Has anyone tried Sensa?

TT64
TT64 Posts: 115 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi Everyone!

Just wondering if anyone here has tried Sensa, you know, the appetite suppresant sprinkles always being touted on TV? I see the commercials for it are still on the air, and have been for over a year, so I'm curious to know if they work.
If you have tried them, can you tell a little about them? Like, do they leave an aftertaste in your mouth and did you see a real difference with your appetite?
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  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Noooo... Eat right and exercise and you won't need to waste your money on magic fairy dust.
  • SteelySunshine
    SteelySunshine Posts: 1,092 Member
    I tried more veggies and I like them so much I can't even think about having cravings.
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    No, but if I'm at a restaurant and I want to stop from over eatting I dump salt all over my food. It's free.
  • BreakinTheChains
    BreakinTheChains Posts: 381 Member
    Noooo... Eat right and exercise and you won't need to waste your money on magic fairy dust.


    EXACTLY :))))))))
  • csheltra26
    csheltra26 Posts: 272 Member
    I was reading this thread just to see if anyone had tried it! Wondering what it actually does to food...
  • green_2
    green_2 Posts: 11
    Those commercials are really intriguing aren't they? I know I've been wondering about Sensa too. But I've tried the meds, I've tried the meals and they don't work permanently. I doubt Sensa works at least not for someone obese like me. Lap band surgery might be more effective but I'm not fat enough for that my doctor said. T_T So no quick way to get healthy. If everything goes as planned it will take me a year and a half to reach my goal weight. It's so sad... but true.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Noooo... Eat right and exercise and you won't need to waste your money on magic fairy dust.

    this.
  • Lrdoflamancha
    Lrdoflamancha Posts: 1,280 Member
    Bump..curious if anyone had tried it.
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    No, but if I'm at a restaurant and I want to stop from over eatting I dump salt all over my food. It's free.

    LOL! So true. :)
  • TT64
    TT64 Posts: 115 Member
    I wasn't considering buying it, but am just curious after all the commercials that are still on TV, over a year later, if it worked, or what it was like. Sometimes its just nice to know people's experiences with things that others believed could work. Oh, if it was only that easy! lol
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    No way. Are you going to use it forever? What happens when you lose the weight, ditch the Sensa and go back to eating the way you were? Every one of these new "miracles" seems to have the same results - people have some success, then gain back everything they lost (except for the money they spent!) and end up heavier than before.

    Better off changing your lifestyle, learn some healthy habits, eat sensibly.
  • HollisGrant
    HollisGrant Posts: 2,022 Member
    I was reading this thread just to see if anyone had tried it! Wondering what it actually does to food...

    You can buy Sensa on Amazon.com. There are loads of 1-star reviews that go into specifics.
  • eowynmn
    eowynmn Posts: 165 Member
    Yes, I tried it actually when I started in January - but I quit within the month. And yes, it worked. I just decided that eating healthy worked too. i wasn't hungry because I was eating the right foods, so the sensa was unnecessary. But it works if you have hunger issues, but I would advise against it.
  • WinnerVictorious
    WinnerVictorious Posts: 4,733 Member
    this thread gives me deja vu.

    deja-vu-matrix.jpg

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/874664-anyone-tried-sensa-yet-just-wondering-if-it-works
  • Lalouse
    Lalouse Posts: 221 Member
    No but the song is stuck in my head.
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
    i tried it about a year &1/2 ago. Did the free trial thing, & they even extended the trial for me. Although it did have some flavor, it didn't really alter the taste of the food too much. They were pretty confident in their product though, so they offered to extend some more for me for free, and I think I tried it 1 more month (like a month &1/2 total or something,) but it didn't work for me. I know they explain how it's supposed to work (suppressing appetite/ eating less food) but I didn't really see a difference in anything.
  • retiree2006
    retiree2006 Posts: 951 Member
    Out of curiosity, since I had no intention of buying it, I did some research and some of the possible side effects weren't very good. Check it out first if interested.
  • KatNewby
    KatNewby Posts: 26
    I've never tried it, but perhaps you could try ditching any and all junk food. I know that, at least for me, if I allow myself a cheat it makes me much more hungry than if I had eaten sensibly. Now, if I feel like something savory, I'll eat a handful of plain almonds. It usually does the trick. Or if I want something sweet, grapes really help.

    I also totally second the statement about ruining the remaining food on a plate if you feel physically full, but still have the urge to finish it. I pour water on mine, but I suppose salt would work too.
  • Lunachic77
    Lunachic77 Posts: 434 Member
    Our food has enough chemicals in it already, no need to dump chemical dust on your food so you get the sensation to stop eating. Exercise your own control and don't buy into the diet industry gimmicks that will probably in the long run turn out to be toxic for you.
  • Colorfan
    Colorfan Posts: 230 Member
    Not sure how it works, or what it does.

    But if appetite suppression is your goal, honestly, youd be better off filling up on veggies.

    You can eat a ton of veggies and still not even go over 200 calories. I mean you could eat several cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, bell peppers, etc. etc. and hardly put a dent into your calories for the day. Plus youd be getting all them vitamins and fiber.
  • stephaniemejia1671
    stephaniemejia1671 Posts: 482 Member
    Fads don't provide lasting results. Go at it the other way, eat better be active, you'll be better for doing it.
  • nczuczu
    nczuczu Posts: 611 Member
    A friend tried Sensa for about a year. I think she dropped 5 lbs and about $300 (or more). In my opinion, it was a waste of money.
  • hfester
    hfester Posts: 114 Member
    A student of mine tried it. She would be sitting there shaking her Sensa on each Dorito before she ate it. It didn't seem to work for her, but she said it worked for her mom.

    I wonder if it's a behavioral thing. You have to shake the product on every single bite, right? So wouldn't that cause you to be more aware of each time you're raising your fork to your lips? Would you get tired of doing that and stop eating sooner? Maybe I'm misinformed...
  • TT64
    TT64 Posts: 115 Member
    Ty for the replies! I was not going to try or buy it but wondered why the commmercials are still on air if it did NOT work. I don't have a problem with my appetite for the most part, so this would be no real benefit to me. I'm all for the natural ways of changing your diet.
  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Ty for the replies! I was not going to try or buy it but wondered why the commmercials are still on air if it did NOT work. I don't have a problem with my appetite for the most part, so this would be no real benefit to me. I'm all for the natural ways of changing your diet.

    Because there are enough people who think it will be a miracle and waste their money on it. It doesn't matter if it works. It just matters if it is profitable.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    Noooo... Eat right and exercise and you won't need to waste your money on magic fairy dust.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    Is Sensa a scam?


    Have you heard about the new weight loss powder that is becoming a big hit on the internet? It’s a white powder that you can sprinkle in your food to support weight loss. The claim is that the white powder will curb your desire to eat through sensory signals.

    My first impression. Their website looks very professional, with lots of testimonials, a doctor advocate, and some celebrity endorsements. When I first looked at the product I was careful. It seemed too good to be true. I had to take a moment think clearly about this new product.

    Here is what is suspicious:

    1. Their billing system: They tell you it’s a free trial kit. You can’t find the real price anywhere. I had to give up my address and phone number just to get to the page where they have this message.


    You have a full 30 days to try your Sensa 2-Month Starter Kit. If you enjoy Sensa, do nothing. You’ll be billed one low payment of $89.95 on 11/1/2009. That’s a 23% SAVINGS off the retail price.




    Plus, you’ll enjoy free enrollment in our Sensa AutoShip Delivery Service. You will automatically receive a fresh supply every 2 months so you never run out of Tastants. Plus you will lock in the low price of only $89.95 every 60 days, billed to your credit card, plus free shipping and handling. You save 23% on every shipment! If for any reason during the 30-day trial period you are dissatisfied with your Sensa 2-Month Starter Kit, simply return the products. Cancel at any time with no obligation.




    CA, UT & CO residents will be charged sales tax at time of purchase. Customer is responsible for return postage. Questions? Contact a Sensa Customer Care Representative toll-free at (866) 514-2554

    Hmmm… $89.95 for small powder packages. Plus they automatically sign you up to buy more every 60 days. And if you don’t like the stuff, you pay for the return. These are red flags.

    2. Their Research:

    (Updated – 6/14/2010) Sensa has finally posted links to their research. They call upon Dr. Hirsch’s study called “Weight Reduction Through Inhalation of Odorants.” His study found some correlation between odorants and weight loss.

    His sujects had an inhaler to administer the smells. Unlike the small packs they sell, his subjects often used the inhaler up to 288 times a day. Also, the study states that the smells only worked for people that had specific traits:
    1. a great sense of smell (identified the apple odorant in the Chicago Smell Test)
    2. only ate 2-4 times a day,
    3.felt bad about overeating but not about themselves

    Also, there were other correlations with the weight loss like frame-size, spending time with others, and eating certain foods (chocolate, apples and mints).

    At the end of the study the doctor states that their may be some benefit to smells if coupled with a nutrition and exercise program.

    Considering the importance of weight loss, this was a very small study. The product has few tests, and no other scientists have attempted to repeat the study to make sure it works. There is money to be made and I am afraid a product is being marketed on hype rather than science.

    Another strong argument against using Sensa is that the study was only conducted for 6 months. I would question if the human body would become sensitized to these smells. Before you spend money on this, try a nutrition and exercise program like the doctor suggests. I bet you will get similar results without the smells and high costs.

    See the study here: http://www.aromapatch.com/Hirsch_Weight_Loss_Smell.pdf

    3. What others are saying: I went to RipOffReport.com to see what others were saying. People did not seem happy with their marketing practices. There were some complaints about not getting a refund. This is a bad sign.

    (added 2/10/2010 - Look at the comments below, we’ve had a big response about Sensa and you can see some of it right here.)

    4. What have experts said? (added 9/4/2010)

    I found it very humorous that Sensa boasted that they were listed on webMD in their TV commercial. If someone actually did their homework and read the webMD article they would see that it was negative towards Sensa. I guess Sensa didn’t expect us to be smart enough to even evaluate their sources.

    WebMD points out that the study was not conducted as a Clinical Trial which is the gold standard for studies. WebMD also points out that Sensa has never been validated, nor published in a peer-reviewed medical journal. Their doctor, Pamela Peeke, MD said,


    “[Sensa] is not a magic bullet. There is no magic sprinkle. This isn’t even a diet,” … “It oversimplifies the complex physiology and psychology associated with appetite.” She also points out that there is nothing unique about the list of ingredients in the tastants.

    So will it really work? I doubt it. I imagine that in the beginning you might feel fuller and less hungry. But over time your body will just get used to the new smells and tastes. Honestly, this is not a good way to lose weight. Take the $89.95 (every 60 days) and buy a gym membership, Wii Fit, or more nutritious foods.

    Is it long term? The main reason to avoid Sensa is because it is NOT a long term solution. You do not want to buy their product for the rest of your life to stay slim.

    To learn more about safe weight loss principles visit Stop Dieting and Live
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    No Magic Bullets Here

    It’s nearly impossible to judge the effectiveness of a weigh loss product by the reviews alone simply because of the subjective natural of it. I mean there’s just no way of knowing if the user followed usage directions or how they ate and exercised while they were using it. I don’t see a lot of people singing the praises of this stuff though. At least not ones that appear to be legit.

    Effectiveness aside, you need to be aware of the amazing number of people complaining about billing problems. They seem to be trying to pull some kind of re-billing scam and hitting people for a double shot of $89 after they sign up for the free trial.

    Also, a lot of SENSA review sites are littered with comments about return issues. People are saying that when they try to return it, they are asked to return the unopened trial pack which of course they opened in order to try it. They are then subsequently being hit for the $89 at least once and sometimes twice. Just search Google for “SENSA complaints” and you’ll see what I mean.

    Furthermore, it appears that Dr. Hirsch is being less than honest (big dink) about his clinical studies. ABC reported back in 2008 that the Endocrine Society, which Hirsh says reviewed and approved of his work, said they merely invited him to present his findings for debate. And they were “surprised and troubled by the promotional nature of his presentation.”

    Apparently Dr. Hirsch has been pushing this stuff since 2004 when it went by the name “Sprinkle Thin”. He must’ve went and found a marketing company to get a less stupid sounding name and repackaged with a nice “clinically proven” B.S. bow on top. Ohhhh, these guys are soooo sneaky…

    The main reason I felt compelled to write this SENSA review is that this product is more dangerous than the usual ripoffs. You see, right there in the commercial for this magic fairy dust, they state that you don’t have to change your eating or exercise habits. You know that was designed to play on peoples emotions. They’re telling you that what you are eating is okay and if you are obese, I’m sorry, but it’s not okay. The marketing for it is actually promoting counterproductive and even destructive behaviors!

    I don’t normally like to write about products I haven’t tried myself, but with this one I had to. The negative feedback on this demonic dandruff is just too overwhelming and you should avoid it like the plague. If you do decide (possibly in a drunken stuper) that you simply must try this stuff for yourself, please please please proceed with caution and a credit card with ironclad consumer protection!
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,992 Member
    I use it literally in slang:

    I'm lookin' good sensa started hittin' dem weights!!!

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • iduno2much
    iduno2much Posts: 2
    I tried it. I actually gained weight. It made me NOT want to eat and my body went into starvation mode. I believe it is for people who eat to much. People that eat to little might gain. My father lost weight. He ate all the time.

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