Good For: According to its promotion, for reducing the appetite, reducing food cravings and for reducing calorie intake
Overview:
Derived from the roots of the Konjac plant, Future Shape Appetite Reducer is made with a plant fibre complex, Appetrol™, and claims to work by swelling in your stomach.
The fibres swell after absorbing water to form a thick gel; this swelling creates a feeling of satiety and fullness.
The indigestible gel also slows down the rate of food absorption in the small intestines, meaning that you feel fuller for longer and don’t suffer from the blood glucose spikes that usually precede cravings and bingeing. It also supposedly works fast, helping you to feel fuller quicker and to cut down your portion size.
You will need to take two capsules twice a day, timing them for half an hour before lunch and dinner, and will need to take them with 250ml (a full glass) of water.
Pros:
- The literature claims it has no known harmful side effects.
- Is natural and drug free.
- Company literature says that Appetrol™ is used in similar weight management products and has been certified as class II EU oral medical devices.
- No artificial colourings, preservatives, salt or flavourings.
- Suitable for vegetarians.
- Official website also recommends eating healthily and following an exercise regime, and has tips on both.
- Can combine Future Shape products and create a personalised programme for you; the website gives tips on how to do this.
- Offers a 60-day refunds policy.
Cons:
- The official Future Shape website has a page on the importance of research, claiming to bring together doctors, dermatologists, pharmacists, nutritionists and botanists to develop products, but doesn’t actually provide specific information on any studies or research done into its products or ingredients.
- You will still need to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan in order to make the most of the product.
- Glucomannan, an ingredient in the Konjac root, has been linked to potential abdominal discomfort, gas and occasionally mild diarrhoea.
Health Warnings:
Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for anyone under 12 years of age. Anyone between 12 and 18 can only take the capsules under medical supervision. As the product may lower sugar and blood cholesterol levels, diabetics should see their doctor as their medication may need to be adjusted.
Summary:
The roots of the Konjac plant have long been recognised for their potential health giving benefits. A University of Connecticut study published in the 2008 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition discovered that glucomannan, the ingredient within the plant, helped to keep blood glucose under control, lower LDL bad cholesterol and had a ‘mild’ effect on body weight. It has also been seen to improve digestion, albeit with the potential complications listed in the cons section above.
The study above, however, is as yet unsure whether the potential weight loss seen was linked to the Konjac root specifically, or due to the fact that more soluble fibre was added to the diet.
Where to Buy:
Buy from the official website at http://www.futureshape.com/appetite-reducer
Discounts/ Offers:
Save £7.61 on a one month supply (120 capsules), buy for £43.14
















































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