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When to Take a Swanson Carb Blocker

It is unlikely Americans will ever abandon their relentless search for a diet pill that helps them shed weight quickly and effortlessly. Although Oprah Winfrey quipped in her 1997 "Make the Connection" video, "If such a miracle pill existed, surely I would have found it," surprisingly few bubbles were burst by her remark. Now a tiny tablet known as Ultimate Carb Control C-120X, available from Swanson Health Products, may prove to be the Holy Grail of diet supplements.

  1. Swanson Introduces C-120X

    • Nutritionists often recommend multiple vitamins or a few antioxidants to supplement healthy eating, but weight-loss pills largely have been viewed as a waste of money. That distinction changed for a humble white kidney bean extract, introduced to carbohydrate-counting consumers by Swanson through its mail-order catalog and website a few years ago.

    Starches Pass Along Undigested

    • Swanson Ultimate Carb Control C-120X is referred to as a carb blocker because, when taken with a meal, its active ingredient prevents a portion of carbohydrates from being metabolized. Carbohydrates are a macro nutrient made up of dietary starches and sugars. Ultimate Carb Control C-120X works by neutralizing an enzyme called alpha amylase, which the body requires to properly break down starches and convert them to glucose. When taking the supplements, starch calories harmlessly pass out of the body much like nonsoluble fiber.

    Lose Weight on Pasta and Potatoes

    • Swanson Ultimate Carb Control C-120X does not work the same on sugar, however. For instance, C-120X will block the calories from the flour in a piece of cake, but it will not block the calories from sugar. C-120X is a perfect dieting companion for anyone who enjoys pasta, bread, potatoes or snack foods like chips and pretzels. Look at the total carbohydrate content when reading package labels. If the label reads 26 grams (g) of carbohydrate per serving, and 4g come from sugar, the other 22g may be blocked by this unique supplement.

    Erase 300 Calories

    • Each tablet neutralizes up to 75g of starchy carbohydrates. One gram of carbohydrate is equivalent to 4 calories. Therefore, if 75g are blocked from a single meal, it's possible that a staggering 300 calories will pass from your system unassimilated! Ultimate Carb Control C-120X does not block calories from proteins or fats, however.

    Take with a Meal

    • Users especially appreciate the convenience of this particular Swanson carb blocker. Similar products must be taken 30 minutes before eating, and predictably, dieters often forget to do so. C-120X works just as effectively when taken with a meal, and the chance of remembering it substantially increases thanks to this feature. The 2mg tablets are tiny, too, so you can easily carry a two-week supply in a pill case for unexpected meals away from home. Look for item SWU302 at swansonvitamins.com.

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