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Fat & Carb Blocker Supplements

There are a variety of weight loss products on the market but the real trouble is finding the ones that work. It’s wise to question the effectiveness of a supplement opposed to just jumping right into something you read in a magazine. Fat and carbohydrate blocker supplements work by preventing your body from absorbing these macronutrients so as to promote weight loss through caloric restriction. Many different forms of fat and carb blockers are pushed though only one carb blocker and one fat blocking substance seem to work. It’s important to note that weight and fat loss are extremely different. Weight can come from anything; bone, water, muscle tissue etc. Fat loss is purely fat which is what you want. Orlistat is the most effective fat blocker and also the only one that is approved by the FDA for over-the-counter purchases. This is normally marketed under the names Alli and Xenical . The supplement works as expected by inhibiting lipases, an intestinal enzyme that is used t