Fat blocker - a tempting trap for buyers or an innovative formula for weight loss?

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is a biologically active sports supplement that helps reduce weight. The principle of action is to bind lipids within the gastrointestinal tract, preventing their subsequent absorption. Some members of the group have the ability to suppress the catalytic activity of the lipase enzyme, which is responsible for the breakdown of lipids in the intestine.

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Today, fat blockers are actively used in dietetics: dietary supplements for weight loss under this name can be found both on the Internet and in pharmacies. Brands that produce products for bodybuilders, powerlifters, weightlifters and other athletes are not far behind: products labeled “Fat Blocker” can be found in specialized sports nutrition stores.

They act similarly to carbohydrate blockers according to the following scheme:

• biologically active substances in their composition, entering the stomach, slow down the action of lipases (fat-splitting enzymes);
• selectively attack fat molecules even before they have time to be digested;
• bind to them, interfering with their breakdown and absorption - this is called the blocking process;
• are eliminated from the body naturally.

As a result, it turns out that fats that enter the body with food are not broken down, do not enter the bloodstream and are not deposited in problem areas in the form of folds. Of course, we should not forget that reserves can also be formed from an excess of carbohydrates. But with a low-calorie diet or additional use of carbohydrate blockers, this will not happen either.

If fat absorption blockers are used against the background of intense training, you can burn old deposits in problem areas in a short time. There will be no new ones arriving - so a beautiful figure is guaranteed. Moreover, everyone can benefit: men will build muscle mass, and girls will lose weight, acquiring seductive shapes. It is not surprising that such drugs have gained wide popularity as sports nutrition.

Blockers that interfere with lipase production

Lipase inhibitor drugs on the Russian market are represented by such dietary supplements as Carbohydrate Blocker from Amway and Xenical, produced in Switzerland.

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Amway offers a carbohydrate blocker, a drug that also promotes weight loss. By consuming large amounts of carbohydrates, our body transforms excess carbohydrates into fats. Scientists at the NUTRILITE brand have developed a new composition based on white beans, parsley and soybeans. The mechanism of action of the drug is the binding of alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase.

As a result, carbohydrates are less absorbed by the body, and accordingly less of them are transformed into fat deposits. The blocker reduces the amount of carbohydrates absorbed, but does not affect the body's absorption of nutrients.

The package contains 90 tablets, a single dose consists of 3 tablets, take them before meals (10-20 minutes), with a glass of water. A single dose of the blocker helps block 500 calories.

The price of the NUTRILITE carbohydrate blocker in Russia is 2075 rubles.

The Roche company offers the drug Xenical for weight loss, which is also a lipase inhibitor.

Advantages of orlistat Xenical:

• It is practically not absorbed through the blood; the entire process occurs in the stomach and small intestine;
• 98% excreted in feces;
• According to the manufacturer, the drug does not cause side effects even in overdoses.

Studies have shown that when consuming Xenical capsules, daily caloric intake is reduced by 1/3.

It should be borne in mind that taking Xenical is accompanied by loose stools, possible mucous discharge during bowel movements, the urge to defecate, bloating, and in rare cases, fecal incontinence. Also, along with harmful fats, all fat-soluble vitamins will leave the body.

The blocker is taken 1 capsule per day (120 mg). There are 84 capsules in the package, the price of the Swiss product is 3000 - 3500 rubles.

Compound

Any fat absorption blocker acquires amazing properties due to the bioactive components in its composition. Today, manufacturers use several ingredients to create them.

Chitosan

It is familiar firsthand to athletes and those losing weight, as it is part of many drugs in sports nutrition and dietetics. An amino sugar that is obtained from chitin, the main component of the exoskeleton of arthropods and other invertebrates. It is produced from the cell walls of certain fungi and the shells of crustaceans (most often red crabs). The acyl carbon compound that imparts rigidity to chitin is first removed.

Although there are 15 methods for producing chitin from crustacean shells, they are all expensive. Therefore, not so long ago it was decided to obtain chitosan from cheaper biomass - from domesticated, breedable insects. Everyone who took supplements based on it immediately felt the impact of this innovation: prices for drugs fell, which pleased many, but in terms of effectiveness, things began to decline.

Its molecule contains many free amino groups that bind to molecules not only of fats, but also of other substances that are nearby: hydrogen and metal ions, for example, as well as bacterial toxins and breakdown products formed during the digestion process. It turns out that chitosan works in the gastrointestinal tract as a kind of cleaner, eliminating harmful substances. This type of cleansing also helps you lose weight.

In addition to the fact that chitosan acts as a fat blocker and removes toxins from the body, it also has many beneficial properties for human health:

• reduces cholesterol levels;
• prevents the development of gout and diabetes;
• improves intestinal motility;
• strengthens joints, cartilage, ligaments;
• has mucoadhesive properties (can stick to mucous membranes), which allows it to be used to create drugs that enter the body through the nose, eye, and mouth;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• being a cation by nature, it forms insoluble polyelectrolyte complexes, which is used in encapsulation technologies (it is for this reason that almost all fat blockers are produced in the form of capsules);
• launches and accelerates regeneration processes;
• activates the immune system;
• has an antitumor effect.

Therefore, chitosan is included not only in sports nutrition preparations and dietary supplements for weight loss, but also in some medicines. Most often - prescribed for periodontitis, caries, kidney failure, Crohn's disease, high cholesterol, for rapid wound healing (including in plastic surgery).

In fat blockers, chitosan can be listed under different names:

• N-Carboxybutyl chitosan (O-Sulfated N-Acetylchitosan, N,O-Sulfated Chitosan);
• Chitosan Ascorbate, Ascorbate de Chitosane;
• Deacetylated chitosan (Chitosane Deacetyle);
• Mono-Carboxymethylated chitosan (Chitosane Mono-Carboxymethyle);
• Sulfated N-Carboxymethylchitosan;
• Trimethyl Chitosane chloridum;
• Enzymatic hydrolyzate of polychitosan (Enzymatic Polychitosamine Hydrolisat, Hydrolisat Enzymatique de Polychitosamine);
• Chitosan (Chitosane, Quitosano).

A fat blocker for weight loss based on this unique substance can be bought in pharmacies. One of the most popular is Chitosan Evalar. And also Chitosan Alga plus (Litoral) and Chitosan-diet (Alcoy).

Garcinia cambogia

An equally famous component of food supplements in sports nutrition and dietetics. An evergreen tropical tree native to India, Indonesia, Africa, and South Asia. The extract is prepared from the fruit - small light yellow pumpkins. Inside they are divided into segments, like citrus fruits. It is believed that their pulp contains substances in large quantities that work for weight loss:

• hydroxycitric acid;
• ascorbic acid;
• pectin.

Vitamin C is a source of energy and a means to strengthen the immune system. Pectin improves digestion and relieves hunger for a long time. And hydroxycitric acid (HCA) is a triglyceride blocker. The famous American doctor Mehmet Oz stated this quite loudly in 2010. It is believed that preparations with Garcinia Cambogia extract have a complex beneficial effect on the body, it:

• improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• has a calming effect on the nervous system (which means it prevents compulsive overeating);
• helps with rheumatism, dropsy, hormonal imbalances, delayed menstruation, intestinal disorders;
• strengthens the immune system;
• cleanses the body of toxins;
• improves blood circulation, frees blood vessels from cholesterol plaques.

Fat blockers may be listed as Garcīnia gūmmi-gūtta or simply Garcinia. At the pharmacy you can buy the weight loss dietary supplement “Garcinia Forte” from Evalar.

Orlistat

Orlistat is an inhibitor that inhibits the functionality of gastrointestinal lipases. Obtained as a waste product of the bacteria Streptomyces toxytricini. It is not absorbed into the blood and is excreted from the body naturally unchanged. Used as a fat blocker because:

• has high lipophilicity;
• blocks the activity of pancreatic and gastric lipases, which have a fat-breaking effect;
• At the same time, it comes into close contact with fat droplets;
• is excreted along with them from the body.

Since the flow of triglycerides into the blood is suspended, an energy deficiency is detected, which forces the body to start the process of mobilizing adipocytes from previously formed reserves. As a result, with regular use of orlistat-based blockers, a persistent decrease in visceral fat mass and weight loss is observed. This substance also reduces the solubility of cholesterol and its ability to penetrate into the bloodstream.

Orlistat-based fat blockers are pharmaceuticals and are used not in sports nutrition, but in medicine for the treatment of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Pharmaceutical preparations in which it acts as the main active ingredient are Orsoten and Xenical.

Fat blocking drugs based on orlistat: Orsoten and Xenical

Reviews of Professional Calorie Blocker

There are a lot of consumers of all kinds of dietary products, most of whom are not happy with the results. It is unlikely to lose weight thanks to all kinds of dietary supplements and PBC supplements, without diets and physical exercise (unless you completely starve yourself, which is extremely harmful to health). Here are some possibly reliable negative and positive reviews from different people using the PBK-20 in different ways. Veronica, 21 years old

I do a lot of sports (fitness, cycling, skating), but after the injury I spent 2 weeks in the hospital and another month at home.
Got fat. And so the question arose about getting rid of a few kilograms and not getting too involved in sports activities. What I did: I bought pumpkin seeds and fiber for cleansing (PBC-20), bought dietary products (low-fat cottage cheese, milk, cereals, veal, fruits), and began to do exercises. An excellent result from this technique is 3 kilos per month. Another month and I'm slim! Marina, 35 years old
Childbirth changed my figure a lot, I gained 10 kilograms.
What to do? At first I tried to go on a diet, but I couldn’t do it for more than 4 days. Then I ate too much cake and it even became difficult to bend over... A friend told me that there are calorie blockers with fiber, and I started drinking a PBK-20 cocktail with pumpkin seeds. I had diarrhea for a couple of days, but as a result I began to eat less, it became easier to move, and with such a climb, a couple of kilos fell off me in 4 weeks. Of course, not the result that I expected, but still a result... Galina Viktorovna, 58 years old
At my age I want something natural and herbal to maintain health. I went to the pharmacy and there they gave me pumpkin seed powder (plant fiber, fiber). They said that you could lose weight, improve your digestion, and become healthier and more energetic. I still drink these packets of powder, but I don’t feel anything new yet: no loss of excess weight, no gain in strength, even my back hurts. So you have to go back to medications.

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Research

It would seem that it has been decided: if fat blockers are made on the basis of such powerful components as chitosan, garcinia cambogia and orlistat, there can be no doubt about their effectiveness - you need to take it and lose weight without any problems, and with such health benefits! In fact, these ingredients have repeatedly been the subject of scientific research to determine the extent of their effectiveness for weight loss. And this is the conclusion the scientists came to.

Chitosan

Dietary supplements with chitosan began to be sold as effective fat blockers and weight loss aids after the results of experiments that were conducted on mice and rats were published. According to them, after active use of the substance in animals, a significant decrease in cholesterol and impaired absorption of fats were noted. However, this study caused a wave of criticism: there is no exact information about who conducted it and when. In addition, the rodent body is still different from the human body.

Because of these doubts, 15 independent studies were conducted and analyzed. Their duration varied - from 1 to 3 months. A total of 1,219 people took part in the experiments. The results of only one of 15 studies indicated that the consumption of chitosan led to a decrease in cholesterol. This effect was not observed in the other groups.

As for fats, after summarizing the results of all 15 studies, scientists came to the conclusion that chitosan is still a fat blocker. It does slow down their breakdown and absorption, but only slightly. If you follow the daily dosage, this will lead to a loss of no more than 9 kcal per day. For those losing weight, this is a negligible amount. Moreover, such supplements had a much less effective effect on women than on men.

Based on the comprehensive studies conducted, a clear conclusion was made: despite the fact that chitosan is a triglyceride blocker, its effect on their absorption is clinically too insignificant to promote rapid and effective weight loss.

Garcinia cambogia

Dietary supplements for weight loss based on Garcinia Cambogia began to be mass produced after the results of a scientific study were published in 1996 in the internationally respected scientific journal International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders. properties of this exotic plant. The article stated that after the experiment, all participants who took garcinia fruit extract lost an average of 5.4% of excess weight.

Garcinia cambogia fruits

After this, Garcinia Cambogia began to sing odes as a plant that allows you to get rid of extra pounds in a short time. And after its main secret was discovered - hydroxycitric acid in the composition, which has the property of blocking fats in the gastrointestinal tract, the extract began to be used by sports nutrition brands.

The fame did not last long. Since then, other scientific studies have been conducted on the beneficial properties of both garcinia and hydroxycitric acid. None of them confirmed the fact of weight loss. Moreover, conclusions were drawn about the hepatotoxicity of these fruits. Despite this, supplements based on it continue to be sold under the labels: Fat blocker, Fat burner, For weight loss, Metabolic drug, To reduce appetite.

Orlistat

Despite its synthetic origin, orlistat, in various scientific studies conducted mainly in the USA, has proven its effectiveness as a fat blocker. Results:

• weight loss was observed in 75% of those who took part in the experiment;
• in the first 3 months, weight loss averaged 5% of the initial weight in the absence of physical activity and 10% in the presence of it;
• normalization of pressure;
• cholesterol reduction;
• improvement of well-being in hypertensive patients and diabetics (with type II diabetes).

These results made it possible to produce drugs for obesity based on orlistat, and not dietary supplements for weight loss.

Considering that fat blockers, despite their popularity in dietetics and sports nutrition, have been shown in numerous studies to be minimally effective (or not demonstrated at all), their use should be approached with extreme caution. First of all, you need to find out whether you can even take them without harm to your health. To do this, you should familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications and find out about possible side effects.

Composition of Professional Calorie Blocker

The basis of a natural bioactive supplement for weight loss is pumpkin seeds, crushed into powder. They really have cleansing and absorbent properties. Fiber, unfortunately, does not have all the microelements and many useful substances and vitamins to be a nutritious bioactive supplement and maintain our health. Under these conditions, it must be admitted that PBK-20 is really only suitable for cleansing and blocking excess calories. How you can lose weight by taking this pumpkin seed powder without dieting or exercise - guess for yourself.

Contraindications

• Avitaminosis;
• low-fat diet;
• pregnancy;
• age up to 12 years;
• hypertension;
• gastrointestinal disorders;
• liver and kidney diseases;
• individual intolerance to components;
• lactation;
• malabsorption;
• problems with the nervous system, epilepsy, taking antidepressants and tranquilizers;
• tendency to allergies;
• CVD.

Lists of contraindications for each drug may be different. For example, fat blockers based on orlistat have the most impressive list. For chitosan additives it is minimal.

What is a fat blocker

Thanks to advertising, modern consumers who want to lose extra pounds are aware of the existence of special diet pills and capsules. Fat blockers are drugs that operate through a variety of mechanisms that prevent lipids from being absorbed in the intestine. Since these elements have a high calorie content, when they are blocked, this indicator decreases in the daily diet. The action of the drugs forces the body to expend energy from existing fat layers in the body, leading to their reduction.

Side effects

• Allergic reactions;
• bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, vomiting, discomfort in the epigastric region, frequent urge to defecate, fecal incontinence;
• lethargy, drowsiness;
• hypoglycemia;
• dizziness, headaches;
• dysmenorrhea;
• fatty, oily stool;
• bleeding gums;
• disorders of the liver and kidneys;
• irritability, anxiety;
• rapid heartbeat, insomnia, increased sweating (if contained in energy tonics).

Long-term and uncontrolled use of fat blockers can lead to the development of hepatosis, pancreatitis, anaphylaxis, and diverticulitis. A case of rectal bleeding was noted.

When deciding to use such drugs, you should understand exactly how they block fats - they affect the digestive enzymes that are supposed to break them down. This disrupts their functionality and interferes with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and metabolic processes. Accordingly, in one place they are beneficial (they prevent fats from being absorbed and deposited), but in another they are harmful.

To reduce the risk of side effects, you must obtain permission from a specialist to use them (even if this is not a pharmaceutical drug, but just a food supplement), and also strictly follow all the recommendations given by the manufacturers in the instructions.

How to use

Each fat blocker has a unique composition. There are few additives that, for example, only contain chitosan. Typically, the main active ingredients are enhanced by additional components. The goal is one - to increase the effectiveness of the drug. Taken together, they all determine the features of the use of a particular product. The differences can be quite serious, so always read the instructions for use carefully.

Orsoten and Xenical:

• 1 capsule 3 times a day;
• drink with water at room temperature;
• take with meals;
• a small amount of healthy fats must be present in meals;
• duration of the course - until the desired result is achieved (maximum for Orsoten - 2 years, for Xenical - 4 years);
• take under medical supervision.

Blockers based on garcinia cambogia:

• from 1 to 3 capsules per day;
• take with meals;
• require an increase in daily water consumption to 3 liters;
• course duration for weight loss - 20 days, as a sports nutrition supplement and for obesity - 1.5 months;
• Monitor your liver condition regularly.

Chitosan-based blockers:

• up to 6 capsules 2-3 times a day;
• can be taken before, during, and even after meals;
• Be sure to follow a low-carb diet;
• The duration of the weight loss course is 2-3 months.

Experts warn that blockers can bind and remove not only harmful, but also beneficial substances. Despite the lack of evidence for such an assumption, it is theoretically possible. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to take an additional course of multivitamins while losing weight on such drugs.

Recommendations for use, contraindications

The Fat Blocker drug is taken one per day, on an empty stomach, in the morning an hour before meals with a sufficient amount of water (at least two glasses). To obtain greater effect, the manufacturer recommends taking two capsules per day, but not more than 14 days.

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It is better for women to take the drug immediately after the end of menstruation in order to continue taking the blocker before the start of a new menstrual cycle. The best effect can be achieved if you try not to overeat and exercise.

In the annotation for the drug, the manufacturer indicates the following list of contraindications:

1. Childhood;
2. Individual intolerance to any ingredient (especially exotic plants);
3. Pregnancy, lactation period;
4. Heart problems;
5. Kidney failure;
6. Arterial hypertension;
7. Hereditary tendency to cerebrovascular accident.

   

How to choose

If, despite the disappointing research findings, you still want to try to lose weight with the help of fat blockers, you need to approach the choice of this product wisely and be guided by the following factors:

• in case of obesity and overweight (calculation formulas) against the background of metabolic syndrome, it is necessary to get the doctor to prescribe drugs based on orlistat;
• for men engaged in intensive training and building muscle mass, sports nutrition preparations with chitosan - the so-called Fat Blocker - will help get rid of fat deposits;
• for women who are primarily interested in losing weight, fat burning, and eliminating problem areas on the body, blockers with garcinia are recommended;
• For girls who want not only to lose weight, but also to become the owner of pumped buttocks and a flat tummy, with regular exercise, you can try blockers with both hydroxycitric acid and chitosan.

Some of them can be found in pharmacies. Most supplements are available in a wide range on the Internet. For those who include fat blockers in their sports nutrition menu, it is better to go to specialized stores for them.

Fat blockers

When ordering drugs from online stores, carefully study the reviews so as not to receive a counterfeit product and suffer from undesirable consequences. Nowadays, Chinese capsules (name: Fat Blocker), which are available on all weight loss websites, have become very popular. Before you buy them, look at the questionable ingredients, the constantly changing packaging design and think about what you can expect from them. It is better to give preference to well-known sports nutrition brands in their field. A small TOP 9 will guide you in this niche.

Rating

1. XL-S Medical with literamine. Inkyufarm Europe Limited (Germany). $37.8 for 180 capsules.
2. Fat Blocker with chitosan. Thompson's (USA). $35.13 for 120 capsules.
3. Chitosan - chitosan with chromium. Now (USA). $30.9 for 240 capsules.
4. Chinese fat blocker. Slimming capsules with L-carnitine, lotus, poria cocos, yam, hawthorn, plum pits. Hong Kong Life Gene Engineering Company (China). $23.3 (21 capsules).
5. Lipotan with guarana, garcinia, yohimbe, prickly pear. Aklen (Russia). $22.7 for 60 capsules.
6. Super CitriMax Plus with hydroxycitric acid. Now (USA). $19.4 for 90 capsules.
7. Chitosan-x - chitosan. Frog Tech (Russia). $15.2 for 90 capsules.
8. HCA-Chitosan with garcinia and chitosan. Scitec Nutrition (Hungary). $8.7 for 100 capsules.
9. Chitosan + Chromium - chitosan with chromium. Olimp (Poland). $5 for 30 capsules.

Real fat blockers, the effectiveness of which has been scientifically proven, are so far sold only in the form of a drug in a pharmacy and are produced on the basis of orlistat. As for chitosan and garcinia, there is no need to place much hope on them.

Fat blocker price

A variety of fat burners can be bought in Moscow pharmacies or on the Internet. The price of a fat blocker depends on the dosage, the number of tablets inside the package and the manufacturer. The cost of such drugs can be expressed using a table: