Dietrine Review: Does Dietrine Really Work?

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.

OK, now let's get back to Dietrine. The manufacturers of this product are pleased to parade several promising clinical studies without pointing out some of the obvious problems...

i) not all of these studies are double-blind, placebo-controlled

ii) many of these studies are performed with a very small control group, which can often lead to inaccurate results, and therefore inaccurate conclusions.

iii) several of these studies appear to be sponsored (or influenced in some way) by the manufacturer of the phaseolus vulgaris "starch neutralizer", Pharmachem laboratories. In terms of conducting a credible study, that's a big "no-no."

iv) some results, although positive, were not statistically significant.

Personally, I'm more inclined to agree with the conclusion of this clinical study which concluded...

"Clinical trends were identified for weight loss and a decrease in triglycerides, although statistical significance was not reached. Phase 2 shows potential promise as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of obesity and hypertriglyceridemia and further studies with larger numbers of subjects are warranted to conclusively demonstrate effectiveness."

Bottom line?

Dietrine is happy to cherry-pick the clinical data it presents to you... and represent their product as the alternative to diet drudgery. I'd don't like this approach because it instills a false sense of security in many people...

"Hey, I can eat more... I'm taking a carb blocker."

In fact, several people I know who have experimented with such products have gained weight, largely because of this false sense of security. On top of this, their claim that Dietrine "blocks 1125 calories" seems to be pulled out of the air, because I don't see anything that justifies it.

In the end, while white kidney bean extract does show some potential as a weight loss aid, it is no miracle supplement, nor will it present dramatic results. If you'd like to experiment with Dietrine, be my guest. But remember... it's not a license to cheat!

Have you used Dietrine? Let me know what you think!

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