1.
Does 1 gram of Bio-Phase 2250™
really "block" 2250 starch calories
in humans? |
Early
studies showed Bio-Phase 2250™
reduced the absorption of approximately
2,250 starch calories in the laboratory-not
in humans. Human starch absorption studies
showed that Bio-Phase 2250™
reduced the absorption of starch calories
by as much as 66%. However, individuals
may experience different results based on
body type, eating habits, and lifestyle.
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2. Does Bio-Phase
2250™ actually block
or inhibit anything? That sounds dangerous! |
Bio-Phase
2250™ is considered a temporary
alpha amylase "neutralizer". Alpha
amylase is the enzyme that digests starch.
Bio-Phase 2250™ temporarily
"neutralizes", the enzyme allowing
some dietary starch to pass through the
body undigested, like fiber. Since it stays
in the GI tract, Bio-Phase 2250™
does not enter the blood stream or affect
the body's organs. No adverse side effects
have been observed in several human studies. |
3.
What is Bio-Phase 2250™?
|
Bio-Phase
2250™ is
the first, non-stimulant, clinically-studied,
standardized, all-natural starch "neutralizer."
It is extracted from a fraction of the Great
Northern white kidney bean using proprietary
processes developed by Pharmachem Laboratories. |
4.
How does Bio-Phase 2250™
work? |
Bio-Phase
2250™ is
formulated to "neutralize" the
digestive enzyme, alpha amylase, and may
temporarily reduce the caloric impact of
starch rich foods. |
5.
What scientific evidence do you have that
shows Bio-Phase 2250™
is effective?
|
Additionally,
a recently completed California study demonstrated
that patients who took Bio-Phase
2250™ brand bean
extract, lost nearly a half pound per week
(3.8 lbs. over eight weeks), on average,
or better than 200% more than those on placebo.
Patients on the starch neutralizer also
lost 1.5 inches around their waists, on
average, or 43% more than those on placebo. |
6.
Are there any negative side effects to using
Bio-Phase 2250™?
|
No
adverse side effects were clinically observed
in the starch absorption study. In the weight
loss study, participants reported “good
tolerability,” Some people may experience
excess gas. |
7.
How much Bio-Phase 2250™
should I take? |
Our
clinical studies suggest efficacy at dosage
levels between 500 mgs. and 1500 mgs., taken
before eating starchy meals. Since everyone's
metabolism is different, people may have
to experiment on themselves to find the
right levels. |
8.
Do I need to change my diet while taking Bio-Phase
2250™? |
You
should be able to eat more of the starch-rich
foods you love. This does not mean you can
eat all the carbs you want! However, any
consistent, safe, healthy weight control
program should include a sensible, balanced
diet and exercise. |
9.
How much weight can I expect to lose in a
month by taking Bio-Phase 2250™? |
Everyone's
system is different and results will vary.
In a 60-subject weight loss study, those
taking Bio-Phase
2250™ lost an
average of 6.45 lbs. in 30 days, compared
to those on placebo who lost less than 1
lb., on average. This is consistent with
physician recommendations for slow, steady,
safe carb control. In an 8-week 50 subject
clinical trial conducted at Northridge Hospital
(UCLA), subjects lost 1/2 - 2/3 pound per
week on average, with some subjects reporting
substantially greater weightloss. During
this same time period, subjects' triglycerides
were markedly reduced on average as well
(see clinical studies on this site). |
10.
Do I need a prescription for Bio-Phase
2250™? |
No.
Bio-Phase
2250™ is sold as a nutritional
supplement |
11.
How does new Bio-Phase 2250™
differ from the old Starch Blockers and other
bean extracts? |
Bio-Phase
2250™ has been
clinically studied several times, and has
proven to be effective in humans. Bio-Phase
2250™ is a brand
new, highly-concentrated standardized extract
made from a specific fraction of specially-sized
Great Northern white kidney bean through
proprietary processes. The so-called amylase
inhibitors of the 1980's, and typical bean
extracts, are simple whole bean powders
or extracts with little or no clinical background. |