My Personal PGX Experiment
 
Recently I began incorporating the PGX Weight Loss Meal Replacement shake in to my daily food intake. I initially started drinking the meal replacement as a substitute for breakfast. I am usually rushed in the morning and hardly have time to make myself a nutritious, balanced and filling meal. This results in a rumbling stomach midway through the morning. Often times my busy schedule doesn’t permit time for a meal or even a snack in between classes so my experiment was to see how well the meal replacement would sustain me. In one word: WOW. It’s not hard to see why PGX is such a respected and trusted supplement for weight loss. One shake in the morning kept me full until well into the afternoon. What I found most interesting was that in the past, even on days when I did eat breakfast, I would still find myself wanting a midmorning snack. On the PGX, I felt satisfied until lunch.
 
One of the most important things I learned while doing my experiment was to make sure I was properly hydrated. If I failed to follow my shake with adequate amounts of water, I would get a headache and feel the symptoms of dehydration. I felt irritable and uncomfortable. I also noticed that the more water I drank, the longer I felt full. The Double Chocolate flavor is delicious. I have had several classmates inquire about PGX and upon sampling the beverage they agreed that it was extremely palatable and satisfying. Although my intention was not weight loss, after having tried this product, I fully understand how it can be a tool in weight loss.
 
The product recommends that you amp up how much powder you use in your shake slowly so your body can adjust to the increased fiber. This is true for the PGX granules as well. I followed this protocol and still experienced some digestive discomfort. I experienced some bloating which was slightly uncomfortable but not unbearable. Over time, as my body adjusted to the fiber, that went away. It wasn’t enough to prevent me from drinking the shake but it was noticeable and is something that I would mention to anyone starting a weight loss regime that includes PGX. 
 
PGX is a unique form of highly viscous water-soluble polysaccharides. As a weight loss tool, PGX has been found to increase satiety and reduce appetite, but is also indicated for use in Metabolic Syndrome and diabetes. The action of PGX has been shown to reduce postprandial glucose concentration, which is an important factor in diabetic complications and obesity. Bioclinic Naturals states “The physiological effects and over-all benefits to human health of a soluble polysaccharide are directly proportionate to its viscosity. PGX develops a level of viscosity more then 3-5 times higher than any currently known polysaccharide.” 
 
The best part is that there is science behind PGX. PGX has been extensively studied and the published results can give you confidence that PGX can help people achieve better health. The effectiveness of PGX has been demonstrated in different clinical trials that have been published. Several more are awaiting publication and a further commitment to continue studying this unique product has been made for 2011 and beyond. PGX has just completed 3 new studies; 2 in Canada and 1 in Australia, all as human studies. These results will be published in peer reviewed papers. Currently, at least four further studies in Humans will be started in 2011. Clinical trials have shown that PGX has an effect on blood lipids reduction, diabetes control, reduction of systolic blood pressure, improvement in colonic function, and appetite and weight control. I start my day with a PGX shake and I feel full and alert. It’s a needed change and it promotes a healthier lifestyle for me. 
 
References:
http://www.bioclinicnaturals.com/us/en/products/146/pgx