Carb Bloc is made with an extract from white kidney beans. This extract "neutralizes" the digestive enzyme alpha amylase before it can convert starch into glucose and then fat. Essentially, it allows the carbohydrates to pass through the system with possibly less caloric intake. Paired with a sensible diet and regular exercise, Carb Bloc allows you to safely trim fat without extreme dieting.

When you eat a high carbohydrate meal, the increased blood sugar stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin. Insulin is the hormone that allows cells to use blood sugar. A side effect of insulin, however, is that it also causes fat to be deposited and stimulates your brain to produce hunger signals. So what do you do? You eat more carbohydrates, and the cycle repeats. Restricting the intake of carbohydrates halts this vicious cycle by decreasing insulin levels and increasing the levels of glucagon. Glucagon is a hormone that causes body fat to be burned.

Low carbohydrate diets are currently popular among bodybuilders and people who want to lose weight fast. A condition called "ketosis" is at the center of the philosophy of a low carbohydrate diet. Ketosis, a state in which fat is primarily used to fuel the body, occurs when a person dramatically reduces carbohydrate consumption. Consuming large amounts of carbohydrates raises blood glucose levels, which are balanced by insulin. Insulin, however, also acts as a storage hormone and conditions the body to store future carbohydrates as fat in adipose cells in case of starvation. Further, insulin also incites the cells not to release stored fat.

White kidney bean has been shown to be of great value in reducing the rate at which starch is converted into sugar in the digestive process, thereby reducing caloric intake. During the digestive process, the body converts carbohydrates in starchy foods such as potatoes and pasta into sugar. The body produces sugar by breaking down the carbohydrate molecule with alpha amylase, an enzyme produced in the pancreas. These sugar calories are either burned off through exercise or stored as fat cells for future use.

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Carb Bloc (Ultimate Nutrition) - Average rating 4 (2 reviews)  - Write a review Show Reviews Reviews (1) (0) (1) (0) (0)   4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. June 03, 2011 Reviewer: Britt in Wyoming I have not tried all of the products, but I got this one because my research showed the ingredients were not any different than the others and it was the least expensive. It does seem to have a positive effect when I eat high carb items. I did lose weight. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No 0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. December 16, 2011 Reviewer: todd in Missouri how can you tell if this works or not. what happens in my small intestine i can't validate. I wish i knew if this worked or not, because i spend a bunch of money and time taking this supplement. Please let me know if you can verify the veracity of this medicine. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No

47-0812 Ultimate Nutrition Carb Bloc 90 capsules Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 2 Capsules Servings Per Container: 45 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* White Kidney Bean Extract (phaseolus vulgaris L.) 1,000  mg   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.   Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, silica. Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules with 8 oz. of water, 15 minutes prior to each meal. Warning: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Ultimate Nutrition at 1-860-409-7100 ext 1 The nutrition facts listed above are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us. We do our best to keep them as up to date as possible, however Netrition.com will not be held responsible for any differences between what is listed on our web site and what is listed on the product that you receive. If you need to be 100% certain of the ingredients currently being shipped, we recommend that you call or email our customer service department to check the shelf of current stock.