Horizons, January 2004

It seems that nearly everyone wants to lose weight. Some require serious, focused weight loss and need a complete weight-management program to help. Others may want to counter the excess fats or carbohydrates that sneak into their diet. Still others might need a little help curbing their appetite or desire a breakfast meal that will keep them satiated until lunch. Whatever your weight-management goals are in this season of goal-setting and resolve, Nature’s Sunshine has the right products for you.

MetaboMax® EF™—Powerful, Safe Weight Management  MetaboMax EF is a nourishing ephedra- and caffeine-free weight management formula that promotes the burning of stored fat by increasing metabolism. This unique herbal formula can help you manage weight, increase energy and suppress the appetite.

When the size or number of fat cells in the body increases, you gain fat mass and consequently gain weight. The ingredients in MetaboMax EF address this and other weight-management concerns in a powerful, fat-burning combination. Every ingredient in this formula plays an important role:
• Lotus leaf extract helps suppress appetite and promote lipolysis (the breaking down of fat). Lipolysis must take place before fat can be burned.
• Synephrine stimulates lipolysis in the body’s cells.
• Green Tea Extract (decaffeinated, with 60 percent EGCG) may help increase energy levels.
• Garcinia helps suppress appetite and promote energy. It contains hydroxycitric acid, which may help inhibit the conversion of excess calories into fat.
• L-carnitine improves body composition by promoting lipolysis and lean muscle development. It also helps make less fat available for storage in the body.
• Cordyceps, Eleuthero Root and Chromium support and maintain energy levels and help buffer the effects of stress.
• Bee Pollen, Spirulina, Vitamin E and Kelp nourish and support the body through the rigors of dieting and weight loss.

If you’re not sure where to start with your weight-management plan, try MetaboMax EF. This comprehensive formula helps reduce appetite, burns fat and supports vitality levels.

Grab the Fat, Cut the Carbs and Get the Essential Fat

Fat Grabbers®—Takes the Fat out of the Foods You Eat  Fat Grabbers is one of NSP’s most popular products. Fat Grabbers’ four ingredients, including high-fiber psyllium hulls, have a long history of safe and beneficial use. Psyllium hulls effectively prevent some dietary fats from entering the bloodstream. Like psyllium, guar gum ties up or “grabs” fat molecules. The nutrient lecithin helps protect arteries from fatty buildup by breaking down fat and making it more absorbable by the fiber in psyllium and guar gum. Chickweed, an herbal appetite suppressant, also breaks down fat and helps to remove it from the body.

Carbo Grabbers®—Don’t Store the Carbs with this “Starch Blocker”  Carbo Grabbers is a non-stimulant dietary supplement derived from northern white kidney beans. White kidney beans contain amylase inhibitors that naturally and safely block the digestion of starchy carbohydrates (bread, pasta, etc.) and reduce the available calories your body might otherwise convert to fat.

CLA—The Essential Fat that Builds Fat-burning Muscle! The war on weight is no longer about fat vs. no fat. Scientists have discovered that there are “bad” fats and “good” fats. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is an example of a very good fat, or more specifically, a fatty acid. There are three essential fatty acids—linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid. They are essential because the body doesn’t produce them, though it needs them for optimal health. Therefore, it is essential to obtain these fatty acids through diet and supplementation. Of the three essential fats, linoleic acid is the most vital, because the body can create the other two from it. CLA provides a chemically simplified version of this most important fatty acid. A sound weight-loss plan ensures that the body receives enough of these good fats. CLA works to burn excess calories, increase metabolism, dissolve body fat and increase lean muscle mass.

MetaboStart® EF™—A Complete Weight-Management Program For a complete weight-loss program, look to MetaboStart EF. MetaboStart EF combines NSP’s best weight-loss products into one effective package. This comprehensive program contains carb-fighting, fat-grabbing, lean-muscle-mass building and appetite-suppressing ingredients, including:
• MetaboMax EF to suppress appetite and boost energy.
• Fat Grabbers to trap some dietary fat molecules.
• Carbo Grabbers to prevent the digestion of some starchy carbs.
• CLA to increase lean muscle mass and reduce fat storage.
• 7-Keto™ to induce the thyroid to increase the basal metabolic rate.

CleanStart®—Start by Losing the Waste  Every weight-loss program should start with a two-week cleanse. Colon cleansing rids the body of toxins and waste found in tissues and organs throughout your body. So it’s good to get rid of the waste before you begin to think about burning fat. And colon cleansing can actually jumpstart your weight-loss program. In a recent NSP weight-loss study, participants who used CleanStart for one week lost an average of four pounds during that week.*
 CleanStart is a convenient, gentle and effective cleanse that facilitates the waste-removal process, supports natural elimination and may improve energy and well-being. Each program contains 28 drink packets and 28 capsule packets. These packets deliver 10 grams of fiber daily to help absorb and remove waste. Other important ingredients include aloe vera (soothes and protects bowel tissue), chlorophyll (prevents odor), bentonite (absorbs toxins) and special herbs (to flush the body of toxins and enhance elimination). CleanStart comes in Apple Cinnamon and Citrus flavors.

Satisfying and Great Tasting  “Nutri-Burn is a fantastic meal replacement. I love the chocolate-fudge flavor and look forward to it every morning. I can’t eat a more healthful breakfast for the same price and for the same amount of calories. Nutri-Burn contains everything good—vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, good fats and carbs—and nothing bad. Nutri-Burn easily gets me through ‘til lunch. I wouldn’t take it if it didn’t keep my hunger satisfied. I laid sod for the past two Saturdays and had a Nutri-Burn shake for breakfast each day. It gave me plenty of energy to work for four or five hours before lunch. And, when I’m working my office job, it’s a breeze to make it to lunch. Nutri-Burn makes me feel good about what I’m doing for my body.”
—Matt Savage, NSP Customer, Provo, Utah

Nutri-Burn’s Taste Beats the Competition  “I would definitely have my customers purchase Nutri-Burn. It tastes better than other popular meal replacement drinks I’ve used in the past. And with NSP, I am always sure of the quality!”
—Brenda Yuen-Smith, Manager, Honolulu, Hawaii

Losing Weight and Feeling Great  “I have lost 10 pounds so far with Nutri-Burn*, and I feel great taking it! I have it every day for breakfast and lunch. My work keeps me busy throughout the entire day, and sitting down to eat a meal at lunchtime is often not an option. The appetite-suppressing ingredients and protein and fiber in Nutri-Burn keep me satisfied all day long, and I know I’m getting the right nutrition for my body. I love the chocolate-fudge flavor and am excited to try the new vanilla flavor so I can mix in a little GreenZone®, too!”
—Sharon Salyer, Area Manager, Kansas City, Mo.

Nutri-Burn—Smart Meal Replacement  Nutri-Burn is a balanced meal replacement drink that provides at least 60 percent of the Daily Values of 14 vitamins and minerals along with 6 grams of fiber and 30 grams of whey protein per serving. It helps lower the fat-loss barrier, or the point where you begin to burn fat. Plus, it helps suppress appetite and it promotes energy.