Belinal® is Very Potent Natural Ingredient for Weight Management, Metabolic Syndrom and Obesity.
While carbohydrates are essential for health, they can influence body weight in several ways. The amount, type, and timing of carbohydrate intake affect blood glucose levels, insulin response, hunger, satiety, and overall metabolism.
When carbohydrate intake exceeds the body’s needs, the surplus glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, or converted into fat in adipose tissue. Over time, this can contribute to weight gain, particularly when consuming refined or processed carbohydrates that are high in calories, low in fibre and nutrients, and cause rapid spikes in blood sugar.
Conversely, reducing carbohydrate intake (such as bread, pasta, and similar foods) is one of the most effective strategies for weight loss. Numerous studies have shown that low‑carbohydrate diets are more effective—and often healthier—than the low‑fat diets still widely recommended around the world. Research consistently demonstrates that low‑carbohydrate diets reduce appetite, leading to lower calorie intake and effortless weight loss, provided carbohydrate consumption remains low.
Clinical Study: Belinal® Reduces Post‑Meal Glucose by 35%
A proprietary, placebo‑controlled clinical study involving 31 healthy adults demonstrated that Belinal®, when taken before a carbohydrate‑rich meal, reduced the meal’s glycaemic index by 35%, thereby contributing to body‑weight management. Belinal® lowered postprandial blood glucose levels induced by a starchy meal by 35%.
While carbohydrates are important for health, they can also affect your weight in different ways. The amount, type and timing of carbohydrate intake can influence your blood sugar levels, insulin response, hunger, satiety and metabolism.
When you eat more carbohydrates than your body needs, the excess glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles, or as fat in the adipose tissue. This can lead to weight gain over time, especially if you consume refined or processed carbohydrates that are high in.
Animal Study Results – Weight Loss by 13% in 8 Weeks
Belinal® has been shown to be a highly effective ingredient for weight management in both animal and human studies. In an 8‑week animal study, three groups of guinea pigs had unlimited access to water and were fed one of the following diets:
- Healthy basic diet
- Atherogenic diet (basic diet enriched with egg yolk, lard, fructose, and cholesterol)
- Atherogenic diet supplemented with Belinal®
After 8 weeks, the final body weights of the animals differed by 13%:
- 923 g in the basic diet group
- 1,049 g in the atherogenic diet group
- 923 g in the atherogenic diet group supplemented with Belinal®
Similar to humans, guinea pigs store most of their blood cholesterol in LDL form, possess comparable enzymes involved in cholesterol synthesis, and are highly sensitive to dietary lipid intake. The body‑weight results demonstrate that Belinal® prevented the weight gain and fat accumulation induced by the atherogenic diet, maintaining body weight at the same level as the basic diet group.
The starch‑digestion–blocking effect of Belinal® provides several benefits:
- Supporting body‑weight management by reducing the amount of calories and fat absorbed from meals
- Reducing post‑meal fatigue and improving energy levels by preventing rapid blood‑sugar spikes and subsequent crashes that can trigger tiredness and mood fluctuations
- Helping maintain healthy glucose levels by preventing excessive rises and falls in blood sugar that may contribute to diabetes and other metabolic disorders
- Lowering the glycaemic index of meals by slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, thereby improving blood‑sugar control and insulin sensitivity
Mechanisms of Action
Belinal® influences glucose metabolism through several complementary pathways:
- Inhibition of the enzymes α‑amylase and α‑glucosidase, resulting in a 35% reduction in postprandial glucose levels
- Enhanced glucose uptake into muscle cells via activation of the AMPK pathway
- Improved glucose handling in adipocytes through increased translocation of GLUT4 transporters and elevated adiponectin expression
- Protection and regeneration of pancreatic β‑cells
- Inhibition of intestinal glucose transporters (SGLT1 and SGLT2)
Suggested dose of Belinal® in your formula
75 mg 15 min before a meal
References:
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- Johnston K, Sharp P, Clifford M, Morgan L. Dietary polyphenols decrease glucose uptake by human intestinal Caco-2 cells. FEBS Lett. 2005;579(7):1653-7.