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AMERI-SLIM
Reset your metabolism for effective weight management
THE NUMBERS
• Medical research shows that 90 percent of all dieters regain some
or all of the weight originally lost and at least one-third gain
more
• Nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight, and 30
percent are obese, according to data from the 1999-2000 National
Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
• The 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
showed that 31 percent of adults 20 years of age and over - nearly
59 million people -- have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater,
compared with 23 percent in 1994
• In 1997, only 15 percent of adults performed the recommended amount
of physical activity, and 40 percent of adults engaged in no
leisure-time physical activity at all
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BREAKING IT DOWN
We've
all heard the old saying, "You are what you eat." So
does that mean sweet people eat a lot of sugar? Do people with
excess body fat just eat fat? Of course not. This oversimplification
may sound silly, but we've all observed the same puzzle in people
around us - often those carrying excess body weight actually eat
the same or less food than other, thinner people. On the surface,
it doesn't seem to make sense.
But when
you begin looking a bit deeper -- say, at the cellular level
-- things start to make a lot more sense. That's because
weight problems -- the kind that lead to 30% of Americans qualifying
as "obese" -- are not caused so much by what we eat as
by how what we eat is metabolized in our bodies. And the disrupted
metabolic cycle that causes our bodies to improperly utilize the
energy and nutrients from the food we eat has one clear-cut culprit:
excess insulin.
BREAKING THE EXCESS INSULIN CYCLE
Insulin resistance with the accumulation of excess insulin in
the blood is the primary metabolic disturbance contributing to
overweight or obesity in most people. Produced in the pancreas
to help control glucose (sugar) levels in the blood, insulin is
the key hormone that impacts both hunger and storage of ingested
calories in the body as fat. Insulin helps the liver store glucose
as glycogen and use any excess to form fatty acids that are then
transported to adipose cells, where they are stored as fat. Its
presence and function in the body is essential to good health,
in fact, to life itself. Yet too much of even a good thing can
be detrimental.
That's
where the idea behind "we are what we eat" begins
to make a little more sense. The fact that the modern American
diet is overloaded with refined sugars and carbohydrates plays
a key role in the excess insulin cycle. Frequent elevations of
glucose in the blood over long periods of time result in long-term
overproduction of insulin. In fact, with long-term excess of insulin,
the receptor sites for insulin on cells (where insulin attaches
and causes glucose to enter) start to shut down. Cells become increasingly
insulin-resistant while we continue eating a diet that constantly
hits our bodies with spikes of blood glucose. The pancreas produces
more insulin, and the result is like piling on in a football game.
Beyond the health impacts of this overproduction of insulin --
like diabetes -- there are also direct impacts on weight management.
Controlling excess insulin is critical to maintaining a healthy
weight, since insulin causes fat to be stored in cells, prevents
fat from being released from storage for energy production, and
makes people feel chronically hungry.
Most diets fail to work over the long haul because of excess
insulin. Even when calories are drastically cut but insulin remains
high, fat can't be released from storage in the body, so protein
reserves are burned for energy. There is quick reduction of body
(protein) weight, but virtually no loss of body fat. What's even
worse is when people end their diets and begin regaining weight,
which some 90% of dieters will do, the lost protein or muscle tissue
is replaced by even more fat.
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FLIPPING THE SWITCHES WITH AMERI-SLIM
Most of us would agree that when we're trying to lose weight,
we want to lose the fat rather than the muscle. The ingredients
in Ameri-Slim aid mightily in that goal by re-setting our metabolic
switches to get the metabolism back on track with fat burning.
It increases resting metabolic rate without uncomfortable stimulation
of the cardiovascular or nervous systems. And it stimulates your
body to use, rather than store, fat. Directions for use are to
take 1 to 2 capsules 3 times per day, or as advised by your health
care professional. Adjust according to effects and results.
Now let's look at the ingredients.
Garcinia Cambogia (HCA)
One of the primary components of garcinia cambogia is HCA, or
hydroxycitric acid, which has been found to be effective in inhibiting
lipogenesis (fat production). HCA also lowers the body's production
of cholesterol and non-essential fatty acids, increases glycogen
production in the liver, suppresses appetite, and increases thermogenesis,
which is the body's heat production during metabolic processes.
HCA inhibits the work of the cellular enzyme citrate lyase in
converting carbohydrates into fat. Carbs are broken down into glucose
(which is used directly by body cells for energy). Unused glucose
is stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. After the glycogen
storage sites are full, however, excess glucose is converted into
fat and cholesterol. Garcinia inhibits this conversion and creates
an increase in glycogen storage capacity, which, in turn, reduces
food cravings and helps with weight reduction. Garcinia also helps
prevent regain of weight lost by dieting.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Conjugated Linoleic Acid is one of the omega-6 fatty acids found
largely in red meat and cheese. It reduces body fat while maintaining
lean muscle mass. In fact, CLA can actually reduce the volume of
fat cells. In laboratory mice, CLA has been shown to reduce body
fat by up to 88%. It also improves insulin sensitivity and enhances
the immune system.
CLA is useful not only in the weight reduction phase, but also
long-term. A study done in 2000 showed that when dieters stopped
dieting and were taking CLA, they were more likely to gain back
muscle rather than fat. Plus, CLA has many other long-term health
benefits. It helps protect the body against atherosclerosis (a
thickening and loss of elasticity in artery walls). CLA is a potent
antioxidant and anticarcinogen. Studies have shown it to inhibit
cancer cell growth, and it is more strongly anticarcinogenic than
the other fatty acids.
In the low-fat health craze that has taken America by storm in
recent years, people are tending to eat less of the CLA-rich foods
like red meat and cheese. Plus, cattle-feeding processes themselves
have decreased the CLA content in meat and milk. For optimal CLA
production, cattle need to graze on grass rather than be fed grain
in feedlots. For these reasons, a dietary supplement containing
CLA is extremely beneficial both to weight loss and overall good
health.
Apple Cider Vinegar Extract
Vinegar
is one of those common substances that has been used for a variety
of purposes for thousands of years. Among the health
benefits of apple cider vinegar are a reduction in LDL or "bad" cholesterol,
regulation of water content in cells, stabilization of blood sugar
levels, and reduction of arthritis pain. Apple cider vinegar is
a good diuretic, yet it also contains high levels of potassium
to help maintain vital electrolyte levels. It promotes better detoxification
by the liver and helps with the digestion of rich, fatty, greasy
foods, breaking them down into more absorbable nutrient particles.
Guarana
An herb native to South America, guarana increases mental awareness,
fights fatigue, and generally elevates the mood. It contains guaranine,
a substance nearly identical to caffeine, except that it is fat-soluble
and is therefore absorbed more slowly. Guarana stimulates resting
metabolic rate, and works as both a diuretic and an appetite suppressant.
Citrus Aurantium
Citrus
Aurantium is the "bitter orange" commonly used
in traditional Chinese medicine. It increases metabolism, burns
fat, increases energy, and it is a general stimulant. Citrus aurantium's
main active compound is synephrine, which is chemically similar
to the ephedra alkaloids found in many ever-the-counter cold and
allergy medications, and in weight loss supplements containing
Ma Huang. However, it does not cross the blood-brain barrier, so
it doesn't cause stimulation of the nervous and cardiovascular
systems like Ma Huang.
Magnesium
Found commonly in such food sources as artichokes, nuts, beans,
whole grains, and shellfish, Magnesium is a mineral shown to help
improve nerve and muscle function and increase energy and metabolism.
Magnesium is necessary for the secretion and action of insulin.
It is also shown to help lower blood pressure. Low magnesium levels
have been tied to Syndrome X.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium
is an essential trace mineral that aids in glucose metabolism,
regulation of insulin levels, and the maintenance of healthy cholesterol
levels. It is commonly found in such foods as meats, whole grains,
cheese, mushrooms, prunes, nuts, and asparagus. Chromium deficiency
disturbs normal insulin function. Chromium picolinate is a form
of the mineral that is well absorbed by the body. It has good "bioavailability," which
means it goes right to the glucose receptor sites on cells, working
with insulin there to help insure optimal function.
Vanadium
Named for the Norse goddess of youth and beauty, Vanadium is
a trace mineral that plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates,
cholesterol, and blood lipids. Vanadium can be found in seafood,
mushrooms, certain cereals, and soybeans.
Vanadium helps regulate blood sugar levels as it mimics the effects
of insulin on the body. Some studies suggest it also helps in the
formation of bones, teeth, and cartilage.
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KEEPING THE MOMENTUM
Statistics paint a depressing picture of the overall long-term
success of weight loss programs. But it is possible to break the
cycle of diet failure and move toward maintaining a healthy weight
in a healthy body for years to come. As part of the Reshape America
program, Ameri-Slim plays a vital role in changing the way our
bodies use the food we eat. In fact, even after you reach your
weight loss goal, you should continue to use Ameri-Slim in a lower
amount to help keep your metabolism functioning optimally.
CAUTIONS
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
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