Can a sprinkle of Sensa on your food really help you lose weight? Well, the website of this product claims it's “doctor formulated” and “clinically proven.” They also have claimed Sensa is backed up by “25 years of study.” I was intrigued by the claims made on Sensa commercials and website – especially all that stuff about Tastants and weight loss – so I decided to review Sensa and see what I could discover. What follows is my unbiased review of the Sensa weight loss system. Hopefully, I can help answer some questions so that you can make the right decision for you. This is an updated review of the Sensa weight loss system that I originally looked at in 2010.
What Is Sensa?
While sometimes called the “sprinkle diet” technically, Sensa is not a diet. Rather, Sensa is a weight loss product that consists of little sweet and salty crystals called “Tastants” which are sprinkled on the food you eat. The idea is that these crystals are absorbed through the tongue and roof of the mouth and trick you into thinking you are full. They do this by – in theory – making you think the food is actually tastier than it really is.
If you look up the word “Tastant” you can see that a tastant refers to anything that stimulants the sense of taste. I mention this because Sensa advertising makes it seem like tastants are something unique to Sensa, when in fact, the word is a general term that could apply to anything that has a taste.
Salty, sugary, and sour foods all are tastants because they elicit a taste.
One on of the Sensa TV commercials I saw, it was said:
“Even though it looks like a seasoning, Sensa really doesn't change the way food tastes.”
This is a very interesting statement that I had not heard before. Previously, I was under the impression that Sensa made food taste better, but now they are saying it doesn't change food taste. I'm not sure why they are changing their language, but I have a feeling I may know why. Keep reading…
According to the product website, Sensa has the following ingredients:
- Maltodextrin. This is a type of carbohydrate.
- Tricalcium Phosphate. This is just a form of calcium. Some previous research has observed that calcium may have a weight loss effect, but most of those studies used low-fat dairy calcium foods (milk, etc.) and not a calcium supplement. Also, not all research shows calcium promotes weight loss.
- Silica. This is basically sand and is probably used to give Sensa crystals their hardness.
- Natural and Artificial Flavors. Since Sensa is supposed to trick the body by altering taste/smell, I'd like to know what these flavors are.
Sensa also contains Soy and Milk ingredients.
Sensa is sodium-free, sugar-free, calorie-free, and gluten-free, and there are no stimulants, drugs, or MSG.
Sensa Research
The idea of Sensa stems from its creator, Dr. Allan Hirsch, who is a neurologist. According to the website Sofapedia, the idea for Sensa was developed after noting that people with brain injuries that reduced the sense of smell or taste tended to gain weight. Would making the food tastier cause these people to eat less – and lose weight?
It's an interesting idea but is there any proof?
Sensa is said to be “clinically proven”. To back up this claim, the website mentions a 6-month-long study that consisted of 1436 people. The average weight of the people in the study was 208 lbs.
At the end of the study, those who received Sensa lost an average of 30.5 lbs (about 15% of their body weight). The people not using Sensa lost only 2 pounds.
I have some problems with this Sensa study.
1. The study does not look like a “published peer-reviewed” study that is typically found in medical/science journals. In fact, the pdf file for this study actually says “Abstract.” An abstract is a summary of a study and may not be peer-reviewed. I often see abstracts listed as “proof” for supplements, but they don’t hold as much weight as a study that has been published in a medical/science journal.
2. The study of the 1436 people also does not mention how much Sensa the people used. How many sprinkles did they use on their food? Was it the same as what is being promoted to consumers? It probably is, but I could not determine this from the Sensa website.
3. The researchers measured “body mass index” (BMI). The people in this study had a BMI of about 30, classifying them as “obese”.
Unfortunately, the researchers did not appear to measure body fat. Considering that they were testing a weight loss supplement, I personally think this was an error.
The study does indicate that people lost an average of about 30 “pounds” but:
- How much of that was fat?
- How much of that was water?
- How much of that was muscle?
- Did the people in the study also exercise?
They don't tell us. That’s too bad because most people want to lose fat, not just “pounds”.
This study is also at the heart of the Sensa class action lawsuit (Correa v. Sensa Products, LLC) that would provide up to $6 million in refunds to consumers who purchased Sensa before August 21 2012.
The Sensa Independent Laboratory Study
The Sensa website used to also list a study conducted by an independent laboratory. This clinical trial, however seems to not be peer-reviewed. This independent study comprised 83 people (78 completed the study) and lasted 6 months. The results:
- The people using Sensa lost an average of about 27 pounds.
- Those not using Sensa lost about 0.3 pounds.
Again, how much of that weight was body fat? They don't tell us.
In both of these studies, very little information about how the research was conducted is given. Peer-reviewed studies give much more information. This allows others to replicate the study and try to duplicate the findings.
To my knowledge this study has not been published in medical journals.
On the Sensa website -TrySensa.com (site no longer works) – they list several “As seen on” logos such as Fox, Shape, The Washington Post etc.
Who Makes Sensa?
Sensa is made by the company Sensa LLC, which is located at 2301 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 1150, El Segundo, CA 90245. The link shows a large glass building that likely houses several businesses.
To Contact Sensa, the phone number is (866) 514-2554.
The parent company of Sensa LLC is Intelligent Beauty Inc, a health, beauty, and fashion company that operates other businesses.
According to the Better Business Bureau, Sensa LLC is out of business.
The BBB did list over 777 complaints against Sensa LLC, including 304 complaints dealing with billing and collection issues but all complaints have been resolved.
The Sensa Medical Advisory Board
On TrySensa.com (the website longer works), there is a page where people can view the 7 doctors in the Sensa Medical Advisory Board. There is a brief bio of each, along with their thoughts on Sensa. I was intrigued by what the doctors said about Sensa – and what they did not say. For example:
Dr. Hilton Hudson, a heart surgeon: “He believes SENSA is a safe and effective weight-loss solution.”
My thoughts: Notice they say he believes it. They don't say he “knows” Sensa works.
Dr. Carl Wahlstrom, a Psychiatrist, says, “He found SENSA to be a well-researched, novel non-drug approach to weight loss.”
My thoughts: Well researched? Dr. Wahlstrom, what research have you seen that I have not? How is a non-peer-reviewed study “well researched”?
Dr. Nancy Zamora, an Internist, says “she feels that SENSA provides overweight individuals with a tool to help them eat less. ”
My thoughts: Notice she “feels” it, but she does not specifically say “it works.”
Dr. Jason Gruss, a weight loss doctor, says, “He believes that SENSA allows obese individuals to take a safe, surgery-free approach to weight loss. He is also interested in how SENSA® can help patients lose weight without changing their environments.”
My thoughts: Again, he “believes” it will help. He doesn't say it works.
Dr. Richard Bone, a gastroenterologist, says he was ” Intrigued by the results of the SENSA clinical study, and that he “considers SENSA to be an innovative weight-loss solution.”
My thoughts: So this scientist was intrigued by a non-peer-reviewed study, and he “considers” Sensa innovative. OK, I'll concede it's intriguing… But, he “considers” it innovative; notice he's not saying “it works.”
Dr. Celestine Marie DeTrana, a psychiatrist, says she “believes that SENSA enables individuals to overcome the psychological factors that interfere with successful weight loss.”
My thoughts: She “believes” it but apparently does not “know” it. Also, what “psychological factors” is she talking about? That's a vague phrase coming from a scientist, especially when it's on a website that's being marketed to the general public.
Dr. Paul Jones provided the most reserved endorsement of Sensa when it was said that “Dr. Jones has expressed some optimism that SENSA may provide a novel approach to weight loss that assists individuals in control of portion sizes and in leading a heart-healthy lifestyle.”
My thoughts: “Some optimism.” Really? “May provide.” That's not the most glowing endorsement if you ask me.
Notice that none of the doctors on the Sensa Medial Advisory Board actually said that”Sensa Works!” What's up with that?
Who is Dayna Devon?
On the TrySensa.com website, there is a video from Dayna Devon, a TV personality. She talks of a “landmark” Sensa study where people lost 30 pounds using Sensa. That is the unpublished, un-peer-reviewed study I mentioned above. Dayna Devon is not a scientist, so I will forgive her for using the word “Landmark” when she discusses Sensa. But, According to Wikipedia, Dayna Devon may have a financial involvement with Sensa. According to Wikipedia :
- “In January 2009, Devon became an on-air presenter on HSN, representing the Sensa Weight-Loss System. She also had a regular blog on hsn.com.”
- “In the fall of 2009, Devon moved to ShopNBC, regularly presenting Sensa systems in “Our Top Value” presentations.”
As such, her words about Sensa should be taken with skepticism.
The Sensa Lawsuit
On November 27, 2012, a civil lawsuit filed by California District Attorneys against Sensa LLC was settled. Sensa LLC was fined more than $900,000 for making unsubstantiated claims that the product works. As part of the settlement:
- “Sensa Products, LLC and Intelligent Beauty Inc., the parent corporation, are forbidden from making any claims regarding the efficacy or effects of any of their products without possessing competent and reliable scientific evidence that substantiates the claims.”
- Sensa LLC is also prohibited “from continuing to charge customers for shipments sent after a customer has asked to stop the shipments. The companies may not enroll customers in an automatic shipment program without a clear disclosure of the customer's obligations.”
See the nbcsandiego.com link for a full report on the settlement.
Sensa Lawsuit Update
On January 7 2014, the FTC ordered Sensa to refund over 26 million to consumers. The FTC alleges that Sensa LLC used deceptive advertising. Furthermore, under the settlement, Dr. Allan Hirsch is barred from making claims about dietary supplements unless those claims are backed up by at least 2 rigorous scientific tests or research studies involving humans.
If you read the FTC press release, Sensa was not the only company the FTC cracked down on. They also went after makers of the HCG diet supplements and others as well.
See the review of the HCG diet for more information.
Sensa and Octavia Spenser
At or around the beginning of 2013, Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spenser started advertising Sensa on TV and other media after the Actress credited Sensa with helping her lose weight for the Academy Awards. But, as reported by the website Hollywood Reporter, Sensa has cut its ties with Ms. Spenser, resulting in Ms. Spenser taking legal action against Sensa.
How Much Does Sensa Cost?
Sensa is no longer being sold but when it was, the website was offering a free 2-month starter kit – BUT if you do not cancel within 30 days, you will be charged $89.95, AND you'll be “enrolled” in an auto-ship program where they send Sensa to you each month (at the cost of about $59.95 a month). To opt out of this, you MUST SEND BACK THE BOTTLES of Sensa (even if they are empty, they say) to not be charged. So, you will have to pay to send them back!
Those who are interested in Sensa and want to compare prices and avoid the auto-ship program can also get Sensa on Amazon.
Sensa Side Effects
In healthy people, Sensa is likely very safe. I could not find any side effects for Sensa from the research I saw. On the website TopClassActions.com some people have reported that Sensa knocked out the sense of taste and caused leg cramps. It's hard to know how prevalent these side effects are or if they are really side effects of Sensa itself.
Sensa does have soy, but how much, I don't know. When in doubt, if you have problems with soy, this might be something to consider.
Other Sensa Supplements
The Sensa website also listed various supplements that it's said will “kick start your weight loss with a targeted blend of vitamins and antioxidants designed to revitalize your body and support a healthy metabolism.”
Those words sound impressive. However, I see no published peer-reviewed proof listed for any of the Sensa Supplements. In my opinion, They were just added “profit centers” to get people to spend more. Let me speak a little bit about each of the Sensa supplements below.
Sensa Complete
This costs $49.95 and is said to:
- Support a healthy immune system
- Maintain healthy muscle
- Strengthen the body against free radical influences
Looking over the ingredients in Sensa Complete, it looks, for the most part, like an expensive multivitamin. It also has other ingredients, notably green tea (which contains caffeine).
Sensa Complete for Men
This product, which was sold for $49.95 and was said to:
- Boosts energy and supports metabolism
- Fuels muscle recovery and cushions joints
- Contains 100% RDA Vitamins A, C, E, and B
This is an expensive multivitamin that has some caffeine (from green tea) and a few other things that I don't think justify the price. Let me speak briefly on a couple of the ingredients that stood out to me:
Sensa Complete for men contains 1000 micrograms of the mineral boron. Back in the 1990s, some men took boron supplements because they heard of a study suggesting that boron might raise testosterone levels. Is this why it's in these vitamins? I hope not because several studies show boron does not raise testosterone levels in men.
Sensa Complete also has a mineral called vanadium (vanadyl 
sulfate). Vanadyl sulfate might have a blood sugar-lowering effect and that “might” help some people with blood sugar issues (why isn't vanadium in the woman's formula too?). Regardless, exercise has a better blood sugar-lowering effect than vanadium.
The product also has 150 mg of glucosamine HCL. This is likely to help reduce joint pain from osteoarthritis (Again, why doesn't the female version of Sensa Complete have joint support too?). The problem with this is that 150 mg is very little (the recommended dose is 1500 mg per day), AND the type of glucosamine Sensa Complete has is the wrong type. Most of the good research is on glucosamine sulfate – not glucosamine HCL. For more info, see my glucosamine sulfate facts post.
I could say more about Sensa Complete for men but I will end here and say that I just think these products are over priced.
If you are interested, here it is on Amazon for less.
Sensa Quench
Sensa Quench is said to be an “energy-enhancing vitamin drink.” The “energy enhancing properties probably have to do with the 90 mg of caffeine that each serving has. Caffeine can definitely wake people up; however, at $39.95, I think it's overpriced.
Again, since there is no proof that any Sensa supplements add to the effects of Sensa, I don't think they are needed.
Here is Sensa Quench on Amazon.
Sensa and Dr. Oz
On November 16, 2012, Sensa was featured on the Dr. Oz Show. I watched the show as many did, and I wanted to mention a few things that were brought up in the segment.
The first thing that jumped out at me was when Dr. Oz said “The big question is how much does it cost and where you find it.” Huh? That's not the big question because everybody knows about Sensa; it's TV commercials are on all the time!
The BIG QUESTION I would ask Dr. Hirsch is why you never published your Sensa research in a peer-reviewed medical journal. How did Dr. Oz miss this important question? If you ask me, he didn’t miss it.
I think his producers preferred Dr. Oz not get into the discussion of peer review of Sensa research for fear of boring the audience.
The Dr. Oz segment also featured Dr. Lewis Aronne, Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Program at NY Presbyterian Medical Center and Kristen Kirkpatrick, a registered dietitian at the Cleveland Clinic.
When Dr. Oz asks Dr. Aronne what he thinks about the Sensa research, noting that people can lose 30 pounds in six months, Dr. Arrone says, while “theoretically it's possible,” “that amount of weight loss is an extraordinary result” AND —and this is the important part — “this really is not a research study.”
This is a VERY important point to remember —and it was the only time this glaring fact is ever brought up.
Dr. Aronne rightly points out that the research people see on the Sensa website and TV commercials is no real scientific proof because it is not published in a medical journal. Published research showing significant effects is the holy grail of science.
Failure to publish the Sensa research – after all these years – makes me wonder why. Why not publish the research?
To respond to this criticism, Dr. Hirsch talks about a study done at Duke University in the 1980s (decades ago!) – but Sensa was not around in the 1980s, so this study is not valid in my view.
Dr. Hirsch then talks about a current study at “a major university,” —but he doesn't tell what university it is or when we might see the results of that study.
Kristin Kirkpatrick, RD of the Cleveland Clinic, made an interesting point about one of the Sensa ingredients—Maltodextrin. She mentioned that if maltodextrin is derived from wheat, it may contain gluten, which may be a problem for those with celiac disease or gluten insensitively. Unfortunately, Dr. Hirsch did not respond by telling me where the maltodextrin in Sensa comes from.
When Dr. Oz asked what the natural flavors were in Sensa, Dr. Hirsch didn’t specifically respond except to say that the ingredients were “GRAS”
GRAS means generally recognized as safe. Foods /ingredients can be called GRAS if they have been in the food supply for at least 50 years.
But, when Dr. Oz pressed further by asking, “But why wouldn’t you put those ingredients more openly on the label?” Dr. Hirsch didn't really answer him, instead choosing to return to his mantra that the ingredients cause weight loss.
When Dr. Oz pressed further by saying, “But it would seem me that you could write what those actual flavors are on there. Why not?” Now, Dr. Hirsh struggles again to answer, finally responding, “Sure, that would be another mechanism of doing it.”
Are the natural flavors in Sensa critical to how it works (if it really does)? I don't know, but if they are, I can see how keeping them a trade secret would be important. Another idea is that maybe the people who make Sensa didn’t think their omission of these ingredients would be a big issue. Either way, I don't know.
Does Sensa Work?
When I originally reviewed Sensa, I was skeptical about whether it would help people lose weight. I had hoped that Dr. Hirsch would eventually do some peer-reviewed research on Sensa to prove me wrong. However, that still does not seem to have happened. The lack of good science to support Sensa and even the carefully worded statements from its own Medical Advisory Board raise big red flags for me. I want to keep an open mind about this, so if Sensa has helped you – or not – I'd like to hear from you.
I couldn’t remember where I heard the word “silica,” Then I remembered that this is the substance I put into my sandblasting gun to get rid of rust on cars! What’s everyone thinking? Should this be consumed?? I’d like some answers on how sand can be safe for human consumption. May try sprinkling it on my head, it’s probably a lot safer!!
Bill, silica is basically sand as I understand it. If I remember right silica is also found in tarter control toothpaste . Either way, I’d guess Sensa doesn’t have a lot of Silica and if that’s the case, I don’t think it will hurt anybody.
All I can say is thank you for taking the time to research this product! You have saved me a bundle I’m sure and reminded me that nothing is better than exercise. I can be such a sucker for this kind of stuff because I am so darn lazy and I hate going to the gym lol. I love how thorough you are and will pass this review on to my friends and family who seem to think that sensa will be the 1 that finally works for them. Thanks again 🙂
Jess, thanks that is very kind of you to say. I’m happy I was able to help 🙂
Hi Joe. Thank you for your review on Sensa. I was just watching the commercial for the upteenth time & was contemplating (sp), on whether or not to buy it. However I too did research of my own basically reading the pros & cons of this weight loss product & like yourself, I too had some of the same questions and skeptasisems (sp), about this product.
I also read many reviews on other sites where people said they were hospitalized from taken Sensa & some who still suffer from It’s side effects even after stopping the supplement. I’ve tried many weight loss supplements bought from the drug stores & one out of many was working & I was riding my bicycle at the time to & from, my destination everyday which helped as well & though I don’t recall the name of the product at hand, I could better show you, & it made you go pee a lot!
& once I started feeling the side effects that it warns you about with health issues like heart problems & others, I immediately stopped taken that supplement out of fear I’d suffer from what was within my family history, heath wise. So the weight that I did lose had came back plus some after stopping!
Bottom line, (in my opinion) no matter what weight loss supplement you take or whatever, you’ve gotta incorporate some or little exercise with taking that supplement. Taking supplements alone, Isn’t enough! Plus a lot of discipline (sp) & determination to stay on track is key to losing weight.
Again, I appreciate your feedback & am glad that you opened up my eyes so that I too wouldn’t be blind sided into this “iffy” product!
Joe,
Thank you for putting your information “out there”. I find your efforts are effective as a solid, data based, alternate point of view, with an emphasis on providing information without becoming a “salesperson of opposition”.
I happen to agree with your observations & viewpoints here (as a full disclosure of my leaning), but I believe the most valuable aspect of your service is the respect being shown by you to ALL other posters with similar & dissimilar views, and by MOST ALL those posters toward you. This is rare in today’s society, where WINNING is everything…even when there is nothing to win (except becoming the biggest jerk in a discussion turning into an argument).
I, too, was looking for the magic pill to make weight loss easier. I managed to find the solution that worked for me, and lost 80 lbs over 9 months. It wasn’t magic after all, and certainly not a product like Sensa. My magic pill was an approach to nutrition & exercise that minimized my own personal roadblocks so I could actually see success before I became totally demoralized and quit.
My discovery of the right weightloss plan for me, was the result of asking the right questions, considering viewpoints from others (such as here), creating my best “answer” to my questions, then testing it out. I wanted and needed information. I didn’t want to be “sold” anything, including a specific product or opinion. And most important of all, in avoiding people who were “defending” a viewpoint instead of giving alternative information, I WAS ABLE TO AVOID BEING DEFENSIVE AT ALL, AND COULD BE TOTALLY OPEN AND HONEST WITH MYSELF—which was crucial in asking the right questions.
Keep up the great work. I will continue to follow your topics for your great information, observations, and intelligent questions. Positive progress is the result of finding answers to intelligent inquiry. I feel you AND THESE POSTERS are all trying to follow that model.
Marlene, thanks for your very kind words. Much appreciated – and congratulations on your weight loss!!
Hello, I found your analysis of Sensa to be very interesting and useful and I have a few comments to add to help clarify things. First my credentials: I am a research chemist for a major global company. I have done a little bit of searching for studies done on Sensa and I have found that this one: trysensa.com/media/pdf/Abstract_Poster_Double_Blind_Study.pdf
sounds pretty credible. First off, this is a poster abstract based on his work. An abstract does not mean the work is not peer-reviewed, it just means its a synopsis and not the complete work. You will notice that this abstract contains references to the journal articles it summarizes, one of which is in a peer-reviewed journal.
Secondly, this study uses a placebo control group and demonstrates that Sensa is not just a placebo effect as many people claim it is.
You question the validity of this product because there are not peer-review journal articles about it, but publishing articles is something academics do, not businesses.
Publishing a scientific article on this product could actually be very bad from an intellectual property point of view as it would eliminate any possibility of securing a patent on the system and it would divulge what is otherwise a trade secret, then anyone could make this stuff! This is how businesses work but just because they are trying to make a profit does not mean that they are not credible. You don’t see drug companies publishing articles about their discoveries either, but you trust that they work!
I’m usually the most skeptical person in the room about diet and health claims, but I have to say, this one looks pretty legit!
Sarah, thanks for writing (and cute email address by the way!). Dr Hirsch is actually on record saying that his work is “peer reviewed” when he addressed the endocrine society. We now know this wasn’t true. why would he say this to a group of scientists? I always found this odd, but may its because as you say hes more a businessman?
TV ads for Sensa continue to boast “clinically proven” and the like and so if that is the case, I will call them on this. I did link to the poster abstract in my review and I still reject it because I dont believe it to be peer reviewed.
Even before there was “Sensa” there was the work of Dr Hirsch. We saw it referenced in the Dateline NBC segment. So a study was conducted. But why didn’t Dr Hirsch attempt get this his work published before Sensa was “invented?”
I’m always open to divergent opinions but I believe Sensa is more marketing than real science. We will just have to wait and see which of us is right.
I started Sensa 4 months ago. Starting this last month I have noticed extreme gas and my stomach is bloated horribly. Two months in I had lost 20 lbs, the third month I gained 10 of it back. It has stopped my overeating. I don’t drink pop and I don’t eat sweets, and rarely eat meat.
I just like to eat good food, and before Sensa I didn’t know when to stop. I am now eating my meals and not snacking in between. I am not going back for seconds or thirds. Eating less bread and don’t use condiments any more.
I believe the Sensa did this for me. But the side effects of the diarrhea and the stomach bloating is horrible. I wish I would have read this before purchasing, the class action suit scared me.
It’s a shame these greedy people are taking advantage of our over-weight society. Seriously debating stopping, even though I still have two months of the program left. I really don’t foresee losing any more weight due to this.
Jen, thanks for writing and sorry to hear about the difficulties you are having. Why dont you try to go it alone without Sensa and see if can do it; your side effects don’t sound pleasant to me.
I knew Alan in High school. Smart guy, decent doctor too. I would not classify him as a scientist, more of a showman. Tried the product. It doesn’t work for me or my wife. I wish it did but its like the many diet drugs out there banking on your trying easy stuff.
The portions getting reduces may work on some people however. Since Sensa changes the foods flavor some, it possibly can cut portion size. Other than that, another scam.
I have tried Sensa and have had tremendous stomach pain and gas. I tended to eat more because I kept feeling as though it would help me get rid of the pain/gas. I finally realized it was the Sensa causing it…stopped using it and pain went away.
Thanks for this excellent, clearly written review. It confirmed what I already suspected.
Haywood, thanks Im glad I was able to help!
I appreciate your dissection of the science behind the product. A lot of commercials try to give scientific-legitimacy to products to make people think they work and that they are safe (if it is “clinically proven” it must be good!), however many people don’t understand science or research, which makes it easy to manipulate.
I thought you did a great job explaining why it was important to have studies peer-reviewed to count. Heck, I could “do” a study about how playing beer pong helped me lose weight, but if I don’t actually tell others what I did, they can’t make sure that I did it right, or that others can get the same results. Thanks for the effort!
The Big Picture, thanks much for your words. I’m happy I was able to help.
Thank you for your interesting site and review of Sensa. It’s great to have someone out there asking logical questions in order to give balance to the hype that is such a part of the diet and health product industry.
I was planning to purchase Sensa on the”Free” 30 day trial, and you saved me from that expense and experience. I found your site while trying to get the “real cost” of the product prior to ordering, and am so glad that I did.
If I do decide to try this product, I will let you know of my experience with it. The feedback from your readers is also interesting and helpful, so thanks to all who wrote to you as well. You all helped to better educate me.
Lori, thanks for writing and I’m happy you found me and I also agree the feedback from others who have real life experience with products is the most important part of my website. They all provide insights that I could never dig up on my own.
Sensa is just another one of those companies that tries to sell products for free and then erroneously charges your credit card. Product is hype, sales people are the scum of the earth!
Hello Joe,
I am Brazilian and I am living here for awhile in Maryland
Sorry my English, I’m counting on the help of Google translator …
I found your blog when searching the Internet the effects of SENSA
I do not take any medicine, my usual pressure eh 12×8, practice physical activity every day and still not managed to reduce my weight. which was 252.5
My husband saw the commercial on TV and Sensa bought this package for 6 months
I started taking it, along with my husband who is diabetic, now do exactly two months of Sensa, the breakfast, the lunch and dinner with snacks, in the early days did not feel anything, then I started to feel more comfortable not eating, and my feeding was reduced to two or three fruits a day and realized that the same happened with my husband …
clear that we were losing a lot of weight, I am now in the house of 242.00 – until last week when I returned from my morning physical activity uncomfortable I felt a dizziness that accompanies me until then …
checking my pressure and my heart beats find that they’re very low … dizziness when searching on the internet, I found that my Dizziness may be related to calcium deposits in one of the segments of my ears …
I got to ask my husband if he could be the Sensa that was causing this, he dismissed and insisted that I continue using today he called me and said he felt dizzy in the office!!???
Then came the Internet, terrified know if there are reports of dizziness and other ailments, such that we are going at the moment …
What we are using is WHEIGHT-LOSS SYSTEM
AND LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATIONS I FIND THIS IN BRAZIL:
The system of Sensa weight loss involves the use of a person’s sense of smell as a way to reduce appetite and weight loss. Smell and taste work together in humans to know that the brain that the stomach is full. Technology Tastant Sensa works the same way to avoid overeating. If you are considering this weight loss – program, review the potential side effects of sensa.
how it works
After registering for the system of Sensa weight loss, you will be sent a packet of Sensa Tastants. Sprinkle Tastants over the entire dish before starting your meal. The Tastants have different flavors and aromas that are designed to trigger the feeling of satiety. Products weight loss Sensa not intended to long term use and are usually interrupted after six months.
ingredients
Sensa consists of maltodextrin derived from corn, in addition to silica, tricalcium phosphate, artificial flavorings, yellowing, soy, milk and carmine. Avoid using Sensa if you are allergic to any of these ingredients since you could develop serious side effects. People who are lactose intolerant should not use Sensa Tastants because milk is one of the ingredients. Sensa side effects may be related to the ingredients, so pay attention if you have allergies.
collateral effects
Common side effects of Sensa include upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea and hives. If you have difficulty breathing, dizziness or swelling after taking Sensa, you should contact your doctor immediately. People without known allergies have also experienced some of these side effects Sensa. Other reported side effects, including natural gas and loose bowel movements.
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I’m too scared WITH ALL THIS …
Djanira, If you are having those side effects, I recommend you stop taking Sensa. You might also want to go to your doctor and get checked out, just in cast. I do appreciate you telling me that the maltodextrin comes from corn. That’s something I was not aware of.
Your English is very good. Ive never tried google translator 🙂
Did YOU try it ? Great review but if YOU didn’t try it, it’s no better than WebMD or anyone who actually did NOT try it. Why don’t you find a fat person and have them try it. Monitor it and see if it works. Magic doesn’t always have a good explanation but sometimes it works….. If you haven’t been there, you might want to limit your review. Experience, evaluate and decide. The whole point of the review is DOES IT WORK ?
Mike T, I did not try it. If I did try it and I said it worked then what I said would be just another testimonial and no better than all the other “reviews” out there. I based my review only on the scientific facts and my own logic and rational thought as I could glean from the research I did see. In that respect my review is unique.
Just came across your blog when googling sensa, i started it four days ago, dropped 5 pounds, but i weigh 280, well now 275… I can’t exercise due to my hemoglobin levels are low, but once they are up, i will start exercising, i like the product, i didn’t buy it because i thought it was to good to be true, my grandfather bought it as a surprise. My problem is i eat till I’m stuffed usually, but with this stuff i really do feel Fuller faster and longer, but I’m also taking the multivitamins and the quench drinks twice a day, i like it… And honestly surprised.
samantha, thanks for your thoughts and Im happy its working for you so far. Do keep me posted on your progress 🙂
I’m actually liking the low carb diet my doc recommended. I found that after you get started, vegetables taste better, and I’m not as hungry as before, yet I still have energy to do exercise. Plus meat and protein is recommended, and I can eat as much of it as I want.
Have you done any reviews on the 6 week body makeover?
Kim, is that the Sensa 6 week makeover? I have not. All makeovers are basically just diets. they give you certain foods to eat and maybe some supplements that work like a crutch (but don’t do anything) they also have people do exercise. All of them work basically like that. Since they get people to exercise and change the way they are eating, they likely will all work -until people stop and go back to what they were doing. People can skip the weight loss supplements that makeovers sometimes include. I see no proof any of them add any significant effect to the weight loss process.
Knew sensa was junk as soon as I saw the commercial.
I recommend the ketosis diet, I was on it and I felt great after a week of my body adjusting, I started slimming down… But then holidays came around and all the sweets made me crash the diet haha.
I realize that this may not be the right spot, but for some of the people here I’d recommend having blood tests by your doctor to test thyroid and testosterone. I recently found I have problems with both, and each can lead to weight gain and depression. I was also wondering if know of any research supporting this, with doctor consent.
Thanks for your thorough research. My biggest problem with sensa, was that I could never find what was in it. If I knew that I could guess how it worked. But now I see that it’s basically an advanced placebo effect with good, but unproven results.
Jeremy, thanks Im glad you found me and I was able to help 🙂