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The new Enhanced Irvingia formula provides a combination of nutrients that combat age-related fat accumulation via the following seven distinct mechanisms:
- Enhancing resting energy expenditure at the cellular level.
- Slowing the absorption of dietary fat from the intestines.
- Moderating alpha-amylase enzyme activity to reduce the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream
- Reducing alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity to further slow the absorption of starches and sugars into the bloodstream.
- Supporting leptin sensitivity to reduce hunger and stimulate lipolysis
- Supporting youthful levels of adiponectin to help maintain healthy insulin sensitivity
- Moderating glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme activity to reduce the amount of ingested starches that are converted to triglycerides and stored as fat.
New green tea phytosome
Mounting scientific research has documented the metabolic benefits of green tea polyphenols. A proprietary green tea phytosome complex has shown an ability to increase the absorption of these polyphenols into the bloodstream better than conventional green tea extracts, resulting in increased peak plasma levels of the critical green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate.
Participants in a clinical trial showed an average weight loss of 30 pounds and a 10 percent reduction in waist circumference in 90 days when 300 milligrams per day of this new green tea phytosome was taken in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet.1 The placebo group that followed the same reduced calorie diet lost on average only 9.9 pounds and 5 percent of their waist size.
The alpha-amylase enzyme
Aging reduces our ability to utilize the carbohydrates and fats that constitute part of a healthy diet. The result is that as we grow older, glucose and triglycerides can become elevated in contrast to the youthful metabolic profile we have in our younger years. Emerging research suggests that the alpha-amylase enzyme plays a critical role in the digestion of dietary carbohydrate and subsequent absorption of calories from starch and sugar.
Three recent human studies measured the effect of the consumption of a natural bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris) on ingested carbohydrates. All three studies provided further evidence of the benefits of this natural extract designed to delay digestion and absorption of starch calories. In one of these studies, in which overweight participants were placed on a 2,000-2,200 calorie, carbohydrate-rich diet, those taking Phaseolus vulgaris lost 6.5 pounds and 1.2 inches in waist size in only 30 days compared with 0.8 pounds and 0.2 inches in the placebo group.2 Participants who were given the Phaseolus vulgaris extract in the other two studies also experienced beneficial effects.
The alpha-glucosidase enzyme
Another intestinal enzyme that facilitates carbohydrate absorption is alpha-glucosidase. A patented seaweed extract (InSea2™) has demonstrated the ability to help maintain healthy levels of both the alpha-glucosidase enzyme and the alpha-amylase enzyme to reduce the caloric impact of sugary food. When given to laboratory animals, this seaweed extract reduced postprandial (after meal) elevations by up to 90 percent compared with nonsupplemented animals.
Through various mechanisms, excess glucose can convert into triglycerides, which is the primary form of fat storage in the body. Studies suggest that consumption of naturally-occurring nutrients such as the InSea2™ extract before meals can slow the rate of carbohydrate absorption and the caloric impact of starchy, sugary foods on the body.
Remember, young healthy individuals rapidly convert ingested fats and sugars into energy. Age-related changes reduce our metabolic capacity to efficiently utilize dietary fats and sugars. Thus, reducing heir absorption is of paramount importance for helping to maintain a healthy body weight in maturing individuals.
Leptin sensitivity
Fat cells (adipocytes) secrete a hormone called leptin that tells our brain when we have eaten enough. Leptin can also facilitate the breakdown of stored triglycerides in our adipocytes via the process of lipolysis. Heavy individuals have startlingly high blood levels of leptin, indicating that their cells have become resistant to the leptin that is supposed to prevent them from putting on so many pounds of fat.
An extract from a West African food called Irvingia gabonensis has been shown to help support leptin sensitivity in overweight people. In a recently published study, Irvingia demonstrated beneficial effects upon leptin blood levels, followed by weight loss and a reduction in waist circumference.3 In addition to supporting healthy leptin sensitivity, Irvingia has demonstrated the following beneficial effects on key aspects of metabolism:
Glyercol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in the complex biochemical process that converts ingested starch and sugar calories to stored body fat. Irvingia has been shown in studies involving fat cells to reduce the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase4, which may help reduce the impact of starch and sugar calories on body fat.
Scientific research on fat cells suggests that Irvingia has alpha-amylase-inhibiting properties5 (like InSea2™ and Phaseolus vulgaris) which can help support a slowing of the rate of carbohydrate absorption from the intestines and a reduction of the caloric impact of starchy and sugary foods.
Adiponectin is a hormone involved in helping to maintain insulin sensitivity on the membranes of energy-producing cells. Large fat cells produce less adiponectin, and overweight people need to be especially concerned about maintaining healthy levels of adiponectin to support insulin sensitivity and metabolic fitness. Scientific data suggests that Irvingia helps support healthy adiponectin levels.4
This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.
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