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Ultra Carb Bloc |
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Review
Summary |
Ultra Carb-Bloc is another carbohydrate blocker purported to cause quick and substantial weight loss by reducing the starch in complex carbohydrates. Starch, the most common source of complex carbohydrates, is likely a part of most people’s diets, as it is a part of many favorite foods: pasta, bread, and the like.
Unfortunately, carb blockers are notoriously ineffective and have little to no success. The dieter is far better off to limit carbs at the front end rather than try to limit their absorption once consumed.
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| Ingredients At A Glance |
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Ultra Carb-Bloc contains Chromium, Phaseolamin Extract, and Green Tea Leaf Extract.
Chromium is claimed by some to reduce insulin resistance and to aid in losing weight, burning fat, and suppressing appetite. However, as Chromium is needed by the body, and most people in so-called developed countries do not suffer from Chromium deficiency, it is hard to see why Chromium is necessary in dietary supplements. This ingredient is most often used as a helper ingredient rather than a primary building block for a weight loss supplement.
Phaseolamine Extract, according to one website, is a natural weight loss ingredient extracted from white kidney beans. It is said to reduce caloric intake from carb-heavy foods by blocking carbohydrates, preventing fat absorption, and boosting energy levels. As we stated earlier, the ingredient that successfully blocks carbs has not yet been discovered. This one failed to show effectiveness in clinical trials.
Green Tea Leaf Extract is thought to increase the body’s metabolism, and thus aid in the weight loss. However the extract contains large amount of caffeine and has been known to cause negative side effects including nausea, insomnia, nervousness, elevated heart rate and increased blood pressure.
Containing stimulants, Ultra Carb-Bloc should not be taken by children or pregnant or lactating women.
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| Cost |
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Ultra Carb-Bloc sells for $34.87 on Nutrazone.net.
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| Website In Focus |
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Sterlinggrant.org.uk is a rather low-key enterprise. The site contains a scant amount of information on three diet products, including Ultra Carb-Bloc. The site indicates that Sterling Grant distributes in Europe, and provides contact information for trade enquiries. Beyond that, the site is useless to the consumer.
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| Positives |
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Ultra Carb-Bloc is not terribly expensive
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| Negatives |
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Contains stimulants
Promises weight loss without nutritious eating or regular exercise
No product website worth mentioning
Not made in US
Primary ingredients not proven in clinical studies
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| Final Thoughts |
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The low-carbohydrate fad is perhaps on its way out, perhaps not. Blocking carbs is not nearly as effective as limiting their intake at the outset, and something about Ultra Carb-Bloc smacks of gimmick and manipulation rather than holistic, tried and true nutrition and exercise. The consumer will be advised that Chromium and Phaseolamine are innovations in the diet market that have not been proven to deliver on the promises attached to them. Ultra Carb-Bloc seems to be an unnecessary addition to the daily regimens of those who would like to shed a few pounds.
If you are seeking a weight loss supplement, be sure and choose a product with ingredients that address both aspects of successful dieting. A proven fat-burner is needed to address excess fat on the arms, belly, hips, thighs and buttocks, and a modern appetite suppressant is needed to control caloric intake and help curb cravings. Effective weight loss happens when both dieting needs are addressed. Add a healthy eating plan, and exercise – and you will have success.
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