| Activive claims to reverse Chronic Fatigue | | | | from Activive use yields no results. In order to |
| Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia Syndrome. The | | | | validate this claim, a search was done on each of |
| makers of Activive claim that this reversal can be | | | | the above-mentioned ingredients to see what the |
| achieved naturally, with no side effects, and with | | | | research had to say about their side effects. Of |
| positive effects in as many as 97% of its users. | | | | all the ingredients, Glucosamine and |
| This article will focus on these three claims to see | | | | Arabinogalactan (contains galactose) have had |
| how Activive stacks up against its own claims. | | | | reports of mild and temporary gastrointestinal |
| According to the CDC website, CFS is a | | | | complaints. It must be noted that these side |
| debilitating disorder that affects more than one | | | | effects were very mild according to research. |
| million people in the US. CFS is often concurrent | | | | Based on this information, the claim that Activive |
| with Fibromyalgia, which is a disorder | | | | has no side effects can be believed |
| characterized by muscle, and ligament pain. This | | | | The third claim is that Activive has positive results |
| condition shares many of the same symptoms as | | | | against CFS and Fibromyalgia in 97% of its users. |
| CFS. | | | | The makers of Activive performed two studies. |
| The first claim by Activive is that it is all-natural. | | | | The first was to query past users. The results |
| The following is a partial list of ingredients: | | | | confirmed the claim that 97% of users reported |
| Glucosamine Sulfate: This comes from shellfish | | | | positive effects. 91% of those queried said the |
| and is effective in easing joint pain. | | | | symptoms were completely controlled. |
| Anogeissus Latifolia: This comes from the bark of | | | | The second study was more scientific. It was a |
| a tree in India. It has the effect of increasing | | | | double-blind placebo controlled study. 50 subjects, |
| energy. | | | | with CFS and fibromyalgia syndromes took part in |
| Beta Glucan: Comes from certain mushrooms | | | | this experiment. They were instructed to take 2 |
| such as Shiitake and Reishi. This substance is | | | | pills a day for 8 weeks. |
| proven to boost the immune system. | | | | The subjects showed increases in activity and well |
| Arabinogalactan: is a polysaccharide found in | | | | being, along with other benefits. |
| Echinacea and Mountain Larch. It has the | | | | The results of these studies are impressive. It |
| properties of helping the digestive system. | | | | should be noted that 50 subjects does not |
| Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba is a legume, also called | | | | constitute an exhaustive study and more |
| Guar. It comes from India and is a strong | | | | comprehensive studies should be carried out in |
| digestive aid. | | | | assessing the benefits and possible side effects of |
| We can see from the partial list above that all the | | | | Activive. |
| ingredients in Activive are indeed all natural with | | | | This review has touched on a few of the claims |
| some very interesting properties. Based on this | | | | made about Activive. From this information, the |
| information, Activive does live up to its first claim. | | | | claims appear to be legitimate. Activive has a |
| The second claim is that Activive has no side | | | | 90-day guarantee and most of its users are |
| effects. A search for reports of side effects | | | | repeat customers. |