andreaphilip3, Question about starch blockers - Diet & Nutrition Message Board

L144S · 02-18-2002, 05:22 AM

andreaphilip3
You seem to know something about starch blockes, so I wanted to ask these questions. Anyone else with information it is greatly appreciated.

If a person takes starch blockers and it eliminates 400 calories per pill, should a person make up for those calories in other places?

I guess I am wondering because if a person eliminates 400 or 800, calories off a 1200-1600 calorie plan, does a person end up sending his or her body into a starvation mode, particularly if a person uses starch blockers on a regular basis.

I am really looking for a little education on this topic. I have a SIL thinking about using them and I don't know anything about them.

Thanks,
-L

andreaphilip3 · 02-19-2002, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by L144S:
andreaphilip3
You seem to know something about starch blockes, so I wanted to ask these questions. Anyone else with information it is greatly appreciated.

If a person takes starch blockers and it eliminates 400 calories per pill, should a person make up for those calories in other places?

the answer is yes. on low carb plans, you shouldnt count cals, but yes too little will make u go into starvation mode.

I guess I am wondering because if a person eliminates 400 or 800, calories off a 1200-1600 calorie plan, does a person end up sending his or her body into a starvation mode, particularly if a person uses starch blockers on a regular basis.

I am really looking for a little education on this topic. I have a SIL thinking about using them and I don't know anything about them.

Thanks,
-L

andreaphilip3 · 02-20-2002, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by L144S:
andreaphilip3
You seem to know something about starch blockes, so I wanted to ask these questions. Anyone else with information it is greatly appreciated.

If a person takes starch blockers and it eliminates 400 calories per pill, should a person make up for those calories in other places?

yes b/c yr body will go into starvation mode.
I guess I am wondering because if a person eliminates 400 or 800, calories off a 1200-1600 calorie plan, does a person end up sending his or her body into a starvation mode, particularly if a person uses starch blockers on a regular basis.

I am really looking for a little education on this topic. I have a SIL thinking about using them and I don't know anything about them.

Thanks,
-L