Slendesta is a safe and effective bet to help with weight loss

With a somewhat different name, and still new to many people, slendesta has been highlighted today as a good ally in weight loss.

Flávia de Oliveira José, pharmacist at Doce Flora, professor of Cosmetology and coordinator of the Pharmacy technical course at Esaup (Piracicaba School of Health), highlights that slendesta is a potato protein extract. “This is a natural ingredient, derived from the Russet Nugget potato species, native to the USA, which promotes satiety,” she says.

Composed of IP2 (Protease Inhibitor), which is a satiety ingredient (stimulates satiety), slendesta can be administered orally and, today, can be found in most compounding pharmacies.

Several clinical studies have been conducted to evaluate the effects of this potato protein extract, all with good results. During an inclusive 20-week study, researchers concluded that no serious side effects are associated with slendesta consumption.

How to lose weight with slendesta

Flávia highlights that slendesta can be a good ally in weight loss since its active component, IP2, increases the natural release of CCK (cholecystokinin), which promotes satiety and thus naturally controls hunger.

“There are several systems that control satiety in the human body, and one of them is CCK, a peptide hormone that, once released into the bloodstream, acts on various organs, including the stomach and brain, acting to maintain satiety,” he explains. the pharmaceutical.

In addition to slendesta activating a greater release of CCK, explains Flávia, it binds to the enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin and blocks their action. “This way, any CCK released is free to bind to specific receptors to send satiety information to the brain,” she says.

So, in short: with slendesta, CCKs will be working in the body, incessantly sending satiety information to the brain, making it an extremely effective supplement for controlling satiety.

But, it is worth emphasizing that slendesta “does not work any miracles” and will not make anyone “lose weight overnight” without any effort and without changes in habits.

“Lifestyle changes are critical to successful treatment. Slendesta promotes satiety and, in this way, it is easier to adhere to low-calorie diets, without great suffering. The practice of physical exercises is also essential, as it accelerates energy expenditure, contributing significantly to the weight loss process”, emphasizes Flávia.

benefits of slendesta

The main advantages of using slendesta are:

• Being an ally in weight loss is certainly its greatest benefit, as it increases satiety and naturally causes the person to reduce calorie intake throughout the day.
• In addition to CCK promoting a feeling of satiety, it stimulates the pancreas, aiding in the digestion of fats, and the secretion of insulin (responsible for the use of sugar). So, highlights Flávia, as slendesta is a cholecystikinin stimulator, these effects are potentiated with its use.
• Flávia also highlights that slendesta is a safe and effective functional food, which does not cause side effects. It has the advantage of being able to be consumed by practically anyone, since it has studies of efficacy, safety and toxicity.
• Its benefits have been proven after 15 clinical trials with more than 700 people.
• Slendesta promotes satiety with very low fiber content. This is seen as a great advantage as some weight loss supplements contain fiber as unique properties (since it has been touted as satiety), but it can also cause unwanted effects such as nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort and gas. Slendesta contains less than 3% fiber, thus not causing such unwanted effects.
• Slendesta does not yet have any type of stimulant (caffeine, theophylline, ephedrine), not affecting blood pressure.
• Slendesta can be used to control binge eating, as, providing a feeling of satiety, it prevents the patient from “snacking” throughout the day.

How to use slendesta and contraindications

Flávia explains that slendesta can be consumed in capsules or shakes. “The general recommendation is one to two 300mg doses of slendesta a day,” he says.

It is recommended to drink it with a glass of water, one hour before meals. “However, this dose can be adjusted according to the needs of each individual”, says the pharmacist.

Flávia points out that the contraindications are lactating and pregnant women, or people who have intolerance to the product.

The guideline is not to administer the product to the elderly as well, thus avoiding the risk of age-related anorexia.

What’s more, studies have shown that no serious side effects are associated with slendesta consumption.

If you are interested in the advantages of slendesta consumption, talk to your nutritionist and learn the best way to include it in your daily life! But remember that a balanced diet and physical exercise are essential for weight loss, regardless of the use of this or other products.

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