Carb Interceptors?

[Mickey527]

Does anyone know anything about Carb Interceptors?
I was reading the Health magazine and I found an ad for a Carb Interceptor product that claims to neutralize starch found in many foods and breads.
I wonder if it works as this might be a good item for us to take with us on vacations when we just can't resist the temptations they stick in front of us.
I am doing the fat fast right now, but if I finally start to lose some weight I don't want to put it all back on during my next trip to the parks. But I do have a hard time passing up some of the foods on vacation, like Alfredo's and Le Cellier.
I don't know if this is allowed, but here is some information I pulled off their site. I tried to delete the product name so as not to get into trouble for advertising, but I have no affiliation with the product at all.

As the "building blocks of life," carbohydrates are a necessary part of the diet, and the body's primary fuel source. Carbs are converted to energy as needed, but stored as fat when there is an oversupply! ***** Starch Neutralizer, the first nutritional ingredient that has been clinically and scientifically proven to neutralize the starch found in many foods such as potatoes, pasta and breads. Containing a proprietary formula featuring standardized bean extract, it helps to keep carbohydrates from turning to fat.

*******™ is simple to use: Just take with a glass of water before a starch-containing meal. *****™ will then "neutralize" the enzyme responsible for converting the starch into glucose (and fat), helping to reduce the absorption of starch calories and allow the carbs to pass through.*

This product is to be used in conjunction with a healthy calorie reduction and exercise program. *****™ is produced only in facilities employing certified Good Manufacturing Practices.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30, 60

Ingredient
Amt Per Serving % Daily Value
White Kidney Bean Extract (Phaseolamin Vulgaris)††
1 g **
**Daily Value Not Established.
Other Ingredients
Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate.
No Yeast, Wheat, Corn, Milk, Egg, Soy, Glutens, Artificial Colors or Flavors, Added Sugar, Starch or Preservatives.


Peggie

 

[BethR]

I don't have any experience with a carb interceptor YET, mickey, but I am taking some with me when we do to Disney at the end of this week. I don't intend to go ENTIRELY off program while I am away, but I am not going to go without a Mickey bar!

I am thinking that I will go low carb for 2 meals and eat what I want for the 3rd meal of the day.

Of course I will let you all know how I did when I return.

 

[LuvTigger]

I've taken them MANY times (sadly), and they do seem to work.

Keep in mind however that these don't let you eat unlimited carbs...they usually block only so many grams of carbs, or so many calories from carbs.

Also, a side-effect might be, um, how shall I say this... "loose stools." It seems to only happen with certain foods, but I haven't figured out which ones! I have two co-workers who've also used them, different brands from mine, and they've had similar experiences.

Also, I wouldn't expect them to allow you to lose more weight, unless you're doing added exercise or something, but I think it's reasonable to use them to MAINTAIN weight.

Personally, I think my carb blockers were a very worthwhile investment!

 

[Mickey527]

Thank you both for the response. I am going to keep them in mind when I travel in Sept. I will stick to the low carb for Bfst, eggs and bacon, sausage and eggs, etc... I can handle that. I don't eat lunch often, but I can do something low carb, maybe a bunless burger, but I will feel better not having to give up that garlic bread with my dinner. I might even try the veal and hold the pasta.
I have been on Atkins for 5 weeks and my "errrr" unused food products have been loose since the beginning. I never had the problem that they described in the book. So I can deal with that too. I think my body is rebelling against all the fats I have put into it these past few weeks.
Peggie