Good For: According to its literature, reducing absorption of dietary fats by nearly 25%.
Overview:
Future Shape Fat Binder promises to bind up to a quarter of dietary fat from the foods you eat, thanks to its plant-based fibre complex called Lipoxitral™. Made from the organic prickly pear cactus, it binds itself to fat to make the fat-fibre complex too large to be absorbed, which therefore means it is excreted from the body.
In addition, the soluble fibre within Lipoxitral™ bulks up with water to stimulate feelings of fullness and reduces the desire to eat, and food leaves the stomach at a slower rate helping to balance blood sugar levels and manage food cravings.
You will need to take two tablets twice a day with lunch and dinner along with 250ml of water. You can take up to three tablets three times a day if having a particularly high fat or oily meal.
Pros:
- Certified organic.
- Is drug-free and has no artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives.
- Suitable for vegetarians.
- Works to manage cravings and manage appetite.
- Reduces calories absorbed from dietary fats by up to 25%.
- In a study published in Phytotherapy Research (September 2009) on animals, prickly pear supplement reduced weight gain by nearly 20%.
- The same animal study didn’t deplete the body of minerals as many diuretics can.
- Prickly pear is a good source of antioxidants and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
- In a French study, women who took 2g of prickly pear extract demonstrated significant weight loss compared to those women who took a placebo instead.
- Exercise and a healthy diet are both recommended in order to make the most of this supplement.
Cons:
- If taken too often, prickly pear has been seen to cause stomach problems.
- Not suitable for anyone who has kidney problems or kidney stones.
- Compared to other weight loss ingredients, prickly pear is relatively untested.
- Only tackles fat as opposed to carbohydrates, so if you’re a fan of carbs, this may not be the right choice for you.
Health Warnings:
Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, for anyone sensitive to the ingredients, or for anyone under 12. Children between 12 to 18 should only take this under the supervision of a doctor. May also reduce blood cholesterol levels, so anyone on medication should seek advice from their health professional. Users are advised not to take it within two hours of any other fat-soluble medicine, such as the contraceptive pill. Do not take if you have kidney disease or kidney stones.
Summary:
Prickly pear has been used for medicinal reasons for many years but its potential for weight loss is relatively new, hence the few studies carried out so far. Research done so far shows that prickly pear works by binding its fibres with fat; this makes a thick viscous gel that helps to reduce the amount of calories absorbed. At the same time, it helps users to stay satiated and fight cravings.
The use of Prickly pear has already made competitor Proactol Plus extremely popular, so Future Shape Fat Binder has a ready-made market. While experts agree that Prickly pear’s contribution to weight loss needs more research to be conclusive, it may well have potential for weight loss, and can be used alongside other Future Shape products for best effect.
Where to Buy:
Buy from the official website at http://www.futureshape.com/fat-binder
Discounts/ Offers:
Save 15% on a one month’s supply (120 capsules), £43.14.


































































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