Phedra-Cut Stimulant Free is the ideal alternative to normal fat burners for individuals wishing to achieve optimal weight-control and energy levels, without the use of stimulants. Phedra Cut stimulant free is also great in conjunction with Phedra-Cut Thermo XT to continue the weight-regulating process while you sleep as well as over weekends when you break you thermo cycle.

Phedra Cut Stimulant free advantages (in most cases):

• Decreased weight and fat mass
• Suppression of appetite through increased serotonin levels
• Improved blood glucose regulation
• Reduced starch digestion and glucose absorption
• Improved thyroid regulation
• More anti-oxidants to scavenge free radicals during fat oxidation
• Prevention of weight and fat regain after weight-loss
• Improved metabolic function and energy levels.
• Increased absorption of product’s actives through NdOc-600.

USN Diet Fuel Ultra-Lean represents the newest and most advanced meal replacement technology to reduce body fat, boost lean muscle mass and help improve general health.

Diet Fuel is a low GI, low-kJ meal replacement formula provides you with a complete, nutritious meal for anytime of the day. It contains all the essential nutrients in adequate quantities to ensure healthy, but also lasting weight-loss. The USN LeanSystem™ blend consists of N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine, HCA (Hydroxycitric acid) and a high level of bio-available Calcium, which have been shown to assist the weight-loss process through various effective mechanisms (excluding central nervous system stimulation).

The formula has a high fiber content to increase satiety levels. The reduction in hunger is further promoted through the addition of 25g High Biological Value Protein from various sources, which triggers a natural weight-loss hormone (PYY) in the body.

The high quality protein substrates also assist in improving protein synthesis, regulating blood sugar levels to reduce cravings and improving overall health.

Ultimate Sport Nutrition or USN as most of you know them have been at the forefront of supplementation technology. The 2008 Phedra-Cut XT is on of the world’s best and well know fat burning weight loss supplements on the market.

For a more diverse effect, a combination of mechanisms have been focussed on in the form of M-phRTM:

* Thermogenesis (metabolic increase), promoting lipolysis
* (fat breakdown) and fat oxidation for energy production.
* Blood glucose regulation (which may also eliminate cravings)
* Reduced fat synthesis (fat formation)
* Mood and mental acuity enhancement
* Anti-oxidation during fat breakdown
* Delayed fat absorption
* Appetite suppression
* Energy boosting

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Directions for use
As a dietary supplement, take 2 to 3 capsules in the morning on an empty stomach (with a large glass of water), 30 minutes prior to your morning workout or breakfast. Take another 2 to 3 capsules 6 – 8 hours later, 30 minutes before a small meal. Do not use after 4 O’clock in the afternoon. Take Phedra-Cut XT for 5 consecutive days of the week and stop use for 2 days before continuing again (2 off days). As with all weight control supplements, Phedra-Cut XT works best when combined with a balanced eating plan and regular physical activity.

Optional: Take 4 capsules Phedra-Cut Stimulant Free 30 minutes before your evening meal to control appetite, assist in blood sugar regulation and to optimise your weight loss result.
During the “2 off days” of not using Phedra-Cut XT, it is advised to use Phedra-Cut Stimulant Free 3 times per day, 30 minutes prior to meals.

Phedracut XT retails for around R324 and is available from all leading pharmacies and health stores around South Africa and the world.

If you’re reading this I am sure that you’ve also heard of the mysterious powers of the Acai Berry and it’s possible uses. I thought I’d dig up some information on it from various sources and see if I can find anything that confirms all the statements and claims.

From Wikipedia:

The açaí palm, or aqai, is a member of the genus Euterpe, which contains eight species of palm trees that are native to Central and South America, from Belize southward to Brazil and Peru. These palms grow mainly in swamps and floodplains.

The genus is named after the muse Euterpe of Greek mythology. Euterpe are tall, slender palms growing to 15–30 meters, with pinnate leaves up to 3 meters long. Many of the palms that were once in the genus Euterpe have been reclassified into the genus Prestoea (Riffle, 2003). The species Euterpe oleracea is usually called Açaí Palm, after the European adaptation of the Tupian word ïwasa’i, ‘[fruit that] cries or expels water’.

Açaí palms are fast-growing, and are cultivated for both their fruits and for their superior hearts of palm. Global demand for the fruit has expanded rapidly in recent years, and açaí is now cultivated for that purpose primarily. The closely-related species Euterpe edulis (jucara) is now predominantly used for hearts of palm.

Recently, the açaí “berry” has been touted and marketed as a highly beneficial dietary supplement. Companies sell açaí berry products in the form of tablets, juice, smoothies, instant drink powders, and whole fruit.

Marketers of these products make claims that açaí provides increased energy levels, improved sexual performance, improved digestion, detoxification, high fiber content, high antioxidant content, improved skin appearance, improved heart health, improved sleep, and reduction of cholesterol levels. More dubious claims include reversal of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, as well as expanding size of the penis and increasing men’s sexual virility and sexual attractiveness to women. Açaí is most commonly marketed as a weight loss product.

As of March 2009, there are no controlled studies backing up any of these claims. According to ABC News correspondent Susan Donaldson, these products have not been evaluated (in the United States) by the FDA, and their efficacy is questionable.In late 2008, lawyers for The Oprah Winfrey Show began investigating alleged statements from supplement manufacturers who suggested that frequent Oprah guest Dr. Mehmet Oz had recommended their product or açai in general for weight loss.

Visit Wikipedia for more information

NBC News also had this news snippet on the Acai Berry

Other than these 2 articles (video) I cant seem to find any more information about the Acai Berry, it’s rumoured benefits and or side effects. I have to be honest, I won’t trust anything that somone punts as a way to make very good money, especially when she goes on more about the money she makes than the benefits she gains from the product… Also be on the lookout for scammers that sell trial versions of the product, there have been numerous reports on people losing lots of money and receiving nothing in return.

Watch this space for more Acai Berry information…