ThermoBean - The Product

The Product
	Turn on the BAT
		The first order is to switch on BAT* and then keep it active – gobbling up fat. Over the years , many teams of scientists have searched for the ideal thermogenic compound, a chemical formula that could outperform nature’s finest. Unfortunately for them, they could never find one that could beat the extract from a plant known as Ephedra sinica. Called Ma Huang in Asia, it contains naturally occurring Ephedra alkaloids, the best activators of thermogenesis found to date. These plant-derived alkaloids are much less harsh than the medicinal version of Ephedrine which has been in use as a remedy for colds and stuffy noses for over 60 years. Ephedra is better than every other compound because its potency is much greater on BAT than on other tissues. The ThermoBean™ formula uses one of the most researched thermogenic formulas of all time. This same formula has been used world wide for weight loss since the early 1970's. Because of the quality and extent of research involved, this formula contains exactly the right balance and content for a successful thermogenic program. More active ingredient would increase the risk of side-effects whereas less active component would greatly reduce the benefit for energy and weight loss. Stimulation of thermogenesis may be a long awaited answer for those struggling with a weight problem. The ThermoBean plan may particularly benefit those who have dieted and failed or perhaps had some success and then “hit the wall”. Often, this problem is related to thermogenic failure either because of genetic deficiency or as a result of long years of “low fat” dieting. The ThermoBean™ Introductory Kit fully explains how to adopt a lifestyle of Thermogenic Living. The application of all of the Four Principles is easy, fun , and works great for weight loss. *BAT = Brown Adipose Tissue, more info.

ThermoBean™ Formulation*
*Patent Pending

Alpha Galactosidase
One key element in the success of the Legume protein diet is the ability to counter bothersome intestinal gas formation. Whereas the global concept reveals many methods to solve this would-be problem, the enzymatic digestion of complex polysaccharides by this important ingredient greatly aids the reduction of gas. This element dramatically improves the acceptance of the legume protein (Principle 1).

L-Methionine
This essential amino acid is missing from most natural legumes, rendering legume protein of “low biologic value”. Proteins are utilizable by the human body only to the level of the lowest available amino acid. The addition of L-Methionine improves humans’ ability to fully utilize legume protein. This conversion to “high biologic value” therefore makes legume protein better in nutritive value and eliminating a precaution against legume protein in people with renal diseases. The natural high-fiber, low-fat qualities of legumes are preserved.

Naturally Occurring Ephedra alkaloids
Ephedra has been used to treat various maladies for centuries. It is the best studied thermogenic compound currently available for human consumption. Numerous research trials over the past decades have repeatedly demonstrated the utility of Ephedra in improving metabolic rate and aiding weight reduction. At the doses employed, natural Ephedra alkaloids appear safe, effective, and well tolerated.

Naturally Occurring Caffeine
Although possessing no inherent thermogenic action of its own, caffeine greatly extends the action of Ephedra. The benefit in weight reduction of caffeine added to Ephedra increases by a magnitude of 4 – 6 fold compared to the use of Ephedra alone.

Medium Chain Triglycerides
Partially digested triglycerides are potent stimulants of thermogenesis as well as promoters of satiety in appetite control. From many published observations, they have been proposed as having value in obesity therapy.

Flaxseed powder
Naturally occurring omega 3 fatty acids stimulate thermogenesis and also lower the glycemic index of foods. Flax is anti-inflamnatory and aids vascular health. Importantly, flax is quite hydrophilic and aids satiety via the intestinal bulking mechanism

Chromium Picolinate
Chromium, an important cofactor in insulin action, has also been shown to be beneficial in weight management. It appears to be useful in increasing muscle definition and is especially valuable in conjunction with exercise and protein based diets.

Grape Seed Extract
Proanthocyanin oligimers(PCO's) are perhaps the most powerful natural free radical scavengers known. Although popularized in the commercial product PCO's are found in their highest concentration in grape seed extract. Protein diets are associated with high levels of oxidative stress. The addition of grape seed extract counters this with anti-oxidant activity, thereby further averting tissue degeneration.

Green Tea Extract
In addition to providing the caffeine source noted above, this natural substance is a rich source of polyphenols which augment immune function and have been demonstrated in many world-wide studies to have cancer preventive properties.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Pyridoxine is a co-factor in many enzymatic reactions within the human body. Specifically, its value at this dose when added to the formulation is to improve the clearance of homocysteine via the enzyme, cystathionine B synthase. This addition and others (see below) prevent the accumulation of this harmful metabolic intermediary that might otherwise occur in certain individuals who are given L-methionine.

Vitamin B12
In a similar manner to pyridoxine, this vitamin adds to the value of the formulation by shunting away homocysteine via a methyl transfer reaction

Folic Acid
This vitamin likewise aids in the metabolic disposal of homocysteine (which cycles with Methionine) The use of Folic Acid has been highly touted in prevention of various vascular diseases

Vitamin C
The most widely used vitamin. In this formulation, its function is to enhance the intestinal absorption of iron and other minerals naturally occurring in legumes.