2020
March
Viking Burn by Viking Supps Review
Viking Burn is a fat burning supplement manufactured by Viking Supps. It ranks 438 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 Burn 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 Burn Simple Report
Similarity Index
Viking Burn shares at least 75% of its ingredient profile with 2 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 Burn 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. | Lipocrush by Forzagen | Fat Burning Supplements | 75% |
| 2. | Therm by Swolverine | Fat Burning Supplements | 75% |
Viking Burn 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 Burn earned a thumbs-up in this category because its effectiveness rating is 1.75. A product's effectiveness rating must be at least 1.5 to receive a thumbs-up in this area. This effectiveness rating means Viking Burn 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 Burn earned a thumbs-down in this category because it contains 33% 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 Burn contains:
- moderately effective ingredients: 7
- ineffective ingredients: 3
- unrated ingredients: 11 (the database does not contain information on these ingredients)
- total ingredients: 21
The following table lists all ingredients found in this product as well as their effectiveness ratings and amounts (if listed).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness Rating |
|---|---|
| Coleus Forskohlii Extract 25mg | 2.1 out of 3 |
| Guarana 300mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 100mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Green Tea Extract 50mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Banaba Leaf Extract 25mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Cayenne Pepper 10mg | 2 out of 3 |
| Vitamin B6 25mg | 1.5 out of 3 |
| Chromium 100mcg | 1.4 out of 3 |
| Calcium Pyruvate 50mg | 1.3 out of 3 |
| Garcinia Cambogia Extract 125mg | 1.2 out of 3 |
| Iodine* | not rated |
| Cocoa Extract* | not rated |
| Yerba Mate Extract* | not rated |
| Chitosan* | not rated |
| Gymnema Sylvestre Leaf Powder* | not rated |
| Apple Cider Vinegar* | not rated |
| Grapefruit Powder* | not rated |
| White Willow Bark* | not rated |
| Uva Ursi* | not rated |
| Juniper Berry Extract* | not rated |
| Buchu Leaf Powder* | not rated |
| Product Effectiveness Rating | 1.75 |
* These ingredients are not included in the Supplement Database.
Note: These ingredients are accurate as of March 29, 2020.
Ingredient Dosing
Viking Burn earned a thumbs-down in this category because 29% 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.
Viking Burn Dosing Compared to Research
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Viking Burn to amounts used in research articles. The first column contains the name of the ingredient as well as the amount. The second column contains the range of effective doses for that ingredient. Note: not all ingredients in the database contain dosing information; only ingredients with scientific dosing information are included in this analysis.
A green checkmark is shown if the ingredient amount falls within the effective range.
A down arrow is shown if an ingredient amount is lower than the effective range.
| Ingredient & Amount | Effective Range |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 25mg | 20mg |
| Chromium 0.1mg | 0.2mg - 1mg |
| Guarana 300mg | 222mg |
| Green Tea Extract 50mg | 856mg |
| Garcinia Cambogia Extract 0.125g | 2.4g |
| Banaba Extract 25mg | 300mg |
| Coleus Forskohlii Extract 25mg | 50mg - 100mg |
Viking Burn Dosing Compared to Other Products
This section is a comparison of ingredient doses found in Viking Burn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 0.03g | 0.01g | 0g - 1.7g |
| Iodine 0.15mg | 1.95mg | 0.01mg - 100mg |
| Chromium 0.1mg | 2.16mg | 0mg - 200mg |
| Guarana 0.3g | 0.25g | 0.01g - 3.95g |
| Caffeine Anhydrous 0.1g | 0.56g | 0g - 350g |
| Cocoa Extract 100mg | 98.69mg | 10mg - 650mg |
| Yerba Mate 0.05g | 0.19g | 0.01g - 1g |
| Green Tea Extract 0.05g | 0.25g | 0g - 2.5g |
| Garcinia Cambogia Extract 0.13g | 0.38g | 0.01g - 6.42g |
| Chitosan 125mg | 145.83mg | 50mg - 300mg |
| Gymnema Sylvestre 50mg | 120.67mg | 25mg - 350mg |
| Banaba Extract 25mg | 76.08mg | 0.24mg - 350mg |
| Calcium 0.05g | 0.11g | 0g - 4g |
| Apple Cider Vinegar 0.03g | 0.27g | 0g - 2g |
| Grapefruit Extract 25mg | 74.79mg | 0.67mg - 300mg |
| Coleus Forskohlii Extract 0.03g | 0.18g | 0g - 7.5g |
| White Willow Bark 25mg | 94.66mg | 25mg - 250mg |
| Uva Ursi Leaf Extract 0.03g | 0.22g | 0.03g - 1.5g |
| Juniper Berry Extract 25mg | 166.77mg | 25mg - 600mg |
| Buchu Leaf 25mg | 160mg | 25mg - 600mg |
| Capsinoids 10mg | 63.83mg | 2mg - 600mg |
Claims
Viking Burn earned a thumbs-down in this category because 68% 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 Burn is extremely effective at:
Viking Burn is moderately effective at:
- increase weight loss
- improve cognitive ability
- lower triglyceride levels
- improve immune function
- increase satiety
- lower blood pressure
- increase fat burning
- improve memory
- improve mood
- reduce muscle damage
- decrease fatigue
- improve cycling sprint performance
- improve cardiovascular endurance
- decrease body fat
- improve cycling performance
- increase testosterone
Viking Burn is ineffective at:
- increase strength
- improve insulin sensitivity
- improve sprint performance
- improve muscular endurance
- increase energy expenditure
- increase muscle mass
- lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
- reduce muscle soreness
- increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
- decrease cortisol levels
- lower total cholesterol levels
- improve agility
Research Rating
Viking Burn earned a thumbs-down in this category because its research rating is 19. A product's research rating must be at least 60 to receive a thumbs-up in this area.
A research rating of 19 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 Burn 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.
Viking Burn contains:
- total ingredients: 21
- ingredients with amounts listed: 21
- 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
Viking Burn earned a thumbs-up in this category because it ranks 438 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 Burn ranks 438 out of 719 in the Fat Burning Supplements category and 3,500 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 Burn vs Metabolyz |
| Viking Burn vs Showtime |
| Viking Burn vs LEAN Advanced Fat Loss |
| Viking Burn vs Shine |
| Viking Burn vs Red Back |
See more comparisons: Is Viking Burn 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 | less 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 down in the majority of areas |
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