GI Lean - www.Sensational.com Diet

While G.I. often stands for “government-issued,” in the case of this dieting program it stands for “glycemic index.” The Glycemic Index was developed by Dr. David Jenkins in 1981 as a way to gauge a food’s carbohydrate value based upon how quickly it is broken down in the body. Foods with a low glycemic index are seen as healthier while those with a higher index are seen as less healthy. According to Dr. Jenkins’ research, carbohydrates that are processed very quickly in the body release glucose more rapidly. This does not allow the body to metabolize the glucose readily and it is thus converted to fat. Foods with a lower index take more time to break down and can be properly utilized by the body.

G.I. Lean builds upon these principles in its four-step program. Each program is based on eating a low-glycemic diet and using specific G.I. Lean supplements.

Step One is a detoxification process. G.I. Lean’s 3-Day Detox Effervescent Tablets provide necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants along with powerful laxatives and diuretics. While these may cleanse the system and excite the dieters by flushing a few pounds of waste and water weight this should not be seen as true weight loss.

Step Two is a “kickstart” approach. This step utilizes three supplements which are based on ingredients like CLA, HCA, and chromium.

CLA is a substance which some preliminary indicates may help the reduction of body fat. However, it may also cause insulin resistance, leading to an increased risk for developing diabetes. Side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, and stomachache. Thus, it must be taken with precaution and with the consultation of a physician. Natural sources of CLA include the meat of many grass-fed animals, dairy products, and so on.

Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) has been shown to help metabolize lipids (fat cells) in rats and some claim it also has anorectic (appetite-suppressing) properties. Evidence could not be found to support such anorectic properties and there is some concern regarding HCA’s effects on reproductive organs in clinical animal studies.

Chromium and its various compounds are generally used as aids to bodily development (often for athletes/bodybuilders) and weight loss. A number of studies have failed to demonstrate the effectiveness of chromium toward either muscle growth or fat loss. Some studies have shown the compound chromium picolinate to have a chromosome-damaging effect in hamster cells. Thus, the recommended daily dosage of chromium has been lowered to 35mcg and 25mcg for adult men and women, respectively. It is unclear how much chromium G.I. Lean’s product(s) contain.

Step Three is an appetite-suppressing step. In this time period, users take supplements for curbing the appetite. These products are centered on yerba mate and phaseolamin. Yerba mate contains caffeine and theobromine, substances which may promote fat burning but which may cause nausea, increased heart rate, and so on. Phaseolamin has been shown to block the absorption of carbohydrates. These substances seem to offer no actual appetite suppression.

Step Four is a maintaining step which is based upon various snacks and food products (made by G.I. Lean) that are low in glycemic index.