Seroslim® Info

Basic Facts
Effects
Indications
Composition
Dosage
Side Effects/Contraindications
Instructions

BASIC FACTS

Eating the wrong and too much food is the most important reason for overweight and a disturbed lipid and sugar metabolism and also a significant risk factor for diseases of the heart and the blood vessels and consequently many other organs. The reasons for unbalanced eating habits are, however, manifold. Often mental stress, a depressive mood and emotional stress which cannot be worked off and compensated in modern life and lead to chronic stress play a role. A deficiency in vitamins and essential trace substances may also be a reason. Recently, research has particularly focused on the lack of serotonin, which can cause states of anxiety, sleeplessness, depression and attacks of voracity.

Sufficient intake of serotonin or its precursor substance 5 HTP helps especially in case of the typical craving for sugar and chocolate which – in its extreme form – may lead to bulimia. Particularly when this morbidly excessive hunger is coupled with a depressive state, the administration of 5 HTP often proves to be successful.

Apart from 5 HTP, Seroslim^® also contains a balanced combination of vegetable substances, vitamins and trace substances which act on various levels against overweight. Plant extracts from the coffee bean (caffeine) and guarana enhance the energy consumption of the organism and help to reduce undesired fat reserves. This boosting of the energy consumption entails an increased demand for vitamins, which are partly (vitamin C, B1, B6) also contained in Seroslim^®.

EFFECTS

Our nerve cells form serotonin (5 HT = 5-hydroxy tryptamine) in a two-step process, beginning with the amino acid tryptophane, which enters the body with the food. In the nerve cells, tryptophane is then converted to 5 HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophane) and furthermore to 5 HT. Studies have shown that the artificial supply of tryptophane or 5 HTP provably raises the serotonin level, whereby 5 HTP has the advantage, in contrast to tryptophane, to be also effective in chronic stress. Serotonin itself cannot be administered in considerable quantities via food as it is degraded in the intestines. Serotonin or 5-HT were discovered 50 years ago and only later they were identified as neurotransmitters of the central nervous system.

Serotonin is an important messenger substance in the brain which, among other things, is connected with pleasurable sensations. Its lack, therefore, leads to depressive mood, aggressiveness and listlessness. As the serotonin level in blood rises soon after eating carbohydrate-rich food, the almost addictive craving for something sweet in case of lack of serotonin is quite understandable. Even if the serotonin level is balanced, the administration of tryptophane or 5 HTP can not only further increase the serotonin level but also balance depressive mood swings and reduce the craving for food. Various medicines, unfortunately also the cholesterol depressors, lower the serotonin level as an undesired side effect. This may also be a reason, apart from the modern living and eating habits, that more and more people require a substitution of serotonin precursor substances.

When the food contains fewer calories, the body automatically lowers its energy consumption. In former times, this was a sensible reaction to states of hunger but nowadays it is an obstacle to a desired reduction in weight. Substances counteracting against this cycle should interfere in the feedback mechanisms of the body and effect an increase in performance and faster burning of the fat reserves by stimulating the adrenaline release.

In this respect the conversion of the storage fat to the so-called «brown» fat has a positive impact as the latter may be mobilized much quicker for the production of energy and heat. This conversion is enhanced by guarana. An increase in efficiency when taking guarana is an additional pleasant «side effect».

Chromium, which is also contained in Seroslim^®, helps the body to regulate the blood sugar levels and provably lowers the cholesterol level.

INDICATIONS

Seroslim^® is intended for the treatment of overweight and to prevent excess intake of calories. These properties are not meant to replace but to support and supplement a responsible and critical style of life which is well aware of the importance of healthy and sensible food.

Components of Seroslim^® are also effective in depression, disturbed sleep and states of anxiety and can combat listlessness and aggressive mood.

Other components increase the motive power and are successfully used in hay fever and asthmatic complaints.

COMPOSITION

One capsule Seroslim^® contains:
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin B1	5 mg
Vitamin B6	5 mg
Chromium	50 mcg
5 HTP	13 mg
Caffeine	33 mg
Guarana	70 mg
Green tea extract	100 mg

DOSAGE

In normal cases take 1 capsule with plenty of fluid one hour before breakfast and, as required, increase the dosage to at maximum 3 times daily 2 capsules 1 hour before the meals.

SIDE EFFECTS / CONTRAINDICATIONS

The preparation is generally well tolerated in the dosage mentioned.

The vasoconstricting effect of caffeine may be dangerous in case of certain pre-existing diseases. Severe vascular sclerosis, in particular of the coronary vessels (angina pectoris), but also increased intra-ocular pressure (glaucoma) and certain diseases of the thyroid gland are therefore reasons not to take Seroslim^®.

INSTRUCTIONS

Generally a specialist should be consulted before taking the product. If you have a pre-existing disease or are already receiving long-term drug treatment, you should use Seroslim^® only after having consulted your doctor first. If you experience any symptoms while taking Seroslim^®, you should consult a doctor and inform him or her of the intake. Seroslim^® is not suitable for pregnant and lactating women.

This product is available at pharmacies or via Pharmatrans Inc.

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