Info: 120 Vegetarian Capsules
TMC combines LOWAT, which features clinically studied extracts of the Piper betle leaf and Dolichos biflorus seed, with equal measures of acetyl-L-carnitine. These three antioxidants can help protect against the oxidative damage which may be disrupting metabolic activity and cell structure.
Info: 120 Vegetarian Capsules
TMC combines LOWAT, which features clinically studied extracts of the Piper betle leaf and Dolichos biflorus seed, with equal measures of acetyl-L-carnitine. These three antioxidants can help protect against the oxidative damage which may be disrupting metabolic activity and cell structure.
Product Notes:
Tri-Metabolic Control
The ingredients in TMC have been selected to support three metabolic hormones which play an important role in brain function and appetite control: ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone; leptin, the hormone that signals the brain that we're full; and adiponectin, which modulates several metabolic processes, including glucose regulation and fatty acid oxidation.
TMC was formulated by Dr. Penny Kendall-Reed, a nationally-recognized naturopath specializing in metabolic and neuro-endocrine health, to help control appetite, satiety, and fat metabolism as part of a healthy weight management program. (She is featured in the presentation below, and discusses this formulation in particular about two-thirds of the way in, at the 42:40 minute mark.)
TMC combines LOWAT with Acetyl-L-carnitine. LOWAT is a patent-pending compound that consists of two ingredients which have been traditionally used in Indian culture, and has been evaluated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
Acetyl-L-carnitine is found in foods of animal origin, and can have membrane protective properties by scavenging the harmful superoxide radicals which may be damaging membrane lipids.
Ingredients:
Each TMC capsule contains:
Acetyl-L-Carnitine [(2R)-2-(Acetyloxy)-3-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium inner salt]: 150 mg
LOWAT®: 150 mg, which consists of:
- Catjang (Dolichos biflorus), seed [Vigna unguiculata subsp. cylindrica, 12:1, DHE: 1080 mg Dry]: 90 mg
- Piper betle, leaf (7:1, DHE: 420 mg Dry): 60 mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (capsule), cellulose, silica, and ascorbyl palmitate.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 2 capsules 30 minutes before a meal, 2 to 3 times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use Douglas Labs TMC if you are pregnant or if you are trying to conceive. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease and/or a seizure disorder. May cause digestive problems.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80076486.
Supporting Science:
"Efficacy of a Natural Weight Management Herbal Formulation in Obese Human Subjects." Paper presented at: American College of Nutrition 51st Annual Meeting, New York, NY Oct 7-9, 2010.
"Efficacy of an herbal formulation LI10903F containing Dolichos biflorus and Piper betle extracts on weight management." Lipids in Health and Disease. 2012 Dec 27.