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There are daily reports of the dangers of high blood cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a wax-like substance that exists in all animals including humans. There is no cholesterol in vegetables or fruits. Of all of the animal products that we consume, egg yolks, on a weight basis, contain the highest levels of cholesterol, about 210 mg per yolk. On average males consume about 350 mg/day and females about 280 mg.

You need not eat animal products to have high blood cholesterol levels; even some vegetarians have this problem. Our liver takes the fat that is absorbed from our diet and produces about 2-3 grams of cholesterol on a daily basis. Although unsaturated fats can be converted to cholesterol, saturated and trans fats are the preferred starting materials. This is why it is important to reduce saturated and trans fat consumption, in order to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Cholesterol does not dissolve in water (blood) because it is a fat. In order for the cholesterol to be transported in the blood stream it must be bound into complexes with special carrier proteins called lipoproteins. The amount and proportion of protein in these complexes impart different properties to the complexes. These different properties have lead scientists to refer to the complexes as very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL); low-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL or bad cholesterol) and high-density-lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL or good cholesterol). Blood total cholesterol is the sum of the cholesterol from all of these fractions.

The LDL and HDL cholesterol play significant roles in our health, so these 2 fractions are commonly measured. LDL is referred to as the “bad” cholesterol because it is associated with cardiovascular disease. HDL is often called the “good” cholesterol as it has protective effects. It is easy to remember: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) should be low and high-density-lipoprotein (HDL) should be high.

Ideally, you need to keep your total cholesterol level below 200 mg/deciliter (dL) and LDL below 100 mg/dL. Your HDL should be over 40 mg/dL for men and above 50 mg/dL for women.

Another important number is the total to HDL cholesterol ratio. This ratio should be kept as low as possible but no higher than 4.0. For example if your total cholesterol is 190 mg/dL and HDL is 60 mg/dL, then your ratio is 190÷60=3.17, which would be considered to be “low risk”.

The strongest determinant of blood cholesterol levels is your genetics. If your parents had high cholesterol levels the chances are that you too will have high cholesterol as well.

Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do alter our genetics, so we need to use diet to reduce total cholesterol levels. When dietary approaches fail, pharmaceutical agents will be required.

The dietary factor that plays the most important role in cholesterol levels is fat intake, especially saturated fat. Reducing your saturated fat intake is more important than reducing your cholesterol intake because most of your circulating cholesterol is manufactured by your liver from the fat and not the cholesterol that you eat. Before you cut into your next steak, be sure to cut off all of the visible fat because that is where the saturated fats are stored.

Another factor is dietary fiber intake. Dietary fiber will decrease the absorption of cholesterol in foods and increase the conversion of cholesterol to bile (a necessary aid in fat digestion), consequently reducing blood cholesterol levels. The absolute best fiber for reducing dietary fat absorption is MiraFit. By taking 6 tablets per day, 2 per fat containing meal, you can remove 54 grams of fat from your diet.

You may recall that egg yolk is considered to be a major source of dietary cholesterol; historically we were told to eat no more than 1 or 2 per week. Times have changed. Due to a change in chicken feed, egg yolks now contain less cholesterol than before (210 vs. 280 mg). As well, recent research has demonstrated that if you do not have genetic predisposition for high cholesterol levels, then there is no harm in consuming one whole egg a day. Keep in mind that there are many more important nutrients stored in egg yolk than in white, including all of the important vitamins and minerals, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.

Young, Obese and in surgery: With the dramatic increase in the rates of childhood obesity comes an increase in drastic measures to combat the problem.  Before taking such life-altering steps try MiraFit.

American Cancer Society reports increase in obesity related cancers: Although overall the incidence of cancer related deaths is down the incidence of obesity related cancers is up.

Sugary drinks linked to obesity in children: It should be no surprise that breast feeding is better for your child than are sugar containing beverages.  Unfortunately, MiraFit does not block sugar absorption.

Once upon a time, our body weight is all that we needed to decide whether or not we were overweight.  Over the years, standing naked in front of a mirror, although perhaps a little scary, has also proven to be informative.

However, that was then and this is now and things have changed.  Experts in the field have come to realize that body weight on its own really does not mean very much.  Some people are tall while others are short; some are stocky and still others are small-boned.  A football player weighing 300 lbs is not the same as a non-athlete weighing 300 lbs.  The football player’s 300 lbs are likely due to increased muscle mass while for a non-athlete it is likely due to excess body fat.

As the amount of body fat correlates to disease risks, it is important that we know how much fat there is.

There are many ways to measure body fat.  The most accurate approaches require high tech equipment that are usually limited to hospitals or university research laboratories.  The simplest and easiest way to estimate body composition is by calculation rather than by a physical measurement.  The calculated value is referred to as the body mass index (BMI) and is based upon your body weight and height.  The formula is:

Body mass index = Body weight (kg) ÷ height (m)²

This equation takes height and weight but not physical fitness into consideration.  Consequently, it does not differentiate between the football player and the non-athlete.  However, the advantage of this calculation is its simplicity; based on only 2, easily obtained numbers.  Most of us know our weight and height. Consequently, BMI has been widely used in research and by the general public.  It correlates well with body composition, for most individuals, with measurements made using advanced equipment.

The disadvantage of this calculation is it may over-estimate the body fat in certain populations, such as athletes.

Research, conducted in the 1980’s, showed that the total amount of fat may not tell the whole story either.  Where or how the fat is distributed appears to be even more important.  When adult men gain weight (fat), most of the fat is deposited in the belly area, making men look like an apple (bigger on top, smaller on the bottom).  When women gain weight, most of the fat is stored in the buttocks or thighs, making them look more pear-shaped (smaller on the top, bigger on the bottom). Typically this is referred to as male and female body fat distribution.

The apple-type of body fat distribution has more adverse effects on health than the pear type. When the fat is located in the belly area, due to its proximity to the liver, the extra fat overwhelms the liver.  Consequently, the liver will lose its ability to manage glucose and other nutrients.  People with the apple-type fat distribution have higher risks for developing high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  The female-type fat distribution is not as detrimental to health as the male-type because the fat stored in the butt and thigh areas is not as metabolically active as the fat that is stored close to the liver.

To determine which type of fat distribution you have, you will need a tape measure.  The apple-type is when the waistline is above 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.

In part the different types of fat distribution are determined by our sex hormones.  Before menopause, females are more likely to have pear shaped fat distribution.  After menopause, if they gain weight, many females will develop a more male like distribution of fat.

Many weight loss products make misleading claims that the product targets fat in specific areas of your body.  When fat is lost, the body is not able to discriminate as to where that fat comes from.

Obesity drops among NYC K-8 students overall: Here’s a bit of good news.  The Wall Street Journal reports that obesity rates are in New York City’s kindergarten through grade 8 students.

Obesity on rise among region’s primary school leavers: Not so in the United Kingdom.  More than 20% of the children are clinically obese by age 11.  This puts them at high risk for premature death.

Wait grows at child clinics: Likewise, specialists I childhood obesity are overwhelmed in Sydney Australia as number and severity of the patients increase.  This highlights an important feature of MiraFit, you do not need to wait to enroll in an program.

Lap-Band maker needs to step up: As rule we do not compare MiraFit to other products or programs, but we believe that this story from the Los Angeles Times is worth your time.

Eighty percent of Kuwaiti children obese: According to Professor Mustafa Hayat of the Basic Education Faculty in Kuwait City.  The doctor attributes this poor eating habits and a lack of exercise.

Obesity Linked to Lower Paychecks:  The U.S. News & World Report reports that obese Americans and especially obese women have smaller paychecks than those who are not overweight.  Yet one more reason to try MiraFit.

Fatty Foods as Addictive as Cocaine? A growing body of medical research at leading universities and government laboratories suggests that processed foods that are high in sugar or fat are highly addictive.  It appears that there is a large overlap between the effects of drugs on the brain and food on the brain.  Fortunately, MiraFit fbcx reduces the amount of fat circulating in the blood and consequently the amount of fat that the brain is exposed to.

Pizza is a Vegetable: Is anyone paying attention?  According to the U.S. House, public schools can count a slice of pizza as a serving of vegetable as long as there is a dollop of tomato sauce on the dough.  A quarter of the children of the USA are overweight or obese and someone thinks that feeding them pizza as a vegetable is a good idea!

Napa needs to reverse record on obesity: A study released this month by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and the California Center for Public Health Advocacy found that Napa’s child obesity rate climbed 6.1 percent between 2005 and 2010, to a staggering 39 percent.  Maybe they do not get enough vegetables or pizza?

US Obesity, Diabetes Rates Continue to Climb: Without substantial changes in lifestyle and diet, the vast majority of US adults will be overweight or obese and more than half will suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions by 2020.  This according to research presented at the American Heart Association 2011 annual meeting.  Although we want you to eat a sensible diet, we invented MiraFit because we know how hard it is to change lifestyle and diet.

Falling short in the obesity fight:  Canada too is suffering from the effects of the twin epidemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes.  This article is the first in a series discussing obesity in Canada and ineffective treatments and the costs of the disease.  We were stunned to read that one young woman spent $2,000 on ineffective weight loss supplements; not that they were ineffective but that somebody actually spent that much money on them.  For the price of a cup of coffee a day, Mirafit is the safe and effective tool for weight management.  See Andrea’s wedding dress on Slideshare.

Dietary fibers, or “roughage” as they used to be called, are the carbohydrates that our small intestine cannot break down and absorb due to a lack of the appropriate digestive enzymes.  Bacteria in our large intestine can break these fibers down by fermenting them. Ruminant animals such as cows and sheep are able to digest fiber and use it as an energy source.

There are 2 types of dietary fibers: water soluble and insoluble.  The water soluble fibers found in oats, fruits and vegetables, etc., form gels in water.  These fibers can be broken down, fermented, by the bacteria in our large intestine.  Soluble fibers are known to lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels as well as diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels after a meal containing carbohydrates.

Insoluble fibers such as those found in brown rice, seeds, beans, whole grains, do not dissolve in water consequently do not form gels.  These fibers enhance the elimination of waste, therefore reducing the risk of constipation and colon cancer.

Due to the health benefits of dietary fibers, it is recommended that we eat 21 to 38 grams of fiber every day.  The average fiber intake for Americans is about 14 to 15 grams, far short than the amount recommended by National Academy of Sciences.

Since foods with high fiber content are usually low in calories, using dietary fibers as a means for weight management is not a new concept.  Fiber intake and body weight are related as reported in many studies.  Obese individuals usually have lower fiber intake than normal weight individuals.  An increase of fiber intake of 14 grams per day can reduce daily energy intake by 10% consequently reducing body weight.

There are many fiber supplements on the markets touted as aids in reducing body weight.  However, with only one exception, Mirafit fbcx®, the scientific literature does not support most of these claims.

Mirafit fbcx® is a soluble fiber.  It has the unique property of binding 9 times of its own weight in dietary fat.  When taken as directed at 2 tablets per fat-containing meal, Mirafit reduces the absorption of 500 fat calories per day, 3500 calories per week.  This will cause a weight loss of 1-1.5 pounds per week.

A published clinical trial with healthy overweight individuals revealed a significant weight loss, lower blood total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and increased insulin sensitivity during the 30-day active phase of the study; when compared with the placebo phase.

Another clinical trial with obese type 2 diabetic patients indicated that Mirafit prevented chronic weight gain and reduced blood total and LDL cholesterol levels in patients with high blood fat levels.  Mirafit also increased insulin sensitivity in these patients without any adverse side effects.

It should be noted that the participants in these studies were not put on a calorie restricted diets or strict exercise regimens.  Thus these trials mimic the natural environment these participants are living in, indicating that Mirafit can easily fit into individual’s everyday routine without the extra effort for dieting or exercise.  Other published studies reported that Mirafit lowers blood glucose levels after a carbohydrate-containing meal and preferentially reduces blood saturated and trans fats.

Since Mirafit, like all dietary fibers, is not absorbed into our blood system there is no concern of interference with medications.  With the need to increase our daily dietary fiber intake, and with all the health benefits and no known adverse effects, Mirafit can easily fit into individual’s daily weight management plan.

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic.  Nearly one-third of the population in the US is obese and another one-third of the adult population is overweight.  The most recent projections are that by 2020 75% of the adult population of the US will be overweight or obese.

The incidence of severe obesity (BMI greater than 40) more than doubled during the decade of the 90’s.  The consequences to one’s health for being overweight include increased risk of developing:

• Cardiovascular disease leading to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes
• Type 2 diabetes leading to blindness, infections, neuropathies and premature death
• Elevated levels of blood fats
• More than 20 different cancers
• Muscle and skeletal disorders
• Sleep apnea
• Infertility and complications in pregnancy
• Poor surgical outcomes
• Depression and other psychological problems
• Social disabilities

In 2010 researchers at The Brookings Institute estimated that the annual direct healthcare costs of obesity in the US are $147 billion for adults and another $14.3 billion for children.  A further $5-$66 billion can be added to this for indirect costs as well as $2.5-$2.7 billion in non-commercial transportation costs.  Sadly, it has been reported elsewhere that due to much shorter life expectancies obese individuals, over their lifetime, actually do not cost the healthcare system anymore than their normal weight counterparts because they die younger.

Losing weight is really not rocket science; it is simply a matter of balancing energy (food) intake with energy expenditure.  Unfortunately, decreasing our food intake and/or increasing our exercise regime require long-term changes to our lifestyle that are very difficult for most of us to accept.  The culture that we have embraced in the West and which is rapidly being exported around the world, demands plenty of inexpensive, good tasting, high energy food and as little physical labor/activity as is possible; the net result of which is that we consume too much and burn too little energy.  It is with these lifestyle obstacles in mind that we invented and developed Mirafit fbcx.

Mirafit fbcx was discovered by the Drs. Joseph Artiss and Catherine Jen in their laboratories at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.  It is a soluble, naturally occurring, scientifically proven, dietary fiber.  Gram per gram all dietary fibers bind about equal amounts of fat.  Mirafit fbcx is different in that it has the very unique ability to form a stable complex with and reduce the digestibility of nine times its own weight in dietary fat.  It is this dramatic difference in binding capacity that makes Mirafit fbcx viable for body weight reduction.  Taking six one-gram tablets of Mirafit daily, two with each fat containing meal, effectively eliminates about 54 grams of fat or about 25-30% of your total energy intake without feeling hungry.  If your diet and weight are more or less constant prior to starting Mirafit, you should be able to lose 3,500 calories (7days per week × 500 calories per day) or the equivalent of 1-1½ pounds of body weight per week.  1-1½ Pounds per week is the recommended safe and effective rate for weight loss.

Due to the preferential binding of saturated and trans fats, Mirafit does have some beneficial side effects.  Individuals who began clinical studies with elevated blood fat levels lowered their cholesterol levels by about 20% and triglycerides by 40%.  HDL or good cholesterol levels in the participants were unchanged.  The results also showed increased insulin sensitivity.  All of these positive effects occurred without changes to diet or exercise programs.

By visiting the Studies page on www.mirafit.com you can find the tier-one, peer-reviewed scientific articles that document these statements.

Is Mirafit fbcx the miracle-in-a-bottle that is going to solve everybody’s weight problem?  Not likely, but used as directed it is a safe and effective means of reducing and maintaining your body weight.

To find a retailer near you or to order on-line please visit www.mirafit.com.

© 2011 ArtJen Complexus USA, LLC

Heart attack risk dropping, but obesity levels may reverse trend: A study from University College London (England) indicates that the rate of heart attacks in that country has decreased over the past 20 years due, in part, to the lowering of LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.  Our readers are reminded that Mirafit lowers both total and LDL cholesterol.  This same study expresses concern moving forward that we may see an increase in the rate of heart attacks due to increase in the average body mass index (BMI).

Obesity Increases Risk of Dying from Breast Cancer: A study conducted at the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California suggests that obesity not only increases a woman’s risk of contracting breast cancer but also her risk of dying from it.

June 13, 2011

High-fat diet may damage the brain, study finds.  Two recent studies have demonstrated the ill effects of a high fat or Western diet on the brain.  The first of these studies demonstrated that dietary fat is addictive to humans.  The second study, using an animal model, demonstrates that eating a Western diet may actually cause brain damage.  Fortunately, Mirafit acts by binding and eliminating about 55-60% of the fat of the typical Western diet.

War on obesity: Hospital now offers drastic option for obese 12-year-olds. Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children has begun offering bariatric surgery for 14-17 year old children.  Critics of this procedure caution against the significant possible side effects to these procedures.  A safe alternative could be the supervised use of Mirafit.

Bariatric Surgery Does Not Extend Life Expectancy Among Older Obese Males.  At first glance that data appeared to be fairly convincing that bariatric surgery in older men extended their life expectancy; even with a 1.29% mortality rate within the first 30 days post-surgery.  However, when the data was scrutinized more carefully the differences between the two groups tended to disappear.  Before considering bariatric surgery and its attendant risks please try Mirafit.

The epidemic rates of increase in the prevalence of obesity have spawned an entire industry of fad diets.  Typically these diets restrict one specific food group and/or severely restrict caloric intake. Although consumers do lose weight they quickly get tired of having their food choices limited, consequently they go off of their diet, usually within 2 to 3 months, and gain back everything and usually more just as quickly as they lost it. The next fad diet comes along and the consumer starts over again and the cycle repeats itself. Over a decade or two there may be a series of these diet cycles that at some point begin to look like the ups and downs of a yo-yo. Unfortunately, when weight is lost, both fat and muscle mass are decreased. When the weight comes back, it is predominantly fat. Consequently, with each cycle more fat is stored and more muscle is lost which is not good for the dieter’s health. This yo-yo effect also makes future weight loss more difficult as it is more difficult for the dieter to burn the stored fat because of their reduced muscle mass. It also needs to be appreciated that, individuals with a history of weight yo-yoing are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Consequently, maintaining the weight loss is more important than the weight loss itself, in the long run.

Dietary fibers have been purported to assist in weight loss. However, the real effects have been negligible until Mirafit fbcx was proposed for use in weight loss and management. Mirafit is a naturally occurring, soluble fiber derived from corn. When ingested with fat-containing meals, it forms a very stable complex with dietary fat in the stomach. As this fiber is not absorbed into the blood stream it has no effect on brain chemistry or metabolic functions and is heart friendly because it contains no stimulants. Fat that is bound into a complex with Mirafit is not available for absorption into the blood stream. As the fat remains bound while passing through the large bowel there are no unwanted intestinal side effects. Published clinical trial and animal studies have demonstrated that this particular fiber is not only effective in assisting weight loss, but also is effective in reducing both total and LDL (bad) cholesterol as well as increasing insulin sensitivity, thus reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Mirafit is not only effective for weight loss, but also effective for weight maintenance. Once a person has reached their desired weight, with or without Mirafit, the fiber can be used to maintain that weight thus preventing the next upward swing of the yo-yo. For the first time, dieters have a safe, effective and simple way to maintain their desired body weight.

Taken as directed, six tablets per day will reduce absorption by about 500 calories/day. This is equivalent to approximately 50-60 percent of the fat or 25-30 percent of calories from the typical Western diet. As a result, even though the consumer has physically stopped dieting they are able to maintain their desired weight by regulating the absorption of the fat that they consume.

How It Works

When taken with a fat-containing meal, the Mirafit fiber mixes with and complexes to, 9 times its own weight in dietary fat. The bound fat passes from the stomach through the small bowel without being absorbed and then through the large bowel without being fermented by the normal bacteria of the bowel. The fat-fiber complex is eliminated, unnoticed, with the next bowel movement. Since the Mirafit fiber is not absorbed into the blood stream, it will never alter brain function or affect the metabolism of drugs, hormones or metabolites.

Study Results

Clinical studies conducted with either obese type 2 diabetics or overweight, but not obese non-diabetic volunteers have produced very promising results. These investigations confirm the beneficial effects of Mirafit fbcx on weight loss/management as well as the elevated blood lipid levels that have been implicated in the development of numerous chronic disease states, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular disease.  The data also shows that, in the absence of any changes to diet or exercise regimes, significantly more weight was lost by the volunteers during the active phase as compared to the control phase of the study. Blood total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as the proatherogenic Apolipoprotein B levels were significantly reduced in the active phase of the study while HDL (good) cholesterol levels remained unchanged. Blood insulin levels were reduced in the active phase, which may indicate a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Unlike any other studied weight loss product, the study participants were not put on a low calorie diet.

To view all of the studies, or to learn more visit www.mirafit.com.

© 2011 ArtJen Complexus USA, LLC