Zotrim Slimming Remedy: The Revolutionary Herbal Slimming Remedy That Helps You Lose Weight... And Keep It Off!

Can herbs help you lose weight? HSI Panellists didn't think so, but after investigating an amazing new weight-loss product that has recently become available in Britain, they have to concede that herbs could indeed play a valuable role.

Zotrim contains three well-studied South American herbs: Guarana, Yerbe Mate, and Damiana - all of which have been used for generations. And not only can this formulation help you shed fat, it will also help maintain the slim new you once you have reached your target weight.

Certainly, the medical establishment needs to consider new, safe and natural methods of weight loss. Obesity is now one of the fastest-growing health problems in Britain. A staggering 17 per cent of men and 21 per cent of women are now classified obese.

As a regular health-conscious reader of HSI, you probably don't fall in to the obese category, but you may still want to shift a few unwanted pounds.

How the herbs contained in Zotrim work together to promote weight loss
The herb Yerbe Mate has been used traditionally as a lypolytic (it breaks up fat in the blood) and appetite suppressant. Also known as an energiser and rejuvenator, it contains 15 essential amino acids which are necessary for healthy muscle tissue. Muscle tissue is the most active tissue in your body and the more you have, the faster your metabolic rate and the faster you burn up calories.

Extracts of Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiac) have been used homeopathically to soothe anxiety, promote energy levels, and stimulate circulation in both the reproductive and digestive systems. Increased circulation is important for maintaining efficient digestion and aiding your body's ability to burn calories.

Guarana is the ground seed kernel of the tropical plant, Paullinia Cupana, that grows wild in Brazil and Uruguay. It has practically the same chemical composition as coffee and is also an effective appetite suppressant.

Taken individually, the herbs won't help you shift weight, but together they are very effective and work synergistically to delay the rate at which your stomach empties. By keeping food in your stomach it makes you feel fuller for longer - thereby suppressing your urge to overeat. Eventually your stomach is 're-educated' to expect less food.

Zotrim stops you overeating without interfering with your normal digestive processes
Recently, Drs Torben Anderson and Jan Fogh at the Charlottenlund Medical Centre in Denmark conducted a double-blind placebo-controlled study to investigate the effectiveness of Zotrim.1

The 45-day study involved 47 moderately overweight participants, aged between 20 and 60, none of whom were on any medication. A group of 24 of the participants took Zotrim (taken before meals) and 23 received a placebo.

At the end of the 45 days, the Danish scientists found that those taking the herbal combination lost an average of 11lbs (5kg), while those on the placebo only managed to lose under 1lb (0.45kg).

A group of 22 of the participants then continued to take Zotrim for a year and managed to successfully maintain their weight loss. Their mean body weight was 73kg at the start and 72.5kg by the end.

A parallel study, also carried out by Dr Anderson and colleagues, to confirm how the herbal formula works, was conducted simultaneously. Using ultrasound scanning techniques, the doctors were able to show that Zotrim delayed the rate at which the stomach emptied by an average of 20 minutes, without disturbing the normal digestive processes.

By extending the feeling of 'fullness', the trial participants reduced the amount of food they consumed, particularly in terms of snacking in between meals. The Danish team believes that over time this will lead to a reduction in overall calories consumed, with accompanying weight loss.

What to take for fast results
It is important to note that whilst Zotrim is effective no matter what is eaten, it is far more beneficial for those who follow a healthy diet: low in fat and sugar and high in fruit and vegetables.

It is recommended that two tablets should be taken together with a glass of water a few minutes before each meal for a minimum of one month or preferably two. No side-effects have been reported with Zotrim, but it shouldn't be used by those sensitive to caffeine.

1. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2001;14(3):243-50