CaliTrim™ contains a synergistic
blend of potent lipotropic factors*,
vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
to aid in proper fat metabolism, thereby promoting
healthy natural energy levels. This is one of the most effective natural, stimulant
free, fat loss, and energy enhancing formulas currently on the supplement market.
California Academy of Health has made it affordable to loss fat naturally, and get
in the best health and shape of your life.
The most important aspect of CaliTrim's
fat metabolizing activity is in its exact milligram ratio of three of its key
ingredients. The 1000mg:1000mg:500mg ratio of Choline, Inositol, and L-Methionine
provides the perfect ratio and quantity to get the job done. Here's more good news,
we don't stop there, we add the sugar, fat, energy and insulin supporting nutrients
L-Carnitine, Chromium Picolinate, Vitamin B6, and the amino acid L Taurine. (Scroll
down for specific information on each ingredient)
*"Lipotropic
factors are a supplement category that supports the liver to metabolize fat and
excrete toxins. The lipotropic factors choline, inositol, and L-methionine positively
enhance liver function and specific chemical reactions that promote detoxification
and fat metabolism. Lipotropic analogy: Lipotropic factors are like the hand that
squeezes the water out of a full sponge, except here the sponge is filled with fat
and toxins.
Lipotropic factors also act as the
body’s natural emulsifiers, better holding blood lipids in solution and resisting
lipid deposition within the cardiovascular system. Sufficient lipotropic factors
can also keep homocysteine levels in check to support better cardiovascular health.
A high level of blood serum homocysteine was once considered to be a marker of potential
cardiovascular (risk factor for heart attack and stroke) disease." Dr. E
Calcium carbonate, cellulose (fiber), stearic acid (vegetable source), silica, croscarmellose
sodium (improves the bioavailability of all the ingredients), sodium and magnesium
stearate (vegetable source).
Contains no sugar, salt, starch,
yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, or preservatives.
Chromax® Chromium picolinate is manufactured
by Nutrition 21 as a licensed under U.S. patent No. 4,315,927.
Suggested Usage:
1 Tablet with each meal, 3 per day, or as directed by
your doctor.
Safety Information:
Do not use this product if you have a known
allergy to any of the above ingredients. Always consult with a health care professional
before using any nutritional supplement or starting any dietary program.
Caution - Please discard the inedible freshness
packet.
Individual Ingredient Highlights:
Choline
is an organic compound, classified as an essential nutrient*
and usually grouped within the Vitamin B complex.
Choline is found in the fats that make up our cell membranes and in the neurotransmitter
acetylcholine. Adequate intakes (AI) for this micronutrient of between 425 to 550
milligrams daily, for adults, have been established by the Food and Nutrition Board
of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
*An
essential nutrient is required for normal body functioning that cannot be synthesized
by the body and must be obtained from a dietary source.
Choline is often taken as a form of 'smart drug' or nootropic, due to the role that
the neurotransmitter acetylcholine plays in various cognition systems within the
brain. Research suggests that memory, intelligence, and mood are mediated at least
in part by acetylcholine metabolism in the brain. Choline is also known as a potent
lipotropic agent**
and has been validated as such, in scientific journals and clinical practice for
over 75 years.
**Lipotropic
agents are those which help catalyze the break down of fat during metabolism in
the body. Choline is the major lipotropic agent in mammals and other known lipotropic
agents are important only insofar as they contribute to the synthesis of choline
(Barak, 1973)
Chromium Picolinate
is a combination of the essential mineral chromium and picolinic acid. Trace amounts
of chromium are found in everyday foods like meat, poultry, fish, and whole-grain
breads. When foods containing chromium are processed, they are stripped of this
essential mineral, making typical American diets deficient in chromium. Studies
estimate that the average daily intake of chromium to be around 33 micrograms (1,000
micrograms = 1 milligram, 1,000 milligrams = 1 gram).
A 1968 research study demonstrated that when animals didn't receive adequate levels
of chromium, insulin was not optimally effective, and damage to insulin-dependent
systems can occur (Schroeder, 1968). This finding led the FDA to recommend a daily
chromium intake of approximately 130 mcg, as infinitesimal amounts of chromium are
needed to aid the transport of blood glucose across cell membranes. Combining chromium
with picolinic acid simply aids in efficient chromium absorption, and it is this
combined form that is popular with athletes and dieters alike.
L-Carnitine,
an amino acid derivative, is found in nearly every cell of the body. L-carnitine
transports long-chain fatty acids across the inner mitochondrial membranes in the
mitochondria, where they are processed to produce biological energy in the form
of adenosine triphosphate or ATP.
Supplemental L-carnitine may have cardio-protective activity in addition to beneficially
affecting cardiac function. It may have a triglyceride-lowering effect in some as
well as help to elevate HDL-cholesterol levels. L-carnitine may also have antioxidant
properties.
Inositol
is classified as a member of the vitamin
B complex (often referred to as vitamin B8), though it is not considered a vitamin
itself because it is not a vital amine (contains no nitrogen) and is synthesized
by the human body. It is most prevalent in the heart and brain.
Inositol is used by the body to form
cell membranes, and it allows for the proper functioning of cells. As a dietary
and exercise aide, inositol assists in the transmission of nerve signals, and helps
to transport lipids (fats) within the body. Inositol may also aid in and increase
the efficiency of muscle contractions, as well as aiding in the conversion of body
fat (fuel) to useable energy benefiting both workouts and weight loss.
L-Methionine
is classified as an essential amino acid for humans and therefore must be supplied
in the diet. Methionine is a good source of dietary sulfur and may be an important
adjunct in the treatment of certain forms of arthritis, skin conditions, fibromyalgia,
allergies, and chemical sensitivities. Methionine also assists in the metabolism
of fats and may prevent its build-up in the liver and arterial walls. If fats are
continually being deposited it will eventually begin to obstruct blood flow to the
brain, heart, kidneys, and reproductive organs, leading to a possible stroke or
heart attack.
The ability of L-methionine to reduce the liver-toxic effects of such hepatotoxins
as acetaminophen and methotrexate has led to the suggestion that methionine should
be added to acetaminophen products.
Taurine
is a non-protein sulfur containing amino acid and is the principal free intracellular
amino acid in many of our tissues. Taurine is present in high amounts in the brain,
retina, muscles, and certain blood cells. It is classified as a conditionally essential
amino acid because it is necessary to be supplied in the diet of infants for normal
retinal and brain development.
Taurine has been the subject of many scientific research studies and has shown promising
results. Studies utilizing taurine as a therapeutic agent have been performed for
these conditions: congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, seizures, cystic
fibrosis fat metabolism, glucose tolerance, and detoxification.
In a study done on 16 week old rats separated into 2 groups of taurine and placebo
group, oral glucose tolerance test was performed at ages of 23 and 25 weeks. This
study found insulin resistance and abdominal fat accumulations were significantly
lower in the taurine supplemented group. Concentrations of cholesterol were also
significantly lower in the taurine supplemented group. This led to the conclusion
that taurine effectively improves metabolism in the rats by decreasing serum cholesterol
due to decreased production of cholesterol from the increased nitric oxide production.
Yutaka Nakaya, Asako Minami, Nagakatsu Harada,
Sadaichi Sakamoto, Yasuharu Niwa and Masaharu Ohnaka
From the Department of Nutrition, Tokushima University, School of Medicine, Tokushima,
Japan.
Vitamin B6
is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms: pyridoxine,
pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine [1,2]. It performs a wide variety of functions in your
body and is essential for your good health. For example, vitamin B6 is needed for
more than 100 enzymes involved in protein metabolism. It is also essential for red
blood cell metabolism. The nervous and immune systems need vitamin B6 to function
efficiently, [3-6] and it is also needed for the conversion of
tryptophan (an amino
acid) to niacin (a vitamin) [1,7].
Hemoglobin within red blood cells carries oxygen to tissues. Your body needs vitamin
B6 to make hemoglobin. Vitamin B6 also helps increase the amount of oxygen carried
by hemoglobin. A vitamin B6 deficiency can result in a form of anemia [1] that is
similar to iron deficiency anemia.
Vitamin B6 also helps maintain your blood glucose (sugar) within a normal range.
When caloric intake is low your body needs vitamin B6 to help convert stored carbohydrate
or other nutrients to glucose to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
[1]Leklem JE. Vitamin B6. In: Shils ME, Olson
JA, Shike M, Ross AC, ed. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 9th ed. Baltimore:
Williams and Wilkins, 1999: 413-421.
[2]Bender DA. Vitamin B6 requirements and recommendations. Eur J Clin Nutr 1989; 43:289-309.
[3]Gerster H. The importance of vitamin B6 for development of the infant. Human medical and animal experiment studies. Z Ernahrungswiss 1996; 35:309-17.
[4]Bender DA. Novel functions of vitamin B6. Proc Nutr Soc 1994; 53:625-30.
[5]Chandra R and Sudhakaran L. Regulation of immune responses by Vitamin B6. NY Acad Sci 1990; 585:404-423.
[6]Trakatellis A, Dimitriadou A, Trakatelli M. Pyridoxine deficiency: new approaches
in immunosuppression and chemotherapy. Postgrad Med J 1997; 73:617-22.
[7]Shibata K, Mushiage M, Kondo T, Hayakawa T, Tsuge H. Effects of vitamin B6 deficiency
on the conversion ratio of tryptophan to niacin. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 1995;
59:2060-3.
Supplements containing L-carnitine
can NOT be shipped to Canada due to Canadian laws. Customers in other countries
need to check with their local laws.
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