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iWorks on March 17, 2023

It Works Advanced Formula Fat Fighter Review – Benefits, Ingredients, Research and Results

About It Works! Advanced Formula Fat Fighter

It Works! Advanced Formula Fat Fighter absorbs fat and inhibits carbohydrate absorption in the stomach and intestines, lowering the effects of carbs and fats related to gaining weight, as less calories are absorbed. NeOpuntia and White kidney bean extract are the main ingredients in It Works! Advanced Formula Fat Fighter. NeOpunt impedes digestion and absorption of fats and carbohydrate while white kidney kean extract inhibits carbohydrate-digesting enzymes, thereby lowering carbohydrate digestion. By inhibiting absorption of carbohydrate less carbs are converted to sugars and these starches are either excreted through digestion or their calories are not absorbed resulting in less calories consumed (0).

It Works! Advanced Formula Fat Fighter contains clinically proven ingredients :

NeOpuntia® – A potent, naturally derived substance from the prickly pear cactus that binds to lipids in the stomach, thereby preventing excess carbs from being absorbed by the body.
White Kidney Bean Extract – Works as a carbohydrate inhibitor to block carbs from being digested as well as reducing hunger.

Active Ingredients of Advanced Formula Fat Fighter

NeOpuntia
White kidney bean extract
Garcinia fruit rind extract
Green tea leaf extract
Banaba leaf extract
Gymnema leaf extract
Bitter melon fruit extract

NeOpuntia

Neopuntia TM is a patented ingredient for weight control that contains pure cactus powder and a blend of insoluble and soluble dietary fibers (1). NeOpuntia™ interacts with ingested fats to impede their digestion and absorption.

Beyond its lipophilic/weight management properties, NeOpuntia™ offers additional health benefits:

NeOpuntiaTM can help to balance blood lipid levels and reduce cardiovascular risk due to beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol levels (1).

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

White kidney bean extract

“White kidney bean extract is said to have numerous health benefits, including weight loss, appetite control, and the reduction of abdominal fat.”

White Kidney Bean Extract is a carbohydrate blocker that works by inhibiting carbohydrate digestion. Starches that are eaten are either left undigested in the gut to be expelled, or fewer carbs are absorbed by inhibiting the enzymes responsible for digesting and absorbing carbohydrates. Overall carbohydrates are either excreted and their calories are not absorbed, or they are given to colonic bacteria to ferment and to be expelled (2).

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Garcinia fruit rind extract

“Powered by NeOptunia® (a naturally based ingredient made from the prickly pear cactus) and the It Works! proprietary blend, Advanced Formula Fat Fighter will absorb some of the fat and carbohydrates from your food so that your body doesn’t! Simply take it up to an hour after eating your biggest meal of the day.”

Blocks some of the fat and carbs from meals
Helps balance healthy blood glucose levels and reduce cravings†
Designed to be taken up to an hour after meals
Cactus-based formula
Does not contain shellfish

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Green tea extract

Green tea extract contains antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and blood pressure. Green tea extract can also help to reduce blood fat levels by blocking fat absorption in cells (8, 9). Green tea extract has also been shown to help with weight loss by regulating hormones that boost thermogenesis and improve metabolism. Thermogenesis is the process by which the body burns extra calories in order to digest food and generate heat.

“In a previous study, 14 people consumed a capsule containing caffeine, EGCG from green tea, and guarana extract before each meal. It then looked at the effect on calorie burning and discovered that participants burned 179 more calories in the following 24 hours on average (14).”

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

It Works Advanced Formula Fat Fighter Research

NeOpuntia Research

In an in vitro investigation replicating gastrointestinal tract conditions, 28% of ingested fat binded to Neopuntia TM, while the competitor branded ingredient (chitosan) had no impact.

A preliminary clinical study on humans found that Neopuntia TM enhanced fat excretion by 27%.
Neopuntia TM absorbed fat and sugar and promoted healthy weight loss.
According to a published clinical study Neopuntia resulted in stabilizing blood cholesterol levels while improving HDL cholesterol levels.
Three human interventional investigations showed favorable and substantial glycemic modulation.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

White kidney bean extract Research

A review article published in Nutrients in 2020 examined the evidence supporting claims that white kidney bean extract can aid in weight loss. It was concluded that the dietary supplement may promote minor weight loss (about 5 pounds) over a 30- to 90-day period by inhibiting digestion of carbohydrates. However white kidney bean extract is most effective at weight loss when the person is on a high-carbohydrate diet (5).

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Garcinia fruit rind extract Research

Garcinia fruit rind contains Hydroxycitric acid (HCA) which has been researched for its impact on appetite. HCA-containing garcinia cambogia pills are promoted for weight loss and appetite suppression (6).

Studies have shown that the HCA in Garcinia increases the body’s ability to burn fat. According to one review published on Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, garcinia did frequently support weight loss claims (Garcinia fruit rind extract). However, the weight loss outcomes varied widely across the multiple studies that were performed.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Gymnema leaf extract Research

According to research, taking 200-400 mg of gymnemic acid reduces the intestinal absorption of the sugar glucose (4). The study concluded that lowering blood sugar levels after meals resulted in lower average blood sugar levels over time. Furthermore, a study of 60 moderately overweight people who took a Gymnema extract discovered a 5-6% decrease in body weight as well as a reduction in food intake (6). Gymnema leaf extract may cause you to eat fewer sweet foods and consume fewer calories by blocking sweet receptors on your taste buds.

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Green tea leaf extract Research

In one study from 2012, 56 people who were overweight and had high blood pressure were given 379 mg of green tea extract daily for three months. They demonstrated a significant reduction in blood pressure when compared to the placebo group (9). They also had significant reductions in blood fat levels, including lower triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol (9). An older study of 33 healthy people found that taking 250 mg of green tea extract daily for 8 weeks reduced total cholesterol by 3.9% and LDL (bad) cholesterol by 4.5%. (10).

In a previous study, 14 people consumed a capsule containing caffeine, EGCG from green tea, and guarana extract before each meal. It then looked at the effect on calorie burning and discovered that participants burned 179 more calories in the following 24 hours on average (14).

†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**Disclaimer :

*This website is intended to provide scientific and educational information only. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nor any other regulatory agency in any country. Manufacturers should consult with their legal counsel to confirm the appropriateness of claim language in their respective region.”

(93001) In vitro simulation of GI track assessing the bio-accessibility of fat when ingested with 2g dose of NeOpuntiaTM(9300works of 2001, 2004 and 2005 – TNO).
(93002) NeOpuntiaTM and faecal fat excretion 2003. Pilot study, double blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled, administration of 3×1.6gr of NeOpuntia for 7 days.
(93003) EU pending claim ID 2733 – at least 2g leaves daily.
(93004) Linares, E et al. 2007. The effect of NeOpuntia® on blood Lipid parameters – risk factors for the Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X).
(93005) Frati, A. et al. 1990. Hypoglycemic effect of Opuntia ﬁcus indica in non insulin_dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
(93006) López-Romero, P. et al. 2014. The effect of nopal (Opuntia ﬁcus indica) on postprandial blood glucose, incretins, and antioxidant activity in Mexican patients with type 2 diabetes after consumption of two different composition breakfasts.
(93007) Aiello, A. et al. 2018. Targeting Aging with Functional Food: Pasta with Opuntia Single-Arm Pilot Study.