Lipotrope
Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
Overview
Lipotrope contains a blend of ingredients known to support liver health and fat metabolism. While key ingredients like milk thistle, choline, and inositol are included, their doses sometimes fall below optimal therapeutic ranges, particularly when considering a single capsule serving size. The 'one capsule three times daily' recommendation might bring some ingredients closer to effective doses, but this is still highly dependent on the total daily intake. Several B vitamins, while present in high percentages of DV, contribute broadly to metabolic health rather than direct lipotropic action.
The Good
Includes recognized lipotropic nutrients (choline, inositol, methionine).
Contains Milk Thistle for liver support and detoxification.
Provides comprehensive B-vitamin complex essential for metabolic processes.
The Bad
Several key ingredients, particularly lipotropes (choline, inositol, L-methionine), are likely underdosed per capsule for optimal efficacy, requiring multiple servings daily as suggested.
Magnesium dose is negligibly low (0.1% DV) and unlikely to provide any benefit.
The 'Green Beet' and 'Para Amino Benzoic Acid' additions have less direct evidence for fat metabolism and occupy capsule space that could be used for higher doses of core lipotropes.
Is it for you?
Best For: Individuals seeking fat metabolism support, liver health, weight management support
Skip If: You are pregnant, nursing, or have a pre-existing medical condition without consulting a doctor.
Ingredients Analysis
Vitamin C
50 mgVitamin B6
6 mgFolate
200 mcgVitamin B12
200 mcgPantothenic Acid
60 mgMagnesium
25 mgCholine Bitartrate
150 mgInositol
75 mgL-Methionine
50 mgGreen Beet
50 mgHow to Use
Typically taken as capsules, usually 1-2 capsules, one to two times daily with food.
Daily
Morning & Evening
With meals
