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University
of Scranton researcher, Prof. Joe A. Vinson, reports
that
Phase 2® reduced starch absorption by 28% when 0.75 grams
of the ingredient was mixed with a full meal and served
to participants in a random, blinded fashion. Three previous
human pilot trials conducted by Vinson confirmed that
1.5 grams of Phase 2® were effective in reducing starch
calories (an average of 66%) when study participants
were fed a high carbohydrate, high fat meal of bread and margarine. "This study is important because it shows that
half the amount of Phase 2® can be effective in a full
meal containing carbohydrates, proteins and fat,"
said Vinson. "It is also consistent with previous
studies. An even more significant difference in starch
absorption may occur if respondents are given a higher
dose of Phase 2® ."
The study involved seven participants who consumed
a microwaved control meal consisting of Hungry-Man
Frozen
Country Fried Beef Steak, along with 240 ml of water.
The meal contained 630 calories with 64 grams of carbohydrates,
29 grams of protein, and 29 grams of fat in the form
of breaded sirloin beef patties, mashed potatoes with
gravy, mushrooms, green beans, and cherry-apple crumb
cake. The control group received only the meal, while
the other group received the meal with 0.75 grams of
Phase 2® mixed in with the mashed potatoes.
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