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Promax Diet bars

tickMeal replacement
tickAids definition & fat loss
tickPart of the Amino Acid group
tickControls appetite
How does it work?
Promax Diet bars are a high-protein, low-fat weight loss supplement designed for anyone who wants to lose weight without the inconvenience of counting calories or weighing food. They can be used as a healthy and nutritious alternative to fast foods or unhealthy snacks.

Per bar:
Energy: 179 calories
Protein: 17 grams
Carbohydrate: 15.5 grams
Fats: 5.8 grams
Fibre: 4.1 grams

Other active ingredients:
Xylitol: 3000 milligrams
CLA (Conjugated linoleic acid): 1500 milligrams
How does it work?
Promax Diet bars are formulated to promote the loss of fat while preserving muscle tissue. Each bar contains 17 grams of high-quality whey protein (roughly the same amount of protein found in a small chicken breast). Each bar also contains just 15.4 grams of carbohydrate, making them suitable for anyone following one of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, such as the Atkins Diet. Promax Diet bars also contains the following blend of nutrients to accelerate the loss of body fat.

Xylitol
With the recent research showing the effectiveness of low-carbohydrate diets for boosting fat loss, it seems that almost everyone is worried about every gram of carbohydrate in their diet. However, research shows that a sugar alcohol known as Xylitol (pronounced zie-lit-ol) can actually help you to lose fat without the need to deprive yourself of carbohydrate totally. A recent study of healthy men examined their metabolic response to Xylitol. While glucose (a type of sugar) caused an increase in both blood sugar and insulin levels, Xylitol did not have such a pronounced effect [2]. Xylitol has also been shown to reduce your appetite, by keeping you feeling fuller for longer [3].

CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid)
CLA is a naturally occurring fatty acid. Found in many dairy products and in beef, its biological activity has been studied intensively since it was discovered more than a decade ago. According to Dr. Michael Pariza, a CLA expert based at the University of Wisconsin, "every fat cell in the body wants to get big. What the CLA does is force that fat cell to stay little by affecting a number of enzymes that are ordinarily responsible for filling it with lipids." In other words, CLA diverts the calories you eat away from fat and into muscle tissue. For instance, scientists from Sweden took a group of 60 overweight subjects, and gave them different doses of CLA for 12 weeks [1]. The results show that CLA had a significant effect on fat loss. More interesting still, CLA users also gained muscle, despite the fact they followed only a very "light" training programme.

In a carefully controlled study conducted at the University of Wisconsin Beers-Murphy Clinical Nutrition Center, study subjects who received 6 grams of CLA lost a significant amount of body fat during a 12 week period on a very low calorie diet. The group taking CLA had a significant decrease in adverse effects typically associated with low calorie diets compared with those in the control group. "Dieting is challenging for a lot of people, especially those who have unrealistic expectations about how long it will take to lose weight. Additionally, low calorie diets, themselves, can negatively affect people both psychologically and physically," said study author Katinka Abbenbroek. "This study indicates that CLA helps people address some of those issues and feel better while they lose weight."
How do I use it?
Promax Diet bars can be used as a healthy and nutritious alternative to fast foods or unhealthy snacks. For best results, replace 2 meals with 2 Promax Diet bars daily. Aim to exercise at least 3 days a week, combined with a calorie-controlled diet.
What results can I expect?
When Promax Diet bars are used as recommended for 3-4 weeks in combination with exercise and a healthy diet, you can expect to lose 8-12 pounds in weight.

1. Blankson, H., Stakkestad, J.A., Fagertun, H., Thom, E., Wadstein, J., & Gudmundsen, O. (2000). Conjugated linoleic acid reduces body fat mass in overweight and obese humans. Journal of Nutrition, 130, 2943-2948
2. Muller-Hess, R., Geser, C.A., Bonjour, J.P., Jequier, E., & Felber, J.P. (1975). Effects of oral xylitol administration on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in normal subjects. Infusionsther Klin Ernahr, 2, 247-252
3. Shafer, R.B., Levine, A.S., Marlette, J.M., & Morley, J.E. (1987). Effects of xylitol on gastric emptying and food intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 45, 744-747

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