Carb Blockers Reviews

Carb Blockers work by inhibiting the metabolism of carbohydrates into stored fat. Brand names include Carbo Lock, Ultra Carb Blocker, Carb Away, Ultimate Carb Phaser 1000, Carb Cutter, Carb Eliminator. They are sold in stores, online and by multi-level marketing companies for $12-30 per bottle.

Do carb blockers work? There are no clinical studies performed by the mainstream medical and research communities to suggest that they work in the long-term. Studies done by those selling the product are dubious and only focus on short-term intervals.

The critical ingredient of carb blockers is called phaselous vulgaris, an extract from the northern white kidney bean. The extract interferes with an enzyme in the body called alpha-amylase that breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Instead of carbohydrates being broken down and turning to fat, the carbs are excreted from the body before they can enter the bloodstream.

Most carb blockers claim the tablets reduce between 30 and 45 grams of carbohydrates from entering the body. Whether these products are safe or not is an open question. There are no reliable long term studies concerning carb blockers and the supplement industry is not regulated by the FDA.

Manufacturers of carb blockers list side effects such as gastrointestinal distress, heartburn, excessive gas and diarrhea. The main problem with defining the severity of side-effects is what does the individual consider "severe."

Brand names:

Carbo Lock

Ultra Carb