Fastin was originally sold as a prescription weight loss drug containing the appetite suppressing agent phentermine, but was withdrawn from the market in 1998 by its maker, Smith Kline Beecham.

King Pharmaceuticals was the manufacturer/distributor of Fastin and no doubt did not want to lose what had become a valuable brand name. They then “reformulated” Fastin without phentermine, virtually creating an entirely different diet pill than the original, which could be considered deceptive marketing tactics.

In fact, the Fastin site actually seems intentionally attempt to trick people into thinking they are getting a generic version of the prescription drug Phentermine. In reality, Fastin is a very small proprietary blend (245 mg) of basically Phenylethylamine—a substance not known to promote weight loss.

Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals,  the company that now makes Fastin has a questionable record. You can read about their Federal Indictment for their involvement “relating to a scheme to sell adulterated and unapproved drugs over the internet” at http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/wheatIndict.htm

Fastin’s Proprietary Blend

• Phenylethylamine HCL
• R-Beta-Methylphenylethylamine
• methylphenylethylamine tartrate
• methylsynephrine HCL
• N-Methyl-phenylethylamine HCL
• Synephrine HCL
• Theobromine Anhydrous
• Yohimbine HCL

Phenylethylamines (Phenylethylamine HCL, R-Beta-Methylphenylethylamine, methylphenylethylamine tartrate, methylsynephrine HCL, N-Methyl-phenylethylamine HCL) are related to amphetamines which may increase extracellular levels of dopamine, helping to alleviate depression.  As for its application to weight loss, there is no direct connection.

Synephrine is a stimulant. Its effectiveness is widely debated, but synephrine has gained popularity as an alternative to ephedrine (since ephedrine is now illegal to use in most countries).

Theobromine is a bitter alkaloid of the cacao plant. It can act as a stimulant to boost metabolic functions, which may help the body burn more calories.

Yohimbe is known as an aphrodisiac and is often included in diet supplements even though it has no demonstrated application to weight loss

Fastin’s Sneaky Marketing

In addition to claims that it will make you lose weight, Fastin is also marketed as a “mood promoter” since it has ingredients that may raise dopamine levels.

As previously mentioned, the Fastin site actually seems intentionally attempt to trick people into thinking they are getting a generic version of the prescription drug Phentermine, while they have actually replaced the Phentermine with a substance not known to promote weight loss! That’s pretty shady.

Fastin Price

At $90 a bottle this supplement is way overpriced.

If you opt for the Fastin Free Trial then you pay $8.95 (which is a break-even for them most likely) but then you’re a part of the “Netnutri Fastin Diet Club”, where you are on autopay for a two-month shipment for a whopping $139.90!

Fastin Guarantee

They have a very weak 30-day return policy and it applies to only unopened bottles. This kind of guarantee isn’t any better than no guarantee at all. How are you supposed to know if it works if you can’t try it? Apparently they don’t want you to be able see if it works. (Hmmm, I wonder why?)

Conclusion

Fastin uses deceptive marketing techniques. Their main ingredient does not promote weight loss, the guarantee is worthless, and it’s quite expensive. So, do you think we’re going to recommend this pill? That’s right. Not a chance! Save your hard-earned money for something a lot less sketchy.

Ingredients: phenylethylamine, synephrine, theobromine, yohimbe

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