• Active 8 Protein Drinks: Great tasting, scientifically formulated low-carb Protein Shakes that adds essential nutrients to your system while keeping the calorie balance very low. This allows for better appetite control through controlling peaks in blood sugar. Our shakes are also the ideal solution for those with really significant lactose intolerance. These great 100-calorie shakes require only cold water to be added. You can choose a combination from 3 different flavors!

• Active 8 Diet Supplement #1 Caps + Herbs is a combination of Garcinia cambogia and chromium, formulated in a base of special herbs, specifically designed to support sensible weight management programs such as those involving consistent, moderate dietary restriction and regular exercise. This also contains Green Tea (leaf) and Green Tea Extract which studies have shown to help burn fat, and inhibit LDL cholesterol oxidation along with other numerous health benefits.

FUNCTIONS: Each capsule of these all natural supplements delivers 250 mg of (-)hydroxycitric acid from 500 mg of a high-quality, standardized Garcinia cambogia extract. This natural extract comes from a tropical fruit grown in several Asian rain forest areas. Research shows that (-) hydroxycitric acid helps maintain a healthy balance of hepatic lipogenesis (the complex process of turning carbohydrates into fatty acids) and gluconeogenesis (the generation of glucose from non-sugar components), thus preventing excessive conversion of glucose from dietary carbohydrates into body fat. Research also indicates that (-) hydroxycitric acid plays an important role in the regulation of normal appetite. Unlike many commonly used diet ingredients, hydroxycitric acid is not a central nervous stimulant.

Chromium is also provided at a significant level by Active 8 Diet Supplement #1 Capsules. This essential trace mineral potentiates insulin action and thus influences carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. In its biologically active form, sometimes called glucose tolerance factor (GTF) from brewer’s yeast, chromium is associated with nicotinic acid (vitamin B-3). Chromium polynicotinate closely resembles the brewer’s yeast GTF in both biological activity and chemical composition as it also contains chromium associated with nicotinic acid. Chromium polynicotinate is yeast-free and has documented high bioavailability (ability to be absorbed and utilized by the body). The typical dietary chromium intake in the U.S. can vary considerably depending on eating habits. Most self-selected diets contain less than 50 mcg per day, which is below the minimum of the Estimated Safe and Adequate Daily Dietary Intake established by the National Research Council, Food and Nutrition Board.

• Active 8 Diet Supplement #2 Capsules: Carbohydrates are often maligned for those trying to lose weight. Yet, avoiding starchy foods is very difficult for many people and usually their biggest challenge to overcome. Avoiding complex carbohydrates also means that an important nutritional component of a healthy diet that adds dietary fiber, B-vitamins, and trace elements may be missing. And diets too low in carbohydrates can depress serotonin levels and mood. Too often, patients resort to fatty or sugary foods to feel satiated. With Active 8 Diet Supplement #2, patients can eat pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, and other complex carbohydrates as part of a well-balanced diet. Active 8 Diet Supplement 2 contains Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer®, a natural, non-stimulant adjunct (additional supplement that's utilized) for weight management that allows patients to eat complex carbohydrates yet limit their caloric contribution. Phase 2® is an all natural extract from the white kidney bean, Phaseolus vulgaris L. Supported by a substantial body of competent and reliable scientific evidence, including 14 clinical investigations, Phase 2 Starch Neutralizer® may reduce the enzymatic digestion of dietary starches.

FUNCTIONS: Active 8 Diet Supplement #2 is a natural, non-stimulant addition to the weight management program that allows you to eat complex carbohydrates, yet limit your caloric intake. It works by inhibiting the enzymatic digestion of dietary starches and can assist greatly in weight control when used in conjunction with a sensible diet and exercise program.

• Active 8 Diet Supplement #3 Capsules: These come in vegetarian capsules, containing 600 mg of the cactus Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica). Nopal, also called prickly pear, is a perennial cactus that grows in semi-tropical areas throughout the world. Nopal's content of gums and mucilages is thought to reduce the absorption of sugars and fats from the gastrointestinal tract.

  FUNCTIONS: traditionally used to control glycemia in diabetics, has been shown in scientific studies to effectively attenuate (reduce) postprandial hyperglycemia (an exaggerated rise in blood sugar following a meal). Studies comparing the glycemic and insulin indices of foods commonly eaten in Mexico show that nopal cactus has the lowest indices of all. Therapeutic effectiveness may depend chiefly upon its content of gums and mucilages. These hydrophilic polysaccharide molecules may bind not only water as they increase in volume, but also sugars and fats as they are caught within the voluminous matrix of mucilage and water. Nopal consumption has also been demonstrated to support healthy cholesterol metabolism.

  Another way that nopal may effectively lower body weight is by reducing appetite. The increased volume in the stomach afforded by the swollen mucilage and water matrix of ingested nopal may more quickly produce a feeling of satiety and thus limit caloric intake.

The combination of these supplements work together to control hunger and caloric intake while inhibiting the release of insulin into the blood system to keep blood sugar at lower levels.