About
Skald Oxydynamic Fat Scorcher is a weight-loss product made by Beldt Labs.
It was created to promote “energy and fat loss”, provide “respiratory support”, enhance “appetite control” and “elevate mood”.
The formula uses a proprietary blend of nine ingredients. These include caffeine anhydrous – a popular stimulant said to sharpen focus and raise energy. Green tea leaf extract may also increase energy and speed up the metabolism.
Moreover, white willow bark extract is said to promote weight loss and has also been used to treat the common cold.
There are 60 capsules (60 servings) in every bottle of Skald Oxydynamic Fat Scorcher.
bctuthill –
Meh says it best. Provided a nice thermogenic effect at times, but very little energy. Luckily I seem to be alone with my opinion.
—-Introduction—-
Sorry to the folks at BELDT for taking so long to get this review out. Sometimes life gets in the way, and it’s tough to get in front of the keyboard. While taking SKALD I did a good amount of experimenting with the way I took it, and I’ll dive into how that seemed to impact it’s effectiveness. I didn’t lose much weight while running it, but I also didn’t pair it with a diet of any kind but wasn’t hoping to lose much either. Here’s the rundown:
—-Ingredient Profile—-
This is a proprietary blend. The total blend is 336mg, and caffeine is the leading ingredient. According to older reviews, some users did find out the actual amount of caffeine and stated it to be 110mg per pill. The remainder consists of NALT, Green tea extract, bitter orange fruit extract, white willow bark, mullein leaves, theobromine, evodiae rutaecarpa, inula helenium, yohimbe, and bioperine. However, it does seem like the ingredient profile has changed as well. Reviews from a year ago cite a 394mg prop blend and the inclusion of lobelia herb. That seems to no longer be included. As for the dosing, caffeine is fine at 110mg/pill or 220mg/serving. NALT might be in the effective range with 2 servings daily, but from there, I have my doubts. There just isn’t enough stuff in the pill for all these ingredients to be effective. NALT (N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine) is a nootropic that’s gaining popularity and great for mood enhancement and cognitive improvement. Typical doses are 350mg, sometimes split up in smaller doses and taken throughout the day. There must be less than 110mg in each pill if we trust the past review and go in order of the ingredients. Let’s say there’s 100mg. That would mean that 4 pills per day would be necessary for an effective dose here. Theobromine… that needs to be up around 350mg as well. No way you can have that much in here, probably not even with 4 pills. Yohimbe is a well known ingredient too and great for energy and weightloss, all without needing much. As little as 15mg can be plenty. This little pill might support that here.
—-Taste/Mixability/Dosing—-
I played around with this quite a bit. The bottle calls for 1-2 capsules in the morning before eating, followed by another optional (1) pill in the afternoon– all on an empty stomach. This is what I tried first. I didn’t notice much of anything… except heartburn. Later I tried 1 before breakfast, 1 after I ate, and 1 in the afternoon. No dice; it didn’t seem to have an effect. I then tried 2 pills after breakfast and had a nice thermogenic effect that lasted me a few hours in the office, but no energy increase whatsoever. Then I tried just 2 in the afternoon on an empty stomach a few hours after eating. Heartburn was the only effect again. I decided to stick with 2 pills after breakfast from then on. No taste – no mixing *but they do have a powder version (FYI)
—-Effectiveness—-
Besides the thermogenic effects I noticed when taking this after a meal, it really didn’t do much else for me. I enjoyed that thermogenic effect, but did get frustrated when I’d take it and still be yawning at the office 30 minutes later. It was really kind of shocking actually. I do have a high tolerance for caffeine, but all the same, I can drink a 6oz coffee and wake up for at least a little while. This just seemed to do nothing in that department. In terms of weight loss, I didn’t see any, but I wasn’t working for it either. On the same token, if I’m taking a supplement for it, shouldn’t I have a little cushion as far as whether I need to work for it or not? Regardless, there was no change in the scale. As for better breathing, they’ve changed the label at least once it seems, but the active ingredient in that department is the inula helenium and can be found right towards the end. I think they need to prioritize it a bit more. I wasn’t able to find much information to verify the effective dose here, but I didn’t notice a significant difference in my breathing at any time while using this product.
—-Value—-
No complaints here. On PricePlow I see this listed at $25.99 and for other reviewers this stuff seems to have been more effective than it was for me. If that’s the case, then this is a fair price right in line with competitors, minus those who simply market heavy and gouge the consumer. (Lots of those in the weight-loss category)
—-Side Effects—-
Heartburn. Bad, bad heartburn. It wasn’t as bad when taken with food. That seemed to help provide a more full-body thermogenic effect.
—-Conclusion—-
Overall I think I’m the outlier when it comes to SKALD. It was nice as a mild thermogenic, but I just didn’t notice the effects everyone else has raved about. I’m going to assume this is just a me thing, and if asked I’d recommend it according to the numbers. The positive reviews far outweigh the others. Go with that, I suppose.
BEHoerner –
SKALD – no scorcher, basic burns only, a little help but not a great deal
—-Introduction—-
Trying to drop 30, but at least keeps me level to 1 or two pounds a month help some energize, long lasting though easy dose- Average to just under average working for me decent cost, but not as effective as I would have liked a little jittery, but manageable As long as you “help” with controlling food intake it will help you to at least start to control your weight, i personally just can’t rely on it solely. dont have really much else to say, good for some but not for all, typical I assume, maybe a little more fat control would help, weight managed but not fat loss – – — — —– ——– —- —– —– ——– — —– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
htevans –
SKALD Might Not Torch Your Fat For You, But It Will Help Make Cardio A Little Easier!
—-Introduction—-
Thanks to BELDT Labs for sending this out. I really appreciate their patience and generosity. I’d also like to thank Tommy for helping me fix the bug with the original version of this review.
—-Ingredient Profile—-
8/10 Each capsule contains a 341mg proprietary blend of Caffeine Anhydrous, N-Acetyl-Tyrosine, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Bitter Orange Fruit Extract, White Willow Bark Extract, Verbsacum Thapsus Leaf Powder, Theobromine, Elecampane Root Powder, and Bioperine Black Pepper Fruit Extract. While I appreciate the range of ingredients and lack of useless fillers (e.g. raspberry ketones), I hate the use of proprietary blends. That being said, if proprietary blends are used then I prefer that the stimulants at least be disclosed. Thus, I am not overjoyed by this profile at a glance, but it could be a lot worse. Time to look at the ingredients more closely. Caffeine Anhydrous is perhaps the cheapest and most simple form of caffeine available. From a chemical standpoint, it is caffeine lacking water, which makes it more potent on a gram to gram basis compared to other forms. Caffeine helps increase metabolism (fat oxidation), energy, endurance, and strength [output]. It is also a nootropic due to its effect on the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine, acetylcholine, and serotonin. If you had to pick one ingredient as a must for fat-burning, this is probably it. In short, caffeine will help: boost your metabolism, give you the energy and frame of mind to hit the gym, stay in the gym for longer periods of time, and push more weight. All of these benefit weight loss goals tremendously. Granted, this may sound like a miracle drug from my description so it is important to note that some of these effects are rather mild, but it is still an ideal ingredient for a fat-burner. Additionally, [caffeine] being dosed at 110mg per capsule allows for some tailoring in dosing so that both stimulant-sensitive and stimulant-tolerant individuals, like myself, can safely use the product. That’s a huge plus in my book. N-Acetyl-Tyrosine is a form of L-Tyrosine with acetic acid. L-Tyrosine is metabolized to produce the neurotransmitters dopamine and adrenaline, giving it both nootropic and stimulatory properties. However, it appears that simply supplementing with L-Tyrosine does not directly increase neurotransmitter levels thanks to our bodies’ knack for homeostasis. It also structurally related to thyroid hormones which may give it some fat-burning (i.e. metabolism increasing) properties of its own. I haven’t found anything definitive that says for sure that supplementing with L-Tyrosine will increase thyroid hormone levels, but it is a theoretical possibility that cannot hurt if fat-oxidation is the goal. Additionally, L-Tyrosine helps relieve acute stress, but this occurs in studies at 100-150mg/kg bodyweight, or 7-10 grams for a 150lb person. Clearly, that is a lot of L-Tyrosine to take. A comparison to anecdotal doses may be fairer, but those amounts range from 500mg-2g. Seeing as N-Acetyl-Tyrosine comes after caffeine, which is listed as 110mg, we can infer that it is dosed at under 110mg. Granted, the inclusion of acetic acid is purported to help bioavailability, but this is still underdosed. Green Tea Leaf Extract contains catechins. These catechins, especially polyphenols, have cancer preventative properties as well as protective properties for a long list of organs, notably the heart, liver, and brain. The catechins also have fat-burning properties mostly notably via the catechin Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), but these effects are only notable at 400-500mg. Since, green tea leaf extract is listed after N-Acetyl-Tyrosine, we can infer that it is dosed at under 110mg N-Acetyl-Tyrosine [dose]. Clearly, it is underdosed. Bitter Orange Fruit Extract is a source of synephrine, a relative and replacement for ephedrine. It is essentially a weaker, legal form of ephedrine and is purported to have similar effects. It is dosed either at 10-20mg three times a day, or 50mg once a day. It is possible that there is enough to meet the threshold of 10mg, and if you take more than one capsule a day you could fall within proper dosing guidelines. White Willow Bark Extract is a source of salicin. Salicylic acid is the active ingredient in Aspirin. Apart from the well known blood-thinning and anti-inflammatory properties, Aspirin was commonly included in ECA (ephedrine, caffeine, aspirin) stacks. Thus, the idea here is to complete the recreation of that infamous stack with White Willow Bark Extract. Without standardization notes, it is hard to say how much active salicin is in each capsule. It is not a stretch, however, to say that this naturally-sourced replacement stack of White Willow Bark Extract and Bitter Orange Fruit Extract is less effective than the original it emulates. Verbsacum Thapsus Leaf, or Common Mullein, is a plant that has a long history of use in herbal medicine. It purportedly helps with coughs and other sorts of respiratory problems. It is this use that likely contributes to the purported “respiratory support” in BELDT Labs marketing materials. Personally, I interpret that as meaning that there is some sort of increased lung capacity or oxygen intake in healthy individuals. I couldn’t find much from reputable sites on dosing guidelines so I can’t really say if it is underdosed but given that nearly everything else is, I’d guess that it probably is. That being said, this is extremely unique in fat-burning supplements and is the main reason I wanted to try this product. Theobromine is a methylxanthine that has similar effects to caffeine and is found in cacao. It is purported to last longer than caffeine and work synergistically with, or as a replacement for, caffeine. From what I understand, the science is a bit mixed on this but it is a common ingredient nonetheless. Even if it did have the effects that proponents claim, it is underdosed. However, that may not be an inherently bad thing when caffeine is included. Still, it is probably better from a scientific standpoint to just go with caffeine, even at a slightly increased dose. Elecampane Root Powder, like Verbascum Thapsus Leaf, is traditionally used to treat respiratory problems like bronchitis and asthma. It is thought to be an expectorant. Like with most herbal ‘medications’ the science isn’t solid, but it probably cannot hurt. The clear connection is that this will help with breathing, which will in turn help with fat-burning activities like cardio. It is probably underdosed. Bioperine is a patented form of Black Pepper Fruit Extract. It helps with absorption of various vitamins and minerals. I’m glad that they used a patented form with science-backed results. It is too in the weeds to know for sure if it helps the absorption of every ingredient, but it is a welcomed addition. Clinical doses are 10mg but 5mg is common. It is plausible that is included here at either dose.
—-Taste/Mixability/Dosing—-
10/10 No aftertaste to the capsules. Additionally, since mixability is inapplicable, I will substitute taste for “ease of taking.” The capsules are small and easy to swallow with any liquid. No problems here. Dosing was extremely easy. I started with one in the morning before/after breakfast (depending on how rushed I was). After about a week, I upped the dosage to one capsule in the morning and one capsule in the afternoon or pre-workout, depending on whether I could remember to bring the bottle with me to work.
—-Effectiveness—-
8.5/10 Here is where a lot of the skepticism that I had in the ingredient profile section was put to rest. I felt sufficiently energized thanks to the 110mg of caffeine included in each capsule. After 15 minutes or so, I’d feel about the same as if I had just drank a K-cup. Nothing amazing or groundbreaking for a stimulant junkie like me, but definitely enough to give me a slight boost in the morning. Additionally, the “breathing support” components had me skeptical, to say the least. I didn’t think I’d see much of a difference since I am not currently suffering from respiratory illnesses. However, I did notice that cardio became slightly easier in regards to conditioning. This wasn’t akin to taking some puffs of an inhaler by any means, but I could tell that I was getting a little more out of each breath. Did it help a lot? No. I won’t lie. It made 10 minutes of cardio feel like 9 or 8 in terms of breathing. That’s not much but it is something. Every little bit helps when it comes to cardio. Perhaps the most important metric of effectiveness for a fat burner, however, is whether it helps you burn/lose fat. While it goes without saying that no supplement will burn fat for you without you also putting in work (i.e. gym time), some supplements will amplify your results. I have used worse and better fat-burners in this regard. So where does this fall? Somewhere in the middle of the pack. I lost about 5lbs overall during this run, of which some was water weight. Still, I noticed that even on “bad days” (i.e. splurge days) I looked slightly more defined. It may full well be that my own diet and exercise regimen were completely responsible for these results, however, SKALD at the very least made those regimens easier to follow so it is at least indirectly responsible. That being said, I like to think it helped a little more than that. On “fat burning” alone I’d give it a 7/10. Unfortunately, I did not experience much in the way of appetite suppression, a welcomed property in fat-burners. While I don’t think the typical ingredients like Garcinia Cambogia do much in this area, I would have liked to have seen a greater effort in this area. If there was an innovative ingredient or two like there was with breathing support, this could have really be a revolutionary product (not that the breathing support components weren’t already revolutionary in their own right).
—-Value—-
8.50/10 I found this for $30 for a 60 serving bottle. That breaks down to $0.50 a capsule. That’s a decent value but you’re probably wondering why it warrants a 8.50/10. There are some killer deals run on this. I’ve seen it for as low as $10 a bottle before. Granted, those are temporary sale prices and this [$30] is what it can always be found for. Still, the amazing sales on this product that happen a few times a year should not go without notice. I’ve added 0.50 to account for that.
—-Side Effects—-
10/10 I experienced no side effects while taking this product.
—-Conclusion—-
8.4/10 I got this rating by averaging “Value” “Effectiveness” and “Ingredient Profile” categories, which gives a 8.3 rating. Then I rounded up to 8.4 since I thought the innovativeness of the product should be rewarded somehow. All in all, I think this is a unique and worthy competitor in the fat-burning market. I’m looking into using Common Mullein and Elecampane individually as a result of my experience. If you’re looking for something new and different, definitely give this a shot. Steer clear if you want a cracked-out stimulant vibe. Personally, I think the breathing support alone is reason enough to give it a go.