The ingredients in DNA Carb-Fast work synergistically to assist the body in maintaining optimal weight and glucose control.
The seeds of Phaseolus vulgaris contain an inhibitor of alpha-amylase. This alpha amylase inhibitor is identified in the protein fraction of the bean. This protein binds with the active sites of alpha- amylase and prevents the starch metabolizing activity; hence it is also called as "Starch Blocker". An alpha-amylase inhibitor inhibits the digestion of starch thereby potentially improving postprandial carbohydrate tolerance in people with low glucose tolerance. As excess dietary carbohydrate is metabolized to fat; inhibition of carbohydrate digestion may help in weight management as well. In studies in normal subjects and in patients with diabetes mellitus, a purified amylase inhibitor from beans was found to exert a “starch blockade” effect. In comparison with the placebo, ingestion of this inhibitor with 50 g starch substantially reduced post-prandial increases in plasma concentrations of glucose and insulin in both normal subjects and those with diabetes.
The liver is the major fat burning organ in the body and regulates fat metabolism by a complicated set of biochemical pathways. The liver can also pump excessive fat out of the body through the bile into the small intestines. If the diet is high in fiber, this unwanted fat will be carried out of the body via the bowel actions. Thus the liver is a remarkable machine for keeping weight under control, being both a fat burning organ and a fat pumping organ. If the liver does not regulate fat metabolism efficiently, weight gain tends to occur around the abdominal area. While the other organs rest at night, repairing and rejuvenating for a new day, the liver is hard at work processing waste from the body, natural waste from cellular energy production, and unnatural waste from artificial additives in food and chemicals in water.
For centuries, Milk thistle has been revered as a “liver tonic”, and research studies now show this herb to be highly effective in repairing damage to the liver from toxic chemicals and medications. To read more on Milk Thistle please click here.
Fenugreek helps fight obesity. A study published in Current Therapeutic Research found that fenugreek produced "significant body weight and fat loss in obese adults." Individuals in the study saw these benefits without changing their previous diet or activity levels. The people taking the fenugreek supplement reduced their waist circumference, hip circumference and their upper abdominal circumference.Fenugreek can improve most metabolic symptoms associated with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels and improving glucose tolerance. All this can lead to weightloss and better glucose control.
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Milk Thistle
Gymnema Sylvestre
Appetite Suppression: The primary bioactive constituent of gymnema, known as gymnemic acid, is found in the leaves and roots. Gymnemic acids are sweetness inhibitors and will reduce the taste of sugar, or “sweetness,” in the mouth. Researchers tested the effects of Gymnema on average weight persons who were fasting and found that those who took Gymnema one hour before being offered food, ate less than the participants who had not consumed gymnema.
Blocks Sugar Absorption: During digestion, gymnemic acids have a “sugar blocking” property. Structurally, gymnemic acids are very similar to glucose and behave in the intestine in a similar way. When gymnemic acids lock in to intestinal receptors, they effectively lock out glucose. This prevents sugar from being absorbed. This effect has a twofold benefit in that it helps balance blood sugar, and it promotes lean body mass by lessening the amount of sugar that gets stored as fat.
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Phaseolus Vulgaris
Cinnamon helps to stabilize and regulate blood sugar (slowing the absorption of food so that the body feels full for longer periods of time with the same amount of, or fewer, calories) and reduces cravings. Cinnamon also helps move fat from the liver so that the body can use it for energy. Metabolizing fats more readily also lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Cinnamon does not necessarily cause the body to release stored fat or increase metabolism. What it does, however, is normalize the burning and digestion of fat. This can make a huge difference in weight loss. Cinnamon is an anti-fungal and may help to kill off parasites and yeast overgrowth (Candida). Ridding the body of parasites is paramount to permanent weight loss as parasites need fuel (easily digested sugars, mostly) to reproduce. They cause intense sugar cravings and the desire to overeat. Also—the body will try to rid itself of these freeloaders and if it’s spending energy on that, it’s not going to have much left for metabolizing fat.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Studies have shown that turmeric increases the flow of bile in the stomach which helps to break down fat. Another way turmeric aids in weight loss is it helps fight insulin resistance and controls sugar levels. Researchers tested curcumin directly on adipose tissue and found that it significantly lowered serum cholesterol and proteins that play a role in fat production. Curcumin speeds up fat metabolism and has an overall lowering effect on body fat and total weight. The researchers concluded that curcumin is of benefit to people trying to lose or maintain weight.
Curcumin can regulate the formation of fat cells and lower the production of leptin in fat cells. All overweight people produce way too much leptin due to their extra pounds of fat. Too much leptin can cause the liver to accumulate fat cells, leading to fatty liver, type 2 diabetes and liver malfunction. Curcumin can protect your liver from leptin’s negative effects.
Curcumin Longa Extract
Beta-Hydroxybutyrate are fatty acid derivatives which are present in milk and milk products. BHB is also produced in the large intestine of animals from fibre via fermentation. Muscles and the central nervous system use BHB for intracellular energy production. After prolonged fasting, the BHB level increases to the level of ketosis. A mild ketosis is the natural adaption of the body to starvation, not to be confused with ketoacidosis e.g. in untreated diabetes. In case of fasting or starvation and the absence of glucose from the diet, the brain will use glucose out of hepatic gluconeogenesis and amino acids from muscle cells. (Gluconeogenesis is the metabolic process where the body, primarily the liver and kidneys, synthesizes glucose (sugar) from non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids, glycerol, and lactate, to maintain blood glucose levels, especially during fasting or starvation). After about a week, metabolism switches to catabolism of fat with subsequent ß-oxidation of fatty acids. (The primary function of beta-oxidation is to break down long-chain fatty acids into smaller, usable units (acetyl-CoA) for energy production. It allows the body to efficiently utilize stored fats as an energy source).
BHB (beta-hydroxybutyrate) is a ketone body produced by the body, particularly during periods of low carbohydrate intake or fasting, serving as an alternative energy source when glucose is scarce. It plays a role in weight loss by promoting fat burning and reducing appetite when the body enters a state of ketosis, often achieved through a ketogenic diet or by consuming exogenous ketone supplements.
How it works:
Ketosis and Fat Metabolism:
When carbohydrate intake is severely restricted (as in a ketogenic diet), the body shifts from using glucose to using fat as its primary fuel source, a process called ketosis. BHB is a key ketone body produced during this process.
Appetite Suppression:
Some studies suggest that BHB can activate neurons in the hypothalamus and brainstem, which are involved in hunger regulation, potentially leading to reduced appetite and food intake.
Fat Oxidation:
The body's reliance on fat as fuel during ketosis leads to a more efficient and sustained fat-burning process, which can contribute to weight loss.
Muscle Function: Magnesium is essential for muscle function, and the combination with BHB can help maintain optimal muscle function and reduce the risk of muscle fatigue and cramps during ketosis.
Energy Boost: BHB can provide an immediate source of energy for the brain and muscles, potentially reducing fatigue associated with transitioning into ketosis.
Cognitive Function: BHB is known to support cognitive functions, helping to clear brain fog and improve concentration.
Garcinia Cambogia Extract
Gaercinia Cambogia contains Hydroxycitric Acid (HDA) that acts as a fat blocker by preventing fatty acids forming. The major phytochemical in garcinia is hydroxycitric acid or HCA which is a derivative of citric acid and is the inhibitor of certain digestive enzymes such as citrate lyase.
Garcinia promotes weight loss are by suppressing appetite and blocking the conversion of carbohydrates to fat. By inhibiting citric lyase, garcinia prevents the body from turning carbohydrate into stored fat. While this reduces the amount of fat that can increase the bulk weight of the body in the long-term, the immediate result of this blockage is that the liver is prompted to then release glycogen as a fuel source. The released glycogen is then converted to glucose and then energy. In this way, the body’s immediate energy needs are met without resorting to eating foods which may introduce more empty calories. Garcinia is also known to reduce fatty acid synthesis and to reduce plasma cholesterol levels.
Acetyl L Carnitine
L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps the body transport fatty acids into the mitochondria, where they are burned for energy. Research suggests it may aid in weight loss by increasing fat burning during exercise while other studies suggest L-carnitine supplementation may help increase muscle mass, which could indirectly contribute to weight loss.
Some studies have shown that L-carnitine supplementation can lead to a reduction in body weight, BMI, and fat mass. However, other studies have found no significant effect on these measures.
