After sending the United States Post office an email (I have been waiting 5 days for my delivery), I very quickly received my Roca Labs Formula via signed delivery confirmation around 12:30PM today
What I received...
4 Gastric Bypass Effect Formula Packets.
The Proprietary Blend includes 7300 mg...
Guar Gum Also known as guar, guar flour, and jaguar gum, guar gum is a dietary fiber obtained from the Indian cluster bean. Guar gum has been commonly used in small amounts as a thickening agent for foods and medications. It has been noted to decrease appetite by providing a "feeling of fullness." However, like glucomannan, guar gum may cause obstruction of the esophagus. The water-retaining capacity of the gum permits it to swell to 10- to 20-fold and has led to gastrointestinal obstructions. Reviews of multiple studies show it has no effect on weight loss.-Web M.D.
Weight Loss Benifits
"The unique water binding capacity of guar gums make them an ideal additive to the diet when dealing with weight loss. "Handbook of Dietary Fiber" notes that the fiber in guar gums can help to increase the viscosity of the stomach contents resulting in delayed stomach emptying time. Delayed rate of digestion and stomach emptying time can help you to feel more full for a longer period of time, resulting in decreased calorie intake from foods."
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/348385-guar-gum-benefits/#ixzz1SDI0wAkO
Xanthun Gum Xanthan gum is safe when up to 15 grams per day are taken.
It can cause some side effects such as intestinal gas (flatulence) and bloating."...Xanthan gum swells in the intestine, which stimulates the digestive tract to push stool through. It also might slow the absorption of sugar from the digestive tract..." "People who are exposed to xanthan gum powder might experience flu-like symptoms, nose and throat irritation, and lung problems."-Web M.D.
What does the thickening agent; Xanthan Gum look like?
Beta Glucan"Beta glucans might lower blood cholesterol by preventing the absorption of cholesterol from food in the stomach and intestines, when it is taken by mouth." -Web M.D.
"Beta glucans are LIKELY SAFE for most adults when taken by mouth... Do not take more than 15 grams per day by mouth, and do not use it for longer than 8 weeks"-Web M.D.
-Foods HIGH in Beta Glucans
-Foods with Beta Glucan
1 Anti Cravings Formula
1.65 g Beta Glucan
1.00 g Carbohydrates
0.50g Dietary Fiber
0.00g Sugars
0.00g Fat
[Still researching...Will add more info later]
What I ate today...
Before 6AM
Hot water with Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice
9AM (ish) 8 oz glass of Papaya & Banana Blend.
I Blended 1 whole banana, 8 oz L & A Papaya Delight, "splash" of Vanilla Soy Silk and a "dash" of cinnamon.
Note: Found a link to the Duke Diet Recipe for Vegetarian Chile @Duke Diet Nutrition & Recipes
12Noon
3 eggs over easy, re-fried beans with cheese and Tostitos Lime flavored chips.
