in its sedative ability."
For more see...

http://www.supplementwatch.com/supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=380

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Cortislim may indeed be able to reduce levels of the stress hormone
cortisol through the effects of Magnolia bark contained in its
formulation. However, that's a far cry from saying you're actually
going to lose weight with this stuff. Most people don't gain weight
simply because they are stressed (although for some, stress does
equate with overeating).

Nope, most of us gain weight because we are inactive and consume too
many calories. Very simple."

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"While it is arguable that stress does play a role in weight gain, it
is one that is secondary to sedentary lifestyles and excessive calorie
consumption. It is a serious "oversimplification" to say, as it does
on the Cortislim Web site, that "stress keeps us fat"."

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"Perhaps what is even more disappointing is that at the time of this
writing, you really have to dig to find any mention of the importance
of proper eating and exercise on the Cortislim Web site. That, to me,
is a big credibility killer. Cortislim, like many other supplements,
continues to perpetuate the myth that weight loss is easy, and does
not require getting off the couch."

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"I must say that I believe Cortislim does have some merit. I
personally would be interested in experimenting with magnolia bark
extract for its anti-anxiety effects, and while Cortislim may be
worthwhile purchasing for this reason alone, I'd be hesitant to
recommend Cortislim as a viable fat burner."

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Cortisol: The "Stress Hormone" 
http://stress.about.com/cs/cortisol/a/aa012901.htm

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortisol
Cortisol is usually released in response to long term stress.

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Cortislim Charged in Nationwide Class Action With Deceptive Advertising
http://www.bigclassaction.com/press_releases/cortislim.pdf

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CortiSlim? Class Action lawsuit
http://www.dietfraud.com/Dietcraze/scams_cortislim.html
Flashy infomercials could not hide the fact that there was no science
in the claims for CortiSlim?

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http://www.bigclassaction.com/class_action/cortislim.html

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Best regards,
tlspiegel

I was being bombarded by their commercials as well (TV, Radio,
Internet), and wondered if it worked as much as they hyped it.  I
finally broke down and purchased it, (FYI you can get it cheaper then
the Cortislim Web site? I got mine at
http://www.doctorstrust.comitem_details.asp?item_identifier=WR2541-1 )
I?ve been on it for a couple of months now & it seems to be working?
maybe not as much as the commercials say it should, but I have lost a
couple of pounds.  Don?t know if this will help you.  I figure you
have to give it a try as each person will probably react differently.