{"product_id":"optimized-african-mango-irvingia-120-vegetarian-capsules","title":"Optimized African Mango Irvingia 120 Vegetarian Capsules","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Optimized African Mango Irvingia with Phase 3 Calorie Control Complex formulation provides a combination of natural compounds that combat age-related fat accumulation via the following eight distinct mechanisms:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDelaying digestion and absorption of sucrose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing resting energy expenditure at the cellular level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlowing the absorption of dietary fat from the intestines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModerating \u003cem\u003ealpha-amylase\u003c\/em\u003e enzyme activity to reduce the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReducing \u003cem\u003ealpha-glucosidase\u003c\/em\u003e enzyme activity to further slow the absorption of starches and sugars into the bloodstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting \u003cem\u003eleptin sensitivity\u003c\/em\u003e to stimulate lipolysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupporting youthful levels of \u003cem\u003eadiponectin\u003c\/em\u003e to help maintain healthy insulin sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModerating \u003cem\u003eglycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase\u003c\/em\u003e enzyme activity to reduce the amount of ingested starches that are converted to triglycerides and stored as fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase 3 Sucrase Modulator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Life Extension customers understand the benefits of calorie restriction, that doesn’t make it any easier to cut back on refined sugar, one of the major calorie culprits in the American diet.Sucrase is the name given to a number of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of sucrose to fructose and glucose in the small intestine for absorption into the bloodstream. Phase 3 is a patented compound that functions as a beneficial sucrase modulator. It contains L-Arabinose, a natural substance found in plants that reduces the number of absorbed calories from sugar. Phase 3 can help support healthy insulin metabolism and blood sugar levels in those already within normal range. Phase 3 is just one ingredient in Optimized Irvingia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Tea Phytosome Cellular Energy Enhancer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ability of green tea extracts to inhibit the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat has been the subject of research studies across the globe. Mounting scientific research has documented the metabolic effects of green tea polyphenols. A proprietary phytosome complex has shown an ability to increase the absorption of green tea polyphenols into the bloodstream better than conventional tea extracts, resulting in peak plasma levels of the critical green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParticipants in a human clinical trial showed an average weight loss of 30 pounds and a 10% reduction in waist circumference in 90 days when 300 mg\/day of this new green tea phytosome was taken in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. The placebo group that followed the same reduced-calorie diet lost only 9.9 pounds on average and only 5% of their waist size. Optimized Irvingia contains the exact same green tea phytosome as was used in this study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alpha-Amylase Enzyme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAging reduces our ability to utilize the carbohydrates (and fats) that constitute what most would consider part of a healthy diet. The result is that as we grow older, our bloodstreams become bloated with glucose and triglycerides in direct contrast to the metabolic profile we have in our younger years. Emerging scientific research suggests that the alpha-amylase enzyme plays an undesirable role in the digestion of dietary carbohydrates and subsequent absorption of calories from starch and sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural bean extract (\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) moderates \u003cem\u003ealpha-amylase\u003c\/em\u003e activity. In a human trial in which all overweight participants were placed on a 2,000–2,200-calorie, carbohydrate-rich diet, those taking \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e lost 6.5 pounds and 1.2 inches in waist size in only 30 dayscompared with 0.8 pounds and 0.2 inches in the placebo group. Optimized Irvingia contains the identical \u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e used in this study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alpha-Glucosidase Enzyme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnother intestinal enzyme that enables carbohydrate absorption is \u003cem\u003ealpha-glucosidase\u003c\/em\u003e. A patented seaweed extract (InSea) has demonstrated the ability to help maintain healthy levels of both \u003cem\u003ealpha-glucosidase\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ealpha-amylase.\u003c\/em\u003e When given to laboratory animals, this seaweed extract reduced after-meal (postprandial) glucose elevations by up to 90% compared with non-supplemented animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemember, young healthy individuals rapidly convert ingested fats and sugars into energy. Age-related changes decrease our metabolic capacity to efficiently utilize dietary fats and sugars. It is thus paramount for aging people to reduce their absorption of excess calories. By taking nutrients before each meal that reduce the activity of carbohydrate and fat digesting enzymes, the calorie burden is significantly reduced. Optimized Irvingia provides the same InSea extract used in laboratory studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeptin Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFat cells (adipocytes) secrete a hormone called leptin that tells our brain we have eaten enough. Leptin can also facilitate the breakdown of stored triglycerides in our adipocytes via the process of lipolysis. Heavy individuals have startlingly high blood levels of leptin, indicating that their cells have become resistant to the leptin that is supposed to prevent them from putting on so many fat pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extract from an African mango called \u003cem\u003eIrvingia gabonensis\u003c\/em\u003e has been shown to help support leptin sensitivity in overweight people. In a recently published study, irvingia demonstrated beneficial effects upon leptin blood levels, followed by weight loss and inches off the waistline. In addition to supporting healthy leptin sensitivity, irvingia has demonstrated the following beneficial effects on key aspects of metabolism :\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in the complex biochemical process that converts ingested starch and sugar calories to stored body fat. Irvingia has been shown in studies involving fat cells to reduce the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, which may help reduce the impact of starch and sugar calories on body fat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScientific research on fat cells suggests that irvingia has alpha-amylase-inhibiting properties (like InSea2 and Phaseolus vulgaris) which can help support a slowing of the rate of carbohydrate absorption from the intestines and a reduction of the caloric impact of starchy and sugary foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdiponectin is a hormone involved in helping to maintain insulin sensitivity on the membranes of energy-producing cells. Big fat cells produce less adiponectin, and overweight people need to be especially concerned about maintaining healthy levels of adiponectin to support insulin sensitivity and metabolic fitness. Scientific data suggests that irvingia helps support healthy adiponectin levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Life Extension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37691529330842,"sku":"LX14921","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/8536\/5658\/products\/life-extension-fitness-default-title-optimized-african-mango-irvingia-120-vegetarian-capsules-13317489852570.jpg?v=1778781071","url":"https:\/\/betterhealthinternational.com\/products\/optimized-african-mango-irvingia-120-vegetarian-capsules","provider":"Better Health International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}