"Carb Block is an effective product that can actually prevent up to 38 grams of carbs from being absorbed by your body per meal (114 grams per day or 456 calories). When we eat carbs, our pancreas releases alpha-amylase into our intestines. Alpha-amylase is an enzyme which breaks down carbs into smaller constituent parts–dextrins–which are further broken down and absorbed by the body as glucose. Excess glucose, as dieters know, is stored by the body as fat. By preventing this breakdown, you prevent the absorption of these carb calories! As an added bonus, Carb Block also comes with exclusive nutrients designed to maximize insulin and glucose function and help modulate glucose response following meals. "