Scitec Top Shape

 

Overview

Here’s what Scitec have to say:

Here’s scientific consensus that the reduction of body weight is a beneficial physiological effect for overweight individuals. Clinical intervention studies found a statistically significant effect of Glucomannan on body weight loss in the context of an energy-restricted diet when administered as a pre-load before meals, and that the mechanism by which Glucomannan could exert the claimed effect is established: this soluble-type of fiber forms a viscous, gel-like mass in the stomach when hydrated, and this “mass effect” could delay gastric emptying and induce satiety leading to a decrease in subsequent energy intake. Therefore the conclusion is that a cause and effect relationship can be established between the consumption of Glucomannan and the reduction of body weight in the context of an energy-restricted diet. 

The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 3 grams of Glucomannan in 3 doses of 1 g each (3x2 capsules). Similarly, on the basis of available scientific data it is concluded that there is a cause and effect relationship between the consumption of Glucomannan and the reduction of blood cholesterol concentrations. Maintaining normal blood cholesterol is beneficial to health! Glucomannan contributes to the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels, and the beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 4 grams of Glucomannan (8 capsules). 

Nutritional Information

FOR WEIGHT LOSS				FOR BLOOD CHOLESTEROL MANAGEMENT
Serving size: 6 (3x2) capsules Servings per container: 30				Serving size: 8 (4x2) capsules Servings per container: 22
	100 g				100 g
Glucomannan	3000 mg			Glucomannan	4000 mg

Glucomannan is a natural, water-soluble dietary fiber extracted from the roots of the elephant yam, also known as konjac.

Glucomannan comprises 40% of the dry weight of the elephant yam, which is originally from Southeast Asia. It has a long history of use in herbal mixtures and traditional foods like tofu, noodles, and konjac jelly.

It is becoming more and more common in herbal fat burners and health foods so expect to see a lot more Glucomannan.

Taste

None – tablets are nice and easy to swallow and aren’t overly large.

Side Effects

Very slight bloating for a couple of days but after the 4^th day nothing.

Price

£22.00 for a course running either 22 or 30 days.

Results

I used this on the fat loss cycle rather than Cholesterol reduction because my Cholesterol is well within range so I wouldn’t expect much change but as I’m coming off bulking season I have a couple *cough* of pounds to lose.

I like the idea of Glucomannan that it basically forms a gel in your stomach that tricks you into feeling full for longer or tells you that you are full faster if you take it before a meal. It’s a simple trick but an effective one. This is my first time using Glucomannan although I have been hearing a lot about it recently.

This isn’t a fat burner in the sense that it actively burns fat rather it stops you from overeating or snacking. So yes you will lose weight by using Top Shape but to make it really effective and to get full use from it you would want to pair it with a stimulant based fat burner such as Sictec’s Revex-16 or Shredex.

I like the idea of Top Shape I think it’s innovative and new which I always like to see. It’s a shame that Scitec haven’t (yet) paired Glucomannan with one of their excellent fat burner profiles but I’m sure that’s not far away. 8/10

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