These are the first words you’ll see on the Relacore Extra box:
“America’s leader in stress mitigation.” Then, “the ultimate super fat-burning belly bulge kit.”
We’ll be honest: Stress mitigation isn’t usually the first thing proclaimed by fat burners. Most of the time, they’ll focus on your metabolism, your energy levels, or your appetite.
There is a strong link between stress and weight gain, though [1
We’ve written this review to explore whether tackling stress is an effective way to lose weight and whether Relacore Extra is the best product to help you achieve this weight loss.
*Keep reading to see what alternative product we recommend instead of Relacore Extra...
Relacore Extra is a weight loss supplement designed to reduce overall body fat, with a particular focus on “stress-related belly bulge.”
It’s made by a company called CRC - The Carter-Reed Company. Their product roster contains various supplements, although their online presence is sparse. There is no official website for the company, so info is only available through each supplement’s site.
Based on online ratings, the supplement is fairly popular. It’s got 3.9 / 5 stars on the Walmart website, 4.1 / 5 on Amazon, and 4.2 / 5 on Walgreens.
A focus on stress relief helps Relacore Extra to stand out from the crowd. After reading this review, you’ll be able to make the decision on whether this approach aligns with your weight loss goals.
This list comes with the caveat that “these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration,” meaning it’s up to you to research the ingredients and claimed effects and ensure you’re satisfied.
Relacore is taken daily - three tablets, taken in the morning with a glass of water - and the ingredients work by entering your bloodstream once the tablets are digested. Note that the dosage differs from other weight loss supplements, which are often taken at intervals throughout the day just before mealtime.
One core claim of Relacore Extra is the reduction of cortisol, a stress-related hormone that can lead to accumulation of fat in the body.
They claim that by reducing stress, cortisol levels will decrease, and accumulation of fat will be reduced. Their focus means that some ingredients we’d expect to see in a weight loss supplement are absent, replaced instead by a proprietary blend of plant extracts thought to help with relaxation.
Alongside this blend is a selection of vitamins and minerals with varying claimed effects.
Relacore Extra contains twelve vitamins and minerals, and a proprietary blend of eight extracts. Here’s the full ingredient list:
Let’s take a look at each ingredient in the context of stress reduction and weight loss.
In stress relief terms, vitamin C is thought to help reduce the accumulation of cortisol in the bloodstream
With weight loss, it’s thought that low levels of vitamin C may be linked with lower-than-normal levels of fat oxidation during exercise.
Thiamin is also known as vitamin B1.
This vitamin is linked to reduced levels of stress when looking at specific measures like feelings of personal strain, confusion, and dejection
Deficiencies in B1 are frequently found in people with obesity, suggesting that supplementation could play a role in not gaining weight
Riboflavin is also known as vitamin B2.
Vitamin B2 has no strong links with stress relief or weight loss, but deficiencies are linked to various ill health effects, so it’s a good thing to supplement if you’re concerned you’re not getting enough.
Niacin is also known as vitamin B3.
A deficiency in niacin is linked with anxiety, depression, and other mood-related symptoms
There are no strong links with weight loss.
There is a noted relationship between vitamin B6 and chronic stress. Prolonged stress depletes B6 levels, and, in turn, supplementing B6 is thought to contribute to stress reduction.
In terms of weight loss, B6 contributes to energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of fatigue. This means you'll have more energy to workout, and that your body will more efficiently metabolise glucose and fat for energy
Folate is also known as vitamin B9.
This vitamin is thought to be involved in the neurochemical processes surrounding depression
Some studies have found that too much folate is linked to weight gain
This vitamin has similar weight loss impacts as B6: That is, improved energy-yielding metabolism, and reduced fatigue.
Stress-wise, proper levels are linked to reduced cortisol production by your adrenal system
Biotin is also known as vitamin B7, vitamin B8, and vitamin H (don’t ask us why!)
A cause and effect relationship was found between this vitamin and “normal psychological function,” meaning that it contributes to stress reduction and maintenance of normal mood
The vitamin is also linked to the maintenance of normal metabolism, which means it may help with weight loss.
Pantothenic acid is also known as vitamin B5.
It is thought to contribute to your body’s adaptive stress response - helping to reduce the long-term impacts of stress
There is also a link between B5 and energy-yielding metabolism
Calcium is linked with lower body weight and lower rate of weight gain. It's thought this is achieved by discouraging fat accumulation in the body
Low levels of calcium have also been linked with higher self-reported depression, suggesting interactions with stress and mental health
This mineral is linked with reduced tiredness and fatigue, which, as we’ve seen previously, can have positive implications on workout duration
It’s also thought to have a positive impact on adverse mental health symptoms like depression, anxiety, and similar
Zinc is linked to psychological benefits that are similar to magnesium
Supplementation is also thought to help with weight loss and maintenance of healthy weight levels
The blend contains passionflower powder, magnolia powder, Chinese skullcap powder, Asian ginseng extract, poria extract, jujube extract, perilla extract, and phosphatidylserine.
Because of the nature of the blend, it is not possible to determine how much of each extract is included. There is not strong evidence that Relacore® Extra can help with the above.
Overall, the ingredient list is quite comprehensive.
Many of the ingredients have demonstrable links with stress relief and weight loss, although much of this is tenuous.
Some of the most effective weight loss ingredients we’re aware of (glucomannan, for example) is absent from the formula, which is worth bearing in mind when choosing a weight loss supplement.
It may be that you don’t want to choose and buy multiple supplements, however. In this instance, a combined supplement like Relacore may align better with your needs. The answer to this question will vary between our readers, so make sure you’ve thought about your preference.
As a product that claims to be “America’s leader in stress mitigation,” we’re concerned by the decision to hide the majority of ingredients in a proprietary blend. This makes it difficult to attribute effectiveness to these ingredients, as we don’t know the exact amounts that are included.
Relacore® Extra is unlikely to trigger any side effects when taken as directed. However, each ingredient is associated with potential side effects if taken in excessive amounts.
It is very important to note, though, that these are unlikely to be triggered if you follow the advised dosage.
The list below shows some side effects associated with the ingredients in Relacore® Extra [26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, nor does it constitute medical advice:
Although the list looks intimidating, these side effects occur in a tiny number of cases, when very excessive amounts of an ingredient has been ingested, often over a prolonged period.
With all supplements, it’s important to ensure they don’t clash with other products or medications you may be taking. Exceeding the safe amount of each ingredient is unlikely when taking one supplement as directed, but combining supplements can quickly ramp up the amount of specific ingredients that you’re consuming.
If you’re concerned about side effects, speak with a doctor or healthcare professional.
The answer to this question depends on your needs.
If you are looking to reduce stress alongside weight loss, then this supplement may fit your needs. Relacore® Extra is designed with these needs in mind: The focus is to reduce symptoms of stress and pave the way for better weight loss results.
But if your priority is weight loss, there are probably more suitable supplements available: Ones that focus specifically on weight loss, and contain ingredients more frequently associated with (and with stronger links to) weight loss outcomes.
We highly recommend checking out Leanbean instead. Many of my clients in the gym who have lost significant weight over time rave about this. The Leanbean ingredients have stronger weight loss credentials as it contains well-studied and potent fat burners.
Tyler has had over 20 years of experience in sports and physical exercise. He utilizes scientific methods such as progressive overload and macro calculations, as well as mental techniques like mind muscle connection in his training. He shares his teachings as senior coach at Total Shape. Read more more about us here
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