Description
Irvingia Gabonensis 150mg 200’s
It is also known as the African Mango commonly grown in Africa and South East
Asia. Fruits from these trees are often called dika nuts which contain high amounts
of mucilage, traditionally used as a thickening agent. The aromatic nuts are typically
dried in the sun for preservation, and are sold whole or in powder form. Ground
into a paste they are used as a thickening agent in traditional dishes.
Studies
have shown that Irvingia Gabonensis significantly reduces body fat in obese subjects
versus placebo by activating leptin, a natural hormone in weight control. The soluble
fibre found in the seed is similar to other fibres and works as a bulk-forming laxative
which also suppresses the appetite. Due to it delaying the emptying of the stomach,
it leads to a more gradual absorption of dietary sugar. This reduces the elevation
of blood sugar levels that is typical after a meal.
Suggested uses
- For individuals who have excess fat and that require assistance with weight
loss. - How it works and what it benefits:
- Double blind studies have shown that Irvingia Gabonensis is a natural food
extract which may assist with: - Weight loss by improving leptin sensitivity so that less hunger is experienced
and less food consumed. Leptin is a hormone that inhibits food intake in people
of normal body weight by reducing the hunger signals from the brain. Obese individuals
often become leptin resistant due to an over production of this hormone. - Stabilizing blood sugar levels by delaying stomach emptying.
- Increasing adiponectin (a hormone secreted by fat cells) which promotes
insulin sensitivity as well as having an anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular
benefit. It does so by: - Assisting in lowering total cholesterol and LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol
- Reducing C-reactive protein (C-RP) which is an indicator of the level of
inflammation in the body. This protein cross-binds with leptin, rendering it
unable to cross the blood-brain barrier. The brain is unable to get the leptin-induced
appetite control signal. When C-reactive protein levels are lowered this lets
the leptin move across the blood-brain barrier to shutting off appetite signals
in the brain. This explains the apparent leptin insensitivity in obese people
who often have raised C-RP levels.
