Calorie-Blocker

Last Updated: September 28, 2022

Calorie Blockers are compounds that block some amount of carbs and fats from being absorbed after they are eaten, and thus prevents these calories from acting in the body. They can reduce the caloric influence of excess, although may cause intestinal discomfort at higher doses.

Calorie-Blocker is most often used for

Summary

Calorie-blockers are compounds that prevent the intestinal uptake of either fatty acids or carbohydrates.

These typically work by either acting on the Pancreas (organ) to prevent the release of fat and carbohydrate digesting enzymes (such as lipase and amylase), or to physically bind to either the enzyme after release or the substrate itself and prevent the enzyme from exerting it's effects on said substrate.

Calorie-blockers are typically used to alleviate the caloric load of a cheat meal, although fat-blockers are sometimes used to prevent the uptake of fat-soluble toxins in foods where one aims to absorb a water soluble compound (as is the case with cinnamon).

What else is Calorie-Blocker known as?
Note that Calorie-Blocker is also known as:
  • Fat-Blocker
  • Carb-Blocker
  • Starch-Blocker
  • Fat-Blockers
  • Lipase Inhibitors
  • Amylase Inhibitors

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