Lean Optimizer Review: Does It Really Work?

Let’s be honest, losing weight is never easy¹.

It’s hard to resist the temptation of foods that we know are not good for us. It takes effort to motivate ourselves to exercise.

And even when we do resist temptation and put the effort in the results don’t always reflect the hard work. Weight loss may be slower than we would like. It may even come to a complete standstill.

It may be at times like this that we look for a supplement to give us a boost.

Lean Optimizer is one such supplement. It promises to turn on your fat burning genes.

Let’s delve in deeper and see what it has to offer. Read our review.

This is a supplement pill from HFL Solutions. HFL stands for Health, Fitness and Longevity. The company supplies health supplements online.

Founded by Dr. Sam Robbins in 1999 they work out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Robbins decided to quit medical school. He wanted to follow a path investigating natural remedies for health issues. He is a Doctor of Philosophy with a Diploma from the University of California. His primary goal is to:

Help eliminate the misinformation, give clarity and simplify the process of having a healthy body and mind!

He also founded a charitable foundation in 2004. The Institute of Health, Fitness & Longevity Solutions, which supplies free and discounted supplements.

Lean Optimizer contains vitamins and minerals and a proprietary blend of natural ingredients.

The vitamins and minerals are:

Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 75 MG

This is an antioxidant that may help treat or prevent obesity².

Potassium 50 MG

May help improve blood pressure and cardiovascular health. It may also help preserve muscle mass.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCL) 12.5 MG

This may help maintain fat free mass when losing weight ³.

Chromium Picolinate 100 MCG

Some studies or show this may help reduce hunger cravings and binge eating⁴. It may not be effective in promoting meaningful weight loss if you are overweight or obese. It may be even less effective if you are not overweight, even when combined with exercise.

The proprietary Synergy Optimizer Blend contains:

Green Coffee Bean

Green coffee⁵ refers to raw, unroasted coffee beans. It is claimed that this extract can offer a variety of health benefits. One of these apparent benefits is an an aid to natural weight loss. Studies suggest that it may help weight loss but more investigation is needed.

Theobromine

This is found in cocoa. It may have similar benefits as caffeine without the stimulative effect. It has many health benefits and may help weight loss⁶.

Dandelion Root

This acts as a diuretic. It has been used as such for many years in folk medicine⁷.

L-Tyrosine Ethyl Ester

This may help regulate your mood. It may also help regulate your metabolism⁸.

Yerbe Mate

This may reduce appetite and boost metabolism. It may increase the amount of fat burned for fuel. It may help you lose weight. It also has other health benefits. It may improve your mood and boost your immune system.

5-HTP (Griffonia Simplicifolia)

This is used as a supplement to boost serotonin levels⁹. The brain uses this to regulate mood, appetite, and other important functions. This has been shown to help weight loss by reducing appetite.

Bladderwrack

This is brown seaweed. It contains fucoxanthin which is the pigment responsible for its color. One study showed that it may benefit weight loss when combined with pomegranate seed oil.

Higenamine HCL

This may work as a fat burner. It may however increase your heart rate and blood pressure¹⁰.

Dendrobium (60% extract)

This is an extract¹¹ from a plant in the Orchid family. It has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to boost athletic and physical performance. It may have many other uses. Further studies seem to be needed to prove its benefits.

3,5-Diiodo-L-Thyronine

A study has shown that this increased resting metabolic rate and reduced body fat in rats. Further studies are suggested for its efficacy in humans.

Coleus Forskohlii

This tropical plant is related to the mint family. It may stimulate the release of fat from cells. It may help treat obesity.

Chlorella Chlorophyll

This is a green freshwater algae¹². It contains many nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and omega-3 fats. It may have many health benefits including lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels. It is also an antioxidant that may help detox and immune function.

Guggulsterones (Synthetic 450, E + Z 1:1)

Also called Guggul Gum¹³. This has been used for many years in Ayurvedic medicine. It may treat obesity and arteriosclerosis. It may also increase thyroid function.

Lean Optimizer claims to help prevent your body going into survival mode and storing fat reserves.

It says it does this by working on six different aspects:

• Increasing your metabolism.
• Controlling your appetite.
• Optimizing thyroid function.
• Regulating the production of insulin.
• Regulating your PH levels.
• Boosting the absorption of nutrients.

There is some clinical evidence that some of the individual ingredients may provide the benefits the company has listed.

The company has carried out its own trial on the product. The study was carried out on 120 adults. It showed improvements in weight loss and BMI.

This study has not been published. It was not independent.

The company has not listed any side effects.

It does advise that you do not use it if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are nursing.

As with any new supplement, you may want to speak with your doctor prior to use.

The product is sold online directly from the company. I have been unable to find any independent reviews.

The company cites that it has 817,400 satisfied customers over a 17 year period.

There are many testimonials on the company website. Many people have found it has helped them lose weight.

Steve Goodman reports:

Since I started using the product I lost 15 pounds! … Before I tried everything from low carb diets, exercise, other weight loss products but nothing worked at all – in fact before I would gain weight! … when I take your product I don’t feel as hungry all the time.

The HFL Optimized “Auto-Ship” Club is a monthly subscription plan.

As you can read at the company website this option providing couple benefits.

– Receive an ADDITIONAL 20% discount on today’s order and all future auto-ships.

– No hassle, easy and convenient shipping at a discount.

– Pay for each order only when it’s shipped.

– You have complete flexibility and may easily change the frequency or amount of each shipment (pause, add more items, ship more or less often).

– There are no commitments, contracts, obligations or fees. Cancel anytime.

What about delivery terms?

Shipping and handling charges may be applied but were not detailed. They will be added to your purchase at the checkout.

See below how the official site looks like.

The company offers a full refund and an additional $100.00 cash back.

They also offer a 200% satisfaction guarantee. As a first time customer you have 365 days to return product that is not used.

This works in a few different ways.

• Return all bottles within 30 days for a full refund excluding shipping and handling. This applies to opened and unopened product.
• Between 31-90 days you can get a full refund for unopened product. This excludes shipping and handling.
• After 90 days you may either exchange or receive a 200% store credit. There is no expiry date on the credit. It may be used towards any product or service offered by the company.

For HFL Optimized “Auto-Ship” Club members no refund will be offered once your second bottle has been shipped.

Returning product without obtaining authorization will result in a 25% restocking fee. This includes marking it return to sender.

To cancel autoship your must contact the company 7 days prior to the due date for the shipment.

To qualify for the $100 cash back you must prove before and after medical tests that the product has not worked.

Full details are on the company website under their FAQS section.

When we hit a stumbling block dieting we may be tempted to give up. The alternative is to look for some help.

Supplementing diet and exercise with health products seems to be ever increasing. There are many products on offer on the market

The ingredients in this product may work for some. The price point may be high if you are taking the maximum dosage.

It may be worth trying this supplement rather than have your efforts go to waste. You never know it may be the kick start you need.

We laid out the facts, will you buy Lean Optimizer? Comment below and tell us what you think!