CARB SHIELD

1. Ascophyllum Nodosum double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of 60 overweight women.

Followed and backed by in vitro & animal studies.

Findings:

• Daily dose of 400 mg of Ascophyllum Nodosum over 2 months. This clinical study confirms the exceptional weight management properties with significant results observed on women with BMI (Body Mass Index) ≤ 30:

• Almost 3kg weight loss:
The study shows a 2.8 kg average weight loss after two months of treatment compared to placebo (+0.9 kg), p=0.047.

• 100% weight-loss = fat loss
The clinical study shows about 3kg fat mass reduction in the Ascophyllum group compared to +0.94 kg in the placebo group (p=0.038).

• Shaped buttocks & thighs
By decreasing fat and carb assimilation, Ascophyllum helps to control caloric intake and to reduce fat storage, thus improving the figures: up to 4 cm thighs reduction, and up to 5.8 cm buttocks reduction observed in the Ascophyllum group.
• 76% of consumers were convinced by the weight management properties

• No side effects

2. Comparison of Edible Brown Algae Extracts for the Inhibition of Intestinal Carbohydrate Digestive Enzymes

This study evaluated the inhibitory effects of various brown seaweed extracts on intestinal carbohydrate-digestive enzymes. The pure extract from Ascophyllum nodosum (referred to as MANE) demonstrated the most potent inhibition of glucose-releasing enzymes, suggesting its potential to reduce postprandial hyperglycemia.​

3. In Vitro Inhibition of Starch Digestive Enzymes by Ultrasound-Assisted Extracted Polyphenols from Ascophyllum nodosum Seaweeds

This research investigated the inhibitory effects of aqueous Ascophyllum nodosum extracts, obtained via ultrasound-assisted extraction, on α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzymes. Key findings include:​

• Purified extracts showed improved inhibition efficiency, decreasing the IC₅₀ of α-amylase and α-glucosidase by 3.0 and 6.1 times, respectively.

• These results suggest that such extracts could be utilized in foods to modulate the glycemic index

4. Extracts from the Edible Seaweed, Ascophyllum nodosum, Inhibit Lipase Activity In Vitro: Contributions of Phenolic and Polysaccharide Components


• This study focused on the lipase inhibitory activity of Ascophyllum nodosum extracts.

5. Chronic Administration of Norwegian Ascophyllum nodosum Phytocomplex Inhibits High-Fat-Diet-Induced Obesity in Male Rats

• Demonstrated that chronic administration of an Ascophyllum nodosum phytocomplex inhibited obesity induced by a high-fat diet in male rats

6. Garcinia cambogia and Glucomannan reduce weight, change body composition and ameliorate lipid and glucose blood profiles in overweight/obese patients

• Assessed the combined effects of Garcinia cambogia and glucomannan on weight reduction and metabolic parameters, finding significant improvements without adverse effects.

7. Garcinia cambogia Extracts Prevented Fat Accumulation via Adiponectin-AMPK Signaling Pathway in Developing Obesity Rats

• Demonstrated that Garcinia cambogia extracts prevented fat accumulation in rats through the adiponectin-AMPK signaling pathway.