Diucaps
Diucaps is a combination of L-phenylalanine, which is the main ingredient, B5, B6, and vitamin C. The ingredients work together to enhance weight loss.
L-phenylalanine
L-phenylalanine is an essential amino acid. When combined with exercise has been shown to aid in weight loss by accelerating fat mobilization when taken 30 minutes before exercise. L-phenylalanine increases the production of cholecystokinin (CCK). CCK is an intestinal hormone that causes a feeling of fullness and satiety. CCK levels increase about 20 minutes after taking L-phenylalanine.
When L-phenylalanine is taken 20 minutes prior to a meal, food intake is reduced due to the feeling of satiety due to elevated CCK.
B5 (pantothenic acid)
B5 (pantothenic acid), an essential nutrient in many foods, helps turn food into energy. B5 increases brown adipose tissue (BAT) the primary site of adaptive thermogenesis. Increasing BAT can help prevent obesity. B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) is a water-soluble vitamin involved in 100 enzyme reactions mostly protein metabolism. It has been shown to decrease BMI by decreasing waist circumference, fat mass, total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and decreased insulin. Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus and other fruits, berries, and vegetables. Vitamin C is an antioxidant, involved in the immune system and in protein metabolism. People with adequate vitamin C levels have been shown to oxidize fat more efficiently.
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