BioVanish review: a cocoa flavored MCT drink with L-theanine and B vitamins

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Hot cocoa as a weight management drink? That's more or less what WellMe is offering with BioVanish, and I have to say, it's a fun idea.

It's a chocolate flavored drink mix built mainly on MCT powder from coconut oil. The company's pitch is about getting some of the fat burning feel of a keto diet without having to eat keto, and it tells that story through what it calls the Dairy Farm Weight Loss Method.

The key ingredient: MCTs

MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides. They're a type of fat found in coconut oil that the body handles differently from most fats. Instead of being stored, they're sent quickly to the liver, where they can be turned into ketones, the same fuel your body makes on a keto diet. That's why MCT oil became so popular with keto fans and in "bulletproof" coffee.

Researchers have looked at MCTs for fullness and weight management compared with other fats, and some studies link them to small improvements. The company ties this to BHB, the main ketone, which it says helps signal your body to burn fat.

The full label

I'm always glad to see a complete supplement facts panel, and BioVanish has one. One 6.5 g scoop provides:

• 15 calories, 3 g carbohydrate, 3 g added sugar

• Vitamin B6 100 mg

• Folate 1,333 mcg DFE (784 mcg folic acid)

• Vitamin B12 800 mcg

• MCT powder from coconut oil 5 g

• L-theanine 200 mg

It's sweetened with dextrose and stevia and flavored with natural and artificial chocolate. A tub holds 30 servings.

Why L-theanine is a nice touch

L-theanine is the amino acid in green tea that's known for calm, steady focus. At 200 mg, it's a well chosen, standard amount. Paired with MCTs, which many people use for mental energy, it makes this a pleasant drink for a busy morning or a mid afternoon slump. The company also says L-theanine works alongside BHB to support fat burning.

The B vitamins add energy support, and at only 15 calories a scoop, it's a low calorie way to get your chocolate fix.

Making it

Stir a scoop into water or milk, hot or cold. A warm mug in the evening feels like a treat. Iced, it's more of a chocolate shake.

One practical tip: MCTs can upset the stomach if you go all in on day one, so start with half a scoop for the first few days and work up.

Jars and prices

• Two jars: $138 plus $9.95 US shipping

• Three jars: $147 plus $9.95 US shipping

• Six jars: $198 with free US shipping

Three jars cost just $9 more than two, so the three jar package is a smart pick if you're trying it out. Six jars is the best value at $33 a jar with free shipping. The company says it's a one-time payment with no subscription, and US delivery takes 5 to 7 business days.

The empty jar guarantee

You get 180 days, and it's an "empty jar" guarantee. That means you can ask for a refund even after you've finished everything. That's a confident policy and a very friendly one for the buyer.

Who'll love it

Chocolate fans who want a low calorie drink with MCTs and L-theanine, and anyone curious about the keto idea without overhauling their diet. It's easy, tasty and the label is fully transparent.

Pair it with sensible eating and regular movement. And one friendly note: each scoop has 100 mg of vitamin B6, which sits right at the US upper limit for adults, and long term high dose B6 has been linked to nerve problems like numbness and tingling. So so if you already take a multivitamin or B complex, or you have any tingling or nerve symptoms, check your totals with your doctor before starting.

Fancy a chocolate drink that does a bit more? The current offer is on the official BioVanish page.

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