Source Naturals Phase 2 Carbohydrate Blocker contains Phase 2 white kidney bean extract. Phase 2 works by slowing down the digestion of starch by inhibiting alpha-amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch to be more fully absorbed by the body. Carbohydrate Blocker may help support weight loss when used in conjunction with the Maximum Metabolism Weight Loss Plan (included).

Starch/Carbo Blocker is a new weight loss innovation from Olympian Labs that takes a unique scientific approach to reducing the fat-producing power of carbohydrates and is highly effective for aiding in weight loss.

Foods rich in starch are mainstays of the American diet. Most commonly known as carbohydrates, they are found primarily in bread, crackers, pastas, snack foods, baked goods, rice and potatoes. When consumed in large quantities starchy foods can contribute to significant weight gain. Over consumption of these types of carbohydrates is the primary contributor to obesity.

Most food is broken down by the body into sugar. The sugar - glucose - is the main source of energy for the body to perform all daily activities. Those with a sedentary lifestyle cannot burn all of the glucose. So the body naturally holds onto the excess energy, storing it in the form of fat. The problem is compounded by starch consumption. Starchy foods are converted to glucose very quickly by the body. If the glucose isn’t burned through vigorous physical activity, it adds quickly to the body’s excess fat stores.

For more than 20 years, scientists have known that Phaseolus vulgaris can inhibit the digestion of starches. But only recently have researchers discovered how to concentrate the substance properly to effectively block starch digestion and significantly influence weight loss. Phaseolus vulgaris is a chemical that is contained naturally in white kidney beans. To make Starch/Carbo Blocker, the Phaseolus Vulgaris is extracted from the beans, converted to a highly concentrated formula and placed in capsules.

Alpha-amylase is a chemical manufactured by the body that is essential for digestion. An enzyme, alpha-amylase reacts with the chemical bonds of food, breaking starch down into sugar. Starch/Carbo Blocker interrupts the work of alpha-amylase. With a protein component, Starch/Carbo Blocker binds to the alpha-amylase enzyme which stops it from breaking down starch. The starch then passes undigested from the body with only a minimal calorie gain. Another benefit of Starch/Carbo Blocker is that by blocking alpha-amylase it Beneficial Effectss the typical spike in blood sugar levels that occur after eating starchy food. That is especially important for people who are hypoglycemic or who have Type II Diabetes.