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New
English Diet
Ephedra Free Formulation
90 Capsule Code 11762E, $29.95
Ephedra Free Formulation
Each 2-Piece
Capsules Provide:
MAGNESIUM
(oxide / stearate) ...................................75 MG
While chromium has received considerable media attention, the scientific
literature shows that magnesium plays an even more important role in
regulating carbohydrate metabolism. Magnesium is involved in a number
of the enzymatic reactions required for cells to uptake and metabolize
glucose. Magnesium deficiency causes insulin resistance and elevated
blood sugar levels (Paolisso et al. 1990; Nadler et al. 1993, 1995;
Lefebvre et al. 1994).
Approximately 80% of Americans are magnesium-deficient. When magnesium-deficient
individuals go on a diet, they often become severely magnesium-deficient,
which aggravates insulin resistance and contributes to the failure of
the diet. For those individuals going on a calorie-restricted diet,
it is suggested that 300-500 mg of supplemental magnesium be taken each
day.
VITAMIN
E (pyridoxine hcl) ............................................3
IU
ZINC
(amino acid chelate) ..............................................1
MG
CHROMIUM
(picolinate)...........................................10 MCG
While thyroid hormone plays a definite role in weight management, both
magnesium and chromium are also required to break down the cellular
insulin resistance that causes higher-than-normal blood sugar levels.
Overweight people usually experience insulin impairment that prevents
the proper carbohydrates (sugars) from being metabolized by their muscle
cells. Excessive serum glucose is converted into body fat unless this
insulin resistance is broken down and the cells are able to regain youthful
carbohydrate metabolism. Chromium has received widespread publicity
for its ability to lower serum glucose levels by potentiating insulin
sensitivity. Studies have shown that chromium supplementation results
in a slight reduction in body fat and an increase in lean body mass.
Niacin has been shown to improve the metabolic-enhancing effect of chromium.
In 1997, Austrian researchers conducted a study to assess the effects
of chromium yeast and chromium picolinate on lean body mass during and
after weight reduction with a very low-calorie diet: 36 obese nondiabetic
patients undergoing an 8-week, very low-calorie diet followed by an
18-week maintenance period were evaluated. During the 26-week treatment
period, study subjects received either placebo or chromium yeast (200
mcg/day) or chromium picolinate (200 mcg/day) in a double-blind manner.
After 26 weeks, chromium picolinate-supplemented subjects showed increased
lean body mass. Researchers reported chromium picolinate, but not chromium
yeast, is able to increase lean body mass in obese patients in the maintenance
period after a very-low-calorie diet without counteracting the weight
loss achieved (Bahadori et al.
GUARANA
(as 33% extract providng 165milligrams...300 MG
of naturally-occurring caffeine) Guarana is an herb that contains a
form of caffeine called guaranine which is 2.5 times stronger than the
caffeine found in coffee, tea, and soft drinks. What makes guaranine
unique from the caffeine found in beverages is its slower release. That
is because the guarana seed is fatty (even in powder form) and is not
readily water-soluble. Therefore, the body does not quickly absorb it.
Since guaranine is released slowly, over a period as long as 6 hours,
the energy boost that is experienced from guarana is not like that of
coffee (a sudden rush and quick drop-off). Rather, the energy boost
continues to escalate over hours.
While caffeine from beverages provides a short-lived energy burst that
overheats and excites the body, guaranine has a cooling action that
revitalizes and relaxes. This is because guarana contains other components
that modify the activity of guaranine. The end result is more beneficial
to the body than tea or coffee.
Guarana aids in a temporary, natural increase in body temperature and
metabolic thermogenesis through nutritional stimulation of the body's
beta-receptor pathway, which can induce the breakdown and release of
stored body fat and thereby allow stored fats to be turned into energy.
Thermogenesis refers to the body's production of heat. Heat production
is a normal part of metabolic processes and can be enhanced by certain
nutritional substances. Thermogenesis is both a source of heat and,
when stimulated through appropriate dietary supplementation, a mechanism
to increase metabolic rate. Stored body fat, if released and available
for use, can provide the fuel for this increased metabolic rate.
Other active constituents of guarana are theobromine and theophylline,
which are called xanthines (a class of thermogenic substances found
in coffee, tea, and certain beans). They have some effect on increasing
metabolic rate, suppressing appetite, and enhancing both physical and
mental performance. They also act as muscle relaxants and possess diuretic
properties.
Interestingly, caffeine accelerates the effectiveness of CLA, thus making
CLA a more potent fat burner. Guarana has been shown to stimulate the
migration of lipids so fat can be burned as energy. It is also an appetite
suppressant.
Guarana also increases mental alertness, fights fatigue, and increases
stamina and physical endurance. Guarana is taken daily as a health tonic
by millions of Brazilians. In the United States, guarana holds GRAS-status
(Generally Regarded as Safe). In 1989 a patent was filed on a guarana
seed extract that was capable of inhibiting platelet aggregation in
mammals. The patent described guarana's ability to prevent the formation
of blood clots and to help in the breakdown of clots that had already
been formed. Clinical evidence was presented in conjunction with the
patent in 1989 and again in 1991 by a Brazilian research group demonstrating
these anti-aggregation properties (Bydlowski et al. 1991).
Clinical
Studies on Guarana
In a study reported in The Journal of Human Nutrition Diet), guarana
extract induced weight loss for over 45 days in overweight patients
taking a mixed herbal preparation containing yerbemate, guarana, and
damiana (Andersen et al. 2001). Body weight reductions were 11.22 pounds
in the guarana group compared to less than 1 pound in the group receiving
placebo for 45 days.
Guarana extract and its fractions decreased platelet aggregation up
to 37% of control values and decreased platelet thromboxane formation
from arachidonic acid up to 78% of control values (Bydlowski et al.
1991). When platelets hyperaggregate and/or when excess thromboxane
formation occurs, this can initiate an arterial blood clot, which results
in a heart attack or ischemic stroke.
In a 1997 study in rats, guarana increased the physical activity of
the rats as well as increased physical endurance under stress and increased
memory with single doses as well as with chronic doses. Interestingly
enough, this study revealed that whole guarana seed extract performed
better and more effectively than a comparable dosage of caffeine or
ginseng extract (Espinola et al. 1997).
Another Brazilian research group has studied the apparent effect of
guarana to increase memory, which is thought to be linked to the essential
oils found in the seed (Galduroz et al. 1996). Its antibacterial properties
against Escherichia coli and Salmonella have been documented as well
(da Fonseca et al. 1994).
A 1998 toxicology study with animals has shown that guarana is nontoxic
at even high dosages of up to 2 grams/kilogram of body weight. This
same study demonstrated the antioxidant properties of guarana, saying:
"Guarana showed an antioxidant effect because, even at low concentrations
(1.2 microg/mL), it inhibited the process of lipid peroxidation"
(Mattei et al. 1998).
A major advantage to taking guarana in an oil base capsule is its relatively
slow release into the body. In a study reported in the journal Pharmacology
Biochemical Behavior in November 1997, a comparison was made of the
absorption of caffeine from coffee, cola, or capsules. Based on saliva
caffeine concentrations, the absorption from capsules was about 40%
slower than that of coffee or colas. These capsules were not oil-based,
yet the rate of caffeine absorption was still significantly slower than
coffee or cola (Liguori et al. 1997).
THEOBROMINE ...................................................100
MG
COCOA POWDER ...............................................200
MG
KONJAC ROOT ....................................................20
MG
KOREAN
GINSENG (powder) .............................10 MG
GINGER
ROOT (powder) .......................................5 MG
SPIRULINA
............................................................5 MG
Spirulina is a powerful detoxifier
DAMIANA
(powder) ..............................................5 MG
GARCINIA
CAMBOGIA (50% HCA) .................10 MG
Derived from a plant belonging to a large genus of evergreen trees and
shrubs native to Asia, Polynesia, and South Africa. It has a long history
of use in traditional Hindu medicine to relieve stomach problems, chronic
indigestion, and rheumatism. The phytochemical extract of the fruit,
(-) Hydroxcitric Acid, or (-) HCA, may help suppress appetite and has
been shown to have dramatic effect at the cellular level in accelerating
fat burning and inhibiting fatty acid syntheses. This happens because
(-) HCA competes with citric acid for available levels of citrate lyase
causing less acetyl Coenzyme A to form. This disrupts the synthesizing
of fat. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1977 reported
the use of (-) HCA in a test concluded that the acid could lower fat
levels without loss of body protein or lean mass. In 1087, the Annals
of the New York Academy of Science reported on a study of obese men
given 800MG of (-) HCA daily that showed and average loss of 3.5 pounds
after only one week. Another recent study of obese patients conducted
in Hilton Head, S.C. showed an average weight loss of 11.1 pounds over
an eight week period taking (-) HCA while those taking a placebo lost
only 4.2 pounds.
GOTU
KOLA (powder).......................................... 5 MG
LECITHIN
(powder) ...............................................5 MG
Lecithin is a major source of Choline and works with Choline in breaking
down and digesting fats and lowering cholesterol. Like Choline it has
a number of Cognitive benefits
Other ingredients:
Gelatin, magnesium stearate
stearic acid, and microcrystalline cellulose.
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS HERBAL STIMULANTS. NOT INTENDED FOR PREGNANT OR
NURSING WOMEN, ADOLESCENTS, PERSONS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DISORDERS
OF THE HEART OR OTHER KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITIONS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE ADVISABILITY OF TAKING THIS PRODUCT, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN
BEFORE USE.
New English Diet
is not intended to replace proper diet and exercise. Use this product
as part of an approved diet program. This product is not intended for
pregnant or nursing women, adolescents or individuals on a restricted
diet. If you have questions about the advisability of taking this product,
consult your physician or health care professional prior to use.
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