Question:
Has anyone ever tried ZetaCap
It's a diet pill that's supposed to do the same type of thing as gastric bypass without the surgery, supposedly it's supposed to make you feel full and stop about 70% if your food intake. I was just wondering if anyone had ever tried or used, and if so, what did you think.? Thanks, Alesha — Alesha424 (posted on December 8, 2005)
December 8, 2005
no, i have not heard of it but is it prescribed or over the counter?
— NATAGURS
December 8, 2005
Alesha,
I tried it and it did nothing for me. Actually, it made me eat more!! If
you are interested in buying some I have 3 bottles in my cupboard. I will
give you a great deal!! email me: [email protected]
Good Luck!!
— 2plusme
December 8, 2005
It did drop a couple of ounces from my pocket book. Did not help me lose
any weight!!! I give it two thumbs down.
Sonya S.
— [Deactivated Member]
December 8, 2005
This is from http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/32616.htm:
Zetacap is a product consisting of xanthum gum, Chinese red ginseng root,
astragalus root, cayenne fruit, echinacea whole plant, Fo Ti root, golden
seal root, guarana seed, panax ginseng root & extract and Siberian
ginseng root, that is sold for weight loss. The manufacturers of Zetacap
promote their product as being a "gastric bypass", and they state
that "you just can't eat". This product is supposed to form a
"gel" in your stomach, inducing a feeling of
"fullness", and thus making a person not want to eat.
Zetacap is not approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), meaning
that it is not tested or regulated by the federal government. There are no
controlled studies regarding the product's safety and/or efficacy in
established medical literature.
Some of the herbs found in Zetacap (for example - ginseng) are known to
interact with commonly prescribed medications, such as warfarin and
nifedipine. High doses of some of the herbs found in Zetacap are known to
cause various problems. For example, large doses of goldenseal are known to
cause stomach upset, nervous symptoms, depression, convulsions, and
paralysis. Goldenseal can block the absorption of B vitamins. Guarana, a
source of caffeine, can cause agitation, insomnia, nervousness,
restlessness, gastrointestinal irritation, as well as heart effects at
higher doses. None of the herbs found in Zetacap should be used during
pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Based on the ingredients found in Zetacap, side effects such as stomach
upset and nervous symptoms may be common. This product is most likely not
the most effective or safest way to lose weight.
Kasey
365/210 (nonop)
— Kasey
December 8, 2005
I'm not sure if this is the one that they reported on the news last week or
not. There was something I saw either on 20/20 or the local nightly news
about a new pill that mimics a gastric bypass in that you can't eat much at
all. Hard core food addicts continue to eat through the stuffed feeling
though according to what I read. Worth trying if you can't get the surgery
if/when it gets approved. But I understand regain is common after you go
off it. Still, I think it would be great for those who don't qualify
physically for the surgery....esp those with a lower bmi....
— Dinka Doo
December 8, 2005
Alesha, I have aslo researched Zetacaps. I asked this same question a few
months back. No one had anything positive to say about this product.
Basically what zetacaps do is fill your stomach with a type of 'gel' so
that you can only eat small amounts of food. What concerned me is that this
'goo' has to pass through the entire digestive track. I was afraid that it
might cause a blockage which might require serious surgery to remove it
from your system. I will try to locate the responses I received for you if
you wish. Send me an email at [email protected] and I will send it to
you.
God bless you on your WLS journey.
Cara B.
— coG627
December 8, 2005
Well i tried it....became restless, insomnial, and i was constanly
eating....the full feeling never came. This was among several pill/quick
fixes I've tried, and was sadly disapointed in. Nothing is gonna do what
surgery can do, and no one can make that committment but you. Good luck
deciding....
— allyson1211
December 8, 2005
I tried this product and it did nothing from me -- just a couple of months
ago I recieved a letter about getting my money back for purchasing this
product --because it was mis-advertising -- so I sent the form and I should
be recieving a refund -- It didn't work for me not at all ...
Nessa J
— Vlove68
December 8, 2005
My Dad always said... If it sounds too good to be true -- it probably is!
Lola
— [Deactivated Member]
December 9, 2005
I have tried it and at first I thought it was great, about three weeks out
it didn't work any more ,also I ordered a bunch off the net to get it
cheaper and sold it to other people and it work for them about two to three
week but then the effects stopped, don't waste your money
— momtoall
December 9, 2005
Yes, I bought Zeta Caps, paid alot of money and the only thing they do is
make you constipated, they do not curb your appetite in anyway whatsoever!
I just had the lapband 7 weeks ago, lost 30 lbs already and fell great.
Please stay away from these OTC pills, there really is no miracle pill that
will work the same as surgery. Good luck, hope this helped.
Diane P
— noboat4u
December 26, 2005
Don't waste your money. I had WLS but have a relative that could not get
it due to lack of finance, so he bought these pills. He came over one day
with them, and he and I dissolved one in a small glass of diet soda, and it
did not form any gel. He tried them for about a week, and felt nothing,
just like he had even if he had never taken the pills. They don't make you
feel full, and they don't cause any gel to form in your stomach. Basically
it's a scam to jump on the gastric bypass phenom, and sadly get peoples
hopes up that can't afford or are scared to get the surgery. This company
should be ashamed of themselves.
— Carey N.
December 26, 2005
I bought the Zetacap and all that it came with was a little flyer about how
to become a salesperson for Selmedica. After a month of it not doing a
darn thing, I called for my 100% guaranteed refund. The lady gave me a
huge hassle and asked me all kinds of stupid questions. Since I ordered
six bottles I waited six months and again called to return the product. I
had to sign an affidavit that I had tried the product according to the
instructions, that I had spoken with my "product coach" and that
I had followed the nutritional guidelines that were included with my
product.
Well clearly no "product coach" information was given, and no
"nutritional information" was included. I finally had to have my
attorney send them a demand letter for my refund before they finally handed
it over. This is a huge scam and I wouldn't get involved with them for the
world. Also they tell you on the phone that you have to read the legal
disclaimer on thier website in very tiny white letters at the bottom, but
when you ask to speak to their corporate counsel, they tell you they don't
have one.
— vstarrme
December 26, 2005
I bought the Zetacap and all that it came with was a little flyer about how
to become a salesperson for Selmedica. After a month of it not doing a
darn thing, I called for my 100% guaranteed refund. The lady gave me a
huge hassle and asked me all kinds of stupid questions. Since I ordered
six bottles I waited six months and again called to return the product. I
had to sign an affidavit that I had tried the product according to the
instructions, that I had spoken with my "product coach" and that
I had followed the nutritional guidelines that were included with my
product.
Well clearly no "product coach" information was given, and no
"nutritional information" was included. I finally had to have my
attorney send them a demand letter for my refund before they finally handed
it over. This is a huge scam and I wouldn't get involved with them for the
world. Also they tell you on the phone that you have to read the legal
disclaimer on thier website in very tiny white letters at the bottom, but
when you ask to speak to their corporate counsel, they tell you they don't
have one. Well who wrote their legal disclaimer??? I'm a paralegal and
these people are idiots.
— vstarrme
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