2020
October
Primal Shred by Awakened Labz Review
Primal Shred is a fat burning supplement manufactured by Awakened Labz. It ranks 240 out of 719 fat burning supplements and earned an overall thumbs-up recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-up
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-up recommendation. This recommendation is based on the criteria listed below. To earn an overall thumbs-up recommendation, a product must earn a thumbs-up in at least four of the seven areas below. Click on a graded area for an in-depth analysis.
| Graded Area | Thumb Up or Down |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | |
| Ingredients | |
| Ingredient Dosing | |
| Claims | |
| Research Rating | |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | |
| Ranking Within Category | |
| Overall Recommendation |
Vote Statistics
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| 1 to 5 Star Rating Votes | |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 2 votes |
| Overall Average | 0 stars |
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Table of Contents
Primal Shred Simple Report
Similarity Index
Primal Shred shares at least 75% of its ingredient profile with one other product.
The Similarity Index is a measure of how closely one product matches another in terms of ingredients. A Similarity Index of 100% means the two products are made up the same ingredients. A Similarity Index of 75% means the products share 75% of their ingredients. The table below lists the products Primal Shred shares its ingredient lineup with. Click on a product to see a side by side comparison of both products' ingredients.
Read more: What is the similarity index?
| Matching Product Name | Product Type | Similarity Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hit The Rack by 1st Detachment Nutrition | Sleep Aids | 75% |
Primal Shred Detailed Report
The detailed report provides an in-depth analysis of the product's rating. In addition to showing ratings for each area, this report also provides the required criteria for a thumbs-up in each section.
Effectiveness Rating
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.64. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Primal Shred is made up of a mix of both high and low-quality ingredients and may lead to some positive results.
This category illustrates how well a product works based on what the research says about its ingredients. Researchers conduct studies on supplement ingredients to gauge effectiveness. The database grades products on how effective their ingredients are. The effectiveness rating of supplement products is evaluated on a 3 point scale: 3.0 is the most effective, 1.0 is the least effective.
Ingredients
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 60% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients. A product must contain at least 75% extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category rates a product's ingredient makeup. A product should contain mostly extremely and/or moderately effective ingredients with little or no ineffective ones. The database categorizes ingredients as extremely, moderately, or ineffective based on conclusions from research articles.
Primal Shred contains:
- moderately effective ingredients: 3
- ineffective ingredients: 2
- total ingredients: 5
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Caffeine Anhydrous 100mg | 2 out of 3 |
| L-Theanine 200mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Cayenne Powder 600mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Ginseng 400mg | 1.2 out of 3 |
| ALCAR 200mg | 1 out of 3 |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.64 |
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of October 03, 2020.
Ingredient Dosing
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because 0% of its ingredients are dosed within the effective range. Seventy-five (75)% of product's ingredients must be dosed within the effective range to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
This category compares a product's ingredient dosing to effective doses found in research articles and doses used in other products. When researchers study the efficacy of supplement ingredients, they use specific doses. Manufacturers should create products with ingredient doses that fall within established effective ranges.
Primal Shred Dosing Compared to Research
Dosing information is not available because the database does not contain dosing information on any of the ingredients used in Primal Shred.
Primal Shred Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Primal Shred to amounts used in other products. The first column displays the ingredient and amount. The second column displays the average amount of the ingredient found across all products in the database. The final column displays the range found across all products in the database.
An orange up or down arrow is shown if the ingredient amount is higher or lower than the average.
An equal sign is shown if the ingredient amount is equal to the average.
| Ingredient & Amount | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.1g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| L-Theanine 0.2g | 0.16g | 0g - 1g |
| Capsinoids 600mg | 63.83mg | 2mg - 600mg |
| L-Carnitine 0.2g | 0.74g | 0g - 3g |
| Ginseng 0.4g | 0.22g | 0.01g - 5.04g |
Claims
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because 85% of its claims are rated as either extremely or moderately effective. Seventy-five (75)% of a product's claims must be rated as extremely or moderately effective to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
The product’s effectiveness rating is an overall picture of how well a product does or doesn't work. Individual studies research an ingredient's effects on certain claims. For example: does creatine monohydrate increase strength, or does beta alanine improve running performance?
The Supplement Database compiles the conclusions of these studies, and based on a product's ingredient makeup, calculates how well a product does on various claims. The claims below are organized by effectiveness (extremely, moderately, ineffective).
Primal Shred is extremely effective at:
Primal Shred is moderately effective at:
- improve cognitive ability
- reduce frequency of the common cold
- improve sleep quality
- improve immune function
- increase weight loss
- increase satiety
- improve memory
- improve mood
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- increase strength
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve muscular endurance
- increase energy expenditure
- increase fat burning
- decrease body fat
- decrease fatigue
- improve sprint performance
Primal Shred is ineffective at:
Research Rating
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 48. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 48 means there is an insufficient amount of research on the product's ingredients to ensure its effectiveness rating is valid.
The research rating is a measure of how much research has been conducted on a product's ingredient makeup. Manufacturers often rely on ingredients without adequate research backing. They may do this to compete with other products that are already using poorly researched ingredients. They may also only use a very small amount of cherry-picked research as a poor justification to use certain ingredients.
The amount of research contained in the database on a product's ingredients determines its research rating. Products with higher ratings are made up of thoroughly researched ingredients.
Nutrition Label and Ingredient Transparency
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because its discloses 100% of its ingredient amounts. A product must disclose all ingredient amounts to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Nutrition label transparency refers to how many ingredients are listed with amounts on the product label. Many supplement manufacturers hide ingredient amounts under the guise of great-sounding proprietary blends such as "Maximum Muscular Size Enhancer" or "Anabolic Cell Strength Matrix."
When manufacturers use proprietary blends, they can hide ingredient amounts making it difficult for consumers to know whether a product is effective.
Primal Shred contains:
- total ingredients: 5
- ingredients with amounts listed: 5
- ingredients without amounts listed: 0
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 100%
Product Label
The label below was generated from the information contained in the database about the product's ingredients and amounts. Actual product labels may differ in appearance.
Ranking Within Category
Primal Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 240 out of 719 in the fat burning supplement category (middle third). A product must be ranked in the top two-thirds of its category to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
Primal Shred ranks 240 out of 719 in the Fat Burning Supplements category and 2,555 out of 5,326 in the entire database. The table below lists comparisons with similarly ranked fat burning supplement. Click on a link for an in-depth comparison between the two.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Primal Shred vs Raw Ignite |
| Primal Shred vs Melt*2 |
| Primal Shred vs Blaze*2 |
| Primal Shred vs Thermo Shred*2 |
| Primal Shred vs TNT Fat Burner |
Primal Shred vs Other Awakened Labz Fat Burning Supplements
Manufacturers often create multiple products within the same category. These products are sometimes similar but marketed to different consumers with varying prices. The following table allows you to compare Primal Shred against its sister products; products manufactured by Awakened Labz within the fat burning supplements category.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Primal Shred vs Keto Burn |
See more comparisons: Is Primal Shred the best fat burning supplement?
Summary
| Graded Area | Reason |
|---|---|
| Effectiveness Rating | rating is greater or equal to the required 1.5 |
| Ingredients | less than 75% of ingredients are rated as effective |
| Ingredient Dosing | less than 75% of ingredients are dosed properly |
| Claims | more than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | discloses all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the top two thirds of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs up in the majority of areas |
Comments (1)
After my first bottle noticed significant stomach fat loss
July 01, 2022