What is Integra-Lean African Mango Irvingia from Life Extension?
Scientists have identified specific biological mechanisms that cause aging people to gain weight… no matter how little they eat. The problem was that there was no way to circumvent the underlying factors that cause excess body fat… until now! As you are about to learn, gaining control over your body’s command signals is critical to maintaining a healthy weight.
Leptin is a hormone that tells our brain that we have consumed enough calories and can stop eating. Leptin also induces a process whereby fat stored in cells is broken down. As we age, our cells (including the appetite control center in our brains) become "leptin resistant." This means that leptin is unable to effectively regulate body weight.
An extract from an African mango called Irvingia gabonensis has been shown to help support leptin sensitivity in overweight people. In addition to supporting healthy leptin sensitivity, irvingia has demonstrated the following beneficial effects on key aspects of metabolism:
- Glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase is an enzyme involved in the complex biochemical process that converts ingested starch and sugar calories to stored body fat.
- Scientific research on fat cells suggests that irvingia has alpha-amylase-inhibiting properties which may help support a slowing of the rate of carbohydrate absorption from the intestines and a reduction of the caloric impact of starchy and sugary foods.
- Adiponectin is a hormone involved in helping to maintain insulin sensitivity on the membranes of energy-producing cells. Big fat cells produce less adiponectin, and overweight people need to be especially concerned about maintaining healthy levels of adiponectin to support insulin sensitivity and metabolic fitness.
Adult-onset weight gain is characterized by the enlargement of existing adipocytes (fat cells) that store too much fat. The size of fat cells is controlled by gene transcription factors. Fat cell size is closely related with adiponectin expression — with reduced adiponectin expression in larger fat cells. In addition, gene transcription factors help regulate adiponectin, and this crucial hormone is critical for supporting insulin sensitivity.
This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.
Directions: Take one capsule twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
| Supplement Facts: |
Amount per serving: |
| Serving size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule |
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| Servings per container: 60 |
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Integra-Lean African Mango
(Irvingia gabonensis) proprietary extact (seed)
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150 mg |
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Other Ingredients: rice flour, vegetable cellulose (capsule),
vegetable stearate, silica. |
*These statments have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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