GoTrim® Core Fat & Carb Inhibitor

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does GoTrim^® Core Fat & Carb Inhibitor support weight management?

  Starchy carbohydrates can trigger leptin resistance and contribute to weight gain, leading to higher blood sugar levels as well as an increase in insulin and fat storage. Leptin is secreted by fat; the more fat, the more leptin one has. GoTrim Core Fat & Carb Inhibitor's active ingredient Lepticore^® has been shown to support the normal activity of leptin, the hormone involved in hunger signals. White kidney bean extract inhibits the enzymes that normally break down starch into glucose within the small intestine; it uses a calculated approach to affect the utilization of carbohydrates once they enter the body. As a result, glucose absorption from carbohydrate-rich foods — such as bread, potatoes, rice and pasta — is inhibited. This gives you an advantage by minimizing the effects of surplus carbohydrates that are waiting to be converted into fat within the body. Supplementing with bitter melon extract provides powerful antioxidant properties and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

• In considering the GoTrim^® Lifestyle System, how important is calorie counting?

  The GoTrim Lifestyle System is based on low-glycemic eating and portion control, not calorie counting. Therefore, anyone can follow the system to achieve optimal results — regardless of their size. The GoTrim Lifestyle System is based on eating the right kinds of foods to help nourish and fill your body. Counting calories is not a priority when you follow the GoTrim Lifestyle System.^‡*

• What are carbohydrates?

  Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are the body’s three main sources of fuel. All three sources contain calories; carbohydrates and proteins supply four calories per gram, and fats supply nine calories per gram. When the body burns a calorie — whether from a carbohydrate, a protein or a fat — energy is released. Carbohydrates, however, are the body’s predominant and most efficient energy source. The best sources of carbohydrates — fruits, vegetables and whole grains — deliver essential vitamins and minerals, fiber and a host of important phytonutrients.

• How are different carbohydrates metabolized in the body?

  have different effects on blood glucose levels, as ranked by the glycemic index. That food then travels into the small intestine, where the starch is broken down into glucose and then absorbed into the blood. This raises blood sugar, prompting the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin moves glucose into cells to be used for energy, stored or turned into fat, eventually lowering blood sugar levels. Foods with complex carbohydrates like oatmeal are high in fiber, which slows stomach emptying and keeps you feeling full. Foods with simple carbohydrates, such as a sugar-sweetened soft drink or a square of fudge, have little or no fiber to slow their movement through the stomach and are rapidly transported to the small intestine. Once there, the starch is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a rapid surge of glucose and a spike in your blood sugar level. In response, the pancreas quickly releases insulin, which immediately begins the task of moving the glucose into cells. The result is a drop in blood glucose levels.

• Are there any warnings/contraindications associated with this product?

  If you are currently using prescription drugs for diabetes or have an ongoing medical condition, consult your healthcare provider before using this product. If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, monitor blood glucose levels closely when using this product. Wait at least four hours between taking GoTrim Core and any penicillin-family antibiotics. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this product.