Overweight people are trying to curb their intake of high-glycemic carbohydrates, yet despite ever-greater consumption of "low carb" foods, the obesity epidemic worsens every year. One problem is that many foods induce excess insulin production, thus making it virtually impossible to avoid meals that promote fat gain. High-glycemic index foods cause weight gain by inducing the overproduction of insulin. A new fiber blend called PGX™ limits the absorption of dietary sugars into the bloodstream, thereby reducing the release of insulin by as much as 40%!1 The virtue of this highly viscous soluble fiber blend is that only small amounts are required to inhibit acute spikes in blood glucose and insulin. This new fiber also has been shown to lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). The carbohydrate barrier
People trying to lose weight feel guilty when consuming such basic foods as bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes. A sugar-laden dessert is a disaster for those seeking to achieve meaningful fat loss. By taking just three grams of this new soluble fiber blend before ingesting these high-glycemic foods, the amount of glucose absorbed can be reduced by as much as 23% and the ensuing insulin surge cut by 40%.1 This novel fiber blend may not only facilitate the weight-loss effects of diet and exercise, but also help protect against a host of degenerative disorders in which excess insulin is a significant culprit. Low-cost protection against excess calories
The patent-pending PGX™ formula is the result of hundreds of tests designed to create a highly viscous fiber that "soaks up" some carbohydrates in the gastrointestinal tract before they are assimilated into the bloodstream.2 In addition to absorbing dietary sugars, this fiber blend binds cholesterol in the small intestine, thus preventing its reabsorption into the bloodstream. PGX™ capsules also contain a special extract of mulberry leaves. Mulberry extract diminishes after-meal rises in both glucose and insulin levels. Effects of PGX™, : - Reduces postprandial (after-meal) blood glucose levels.*
- Reduces appetite and promotes effective weight loss.*
- Increases insulin sensitivity.*
- Helps promote healthy blood cholesterol.*
- Helps promote healthy blood pressure (an effect rarely seen with fiber).*
Supplement to be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary. 1. Vuksan V, Lyon M, Breitman P, Sievenpiper J. Three week consumption of a highly viscous dietary fibre blend results in improvement in insulin sensitivity and reduction in body fat. Results of a double blind, placebo controlled trial. Paper presented at: 64th Annual Meeting of the American Diabetes Association, June 4-8, 2004, Orlando, FL.
2. Marlett JA, McBurney MI, Slavin JL, American Dietetic Association. Position of the American Dietetic Association: health implications of dietary fiber. J Am Diet Assoc. 2002 Jul, 102(7):993-1000. | 
