Amyl Guard Ingredients

Many supplements claim to work as amylase blockers, but only a few actually block the activity of the amylase enzyme.

To prevent amylase activity, Amyl Guard contains four substances that prevent carbohydrates from entering cells and causing fat gain. The four ingredients include bitter melon extract, white bean extract, chromium and berberine.

Here's how the makers of Amyl Guard explain the benefits and side effects of each ingredient in Amyl Guard: 

• Bitter Melon:
  Melon is a common vegetable in diabetes supplements. Traditionally it has been used to help control blood sugar. Amyl Guard, on the other hand, uses the substance to help you lose weight. As evidence, the makers of Amyl Guard cited a study where bitter melon inhibited the activity of sugar enzymes that store fat by 69%. In fact, the creator of Amyl Guard claims that he himself lost 31 pounds of body fat after eliminating bitter melon. It describes it as a "mysterious nutrient" and "one of the best amylase inhibitors found in nature".

• White Kidney Bean Extract:
  White seed extract is a natural ingredient in many weight loss products. Some studies have shown that kidney transplant can lead to a decrease in body fat. In a study cited on AmylGuard.com, participants lost 14.8 pounds over a 12-week period while on a kidney transplant. The placebo group, meanwhile, gained 7 pounds during this time. In another study, participants lost 553% more body fat than a placebo group by taking white kidney bean extract, according to AmylGuard.com.

• Chromium:
  Chromium is an essential mineral for blood sugar and other body functions. When your blood sugar levels rise, it affects your body's metabolism, appetite, hunger, and weight gain. Many studies have linked chromium to blood sugar control. Other studies have shown that people with diabetes tend to have lower chromium levels than others. In one study, people taking supplements of chromium picolinate (the specific form of chromium used in Amyl Guard) had significantly greater weight gain and reduced belly fat compared to a placebo.

• Berberine:
  The maker of Amyl Guard describes berberine as a stimulant that improves your body, promoting weight loss. Berberine also inhibits the growth of new fat cells at the molecular level. In addition, it is found in many diabetes supplements because it keeps insulin levels low.