function light weight is the physician developed functional diet drink based in proven clinical science from Function Drinks. Instead of drinking no calories, try drinking negative calories. By systematically applying our most current understanding of science, physiology, functional all natural ingredients, and nutrition, Function Light Weight is a functional platform that comprehensively addresses fat and carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Rather than the latest dieting fad, studies have shown that the proprietary functional ingredient blend in Function Light Weight is part of a strategy for sustained weight loss and increasing lean muscle mass. Whether trying to lose weight or gain lean muscle mass, Function Light Weight should be part of everyone's daily program. It is available in Pink Grapefruit, Acai Pom, and Dragonfruit Cranberry.

Light Weight contains a proprietary functional formula of the green tea polyphenol / catechin EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), gymnema extract, and the red wine extract resveratrol plus vitamin D and calcium. This platform comprehensively and safely modulates the body.s metabolism, addresses fat and carbohydrate absorption and utilization, and modulates cravings for high sugar-content foods.

EGCG has been shown in both animal and human studies to have a significant impact on fat absorption, fat storage, and the utilization of fat as a fuel for energy. The overall results are weight reduction and the promotion of lean body mass. Recent studies have helped elucidate our understanding of the mechanism of action of EGCG in fat metabolism. From these studies it appears that EGCG inhibits the enzymes and markers that promote fat cell replication and the conversion of excess calories into stored fat. Specifically EGCG inhibits ERK.s (extra cellular signal related kinases) and modulates adipocyte (fat call) surface protein markers. The result is a reduction of the number of fat cells and the amounts of stored fat (or size of each individual cell). Additionally, EGCG studies have demonstrated an increase in thermogenesis (or baseline number of calories burned per hour) and upregulation of beta oxidation. Beta oxidation is the process by which the body breaks down fatty acids (of which stored fat is comprised) into molecules that are then burned as energy. Studies have also demonstrated a significant reduction of lymph flow or fat absorption from the GI tract with the administration of EGCG. Overall, EGCG is an important metabolic modulator that burns fat and promotes lean body mass.

Gymnema silvestre extract contains triterpene glycosides that are potent inhibitors of glucose absorption. Studies have demonstrated decreased absorption of glucose and carbohydrate from ingestion of sugar-rich foods following the administration of gymnema. In healthy people, that translates into decreased caloric absorption and a muted insulin response. This type of insulin control decreases conversion of available energy sources into stored fats. Mechanistically, the efficacy of gymnema appears to rely on confusing receptors and channels in taste buds and the GI tract and thereby decreasing absorbed sugars and carbohydrates. By a related mechanism, gymnema extract mutes the excitatory response from sweet or sugar-rich foods at the level of the taste buds on the tongue. As a result, studies have demonstrated a decrease in craving for .sweet. foods following consumption of gymnema. This may be the reason why researchers have found that gymnema aids in rebound prevention following weight loss.

The red wine extract resveratrol has been shown in animal and human studies to increase mitochondria function and numbers. Mitochondria are the power plants of cells and cumulatively are responsible for the end product of our metabolism: production of cell and muscle energy molecules and heat production. Of course an increased number of mitochondria and an increase of mitochondrial activity translates into more energy production and more burning of calories. Researchers have demonstrated increased running times, oxygen consumption, and aerobic capacity in animal models. The mechanism of action involves increased activity of a protein deacetylase, SIRT1 which is plays an important role in mitochondrial regulation. This breakthrough of information combined with a Finnish population study that linked SIRT1 as a key gene in energy homeostasis and weight control has greatly improved scientists. understanding of energy, metabolism, and weight modulation. Through maximizing the capacity of muscle, resveratrol is an important component of healthy weight management, weight loss and the promotion of lean body mass.

Function Light Weight contains a proprietary blend of EGCG, gymnema extract, and resveratrol plus vitamin D and calcium. It is zero calories. in fact it's less than zero. Whether trying to lose weight or gain lean muscle mass, Function Light Weight should be part of everyone's daily program.

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