HERBAL LITE®

Pyruvate, is a naturally occurring nutrient which helps to burn fat, increase endurance, reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol, increase stamina, block free radical damage and yet is safe enough to be used by children. Fitness experts, sports enthusiasts, and those interested in weight loss predict it will become a more popular "fat burner" than garcinia cambogia (HCA) and chromium picolinate combined!

Dietary supplementation with pyruvate increases loss of fat by up to 48% and minimizes the associated loss of muscle (body protein). Pyruvate, the natural source for pyruvic acid is available in small quantities in such foods as large red apples, many vegetables, some cheeses, dark beer and red wine. The presence of sufficient pyruvic acid during certain steps of the metabolic process increases the conversion of unwanted body fat into glycogen storage in the muscles by up to 20%. The presence of larger stores of glycogen sends signals to the brain that no more nutrients are needed for a while. The resulting reduction in hunger makes it easier to eliminate the next snack and to cut down on that next meal.

Olive leaf extract is, as the name implies, derived from the leaves of olive trees. It is the source of many phytochemicals, including oleuropein and elenoic acid. Known as "nature’s antibiotic", olive leaf extract acts as an antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic substance. Olive leaf extract has been shown to be effective in combating chronic fatigue, unstable blood sugar, and low energy. Herbal Lite incorporates olive leaf extract to improve your sense of well being, increase fat metabolism, stabilize blood sugar, increase endurance/strength and boost your energy levels.

The fruit of the Garcinia cambogia tree contains a natural extract called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) used in Asia for its culinary and health benefits for centuries. HCA inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids in the liver, promotes burning of body fat as fuel, and suppresses the appetite.

When glycogen stores become full, excess glucose is converted into fat and cholesterol. HCA inhibits your body’s conversion of excess glucose into fat and cholesterol by approximately 40-70% for eight to twelve hours after a meal. An increase in the body’s glycogen storage capacity results which helps significantly reduce cravings for food and curtails appetite while delivering increased energy. Herbal Lite includes an extract of Garcinia cambogia that contains 50% HCA.

Stevia, an herbal plant from Paraguay, has a delicious and refreshing taste that can be over 100 times sweeter than sugar. It is the natural sweetener of the future. The human body obtains no calories from Stevia because it does not metabolize it. Stevia is an effective aid in regulating blood sugar and helps bring it to a normal balance. Stevia tends to lower elevated blood pressure but does not seem to affect normal blood pressure. Stevia is an exceptional aid in weight loss and weight management because it reduces one’s cravings for sweets and fatty foods.

Since antiquity, green tea has been thought to provide such pharmacological benefits as combating mental fatigue as well as colds and flu. Modern scientists conclude that green tea has effective anti-viral and anti-oxidant properties that may reduce the risk for some forms of cancer. Green tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Herbal Lite uses a premium green tea extract to promote better health and higher energy.

Gotu Kola, a vital herb in India, is claimed to strengthen and energize the brain. Its principal pharmacological use is as an energy tonic to decrease fatigue and depression, treat high blood pressure and to increase sex drive. Studies show that Gotu Kola seems to improve the flow of blood throughout the body by strengthening the veins and capillaries. Gotu Kola also works as a blood purifier by aiding in eliminating excess fluids and in cleansing acids from the blood.

Eleuthero has been used for centuries in Russian folkloric medicine as an immune-enhancing supplement. It has an aphrodisiac reputation and is valued by both sexes for its ability to normalize adverse conditions of the body. Olympic athletes have used it to enhance energy and negate stress. Eleuthero is also used as an anti-inflammatory, to restore concentration, memory and cognition, and as a remedy for depression, fatigue or nervous collapse. Eleuthero promotes the burning of fatty acids, instead of glycogen as a source of energy in the body. This helps explain Eleuthero’s ability to reduce fatigue and enhance athletic performance.

Citrus Aurantium is a natural digestive stimulant that has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years to improve circulation and liver function, stimulate gastrointestinal functions and treat indigestion. Recently researchers have discovered an amazing benefit of this traditional herb. They have been found that Citrus Aurantium increases the resting metabolic rate without affecting blood pressure and heart rate. Increased metabolic rate means more calories are burned.