
Clevastin is a combination breast enlargement capsule and gel system sold exclusively online. Clevastin is interesting in that it is a combination of topical and internal ingredients (similar to the top-rated product) - unlike most breast enlargement products.
Because Clevastin uses a similar mechanism to the top-rated product, we thought that perhaps it would work with a similar effectiveness.
Would Clevastin's results measure up? Unfortunately, the answer from our tester's reviews was no.
See the details of our study below.
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The Clevastin formula contains saw palmetto and wild yam, two ingredients found in nearly every breast enlargement product. Clevastin also contains black cohosh, which has recently been implicated in cases of hepatitis -- although, at this time, it isn't clear whether black cohosh is actually responsible for the disease. In any event we recommend not combining Clevastin with any herbs or medications that might have a negative impact on the liver. Please note that the FDA has not issued a caution at this time.
Our testers reported that Clevastin did produce some small amount of size increase results, approximately 0.5 cup sizes on average. Breasts were firmer but strangely the contouring (shape) of the breasts did not seem to be affected. In the words of one subject, "Why would I want a bigger bust if it just sags?" Indeed, this seems to be an area of caution with the Clevastin system.
Due to the relative lack of results for breast size increase our testers experienced while using Clevastin, as well as the possible negative side effects associated with black cohosh, we gave this product a do not buy rating. There are better products available in the same price range.
The ingredients of Clevastin capsules are as follows: saw palmetto leaf powder, fennel seed powder, dong quai leaf powder, damiana leaf powder, dandelion leaf powder, black cohosh powder, wild yam powder, fenugreek seed extract, l-tyrosine, kelp powder, vitamin e, bioperine, gelatin, silica, and magnesium stearate.
The National Institute of Health issued a statement regarding black cohosh and acute hepatitis. An Australian medical journal reported a case of a 47-year-old woman who suffered an attack of acute hepatitis after using black cohosh. This case was so severe that the woman in question required a liver transplant after only 3 weeks of using black cohosh. The dosage of black cohosh did not exceed the recommended dosage, and the woman had no other risk factors for liver disease. For this reason we counsel extreme caution in using any product that contains black cohosh.
Other known side effects of black cohosh include: stomach discomfort, headache, gastric disturbance (upset stomach), heaviness in the legs, and abnormal weight gain. While these side effects are less severe and non-life-threatening, we highly recommend carefully considering whether or not a product containing black cohosh is right for you.
The gel sold with Clevastin contains the following ingredients: purified water, wild yam extract, theatric acid, glycerol stearate se, esoteric acid, carbolic/caprice tryingly, saw palmetto extract, fenugreek extract, chamomile extract, tocopheryl acetate, fragrance, methyl paraben, propel paraben.
Overall, Clevastin does not seem to be a bad product. We question the inclusion of an ingredient as potentially dangerous as black cohosh. We do like the fact that Clevastin contains both a capsule and a topical component (this 2-in-1 approach seems to generally outperform capsule-only approaches). Considering that Clevastin costs about the same as the top-recommended product, we see no reason to invest your hard-earned dollars in a substandard product..