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White Kidney Bean Extract. White kidney beans reduce the absorption of calories from carbohydrates by disrupting alpha-amylase – the digestive enzyme responsible for converting carbohydrates into simple absorbable sugars.  It has been scientifically proven to block carbohydrate absorption and in a clinical study at the University of California, subjects lost on average 8.7 pounds and 3.3 inches from their waists while taking white kidney bean extract.

Doctors from the UCLA School of Medicine recently published reports that white kidney bean extract tripled the amount of weight lost by dieters taking the supplement.  In addition, scientists from Rome, Italy concluded that white kidney bean extract reduced fat mass and helped maintain lean muscle mass even in dieters who had struggled to lose weight for 6 months.

Fenugreek is a commonly used culinary herb, which has a number of health benefits for dieters. Researchers at Tokyo University found that fenugreek seed prevented obesity in subjects following a high calorie diet, and scientists at the University of Waterloo, Canada confirmed that the herb reduced the accumulation of fat in the liver.

Fenugreek is rich in 4-hydroxyisoleucine, an amino acid that controls blood sugar.11 According to recent findings at the University of Yaounde, taking fenugreek with meals reduces food intake in future meals, as the herb reduces the transit times of carbohydrates, which has an effect of balancing blood sugar and reducing food cravings.

Cinnamon is a culinary spice used for flavoring foods, and has several medical benefits for dieters. Cinnamon contains dihydroxyhydrocinnamic acid, a naturally-occurring plant extract that helps the body dispose of glucose and carbohydrates, without storing it as body fat.   Swedish researchres at Malmo University identified cinnamon as a natural appetite suppressant, which slowed hunger by 37%, when taken with meals. 

Its active component cinnamaldehyde is currently under research as a anti-diabetic treatment, due to its blood glucose balancing effects.  Researchers have found that when cinnamon is combined with other herbs, it can lower blood glucose levels and help increase insulin sensitivity, which proves promising for curing insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome.

American ginseng has been used in Native American medicine to increase energy levels, balance blood sugar levels and help the mind and body deal with stress – a common cause of over eating.  American ginseng also prevents energy slumps throughout the day, which is another common cause of over eating.

Its fat burning benefits were confirmed by reports from University of Chicago, which recommended American ginseng for weight loss and the prevention of diabetes.  Researchers at the Kyung Hee University, Korea also found that the herb prevented obesity.