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Hops (standardized for Isohumulones):
Hops is an herb that many people tend to associate with relaxation, but it also has exciting potential to help with appetite control and fat burning, which makes it a perfect fit for inclusion in Lean Edge Nite Burn’s incredible nighttime fat burning formula.
With Hops, as with many herbs, it’s not the herb itself that provides the most significant benefits, it’s what the herb is standard/extracted for that makes the difference – in this case, Isohumulones.
Isohumulones (iso-α-acids) are a natural flavonoid found in hops and come from the female hops plant (Humulus lupulus L.).
Isohumulones (iso-α-acids) have been shown to help obese individuals with prediabetes by supporting reducing hyperglycemia, the lowering of blood sugar, improved insulin sensitivity (decreased insulin resistance), and increased fat loss; thereby supporting improving some of the underlying markers of metabolic syndrome.
This exciting ingredient has been the subject of both rodent and human studies.
In a rodent study, Isohumulones (iso-α-acids) were shown to support a reduction in diet induced obesity. They were also shown to support the reduction of body-fat in rodents in part by increasing thermogenesis in brown adipose tissue. (Think – significance of the other ingredients in Lean Edge Nite Burn supporting the browning of white adipose tissue).
In one study on Isohumulones (iso-α-acids), healthy obese individuals had a significant reduction in visceral fat and total abdominal fat after 12 weeks as compared to a placebo. The reduction is visceral and total fat areas was approximately two-fold lower than in the placebo group.
Isohumulones have also been shown to support Peroxisome Proliferator-Activator Receptors (PPAR) activation.
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L-Theanine:
L-Theanine is a calming, relaxing amino acid that is found naturally occurring in tea, especially in green tea. Due to its ability to affect brain function, it is considered to be a nootropic (cognitive enhancing) amino acid and is also considered to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens are ingredients that can help increase the body’s ability to handle stress and resist the damaging effect of stress and to promote or restore normal physiological functioning.
L-Theanine is commonly associated with reduced feelings of stress and anxiety, improved mental focus, clarity, & concentration (less brain fog), increased motivation and energy, improved sense of well-being, positive mood, & much more.
L-Theanine is included in Lean Edge for its nootropic (cognitive enhancing), adaptogenic (stress relieving), mood support, and appetite control benefits.
A note on L-Theanine and Appetite Control – Appetite control is important for weight loss for obvious reasons and many people find Theanine to be particularly effective for appetite control and for reducing cravings and binge eating. When stressed, many people find themselves far more likely to break from their diets and crave more sugary, high calorie foods. The practical reason for this is associating those types of foods with making you feel better or as a quick happiness fix but the scientific side supports this as well because sweet treats can release serotonin, changing your mood chemistry to make you feel better. The problem is that this can be disastrous for your diet and also start a cycle of guilt and binge eating.
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CaloriBurn GP® Grains of Paradise Extract (Aframomum):
CaloriBurn® GP is a standardized extract of the Grains of Paradise seed, also known as Aframomum Melegueta, a spice native to West Africa that belongs to the same family as ginger. CaloriBurn® GP is ideal for those looking for improved body-composition and enhanced fat loss.
To understand how CaloriBurn® GP works, let’s review the different types of adipose tissue (fat) in the body:
- White Adipose Tissue (WAT)/White Fat Cells – are your body’s energy storage cells; basically, they are the fat that your body stores as stored energy (leftover unburned calories from the food that you eat). Large amounts of white fat around the abdominal area is associated with a higher risk of metabolic disease.
- Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT)/Brown Fat Cells – are used for diet and cold induced thermogenesis (maintaining your body’s normal temperature when exposed to cold). Brown fat generates heat by burning calories.
CaloriBurn® GP has the unique ability to help convert white fat to brown fat, thereby converting the energy storing fat tissue into the type of fat tissue that help helps increase thermogenesis and total calorie expenditure.
Unlike many fat loss ingredients, Grains of Paradise/Aframomum is backed by human studies. One study showed that subjects had a significantly greater increase in energy expenditure, seemingly due to the increase in brown fat activity versus the placebo group.
Another study showed that subject (non-obese women) that consumed Grains of Paradise/Aframomum had greater decreases in body-fat around the lower abdominals as well as lower levels of visceral fat in the same area as compared to those who consumed a placebo; and very significantly this was with both groups NOT making any changes in diet and exercise.
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Saffron Extract (SafraBURN™):
Saffron is a spice that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties and has recently gained a lot of popularity as a weight loss and appetite control ingredient.
According to research, Saffron may help increase metabolism and help prevent snacking by curbing appetite. In one 8-week study, participants felt significantly more full, snacked less frequently, and lost significantly more weight than in the placebo group.
Saffron also has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been shown to have neuroprotective properties and has numerous studies showing positive benefits on neuroinflammation.
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MicroActive Melatonin & Melatonin:
Melatonin is the most popular dietary supplement for sleep on the market.
Melatonin is a great example of an ingredient that has become so well-known for doing one thing, in this case helping with sleep, that people overlook many of its other potential benefits.
Melatonin and Weight Loss:
Clinical studies have shown that melatonin supplementation contributed to a reduction in body weight.
Research shows that melatonin may increase metabolism and improve our ability to lose weight due to it having the ability to assist in turning fat into energy rather than storing it and by improving thermogenic capacity of the mitochondria.
Melatonin has also been shown to have positive effects on adiponectin, leptin, and circulating insulin levels; all things that can contribute to both fat loss and decreased fat storage.
Melatonin and Lean Body Mass:
Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body and can lead to a variety of health issues including muscle fatigue, decreased energy, and diminished muscular recovery.
Melatonin may reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress and provide a better environment for muscle protection and growth, via its antioxidant properties and potentially through other pathways according to research over the last few years. While more research is needed, this is an exciting additional benefit for many people.
Lean Edge Nite Burn – Melatonin & MicroActive Melatonin:
Lean Edge Nite Burn contains regular melatonin and MicroActive Melatonin, a sustained release melatonin, in order to help you fall asleep and sleep better throughout the night.
MicroActive Melatonin is unique in that there is an initial rapid release of 40% of the active ingredient in the first hour and then the remaining slowly over the next six hours.
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Bioperine:
Bioperine® is a standardized extract from the fruit of Piper nigrum L (Black Pepper) containing 95% piperine. Piperine has been shown to enhance the oral bioavailability of many supplements.
Bioperine® is included in Lean Edge Nite Burn to help ensure that you properly absorb and get the maximum benefits out of all of the awesome ingredients in the comprehensive Lean Edge Nite Burn formulation.
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Stacking & Synergy:
Lean Edge Nite Burn can be taken with Lean Edge, Thermo Scorch, MitoBurn XT, TTA-500, Focus XT, or a variety of other SNS products to help you reach your health, fitness, and weight loss goals.
