| New Review: Dietrine
Dietrine is the carb blocker that claims...
"One Dietrine Capsule taken prior to a meal can block up to 1125 calories from fat and carbohydrate foods."
We'll see why that statement is ridiculous in a moment, but first, let's look at the primary ingredient in Dietrine -- white kidney bean extract.
The active ingredient of white kidney bean extract is known as "Phaseolus vulgaris." There is a growing amount of scientific data that indicates this compound has the ability to inhibit digestive enzyme alpha-amylase. As an added bonus, it also seems to have a beneficial effect on blood triglycerides... which tend to be lower in people supplementing with this compound (there is not, however, any evidence that white kidney bean extract can block fat).
Big deal, right?
Not entirely. Alpha-amylase is the enzyme required by the body to break starches down into the simple sugars that are easily absorbed by the body. What this really means is that to a degree, white kidney bean can effectively neutralize a percentage of the carbs you eat.
Read the full Dietrine review here!
New Review: Hoodia Gordonii
Hoodia Gordonii is one of the most hyped diet products on the Net. Containing a miracle ingredient (label P57 by scientists), hoodia has been presented to consumers as the ultimate appetite suppressant, and the end to obesity. While this all sounds wonderful, the reality is somewhat different. Let's get to the bottom of things by taking a closer look at Hoodia...
First of all, what the heck is Hoodia?
Hoodia Gordonii is a succulent (a cactus of the aloe family) found in the Kalahari desert of South Africa. Stories are spreading about how the native Kalahari bushmen would use this cactus to stave off hunger on long trips through the desert. Many hoodia retailers are correlating the Kalahari bushmen's nonexistent obesity rate with the consumption of this cactus. In fact, it has more to do with being dirt poor, and living in a harsh desert environment with nary a McDonald's or Kentucky Fried Chicken in sight.
Hoodia does show some promise though. As I mentioned, scientists isolated the molecule responsible for Hoodia's appetite suppressing characteristics.
Read the full review of Hoodia here!
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