Lipo-Cal™

Lipo-Cal™ is a new all-natural formula that is receiving rave reviews for addressing the multiple factors that can lead to healthy weight loss. Lipo-Cal’s proprietary blend of potent natural ingredients has been shown in controlled clinical trials to boost fat burning, improve fat metabolism, convert protein into lean muscle, and turn sugar into an available energy source. Remarkably, Lipo-Cal™ even blocks the absorption of up to 25% of dietary fat when taken with meals. Some weight loss products contain synthetic chemicals that pose the risk of uncomfortable or embarrassing gastrointestinal side effects. Not so with Lip-Cal™. There are no reported side effects because Lipo-Cal™ is formulated from safe, natural ingredients that also provide valuable dietary nutrients. Fat Blocking Lipo-Cal™ begins working at meal times when fatty foods are ingested. Its remarkable all-natural fat blocking ingredients prevent the fat-digesting enzymes known as lipases from breaking down and digesting up to 25% of the dietary fats that would otherwise be absorbed. The undigested fat is then safely eliminated from the body in bowel movements. One of Lipo-Cal’s unique ingredients is Liposan Ultra®, a fat-binding complex derived from the fibrous outer shells of crustaceans. Its enhanced formula makes it more quickly dissolving, with a higher fat-binding capacity than generic fibers so that Liposan Ultra® can begin working immediately during the course of a meal. In clinical testing, Liposan Ultra® has been proven to significantly reduce body weight in overweight female subjects following their regular diets and with no additional exercise. Importantly, researchers did not observe any significant changes in either gastrointestinal or elimination functions in test subjects.(1) The edible cactus prickly pear (Opuntia sp.) is another outstanding fat blocker contained in Lipo-Cal™. Native to Central America, the fruit of this popular plant can be eaten raw or made into jellies, syrups, and preserves. The pads (leaves) are brewed as a tea, fried as a vegetable, or added to stews and soups. Ancecdotal reports have claimed that eating prickly pear can improve energy levels, speed wound healing, and relieve the symptoms of inflammatory ailments.(2) As a weight loss aid, prickly pear is a lipophilic fiber, meaning that it is water insoluble and able to absorb fats. In the digestive system, prickly pear extract binds to ingested fats, preventing them from being digested and absorbed. This nutritious plant has the added benefit of being high in vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, and beta-carotene. Fat Burning Science has shown that the body is able to break down and burn more stored fat with the addition of dietary calcium. Researchers believe that the higher levels of calcium in individual fat cells facilitate the fat-burning process. In test subjects, diets high in calcium but without decreased caloric intake reduced total body fat and lowered both insulin levels and blood pressure. When the same test subjects continued on a high-calcium reduced calorie diet, weight and fat loss increased twofold, while losses to lean body mass were significantly reduced.(3) To promote the fat burning process, Lipo-Cal™ is enhanced with all-natural organic AlgaeCal®, a patented plant-based marine calcium containing over 70 trace minerals along with large amounts of calcium and magnesium. Unlike inorganic minerals, the calcium found in AlgaeCal® has been predigested by natural marine plant life so that it is more compatible and easily assimilated by the human body. In fact, USP standardized testing has shown that it is 97% bio-accessible in 30 minutes when placed in a solution mimicking stomach acid. The marine algae found in AlgaeCal® washes up naturally along the unspoiled shores of South America where it is live-harvested and then cold-pressed to maximize its nutrient value. The crops are carefully harvested and rotated to have minimal impact on the environment. In addition to its weight-loss properties, case studies have shown that AlgaeCal® may be beneficial for several health-related conditions including bone loss, joint pain, diabetes, hypertension, allergies, menopausal symptoms, and low energy.(4) Fat Metabolism and More The trace mineral chromium is critical in maintaining good health. Chromium is essential to the functioning of insulin, the “master” hormone that controls blood glucose levels, breaks down carbohydrates, and metabolizes fat and amino acids. Chromium increases insulin sensitivity, resulting in blood sugar being significantly more available as an energy source. ChromeMate® is a patented form of biologically active chromium nicotinate that has been added to Lipo-Cal™ to increase insulin activity. According to its manufacturer InterHealth, “ChromeMate® is a unique form of oxygen-coordinated niacin-bound chromium found to be 18-times more potent than other forms of niacin-bound chromium tested.” In a published research study, overweight women taking 600 mcg of ChromeMate® per day for 8 weeks had significant loss of body fat and sparing of lean body mass when compared to a prior test period using placebo.(5) Newer research conducted on obese diabetic mice shows that ChromeMate® works favorably at a genetic level to burn subcutaneous (or brown) fat and promote muscle mass. Remarkably, researchers also found that ChromeMate® was able to deactivate the gene providing antioxidant protection to subcutaneous fat tissue, thus ensuring its eradication.(6) Conclusion Lipo-Cal™ is a safe natural weight loss supplement formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients proven to block dietary fat absorption, increase fat burning, and maintain healthy fat and glucose metabolism. The ingredients in Lipo-Cal™ have been thoroughly researched and carefully selected based on available data for optimal weight loss results and human safety. Lipo-Cal™ is formulated under strict laboratory conditions to provide the highest-quality weight loss product possible. References 1. Schiller RN et al. reported at http://www.liposan.com/benefits.php. 2. http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-2-92-744-2597-1,00.html 3. Zemel MB et al. Obesity Research, 13:1218-1225 (2005). 4. http://www.algaecal.com/case-study.html 5. Crawford V et al. Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism, 1:331-337, 1999. 6. http://www.interhealthusa.com/news/ChromeMate_Genes001.aspx