GCB Nutritionist Tips

FAQs

• 01
  What is Chlorogenic Acid? How does it aid in weight loss?

  Chlorogenic Acid is a compound found in Green Coffee Bean. It reduces glucose absorption from food and decreases the amount of sugar release from the liver for energy use thus redirecting our body to breakdown fat as a form of energy.

• 02
  Is it the caffeine that causes the weight loss effect in this product?

  No, it is not the caffeine that induces the weight losing effect because one serving of Green Coffee Bean Extract contains only 25-30mg of caffeine (a tall coffee has around 200mg of caffeine). It is indeed the Chlorogenic Acid in GCB that plays a role in the slimming process.

• 03
  Can I just drink coffee to get the same weight loosing effect?

  Unroasted coffee beans contain a powerful fat burning chemical called “Chlorogenic Acid”. This acid is highly concentrated in unroasted coffee beans but most of the acid are destroyed when green coffee beans are roasted. Therefore, it is highly unlikely you will see any noticeable results by drinking your regular coffee. The only way you can see results is to take a green coffee supplements.

• 04
  Do I need to control my diet and exercise while taking LIFE Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones?

  It is recommended that you follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly even when you are not on diet. However, the magical power of Green Coffee Bean and Raspberry Ketones is that you can keep your existing diet and lifestyle but you can still lose weight. Of cause, if you combine this product with a healthy diet and lifestyle, you will see the ideal result a lot sooner.

• 05
  How does Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones burn fat that is equivalent to 30-40 minutes of work out?

  In order for our body to burn fat, we must first use up all the glucose storage from food and from liver release. This process usually takes around 30-40 minutes of moderate to intensive exercise. Chlorogenic Acid in Green Coffee Bean can block carbohydrates absorption and decrease glucose release from the liver. In other words, both sources of glucose become unavailable. As a result, our body will start burning fat as a source of energy even without 30-40 minutes of exercise.

• 06
  Why is there only a little bit of caffeine in Green Coffee Bean?

  Green Coffee Bean is the unroasted form of coffee and without the roasting process, each serving of Green Coffee Bean contains only 20-25 mg of caffeine compared to 200mg of caffeine in a small cup of coffee.

• 07
  What is the different between Green Coffee Bean and Regular Coffee Bean?

  Green Coffee Bean
  • - Unroasted
  • - Low in Caffeine (25mg/serving)
  • - Contain Chlorogenic Acid
  • - Help in weight loss by slowing down fat absorption
  • - No side effects

  Regular Coffee Bean
  • - Roasted
  • - High in Caffeine (~200mg/cup)
  • - No Chlorogenic Acid
  • - Help in weight loss by suppressing appetite
  • - May cause insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, stomach upset, fast heartbeat
• 08
  How many per day and how should I take this supplement for the maximum benefits?

  It is recommended to take GCB extract 2 times a day 30 minutes before meal. However, you can take as much as 3 times a day for a more aggressive therapy. Also, to get the best result, you should also drink plenty of water along with this supplement.

• 09
  Why do I need both GCB and Raspberry Ketones?

  GCB and Raspberry Ketones work on different pathway to give weight loss results. GCB slows down carbohydrate absorption and increase fat burn by inhibiting glucose release while Raspberry Ketones promotes the breakdown of fat (lipolysis) and fat burn (thermogenesis). They are two best-selling natural slimming supplements in North America. Instead of needing our customer to purchase the two products separately, we combine them together to target the full spectrum.

• 10
  What is thermogenesis and lipolysis?

  Raspberry ketones increase fat burn in two ways, thermogenesis and lipolysis. Thermogenesis is the production of heat to oxidize fat cells and increase fat burn and lipolysis is the breakdown of body fat into smaller pieces to use as energy.

• 11
  When is the best time to take it?

  To maximize the effect of Life Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones, you should take this supplement 30 minutes before meal 2 or 3 times a day with a glass of water. In addition, while you are taking this supplement you should drink 10-12 glasses of water each day.

• 12
  What does it taste like?

  The Green Coffee Bean extract powder should taste bitter and the Raspberry Ketones should taste a little bit spicy (because its chemical structure is similar to pepper) but since they are encapsulated into vegetable capsules that are tasteless, there should not be any unpleasant taste or smell.

• 13
  How fast can I see the different?

  Research participants on famous American TV show were able to see an average of 2lbs weight reduction in 2 weeks. In addition, because we added Raspberry Ketones, which promotes fat burn as well, you should see a reduction in body fat percentage as well as a decrease in body weight. In fact, the effects of Green Coffee Bean (eg Increase fat burn) usually kick in instantly but in order to see significant result, you should give yourself 1-2 months.

• 14
  How will I feel?

  Some people might think that Green Coffee Bean is the same as the ordinary coffee bean that they get from the Supermarket. However, they are completely different in terms of the ingredients that they contain. Regular roasted coffee beans contain high level of caffeine whereas Green Coffee Bean contains very minimal caffeine and high concentration of Chlorogenic acid. Because Green Coffee Bean contains very little caffeine, it is not a stimulant that will make you jittery and raise your heart rate like regular coffee bean.

• 15
  What other benefits does it provide?

  Antioxidant -there are many polyphenols acting as antioxidants in Green Coffee Bean. Antioxidant can help eliminate free radicals protecting the body from cancer or aging.

  Cardiovascular Health – Research shows that Chlorogenic Acids can decrease the total homocysteine level which is the risk indicator of cardiovascular disease. GCB also gives positive results in treating hypertension and inhibiting lipid and LDL (bad cholesterol) oxidation.

  Healthy blood sugar level – A study shows that Chlorogenic Acid users are less likely to get Type 2 diabetes because Chlorogenic Acid regulates glucose metabolism. It reduce the amount of glucose release from the liver while we are fasting thus lowering blood sugar level (prevent from diabetes) and redirecting body to burn fat as a source of energy (weight loss).

• 16
  Are there any side effects of LIFE Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones?

  There have been no reports of any adverse side effects of Green Coffee Bean and Raspberry Ketones because they are not drug or medication. They are simply dietary supplement that does not require presceiption.

• 17
  What kind of Green Coffee Bean does LIFE use?

  There are mainly two types of Green Coffee Bean, the Arabica and the Robusta. Arabica is the one that is higher in quality and contains more Chlorogenic Acid while Robusta is the one with higher bioavailability. We understand that both type of Green Coffee Bean have their unique characteristics therefore we include both in our formula. Each capsule of Life Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones contains 375 mg of extract from GCA™ Arabica Green Coffee Beans, 25 mg of extract from Svetol™ Robusta Green Coffee Beans and 100 mg of Raspberry Ketones.

• 18
  Can I use Life Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones for long term maintenance?

  Yes, you can use our Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones for as long as you want because it is actually real food but in capsule form so it will not produce any harmful side effects for your body even under long term consumption. Moreover, Green Coffee Bean is also a very strong anti-oxidant. Long term consumption of this supplement will be beneficial for body weight maintenance, skin and cardiovascular health.

• 19
  Can it take together with high blood pressure, diabetes medicine or glucose control supplements (most of the customers have those problems are fat).

  One of the functions of Green Coffee Bean is that it helps to control the amount of glucose release from our liver from glycogen. Studies have shown that GCB can correct blood glucose level of diabetic or pre-diabetic patients. Also, studies showed that GCB can lower blood pressure as well. If you are taking hypertension or diabetes medicine, it, it is best to consult with your doctor first because we don’t know exactly what types of medicine you are taking. However, it is generally safe for most people to take it even if they have high blood pressure or diabetes.

• 20
  Can I take this product together with other Life Nutrition's products?

  Yes, you can Life Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketone along with other Life Nutrition product. However, it is recommended that you space them out. Green Coffee Bean and Raspberry Ketones in our product can reduce the absorption of carbohydrates and fats respectively. This mechanism will last for about an hour and a half in your body. Therefore, if you want to maximize the absorption of other supplements that you take, it is recommended that you do not take other supplement approximately one and a half hour before and after you take the LIFE Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones. This is especially the case for Life Deep Sea Fish Oil because raspberry ketones will reduce fish oil’s absorption the same way as it reduces regular fat absorption.

• 21
  How long does it take to see the slimming result?

  Everyone has different metabolism. Some may see the result faster while other may see it a little bit slower. In order to see noticeable result, please give yourself one to two months. It has been proven by many scientific research and clinical studies that Green Coffee Bean and Raspberry Ketones can fight fat absorption and burn fat.

  Here are some of the research results for your reference:

  Study 1 — Study by Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Journal
  • - 16 adults
  • - Age: 22-46
  • - Average BMI: 28.22
  • - Supplemented with GCB Extract: 350mg 3x/day, 350mg 2x/day, placebo
  • Result
    lost on average 17lbs each in 22 weeks

  Study 2 — Study by Dr. Oz
  • - 100 women
  • - Age: 35 – 49
  • - BMI: 25-45
  • - Supplemented with GCB extract: 400mg 2x/day , placebo
  • Result
    In 2 weeks, supplemented group lost an average of 2 lbs each

  Study 3 — Study by Korea Food & Drug Administration
  • - Mice were fed a high-fat diet including 0.5, 1, or 2% of RK for 10 weeks
  • Result
    Raspberry Ketones prevented the high-fat-diet-induced elevations in body weight
  • - Raspberry Ketones prevents and improves obesity and fatty liver
• 22
  Can people with Von Gierke Disease still take this product?

  Von Gierke Disease is a condition in which body cannot break down glycogen for energy. This is a genetic disease where patients lacks the enzyme “Glucose- 6 – phosphatase” therefore, they have difficult time breaking down the liver stored glycogen into glucose as a source of energy when blood glucose level is low. If these people do not have adequate supply of glucose from their diet, then their body will start burning their fat as a source of energy. As a result, these people are usually relatively thin and we do not recommend them taking slimming products.

• 23
  Can my child take LIFE Green Coffee Bean with Raspberry Ketones?

  No, we recommend that you do not give this product to your young children because children who are still developing should not go on diet. It is a lot healthier for young children who are over-weight to lose weight by controlling their diet and encouraging them to exercise.