Does 1 gram of Phase 2® really “block” 2250 starch calories in humans?
Early studies showed Phase 2® reduced the absorption of approximately 2,250 starch calories in the laboratory-not in humans. Human starch absorption studies showed that Phase 2® reduced the absorption of starch calories by as much as 66%. However, individuals may experience different results based on body type, eating habits, and lifestyle. 2. Does Phase 2® actually block or inhibit anything? That sounds dangerous! Phase 2® is considered a temporary alpha amylase “neutralizer”. Alpha amylase is the enzyme that digests starch. Phase 2® temporarily “neutralizes”, the enzyme allowing some dietary starch to pass through the body undigested, like fiber. Since it stays in the GI tract, Phase 2® does not enter the blood stream or affect the body’s organs. No adverse side effects have been observed in several human studies.
