Calotren is advertised as “an all-natural Protein Formula working as a nutritional supplement that assists the body in shedding excess body fat and toxins naturally. CALOTREN does not stimulate, starve or trick your body into weight loss. It simply supports the body's lean muscle tissue and fuels the body's natural mechanism in burning off excess fats and sugars more efficiently. For those who are underweight or in good physical condition, CALOTREN encourages stamina and energy.” The company makes a lot of promises but does not give consumers a chance to try out the product. It does not offer a free trial sample. One has to shell out $49.95 to see if it really works.

Calotren liquid contains Collagen hydrolysate. Its other ingredients are listed on the website.

* Collagen hydrolysate (CH) is an ingredient that is used topically. It is a versatile ingredient which can be found in shampoos, conditioners and cosmetic creams, dietary supplements, and arthritis remedies. Collagen is the primary connective tissue protein and is present in skin and cartilage. The amino acid composition of collagen hydrolysate is similar to that of collagen in cartilage. Thus collagen hydrolysate may serve as a building block for the regeneration and synthesis of cartilage. CH is extracted from either bovine or marine sources. More studies need to be done in order to determine whether fiber alone is useful in weight management.

Liquids are not as effective as capsules in delivering the product into the bloodstream. It is also harder get the right dosage because measuring the right amount can be very tricky unlike capsules which are pre-measured. Also, people often complain about the taste of liquid medications or supplements. Pharmaceutical companies use capsules. A product in capsule form may cost more to the manufacturer but it is the best way to get a product into the system and the dosage is guaranteed correct.

A product may have the most impressive claims but if the ingredients are wrong, it would certainly not be able to deliver. As far as this product goes, the active ingredients used have not been proven effective in promoting rapid weight loss. We do not condone the use of ingredients taken from animals, thus we cannot consider any product that includes such in its formulation for recommendation to consumers.

Positives

• All natural (reported as safe)
• Is an alternative to capsules
• Contains no ephedrine
• Company is easy to contact

Negatives

• May contain animal products
• Not intended to replace diet and exercise
• Lack of studies on the active ingredients
• Has received negative feedback from many customers some of whom have posted their comments on consumer blogs and forums. Click here to read more about these issues in this Calotren blog.
• Not truly for immediate weight loss
• Does not contain an active fat burne

Calotren alone is not enough to reduce existing body fat. Its formula is basically centered on a single trendy ingredient. The choice of key ingredients and the concept behind the product are not sufficiently explained. It does not contain a fat burner thus the problem of existing fat in the body is not addressed. This product is for people who are not too serious about losing weight, or at least not motivated enough to engage in some physical activity to get rid of the fat. A product with a fat burning ingredient would maximize the effect of exercise. The lack of research to support even just the active ingredient, gives us the impression that this product is not as great as it appears.