Sunday, March 28, 2010

Safety of Svetol

Svetol is a natural food extract from green coffee beans containing a standardized amount of chlorogenic acid.

Studies have shown that chlorogenic acid (up to 500 mg/kg/day) given to pregnant rats from the 5th through 12th day of gestation caused no maternal or fetal mortality and no adverse effects on the nervous system. Chlorogenic acids have also been shown to be non-mutagenic in tests on bacteria such as the Ames test. The LD50 of chlorogenic acids has been determined to be higher than 2500 mg/kg body weight.

Svetol is also extremely low in caffeine, with less than 2% caffeine contained in the extract, and is not expected to have any of caffeine's stimulant effects. Svetol is extremely safe with no adverse effects having been reported while taking Svetol at the recommended dosage.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Research on Svetol

Green Coffee CherriesSvetol is a unique extract of Coffea canephora robusta green coffee beans containing between 45 and 50% chlorogenic acids with less than 2% total caffeine concentration. As outlined above, many studies highlight the potential benefits of coffee compounds, including chlorogenic acid, for providing protection against free radicals and promoting healthy glucose metabolism. A number of other potential benefits have been discovered for these compounds. Svetol has also been the subject of preliminary clinical studies that have shown exciting results.

In a pilot study, the effect of Svetol on sugar concentrations after meals was evaluated in 15 individuals. In the same trial, the longer-term effects of Svetol on weight management were also evaluated. Blood sugar concentrations were measured on two separate occasions. Patients were administered an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in which they consumed a standard amount of sugar and had their blood sugar levels measured 1 hour after sugar intake. The first measurement was made on day 1 prior to taking Svetol and the second OGTT was performed on day 2, after beginning the Svetol regimen in which one tablet (200 mg per tablet) was administered 3 times during the day. Patients were fasted for at least 8 hours prior to the testing.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

How does Svetol work?

Svetol works in a number of ways.

First, in vivo studies have shown that chlorogenic acids reduce absorption of glucose in the intestine by inhibiting the dissipation of sodium electrochemical gradient in the brush border membrane vesicles.

Second, chlorogenic acids have been shown to inhibit an enzyme in the liver that is involved with releasing glucose into the bloodstream. So through these two mechanisms, Svetol works to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels. This effect induces the body to burn the fat stored in adiposities as a source of energy, thus leading to weight loss.

Next, further in vitro research has shown that the active components of Svetol help reduce the size of fat cells within adipose tissue. In fact, a placebo-controlled randomized trial over eight weeks showed that Svetol users lost weight and lowered their body mass index while improving their muscle-to-fat ratio.

Next, further in vitro research has shown that the active components of Svetol help reduce the size of fat cells within adipose tissue. In fact, a placebo-controlled randomized trial over eight weeks showed that Svetol users lost weight and lowered their body mass index while improving their muscle-to-fat ratio.

Source: http://www.swansonvitamins.com/health-library/products/svetol-green-coffee-bean-extract-for-weight-loss.html

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Svetol Weight Loss

It is said that there could be a link between coffee consumption and a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

It was previously thought that it was the caffeine in coffee which was responsible for this effect. However, a recent US study of decaffeinated coffee consumption proves otherwise. Further research pointed to polyphenol substances called chlorogenic acids in coffee as being responsible. As a result, researchers develop a coffee bean extract rich in chlorogenic acids as a natural food supplement.

Green Coffee Svetol Weight LossHence from decaffeinated Robusta coffee beans or green coffee, the coffee bean extract called Svetol has been produced to contain chlorogenic acids. Although Svetol helps decrease high blood sugar levels after eating, it has also been found to promote weight loss due to the reduction in body mass index, weight and sweet cravings.

Weight loss: Svetol helps prevent excess glucose from being turned into fat

Svetol works by cutting down of the glucose absorption of your body, hence reducing carbohydrate and calorie intake. This means you will have less chance of turning excess glucose into fat.

Svetol helps to lose weight easily by inhibiting the activity of glucose-6-phosphatase enzyme. This means that energy is instead drawn from fat deposits thus weight loss will be faster.