2020
December
Viking Shred by Viking Shark Industries Review
Viking Shred is a fat burning supplement manufactured by Viking Shark Industries. It ranks 469 out of 719 fat burning supplements and earned an overall thumbs-down recommendation based on seven factors including nutrition label transparency, ingredients, dosing, claims, research rating, and ranking.
Thumbs-down
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-down 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 |
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Table of Contents
Viking Shred Simple Report
Similarity Index
Viking Shred shares at least 75% of its ingredient profile with 3 other products.
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 Viking 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. | LEAN Advanced Fat Loss by Uprise Nutrition | Fat Burning Supplements | 100% |
| 2. | Napalm Fat Incinerator by Combat Nutra | Fat Burning Supplements | 100% |
| 3. | Superhuman Pre by Alpha Lion | Pre-Workout Supplements | 75% |
Viking 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
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.70. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Viking 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
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 50% 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.
Viking Shred contains:
- extremely effective ingredients: 1
- moderately effective ingredients: 3
- ineffective ingredients: 4
- total ingredients: 8
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Theobromine | 3 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 2 out of 3 |
| L-Theanine | 2 out of 3 |
| Green Tea Extract | 2 out of 3 |
| N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Yohimbine HCl | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Bitter Orange Extract | 1 out of 3 |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine | 1 out of 3 |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.70 |
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of December 13, 2020.
Ingredient Dosing
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because it does not disclose any ingredient amounts on its label making it impossible to gauge dosing effectiveness. 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.
Viking Shred does not list ingredient amounts on its label. This makes it impossible to analyze ingredient dosing.
Claims
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because 76% 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).
Viking Shred is extremely effective at:
Viking Shred is moderately effective at:
- reduce frequency of the common cold
- increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
- improve sleep quality
- improve immune function
- improve memory
- improve mood
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- increase energy expenditure
- lower blood pressure
- improve cognitive ability
- reduce muscle damage
- improve cycling sprint performance
- increase weight loss
- improve cycling performance
- improve muscular endurance
- improve sports performance
- improve sprint performance
Research Rating
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 41. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 41 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
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-down in this category because it discloses 0% 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.
Viking Shred contains:
- total ingredients: 8
- ingredients with amounts listed: 0
- ingredients without amounts listed: 8
- percent of ingredient amounts disclosed: 0%
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
Viking Shred earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 469 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.
Viking Shred ranks 469 out of 719 in the Fat Burning Supplements category and 3,566 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 |
|---|
| Viking Shred vs Drip |
| Viking Shred vs Enduralean |
| Viking Shred vs Hyper Drive 4.0 |
| Viking Shred vs Pyrodex |
| Viking Shred vs Oxystim Pro |
Viking Shred vs Other Viking Shark Industries 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 Viking Shred against its sister products; products manufactured by Viking Shark Industries within the fat burning supplements category.
| Product Comparison |
|---|
| Viking Shred vs Viking Forge |
See more comparisons: Is Viking 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 | dosing cannot be rated because all ingredient amounts are hidden |
| Claims | more than 75% of claims are rated as effective |
| Research Rating | research rating is lower than the required 60 |
| Nutrition Label Transparency | does not disclose all ingredient amounts on label |
| Ranking Within Category | ranks in the top two thirds of category |
| Overall Recommendation | received a thumbs down in the majority of areas |
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