How do carb blockers work?
Carbohydrate blockers work by inhibiting the enzyme alpha-amylase that breaks down and digests complex carbohydrates. These are molecularly made up of many simple carbs linked together in a chain. These complex carbs have to be broken down into glucose by enzymes before they are then able to be absorbed and used, or the excess stored as fat.
When you take a carb blocker though, the enzyme is temporarily blocked, allowing the complex carbohydrates to pass through your system undigested. This means that they are not converted into glucose and therefore not stored as fat. They also do not contribute any calories or raise blood sugar levels. It still allows however, for the ‘good’ simple carbohydrates to be digested properly. As a result, you still receive the benefit and nutrition of the ‘good’ carbs, but not the ‘bad’ ones - a win-win situation!
Some may think though that if they begin taking a carb blocker supplement that they can eat as many complex carbs as they like. Taking one of these supplements doesn’t allow you to overindulge on your favourite pastas and breads, but it does allow you to manage and control your carbohydrate intake as well as allow you to have the occasional treat without the guilt.
What is the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?
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Simple Carbohydrates
These can be easily broken down by the body and are found naturally in foods such as fruit, jam, brown sugar, milk & honey.
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Complex Carbohydrates
These take longer for the body to break down and are found in starchy foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, rice & beans.
White Kidney Bean Extract
As a natural carb blocker supplement, White Kidney Bean Extract is designed to help promote healthy weight management by helping you to control your carbohydrate intake and the amount of carbs your body digests. This makes it a perfect supplement for those wanting to look after their weight but don’t want to give up their favourite foods or go on a strict no-carb diet. White Kidney Bean Extract could also be a useful option for diabetics to help control what they eat in a natural and safe way.
What makes White Kidney Bean Extract unique from other carb blocker tablets and products is that it is made from natural ingredients that have been carefully selected in their exact quantities to provide a unique formula. White kidney beans are hailed to be one of the best natural carbohydrate blocking ingredients around. The other ingredients selected in this superior formula are designed to perfectly compliment the White Kidney Bean, to help with other health benefits including supporting energy levels, to give a rounded supplement that you can really make the most of.
Active Ingredients
White Kidney Bean Extract:
Also commonly known as Cannellini beans, White Kidney Beans are named for their kidney-like shape. They are often called a natural carb blocker as they can help to inhibit the digestion of starches to help reduce the amount of carbohydrates that are digested. They are also rich in fibre, minerals, vitamins and proteins.
Zinc:
Known as an "essential trace element", Zinc is crucial to your bodily defences as well as bodily function. Zinc has been linked to a multitude of benefits to your body. Our bodies cannot produce zinc by itself so that it’s why it is so important to ensure your body has enough zinc to function to its full potential
Chromium:
Found in trace amounts in foods such as meat, shellfish and eggs, Chromium is an essential mineral for the body. Not only is it considered good for our overall health, it is though to be advantageous for weight management and digestion. It also contributes to the maintenance of normal blood glucose levels and normal macronutrient metabolism.
Directions
Simply take one capsule with a full glass of water, five to ten minutes before eating a main meal that contains carbohydrates. For optimum results use alongside a controlled and balanced diet and take the capsule at approximately the same time every day.
Advice
White Kidney Bean Extract contains only natural ingredients and so therefore has no known side effects and is safe to take. We do always recommend checking the ingredients first to see if you have any personal allergies to avoid. This natural carb blocker is gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians. Consult your doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or on medication.
