Cologel Review

What You Should Know

Cologel is a weight loss supplement that is heavily reliant on the inclusion of marine protein. This collagen-based active ingredient is said to help the body dispose of sugars, toxins and unnecessary body fat. Clearly, since this product’s main active ingredient is derived largely from shellfish, Cologel is not suitable for any dieter who is allergic to shellfish, nor is it a viable choice for any dieter whose religion prescribes the consumption of shellfish. Marine-derived collagen is one ingredient that is currently getting a lot of “buzz”, but there are few reliable studies that we could find to back up its effectiveness.

Cologel is directed by the manufacturer to be taken once in the morning and once in the evening after dinner but before bed. In the morning, dieters are directed to take three Cologel capsules prior to eating breakfast, and to not eat anything for an hour after taking this supplement. In the evening, the Cologel supplements are directed to be taken “before bed on an empty stomach” which doesn’t seem to leave much of a window of opportunity for dinner to us. These direction actually seem fairly inconvenient compared to other natural diet supplements currently on the market.

Ingredients

Marine Collagen, Lecithin, Aloe Vera, Safflower Oil, and Beeswax.

Product Features

Cologel is relatively expensive, especially since the morning and evening formula is sold separately. It costs $123 each for a 90-count bottle of either the AM or PM formula. This brings the total cost for this weight loss approach to a hefty $246, which could be more than many dieters can afford. Part of the reason for the odd usage timing is that Cologel is claimed to work its hardest during the first 90 minutes that a user is sleeping. The collagen protein present in Cologel is claimed to actively burn away unwanted fat while the user sleeps. In addition to marine protein, Cologel also contains Aloe extract, which is a mild laxative that has been linked to stomach irritation for some users.

Advantages

• This product is available online.
• The full list of ingredients is posted and is easy to find.

Disadvantages

• A one-month supply of this product is $246, making it one of the more expensive supplements that we’ve seen.
• We found little clinical trial results to back up Cologel’s claims.
• No money-back guarantee or product trial sample seems to be available.
• The inclusion of shellfish means that users with shellfish allergies should steer clear of Cologel.
• Aloe Vera extract is a stomach irritant for some.

Conclusion

We’d probably stay away from Cologel. Two of its main active ingredients are potential allergens for some dieters, and it’s also one of the most expensive diet supplements we’ve looked at. If the makers of Cologel saw fit to offer consumers a sample of the product to test out, we’d be a bit more encouraged, but as it is this looks like a pretty high-risk supplement to us.