SD: Snack Defense TM

A wonderful product that helps control cravings, especailly for sweets.

Active Ingredients:

Gymnema Sylvestre:

•   Also known as Gurmar.
•   Is helpful in diabetes by controlling insulin.
•   May be helpful in stomach problems
•   Can be helpful when used for constipation.
•   Modern research has found the gymnemic acid, the active ingredient of the herb blocks sugar absorbtion into body
•   Use in Japan for diabetes, hypoglycemia and weightloss.

Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) (Calcium Citrate):

•   Maintains regular heart beat.
•   Instrumental in blood clotting and balancing acid / alkali in blood.
•   Important in muscle growth and contraction.
•   Prevents cramps.
•   Critical in the formation of strong bones, teeth.
•   Affects sleep patterns and the transmission of nerve impulses.
•   Contributes to the permeability of cell membranes.
  

Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Dried:

•  Decreases appetite.
•  Stops synthesis of fat.
•   Balances sugar metabolism.

Gymnena Sylvestre (Leaves):

•   Also known as Gurmar.
•   Is helpful in diabetes by controlling insulin.
•   May be helpful in stomach problems
•   Can be helpful when used for constipation.
  

Other Ingredients:

Microcrystalline Cellulose:

• Used in frozen deserts.
• Form of fiber.
• Insoluble.
• Increases stool size, weight, and softness.
• Helps alleviate constipation.
  

Stearic Acid:

• Used as an emulsifier in foods.
• Occurs naturally ad prepared synthetically.
• Natural fatty acid.
• Used in flavorings.
• Used as a softener in chewing gum.

Hypromellose:

• Used as a coating agent.
• Used as a suspension agent.
• Used as a viscosity agent.
• Used as a stabiliziing agent.
• Helpful as an eye drop for dry eyes.
  

Acacia:

• Gum from the acacia tree.
• Dissolves rapidly in water.
• Retards sugar from crystalizing.
• Used as a thickener for candy and gum.
• Prevents chemical break down in foods.
• Gives form and shape to tablets.
• Used for dysentery & diarrhea.
  

Crosscarmellose Sodium:

• Used in capsules to help them break apart.
  

Shellac (Food Grade):

• A substance from insects.
• Used as a glaze and polish on candy.

Silicon Dioxide:

• Trace mineral necessary for collagen formation and healthy nails, skin, and hair.
• Prevents cardiovascular degeneration by maintaining flexibility in arteries.
• Magnesium Stearate (Magnesium):
• Used as a dietary supplement in food.

Titanium Dioxide (Coloring):

• Used as a food coloring in gum and candy.
• Used as a pigment in other products.
  

Triethyl Citrate:

• Prevents rancidity.
• Carrier solvent.

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2):

• Necessary for cell formation, reproduction, and growth.
• Maintains good vision, nails, hair, and skin.
• Essential in breakdown of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
• Facilitates oxygen use and antibody production.