EIMELE CALIBRATE REDS (30 Sachets)

How it works

Okra is high in two types of dietary fibre: soluble and insoluble fibres. These fibres can bind to dietary fat, supporting the elimination of dietary fat via the bowel. Okra powder also supports weight management by swelling when it comes into contact with water. This swelling action helps to provide a sense of fullness that can aid in reducing excessive calorie intake. Due to its high fibre content, okra also slows gastric emptying, a digestive process that delays the release of sugars into the bloodstream after eating.[1]

The evidence

A 2022 triple-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial found that okra powder significantly decreased calorie intake and carbohydrate consumption due to its effects on appetite.[1]

How it works

Hibiscus is a vibrant red plant that provides weight loss and anti-inflammatory benefits to Calibrate Reds. This beautiful flower contains high levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids, polyphenols, anthocyanins and chlorogenic acid. Polyphenols are organic plant compounds that are helpful in managing weight by supporting the healthy metabolism of foods.[1] With its anti-inflammatory action, hibiscus is a powerful ingredient for fighting free radicals that cause oxidative stress in fat tissue. This physical state can damage cells, increase fat cells, and make it more challenging to lose weight.[2]

The evidence

A randomised controlled trial found that Hibiscus sabdariffa extract (HSE) helped to reduce body weight, body fat percentage, and overall BMI in the treatment group over 12 weeks. The study also found that HSE was well tolerated, with no participants reporting unwanted side effects.[3] A 2019 literature review found that many studies regarding HSE and its ability to help with weight loss yielded positive results. The studies reported that HSE prevents fat accumulation by reducing pre-adipocyte growth (precursors for fat cell production) into mature fat cells.[4]

How it works

Through its ability to help regulate metabolism, Morosil Moro Red Sweet Orange Extract helps prevent the accumulation of body fat and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI). [1]

Natural compounds called anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol found in certain plant foods, have been found to prevent lipid (fat) accumulation in the fat cells. Research has found that anthocyanins from specific fruits, such as Moro blood orange (Citrus sinensis), can alter the proteins responsible for regulating genes involved in creating new fat cells. [1]

The evidence

A 2022 double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study involving overweight adults aged 20-65 years looked at whether Morosil Moro blood orange standardised extract would be helpful for weight loss. Body mass, fat mass, waist circumference and fat distribution (under the skin versus around the organs) were all assessed. The supplement group all improved these measurements, including a significant reduction in BMI at the end of the 6-month study. [1]

A 2021 study on the influence of Morosil Moro blood orange standardised extract on fat cells found that Morosil produced an antioxidant effect while reducing fatty tissue production from fat cells. This study showed that Morosil may help prevent fat accumulation and maintain a healthy BMI. [2]

How it works

High intake of carbohydrates is associated with weight gain. When you eat carbohydrates, the body breaks them down into simple sugars, which are then used by cells for energy. However, when the body has an overabundance of sugar, it gets stored in the liver or converted into fatty acids and stored in adipose tissue. This is where unwanted abdominal fat and weight gain begin. [1]

Reducose White Mulberry Leaf Extract inhibits sucrose and carbohydrate breakdown, helping to reduce the amount of sugar that may get stored as fat. By preventing sucrose and carbohydrate breakdown, Reducose may also prevent blood glucose from rising to an unhealthy level. [2]

The evidence

The Oxford Brooks Centre for Nutrition and Health conducted a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial in 2021 assessing the benefits of adding Mulberry Leaf Extract to sucrose for blood sugar and insulin control. The trial results revealed that increases in blood glucose were significantly lower in the treatment group when compared to the placebo group. The mulberry extract was also very well tolerated, with no reported side effects. [2]

A 2017 double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, cross-over study assessed the benefits of Reducose White Mulberry Leaf Extract in reducing the spike in blood glucose and blood insulin levels after ingesting maltodextrin, a high glycaemic index (GI) carbohydrate. The results showed that the Reducose group had a significantly reduced blood glucose spike compared to the placebo group. [1]