IS GAS & BLOATING DISRUPTING YOUR WEIGHT LOSS?

by Deedra Mason, Director of Clinical Education & Research

Today we know that carrying extra weight, either around the middle or the hips, is a major risk factor for poor energy metabolism and nutrient absorption.   According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) overweight and obese persons have lower levels of:

•       Vitamin B6 (roughly 13%)
•       Vitamin C (roughly 10%)
•       Vitamin D (roughly 8%)
•       Vitamin B12 (roughly 4%)
•       Folate (roughly 4%)
•       Vitamins A and E (roughly 1%)

This is due to higher levels of inflammation, as measured by elevated C-reactive protein (CRP), which is a primary indicator of inflammation. Digestive enzymes may have a key role in overcoming this obstacle.

Many people tend to overlook the importance of digestion, and the benefits of digestive enzymes in their attempts to lose weight. Even if you’re eating healthy food, bear in mind that your body isn’t necessarily primed to utilize its nutrients. Multiple factors, including excess weight, get in the way of proper digestion and absorption.

In particular, proteases (enzymes that break down proteins and peptides) are often overlooked for the powerhouses they are in keeping this inflammatory end product within optimal physiologic levels.   Proteases like bromelain and papain, among others, are especially beneficial.

On the whole, your first lines of defense against health challenges and weight loss plateaus are healthy food choices, proper digestion (with the assistance of digestive enzymes) and sufficient sleep.

NutraMetrix® Patient Education Series - Digestive Enzymes

Did you know: In addition to digestive support, digestive enzymes also support your immune system and skin health? What’s more, digestive enzymes also assist in mitigating fatigue and promoting weight loss.

2018 Weight Management Summit

Are you sick of struggling with your weight or feeling like you have no energy to get through your day?

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✔️ how to make a 2018 plan
✖️ the way to never DIET again

If your 2018 health goals involve losing weight, having more energy, sleeping better, or having more mental clarity and focus, you will not want to miss this live Facebook event!

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Sliming Tea: TLS TrimTea

TLS® Trim Tea is a gluten-free, thermogenic slimming tea formulated to promote a multi-functional method to weight loss. Containing WellTrim® iG (Irvingia Gabonensis/African Mango) and black tea extract, Trim Tea uses a three-pronged approach to tackle weight management, targeting: satiety, appetite control, and metabolic balance.

Unlike most slimming teas on the market today, our Trim Tea is a powerful formula that only recommends a single daily serving and it doesn’t rely on the laxative effects that most trim teas on the market induce. We utilize the clinically researched ingredient, WellTrim® iG, which has been shown to produce results in 8-10 weeks when coupled with a healthy diet + healthy lifestyle. By helping curb appetite and supporting metabolic balance, TLS® Trim Tea fits seamlessly into the lifestyle you’ve been working so hard to create!

Benefits:

• Supports leptin sensitivity to help manage hunger and stimulate lipolysis
• Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels & insulin activity
• Promotes healthy weight management and weight loss
• Helps to maintain normal cholesterol levels
• Supports metabolic balance and wellness
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Helps curb appetite

Key Ingredients:

• WellTrim® iG
  WellTrim® iG is a clinically-studied extract of African mango, also known as Irvingia gambogia. The African mango trees can be found throughout Central and Western Africa. This botanical ingredient is a traditional West African culinary fruit in which the mucilage is used to make traditional soups. WellTrim® iG is the authentic, patented, GRAS affirmed, clinically-tested Irvingia seed extract for weight loss and metabolic wellness.*
• Black Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis)
  Camellia sinensis is a plant used to produce various types of teas, including black tea.  You can find polyphenols – such as flavonoids including catechins, thearubigins, and theaflavins — in black tea. They are thought to be responsible for many of its benefits.*

This product is a seamless addition to your TLS lifestyle.  Follow the TLS Facebook, Instagram, + Twitter pages to keep up with news + updates on when you can try this new product for yourself!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

WELLTRIM® IG + TLS® TRIM TEA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By: Sue Pasqual

Did you know that half of Americans drink tea daily? How about that, of the 50% of Americans, about 80% of the tea that is consumed is of the black variety? Well, that’s definitely no surprise to me!  It includes a number of benefits, which is why we’re so excited about the upcoming release of the TLS® Trim Tea!

Black tea is full of healthy polyphenols, also called antioxidants, that can help protect your cells from DNA damage. Our new TLS® Trim Tea is an amazing black tea supplement that offers those benefits!  It can be mixed with either hot or cold water to suit both the temperature and your preferences, plus it tastes great!

But, what makes the TLS® Trim Tea different than the other detox + slimming products on the market is the extract we use called Welltrim® iG.  This part of our formula is a patented, thermogenic ingredient from the African Mango that represents a new approach to weight loss + weight management.  How do we know?

The Study:

In a 10-week + placebo-controlled study conducted in Cameroon, researchers recruited 120 participants. The group was randomly divided in half and, of the 120 participants, half received 300mg of Welltrim.  The other half received a placebo.  They were asked to take their prescribed pill 30-60 minutes before lunch and dinner for 10 weeks.

The Results:

At the beginning, there were no significant differences found in the weight of the 120 participants recruited for the study.  By the end, however, the same was not true.  Significant changes were found in body weight, circumference, and body fat percentages. The Welltrim® group lost 28 pounds, decreased their body fat by 6.3%, waist by 6.7″, fasting blood sugar by 22.5%, cholesterol by 26%, and LDL by 27%!

What it means:

Based on recent study results, Welltrim® iG has successfully helped reduce body weight, body fat, and waist circumference over time.  The new TLS® Trim Tea includes this well-researched ingredient to target satiety, appetite control, and metabolic balance. Welltrim®  is a kosher certified, Hala certified, and natural three-pronged approach to weight loss that now comes in a convenient + portable package! Enjoy the great taste of one of America’s favorite drinks and lose weight, too!

DIET + GENETICS: WHAT’S THE CONNECTION?

By: Amanda Belo

You are what you eat may be true in more ways than one. Based on animal research models, the same diet approach may affect each person differently based on their genetics.  

Texas A & M University Health Science Center recently performed a study on the ways in which diet affects different genetic types. Researchers conducted the study using mice since they are “similar to humans in genetic composition + propensity to develop a metabolic disease, but enable precise genetic and environmental control.”1

The Study:

Over six months, the study tested how four different mouse strains would react with five different human diets: an American-based diet, high in fat and refined carbs; a Mediterranean-based diet, with wheat and red wine extract; a Japanese-based diet, with rice and green tea extract; and, a Maasai/ ketogenic-based diet, high in fat and protein with few carbs. The American diet is perceived as negative or unhealthy, while the Mediterranean, Japanese and ketogenic diets are associated with being healthy. The study’s control group was fed a standard commercial mouse diet.

For the different mouse strains– A, B6, FVB and NOD – the genetics between groups would be similar to the differences found between any two unrelated people.

The Results:

The study found that no single diet affected all of the genetic groups in exactly the same way. Further, no single diet improved health for every mouse strain. Researchers measured physical outcomes – such as evidence of conditions that increase the risk of severe health conditions, like heart disease and diabetes – and behavioral differences to compare how each diet impacted each strain. The following are the results of which diet outside of the American diet improved overall metabolic health for each strain:

• Mediterranean: FVB (improved lipid profile), B6 (improved glucose metabolism)
• Japanese: B6 (improved body composition, glucose metabolism), FVB (improved body composition, liver health), NOD (improved body composition, liver health)
• Ketogenic/Maasai: A (improved body composition, blood lipid profile), B6 (improved body composition, blood lipid profile, glucose metabolism)

The American-based diet was generally the most unhealthy for all genetic types, causing various levels of metabolic syndromes like increased body fat and LDL cholesterol levels.

What it Means:

Following the health trend of personalized fitness and nutrition, this study makes a case for how beneficial and effective it can be to make health recommendations based on the individual rather than focusing on a one-size-fits-all approach.  “Dietary advice, whether it comes from the United States government or some other organization, tends to be based on the theory that there is going to be one diet that will help everyone,” said David Threadgill, PhD, with the Texas A&M College of Medicine and College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and senior author of the study. Based on the current obesity epidemic, it seems these guidelines have failed to have a positive effect.

The research team will look towards future work determining which genes are involved in the response to each diet.

 *Before making any dietary changes, please consult with your primary healthcare provider.