Yacon :
The new wonder drug in the market for weight loss does not stay for more than a few months. It has been the trend for many such drugs. The doctors prescribe it. But alongside, they also warn us about the limitations of the drugs. Here, another ailment that this drug is supposed help control is Diabetes, the illness which kills many people around the world. It is supposed to be low in glycemic index which helps diabetics to sweeten their beverages instead of normal sugar. It is a metabolism booster which helps the obese people to lose weight. It is grown in the Peruvian region of the Andes Mountains. The drug has been talked about in many forums especially the world well known Dr. Oz show. It is there both on TV and internet.
The new miracle drug:
The drug that is talked of famously these days with all the superlatives is the Yacon. It is effective only when taken in its 100% pure Yacon syrup form. The stress upon taking in the purest form is that there are mushrooming counterfeits in the market which claim to do the same. That is the reason why it has to be bought from reliable sources.
The effect of weight loss is due to the increased metabolism rate after taking the pure syrup. There are other benefits of the tuber such as skin rejuvenation, relieve constipation, it is a source of high fiber, and is also good for colon health. But the catch here is that it should be in its purest form. Otherwise the effects cannot be felt. The syrup is supposed to more beneficial when it is raw.
Extraction of pure syrup:
This is a simple process just like any other juice but in order to thicken the dilute syrup, need a little of evaporation under controlled conditions util it reaches the consistency of the maple syrup. The heat does not denature the Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) so it is safe to apply heat to the syrup.
The heating also imparts a sweet taste which is very refreshing and for overall health apart from dieters. The purity of the syrup is affected by temperatures only above 120 degree centigrade. A special type of evaporation equipment is used like it is used for maple syrup. When the process is carried out in vacuum, the nature of the syrup does not get affected.
Why pure syrup?:
The syrup should be 100 percent pure is what the doctors recommend especially Dr. Oz. the reason is that when the syrup is diluted or otherwise mixed up with other impurities the same effect cannot be felt. Fructooligosaccharide is also a prebiotic which enhances the number of good bacteria in the human intestine which helps in digestion. Pure syrup is good for decreasing the waist size which is the actual indicator of weight loss. Since it is a very good source of fiber, it helps to decrease the hunger pangs and diminishes the craving for in between snacking.
It helps to decrease the Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference which are tested to see if weight loss has actually happened. Since it is a low calorie sweetener, it can be taken by diabetic patients. It has some benefits even for normal people as it gives more energy and feels refreshing.
How to be sure of Purity?
There is no doubt that only the purest form of the syrup is effective, but it should also be made sure whether what you buy is pure. So, buy it from a known source that you can trust. It should be tested by a physician and take it only after referring a well known physician who is in the field for long. Make sure that what you have is 100% yacon Syrup without any adulteration to enjoy the benefits of this medicine.