Starch/Carbo Blocker is a new weight loss innovation from Olympian Labs that takes a unique scientific approach to reducing the fat-producing power of carbohydrates and is highly effective for aiding in weight loss.

Foods rich in starch are mainstays of the American diet. Most commonly known as carbohydrates, they are found primarily in bread, crackers, pastas, snack foods, baked goods, rice and potatoes. When consumed in large quantities starchy foods can contribute to significant weight gain. Over consumption of these types of carbohydrates is the primary contributor to obesity.

Most food is broken down by the body into sugar. The sugar - glucose - is the main source of energy for the body to perform all daily activities. Those with a sedentary lifestyle cannot burn all of the glucose. So the body naturally holds onto the excess energy, storing it in the form of fat. The problem is compounded by starch consumption. Starchy foods are converted to glucose very quickly by the body. If the glucose isn’t burned through vigorous physical activity, it adds quickly to the body’s excess fat stores.

For more than 20 years, scientists have known that Phaseolus vulgaris can inhibit the digestion of starches. But only recently have researchers discovered how to concentrate the substance properly to effectively block starch digestion and significantly influence weight loss. Phaseolus vulgaris is a chemical that is contained naturally in white kidney beans. To make Starch/Carbo Blocker, the Phaseolus Vulgaris is extracted from the beans, converted to a highly concentrated formula and placed in capsules.

Alpha-amylase is a chemical manufactured by the body that is essential for digestion. An enzyme, alpha-amylase reacts with the chemical bonds of food, breaking starch down into sugar. Starch/Carbo Blocker interrupts the work of alpha-amylase. With a protein component, Starch/Carbo Blocker binds to the alpha-amylase enzyme which stops it from breaking down starch. The starch then passes undigested from the body with only a minimal calorie gain. Another benefit of Starch/Carbo Blocker is that by blocking alpha-amylase it prevents the typical spike in blood sugar levels that occur after eating starchy food. That is especially important for people who are hypoglycemic or who have Type II Diabetes.

University and hospital studies show that people who take Starch/Carbo Blocker properly lose about one-half pound of fat per week. That adds up to about four pounds over the course of eight weeks - a healthy and sustainable rate of weight loss. Lean body mass - muscle - was not affected by the weight loss. Those who took the product also reported feeling more energetic in their daily activities.

Researchers, in one study, also found another significant health benefit: Starch/Carbo Blocker reduced triglycerides - a fat that can contribute to cardiovascular disease. Calories not used by tissues are converted to triglycerides and transported to fat

cells to be stored. Triglycerides also are present in blood plasma where an excess is associated with coronary disease.

Double-blind studies on the effectiveness of highly-concentrated Phaseolus vulgaris have been conducted at the University of Scranton and at the Pharmeceutical Development and Services at Milano, Italy. Research papers about the effectiveness of starch blockers have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine and the journal of Gastroenterology. The summaries of these studies can be found at

www.starchstopper.com.

Taking just two 600mg capsules with 8oz of water about 30 minutes before a starch-rich meal, is most effective for inhibiting carbohydrate ingestion. Starch/Carb Blocker is a non-stimulant, all-natural nutritional ingredient. While scientists attest to the efficacy of Starch/Carb Blocker, they also note that this supplement is most effective when used in combination with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

Taking the starch blocker does not mean that a person can eat excessive amounts of starch and expect to receive positive dietary effects.

Supplement Facts Servings Size: Two (2) Capsules Servings Per Container: 30 Amount Per Serving: Phase2® Starch Neutralizer    (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)    (White Kidney Bean - Dried Bean Fraction) 1000 mg † †Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Microcrystalline Cellulose (Plant Fiber), Magnesium Stearate, Silica, and Gum Acacia (processing aid).