Phase-2 Starch Neutralizer

PHASE 2® is an all-natural bean extract that inhibits alpha-amylase activity, thereby preventing the breakdown of dietary starches into glucose, allowing carbohydrate from starch to pass through the system unchanged.

Alpha-amylase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down starch into smaller carbohydrate units that can subsequently be broken down into the simple sugar, glucose. Glucose is absorbed directly into the bloodstream following its uptake by intestinal cells, resulting in a relatively rapid rise in serum glucose levels. Glucose is used by all cells of the body to fuel metabolism. Excess glucose, however, can be converted into fat and stored in adipose tissue.*

What is Phase 2™ Starch Neutralizer?

Phase 2™ is an amazing, non-stimulant, all-natural nutritional ingredient that is derived from the white kidney bean. It is the first nutritional ingredient that has been clinically & scientifically proven to neutralize starch, found in your favorite foods such as potatoes, breads, pasta. rice, corn and crackers.

Phase 2™ is a safe yet powerful nutritional ingredient, clinically studied to reduce the absorption of starch calories. Phase 2™ allows you to enjoy those foods that you love without all the calories.

How does Phase 2™ work?

During the digestive process, your body converts carbohydrates, found in starchy foods such as potatoes and pasta, into sugar. Your body does this by breaking-down the carbohydrate molecule with alpha amylase, an enzyme that is produced in the pancreas.

These sugar calories are either burned off, through exercise, or stored as fat cells for future use. Unfortunately, inactivity means that these stored fat cells accumulate. The result is weight gain.

When should I take Phase 2™?

Recent research has shown the most optimum time to take Phase 2™ is just before a starch-rich meal along with 8 oz of water. However, the studies also showed that Phase 2™ could still provide some of its starch "neutralizing" benefits when taken during, or just after, a starch-rich meal. One such study demonstrated that Phase 2™ could remain effective when a capsule is opened and sprinkled onto food.

Phase-2 Starch Neutralizer (NOW) - Average rating (5 reviews)  - Write a review Show Reviews Reviews 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. February 05, 2008 Reviewer: Meadow in Illinois I order 2 bottles at a time, I really feel like this product is helping. I don't cheat anyway, but use this to give me a little nudge when I want to have some berries, dried fruit, or even low-carb pasta. Netrition, please don't stop carrying this! Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. November 20, 2007 Reviewer: A customer in Pennsylvania excellent product-i believe this product is helping me in the battle of the bulge-i will continue to use as long as netrition carries this product. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No August 21, 2009 Reviewer: A customer in Texas I have been using this product for 6 weeks. I am naturally on a low carb low fat diet. I use 3 capsules before a meal with high carbs or any meal I eat at restaurants. Without trying to diet but just ' maintain' my weight I have lost 3 pounds since using this product. It has also increased my elimination cycle which is an added benefit since I am naturally a little constipated. I recommend this product. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No July 03, 2009 Reviewer: Carol in Missouri I've been using this as a diet helper for years and it really works. Keeps the fat from accumulating around the middle and allows moderate usage of carbohydrates in my diet. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No February 10, 2009 Reviewer: Rebeccca in California It seems to help but you can't just gorge out on carbs and expect a serving of these to take care of them all. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No

153-0085 NOW Phase-2 Starch Neutralizer 60 capsules Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 3 Vcaps Servings Per Container: 20 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer (Extract of Phaseolus vulgaris) (Beans) 1.5  g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Contains NO sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk or preservatives. Vegetarian Formula.   Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsule), Cellulose and Gum Acacia. Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 3 Vcaps before any meal containing complex carbohydrates or starches, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Warning: Not to be used by diabetics, hypoglycemics or pregnant/lactating women unless recommended by health care practitioner. Before beginning any program of weight loss, consult your health care practitioner. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact NOW at 1-888-NOW-FOOD