Liquid Amino Diet

 What is the Liquid Amino Diet?

The Liquid Amino Diet is a program unlike most "weight loss programs." In order to lose serious weight, you have to be serious about it, and that applies here. However, with a serious dedication, the Liquid Amino Diet might be beneficial for weight loss (in some people, not all). In this article, I will explain everything I've learned about using the Liquid Amino Diet, what it is and how it works. First, you should know that this product is a Phytolacca berry based diet product, meaning it's "active" ingredient is Phytolacca berries, which are actually somewhat complex when it comes to using them for weight loss. By that, I basically mean, there's really no evidence to support the weight-loss claims. That & from what I've gathered, the idea that Phytolacca berry could aid in weight loss appears to have came from the idea that birds who eat the berries lose weight. Still, however, some people do claim to have lost weight using Phytolacca berry. The Liquid Amino Diet, on the other hand, as you will soon see, recommends a somewhat strict diet and exercise regiment that's all laid out for you in a booklet that comes with the product. If you are able to follow the meal plans laid out in the program, you're likely going to lose weight simply from lack of fatty foods (and I do mean lack.) Add to that the exercise requirements and it won't matter if you've used the liquid or not, you're going to get your results from that. It's become my personal experience that those alone are the sole cause of any results from this whole diet. Keep in mind my case won't be identical to everyone's and there is a very good chance someone else will see results from the use of the liquid.

The Liquid Amino Diet Plus program is a low-glycemic diet. It's said to suppress appetite, help prevent fat storage and decrease belly fat. We'll take a closer look at results according to my own experience, and what you might want to keep in mind when considering this diet plan for yourself.

First, you should know about the product you'll be ingesting when you sign up for the Liquid Amino Diet. Looking at my photo, you can see exactly what you get upon ordering. You'll receive a small booklet full of useful information and your diet plan. And you'll receive a 1.86 FL OZ bottle of Liquid Amino Acid as well as a syringe for measuring your liquid.

There will be two different ways to consume the Liquid Amino . 
1. Via dropper under the tongue.
2. Using the syringe to measure out the amount needed to add to a shake/drink.

You'll have to avoid drinking anything 15 minutes prior to taking the liquid and for 15 minutes afterward. You'd be surprised at how tough it can actually be to avoid a drink for 30 minutes, at times.

And now you're worried about the taste of this simple bottle of liquid, right? It must taste horrid if it is good for you and aids in weight loss. Oh my lovely little thing, how very wrong that is. That's the good news. It has a mild taste, but mostly just the alcohol that's in it. That's really all I taste. No after taste, it's easy to hold in my mouth for the 10 seconds required and then swallow with nothing to drink for 15 minutes. It's a darn good thing the taste isn't horrid! This makes it easy to use/ingest since you don't have to dread a bad taste or worry about downing a large amount.

Besides droplets under the tongue and in a drink, there are plenty of Amino Acid recipes available with the program.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING LIQUID AMINO:

The instructions are printed on the label of the glass brown bottle your Liquid Amino comes in. It suggest taking .5 mL of the drops, evenly spaced three times daily -- morning, near lunch and dinner time. 

Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes prior to using the drops or 15 minutes after using the drops. This takes some focus because it's easy to forget all together, but if you can distract yourself for the 30 minute period of no food/drink, it's easy.

Liquid Amino claims to assist in rapid weight reduction (stated on the website you'll:  "start seeing results the first week!)", lean muscle production and glandular support. These are the main benefits of using Amino Acids. 

However, there are many other benefits for your overall health as well. I will go deeper in detail later. For now, lets talk about more Liquid Amino Diet

The Liquid Amino Diet is "healthy, natural and effective in aiding in weight loss, metabolism and thyroid function increase. It was formulated by doctors, homeopathic experts" (this is why it appealed to me, that and it being natural/healthy) and European Scientists. Keep in mind there are still some homeopaths who say it's a total myth. 



The Liquid Amino Diet plan is great for people who are willing to work really hard devoting themselves to the program (diet and exercise), who only want to lose a few extra pounds.  Some people have said that this diet plan is unsafe because it's recommended that you only consume 500 calories daily. That may very well be true, and I don't know that only 500 calories would suffice for my body's needs, so personally, I don't limit my calorie intake that low. The nutritionist at my doctor's office vehemently recommended against my doing that, actually.

I previously mentioned the little 60 page booklet that comes with your syringe and bottle of Liquid Amino. In this booklet is a huge list of foods you are "allowed" to eat and foods you are not. It gives very specific diets to follow, which was the toughest part of it for me. I simply could not follow them for a couple reasons: 1. un-affordable and unrealistic for me, 2. I don't have even a fraction of the time these meals require to prepare each day.

You can get updates and some encouragement by being involved in Liquid Amino Diet's facebook page, which you can find here.

The Amino Diet Protocol

"The Liquid Amino Diet has 3 separate, but equally important phases."

• Phase 1 – (Lose Weight) lasts anywhere from 30-90 days and is the main weight loss phase. This is where you start eating clean and begin taking our Amino Diet Plus formulation. You will be eating about 1000 calories of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and even some carbs and healthy fats – and during this phase you can lose between .5-1 pound daily!
• Phase 2 is the three weeks immediately following phase 1. The goal of this phase is to create a new weight set point that your body can easily maintain.
• The final “phase” 3 is when you make this a lifestyle. You are slowly adding back sugars and starches while eating a normal number of calories for your body weight.

"You can repeat these phases multiple times if you have more weight to lose. We have seen clients lose over 100 pounds by repeating these phases."



  Information found on the actual website of Liquid AMINO Diet:

The Amino Diet reduces the bodies need for insulin, which is the hormone that stores sugar as fat. It helps prevent fat from forming around the hips and waist; instead, it assists a hormone called glucagon in releasing stored energy, both glucose and fatty acids, which essentially melts mid-section fat.

"Research and studies have shown the following for each ingredient of Amino Diet Plus:

• Phytolacca Berry is useful for those trying to lose weight who suffer from a feeling of sluggishness or low energy, excessive body fat, and metabolism that is below normal. It helps to improve metabolism, burn fat (particularly in the midsection and back), and increase energy.
• a-ketoglutaricum acidum (AKG) has been used by bodybuilders and peak performance athletes for quite some time. It helps to facilitate proper metabolism of amino acids and also the transference of energy. Additionally, AKG helps reduce ammonia in the kidneys, brain, and muscles.
• Graphites have been used to treat a variety of conditions, particularly weight gain in women going through peri-menopause. It helps metabolism and the absorption of important nutrients.
• Taraxacum Officinale is more commonly known as the Dandelion, and has been used for several hundreds of years to treat a variety of health issues. Its primary role is to support the liver, kidney, and digestive system. When the liver is strengthened, the body is better able to burn fat. By supporting the kidneys, the body is better able to cleanse itself of unwanted toxins especially those released during weight loss.
• Lophopytum leandri is an all-natural way to boost thyroid hormones and metabolism caused by an underactive thyroid. With the thyroid returned to normal, the body is able to release the necessary amounts of thyroid hormone to sustain a level of metabolism that is beneficial for weight loss and management.
• Calcarea Carbonica helps to control appetite and calm the nerves. Successful weight loss and maintenance is promoted when compulsive eating, excessive snacking, and binging are not.
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*Note: I have tried, unsuccesfully to find any such studies as the manufacturer claims above, so I can't attest to their legitimacy. That does not mean the claims are false. It simply means, there are no sources for said studies listed and upon researching myself, I cannot find actual "studies." However, the following, I was able to confirm as being legitimate.

• L-Argenine is an essential amino acid that enhances lean muscle mass and may be of benefit in reducing fat from the body.
• Acetyl L-Carnitine is an amino acid that assists the body in producing energy.  It works with the body to improve the metabolism of fat.
• L-Ornithine is an amino acid shown to increase the body’s production of human growth hormone (HGH). Improved HGH promotes growth in muscles, which assist with burning fat. L-Ornithine is also used by body-builders. It also helps the body detox, which is always a positive thing.
  

The ingredients in Amino Diet Plus work together to promote and accelerate weight loss. The results include loss of body fat, maintenance of lean muscle, increased energy, and improved metabolism. Amino Diet Plus drops are part of a complete program that comes with a comprehensive 60-page guide full of outlines and information for weight loss success."

The amino acids are what I do love about this whole diet. They are beneficial, and I like being able to get them when I'm unsure my diet is providing them. Plus, I've been working on building muscle (and my bone health in general) for years, so if these can benefit me there, I'm all about 'em. The combination of the amino acids are fantastic, and despite the possibility of the Phytolacca berry not being that useful in weight-loss, I personally like this product simply for the great benefits of the amino acids alone. These are amazing for folks who are wanting to build muscle, detox, boost metabolism, burn fat, etc. Even if the berry doesn't work for some, these amino acids are always going to be useful to the body. If your fitness goals are similar to mine and you do exercise, then I would recommend the Liquid Amino Diet. 

As for the claims like "Fast & Easy Weight Loss You'll Start Seeing in the First Week," I have to say, I feel like that's pushing it a bit. According to my own experience anyways.

 Starting out, right now, my measurements are as follows:

Bust: Right: between a B and C cup. Left: 34B
Jean/shorts/size: Zero
Weight: 93lbs
Height: 5 2"
Waist: 26" Lower waist. Where I'm a bit wider, the love handle area: 29"

 Now that I've explained how things work and you have a good idea of what the Liquid Amino Diet program is about, I will leave you with that and will follow up with update posts on how I'm doing with the program! I'd love for those of you who decide to sign up, to share your own results with me as well.


Update #1

Someone left a comment about this post saying that the phytolacca berry (which is in the Liquid Amino Drops) are "fatal" and "toxic" and that she didn't see how my taking this was safe. I figured I'd shed light...

The phytolacca berry (or Nightshade plant) is toxic if the plant isn't cooked properly.  Only the "immature" leaves can be cooked and safely eaten. They must be cooked, to be safely consumed.

The Liquid Amino Diet drops I have are non toxic or else I'd be dead because the toxicity of the plant is fatal, if uncooked.

I just don't want you guys to be going on mis-information, and as far as I've learned, that's the gist of it -- porperly cooked leaves are safe. Uncooked is not. All parts of the plant are toxic except the young leaves when cooked. According to a LiveStrong article, proper preparation includes boiling with "several changes of water."

No, I would not trust myself (someone who's no botanical expert by any means) to go out and cook up some "poke salad" for dinner. But I do trust the manufacturer. At the time of this writing (over 1 year after the original post on this diet), I've yet to have a single negative side effect from this product, and I do still use it.

*This is where I got my information about the phytolacca berry plant. At the bottom of that informational piece, the sources are stated and as far as I am concerned, are trustworthy and reputable.

I will update again as I continue using the Amino Diet drops.