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UNICITY BALANCE
BIOS LIFE Formula for Healthy Cholesterol Support
DESCRIPTION
Unicity Balance (also known as Bios Life Slim or Bios Life S) is a fiber-based, vitamin-rich nutritional supplement. Unicity
Balance contains a blend of soluble and insoluble fibers, Unicity 7 technology, phytosterols, policosanol, an extract of
Chrysanthemum morifolium, vitamins, and minerals that when combined with a healthy diet and exercise may lower total serum
cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, and help achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
Unicity Balance is light orange in color. It is a hygroscopic crystalline powder that is generally soluble in water. Each serving of
Unicity Balance contains 4 g of fiber, 1 g of phytosterols, 750 mg of Unicity 7, 6 mg of policosanol, and 12.5 mg of an extract of
Chrysanthemum morifolium. In addition to these active ingredients, each serving of Unicity Balance contains maltodextrin, citric
acid, orange juice powder, sucralose, and orange flavor.
BENEFITS AND RESEARCH
It's estimated that Americans consume 10-12 g of total fiber per day, less than half the amount of the recommended daily intake.
Epidemiological and clinical studies have correlated low daily fiber intake with higher incidences of obesity, hyperinsulinemia,
hypercholesterolemia, and elevated risks of cardiovascular disease.
Unicity Balance is a nutritional supplement designed to increase fiber intake. Each serving of Unicity Balance contains four
grams of fiber. When taken three times daily, Unicity Balance contributes to half of the recommended daily value of fiber. Fiber
supplementation has been shown to decrease preprandial and postprandial glucose levels, lower LDL cholesterol and
apolipoprotein B levels, increase satiety, and facilitate weight loss.
In addition to fiber supplementation, Unicity Balance contains a patented blend of phytosterols, policosanol, Chrysanthemum
morifolium, vitamins, and minerals. Unicity Balance facilitates weight loss through five distinct mechanisms. First, the soluble
fiber matrix promotes an increase in satiety. Second, Unicity Balance improves cholesterol levels. Reduction in LDL content
removes a potent inhibitor of lipolysis. Third, Unicity Balance improves blood glucose levels. Maintaining appropriate serum
glucose levels reduces hyperinsulinemia and promotes insulin sensitivity. Reducing insulin levels permits fatty acid oxidation to
occur. Fourth, Unicity Balance restores appropriate leptin signaling. Lastly, Unicity Balance reduces triglyceride levels allowing
for leptin to cross the blood-brain barrier and affect its mechanism of action. Research has shown that this product may serve as a
first line treatment option for mild hypercholesterolemia, as well as adjunct therapy for lipid lowering pharmaceutical intervention.
SUGGESTED USAGE
Dissolve the contents of one packet or one scoop into 8 to 10 fl. oz. of liquid (water or juice) and stir vigorously. Drink immediately.
Use 15-20 minutes before meals up to three times daily.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Unicity Balance is well tolerated. There may be mild gastrointestinal discomfort, such as increased flatulence or loose stools,
during the first month of initial use due to the increased uptake of dietary fiber. This GI disturbance usually disappears within the
first thirty days. If the GI discomfort persists, reduce the number of servings of Unicity Balance. If the GI discomfort further
persists, stop taking the product and consult your physician. Taking this product without adequate liquid can result in
complications. If you are a diabetic, consult a physician for proper use of this product, as the chromium may reduce the need for
medication.
HOW SUPPLIED
Unicity Balance is packaged in single-serving foil packets or in bulk canisters.
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REFERENCES
Sprecher, DL and Pearce GL (2002), Metabolism 51: 1166-70.
Verdegem, PJE; Freed, S and Joffe D (2005), American Diabetes Assocation 65th Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA.
Slavin, JL, (2005) Nutrition 21: 411-418.
Delzenne NM, Cani PD, (2005) Current Opinion Clincal Nutrition & Metabolic Care 8: 636-640
Duenas, V; Duenas, J; Burke, E and Verdegem, PJE (2006), 7th International Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and
Vascular Biology, American Heart Association, Denver, CO.
Verdegem, PJE (2007), Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research 5: 1-6
US Patent 6,933,291.
* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT
INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
PRODUCT PHOTO
NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.
The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-
reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual
identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected over dosage, the drug's identity should be
verified by chemical analysis.
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6Mechanismsof
UnicityBalance
UnicityBalanceReducesYourAppetite
UnicityBalancecontainsapatentedfibermatrixthatformsasoftgelsolutioninyourstomach.Thiscreatesa
feelingoffullnesswhichreducesyourappetiteandpreventsovereating.Whentakenbeforeameal,thisalso
slowsabsorptionofthefoodyoueat.Thissimpleconceptishelpingpeoplefeelfullsoonerandeatless.
IthinkthemostsignificantthingaboutUnicityBalancebesidesthewonderfulweight
lossisthefactthatIdonthavethoseeveningcravings.Beingabletoeatamodestdinner
andthennotthinkingaboutfoodisjustamazingtome.
JenniferBirge,MS,RD,CDERegisteredDietitian/DiabetesEducator
UnicityBalanceImprovesYourCholesterolLevels
UnicityBalancehasbeenclinicallyproventohelprestoreandmaintainhealthy
cholesterollevels4wayswithoutadversesideeffects:
1.Fiberhelpsblockthereabsorptionofcholesterolfromtheintestines
2.Plantsterolsblocktheabsorptionofcholesterolfromfood
3.Policosanolreducescholesterolproductionbytheliver
4.ChrysanthemumMorifoliumenhancesenzymaticbreakdownand
helpsremoveLDLcholesterolfromthebody
Onaverage,UnicityBalanceincreasesHDL29%andreducesLDL31%.
IthasbecomewellknownthatraisingthegoodHDLCholesterolandloweringthe
badLDLCholesterolsignificantlydecreasestheriskofheartattackandstroke.
UnicityBalancePromotesGlucoseStabilizationandHelpsYourBodyBurnFat
TakingUnicityBalancebeforeamealslowstherateglucoseisreleasedintoyourbloodstream,whichreduces
theamountofinsulinthebodyneeds.WithlowerinsulinlevelsyourbodyentersaFatBurningZonethat
allowsyoutoburnthefatstoredinyourfatcells.
Beingabletoreducebodysize,reducebloodlipids,andreducebloodglucoseUnicity
Balanceisacompletepackageformypatientswithdiabetes.
JudyGilman,RN,FNPBC,CDEFamilyNursePractitioner/DiabetesEducator
UnicityBalanceLowersYourTriglycerides
Triglyceridesareatypeoffatfoundinyourblood.Hightriglyceridelevelsincreaseyourriskofheartattack,
stroke,diabetes,andobesity.UnicityBalancehasbeenclinicallyproventoreducetriglyceridelevelsbyan
averageof40percentinjust60days.Whatsmore,recentstudiesindicatethathightriglyceridelevelscan
blockleptinfromreachingthebrain.Byreducingtriglyceridelevels,leptinisabletocrossintothebrainand
yourbodythengetsthesignaltostopstoringandtostartburningfat.
UnicityBalanceDecreasesLeptinResistance
Leptinisoneofthecommunicationlinksbetweenyourfatcellsandyourbrain.Whenworkingproperly,the
brainstopscravingfoodwhenitsensesadequateleptininthebody.AftertakingUnicityBalanceregularlyyour
fatcellsandbrainbegintocommunicateagain,reducingcravingsandappetite,increasingenergyand
ultimatelyleadingtofatloss.
WhatmakesUnicityBalanceuniqueisitsabilitytolowerleptinresistance.Thisisnotfound
inanyotherproduct.
WilliamR.WorkMD,ABFP,ABAARMFamilyMedicine/AntiAgingandRegenerativeMedicine
UnicityBalanceAbsorbsandRemovesFat
ThepatentedfibermatrixfoundinUnicityBalancebindswiththefatfromthefoodyoueat.
Thisreducestheamountoffatbeingabsorbedbyyourbodyandsafelyremovesitfromyoursystem.
My15yearoldsondecreasedhisbodyfatfrom36%to18%.
RichardJordan,MultipleBusinessOwner
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Product Information
Summary for
Unicity Balance
INGREDIENTS NUTRIENTS
AMOUNT
Per Serving
MECHANISM OF ACTION

Biosphere
Fiber

Nutra Fiber
(Only in the
Glucose Control)
Guar Gum Gum Arabic
Locust Bean Citrus Pectin
Oat Fiber Maltodextrin

Proprietary blend of plant derived
polysaccharides. Orange Juice
Powder Flavor Blend, Calcium
Carbonate, Stevia, Citric Acid



4 grams
A patented blend of 5 highly soluble fibers
combined with mineral carbonate that quickly
forms a fiber matrix in the digestive tract.

Proprietary blend of Nutrafiber is used speci-
fically for its role in advanced blood glucose
management. Due to its physio-chemical
properties, this fiber super-hydrates adding extra
viscosity to the overall fiber matrix increasing its
ability to moderate glucose and insulin levels.


Unicity 7X
Proprietary blend of plant derived
polysaccharides. Flavor - Orange
Juice Powder with Citric Acid and
Stevia (Balance for Glucose) or
Sucralose (Balance for Cholesterol)
Helps restore the brains sensitivity to Leptin
(a hormone produced by fat cells which helps
regulate appetite and metabolism). This
decreases appetite and cravings and increases
metabolism which is a key to FAT LOSS.

Bios Cardio
Matrix
On average, Unicity Balance has been clinically
proven to lower LDL 31%, raise HDL 29% and
Triglycerides 40%, which facilitates lowering the
risk of heart disease.


Phytosterols


Soybean Extract
Sunflower Extract


1 gram per
serving
Blocks food-based cholesterol from being
absorbed into the bloodstream by blocking the
cholesterol transport mechanisms in the
intestinal tract, which may reduce the risk of
heart disease associated with high cholesterol
levels and is recommended by NCEP guidelines
Policosanol
Sugar Cane Extract 6mg
Lowers LDL by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, (so
no statin medication side effects ever appear.)
Reduces LDL oxidation and platelet aggregation.
Chrysanthemum
Morifolium
Chrysanthemum Extract 12.5 mg
Activates the 7-alpha hydroxylase enzyme that
removes LDL cholesterol, converting it into bile.




Bios Vitamin
Complex


Beta Carotene
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopheryl)
Chromium Polynicotinate
Calcium Carbonate
B1 Thiamin
B2 Riboflavin
B3 Niacin
B6 Pyridoxine
B7 Biotin
B9 Folate
B12 Cyanocobolamin
Zinc Gluconate
Selenium
750 IU 15%
45mg 75%
20 IU 67%
100mcg 84%
60 mg 6%
2 mg 134%
2 mg 118%
26mcg 130%
7 mg 350%
20 mcg 7%
220mcg 55%
25 mg 417%
233mg 16%
3 mcg 5%
Antioxidants that help prevent Lipid and LDL oxidation
and strengthen the immune system.

Enhances insulin effectiveness, reduces blood glucose.
Provides for gel-like matrix in the digestive tract which
delays absorption of food, especially carbohydrates.
Powerful B complex that helps breakdown nutrients
into energy.

Biotin helps metabolism and use of free fatty acids for
energy

Essential for cellular health
May inhibit LDL
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IngredientsandRecommended
UseofUnicityBalance
UnicityBalanceProductSummary&Ingredients
UnicityBalanceisasafe,effective,naturalsupplement
thatisclinicallyproventobalancecholesterolandbloodsugar.
Itsadeliciousorangedrinkmixthatyoutake10minutesbeforeyoueat.
Seethechartbelowforthespecificsonhoweachingredientcontributes
tolosingweightandbalancingcholesterolandbloodsugarlevels.
KeyIngredients Nutrients MechanismofAction
BiosphereFiber OatFiber,GuarGum,
GumArabic,Locust
Bean,CitrusPectin,
Maltodextrin,
Thisfibermatrixformsagelinthedigestivesystemthattraps
cholesterol,bileacids,andfatwhichslowstherateofglucose
absorption.Thisactionsupportshealthycholesterollevelsand
healthybloodglucoselevels.
Unicity7X Proprietaryblendof
plantderived
polysaccharides
HelpstorestorethebrainssensitivitytoLeptin(ahormonethat
regulatesappetiteandmetabolism)andInsulin.Thissupports
naturalfatlossandhealthycholesterolandbloodsugarlevels.
BiosCardioMatrix Phytosterols,polico
sanol,andextractof
Chrysanthemum
Morifolium
RestrictsLDLCholesterolfrombeingabsorbedintotheblood
stream(whileintheintestinaltract)in3ways:1)blocksfood
basedcholesterol,2)disruptscholesterolbiosynthesis,and3)
enhancesenzymaticbreakdownandremovalofcholesterol.
BiosVitamin
Complex
CalciumCarbonate,
VitaminsA,C,E,B1,
B2,B3,B6,B12,
Biotin,&Folate(zinc
andchromium)
Thisspecialblendofvitaminsisperfectlyadjustedtodeliverto
thebodythenecessarycofactorsofenergyproductionfromfat
stores.Itgivesapersonmoreenergy,whichencouragesamore
activeandhealthylifestyle(withouttheuseofstimulants).
UnicityBalanceRecommendedUse
UnicityBalanceisdesignedtohelpyourbodybalancecholesterolandbloodglucose,andburnfatin
anatural,safemanner,whentakeatleasttwiceaday(1015minutesbeforeyourtwolargestmeals).
UnicityBalance4412Rule
UnicityBalanceworksbestwhenyoukeepthe4412Rule,
whichiseatingyourfoodduringyourmealtimes.Byfasting
betweenmealsyourbodyrapidlyburnsoffbodyfatseveral
hoursoftheday,whichreducesbothyourweightandinches.
Tofollowthe4412Rule,simplydothefollowingsteps:
1) Eataleanhighproteinbreakfastthenwait4hours.
2) DrinkSlim,eatlunchthenwait4hourstoeatagain.
3) DrinkSlim,eatdinnerthenwait12hourstoeatbefore
eatingbreakfast.
UnicityBalancemakesiteasytokeepthegapsbetweenmeals,
becauseitmakesyouhungerfreeandenergyfilled.Itreduces
yourhungercravingsandhelpsyourbodytouseitsfatforthe
sustainedenergyitneeds.
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InstructionforUsing
UnicityBalance

Forbestresultsremember101010andfollowtheseinstructions.Putabout10ouncesofwater
(orwaterandjuicecombined)intoashakercupandthenmixinyourUnicityBalance.Giveitacouple
ofquickhardshakes(oruseanelectricwhipmixer),butnomorethan10seconds.Drinkitalldown
immediately,about10minutesbeforeyourtwolargestmeals(usuallylunchanddinner).
Youachieveoptimumresultsifyoudontdrinkanythingelsewithyourmeal.Sipwateroralowsugar
beverageifyourmealistoodry.DonotusecarbonatedbeveragesoralcoholformixingUnicityBalance.
Ifyouwanttoaggressivelyreduceyoursize,cholesterol,triglyceride,orglucoselevels,somehave
foundpositiveresultstakinguptotwopacketssimultaneouslybeforeeachmeal,upto3timesper
day.Itisrecommendedthatyoudonotexceedsixpacketsperday.
Ifyoutendtoexperiencebloatingorgas,itisrecommendedthatyoustartbyusingonly1/2packet
permealforacoupleofdays.Yourbodywillusuallyadjusttothehealthyamountofincreasedfiber
afterabout25days,andthenyoucanincreaseyourdosagetousingthewholepacketamount.
Theadditionoffibertoadietthatmaybecurrentlylowinfibermightcausetemporarydiarrheaor
constipation.Toremedythissituation,increaseyourwaterintake.Fiberneedswatertowork,anda
normaldietshouldcontain8ormoreglassesofwaterperday.
ForthosepeoplewhohaveIBS(IrritableBowelSyndrome),UnicityBalancecanbeaveryhelpful
supplement.IfyousufferfromIBS,itisbesttostartslowly,using1/2packetmixedin
810ouncesofwater.YoumayneedadditionalsupplementssuchasUnicityCleanse.
UnicityBalancecanbetakenwithmostmedications,astherearenoknownsideeffectsor
contraindications.Iftakingprescriptiondrugsthatrecommendtakingwithfood,drinkUnicityBalance
atthesametime.Iftheprescriptionmedicationcallsforyoutotakeitonanemptystomach,take
yourmedicationonehourbeforeUnicityBalanceortwohoursafter.
Iftakingacholesterolmedication,DONOTstoptakingit.Ifyourgoalistoreduceyourstatindosage,
speaktoyourhealthcareprofessional.Stoppingstatinsabruptlymaycauseareboundincreasein
cholesterol.TakingUnicityBalanceandthestatintogetherinitiallywillallowyourhealthcareprovider
tograduallyreducethedoseofthestatinandavoidrebound.
Ifyouhavediabetes,yourhealthcareprovidershouldbeinformedsoaplancanbemadetoloweryour
diabetesmedication,becauseUnicityBalancewillcontrolyourbloodsugarsandlessontheamountof
yourdiabeticmedicationsneeded.Testingyourbloodsugarwillallowyoutodetectanylowlevels.
Reportanyproblemstoyourhealthcareprovidersoyourdiabetesmedicationcanbemodified.
TakingUnicityBalanceasdirectedisveryimportantandthatincludesusingUnicityBalancetwotimes
adayforATLEAST3months.Ifyouaretakinginplaceofmedications,thenmustcontinuetakingit
longterm.Youwillexperienceadecreaseinappetiteandcravingsalmostimmediately,followedbyfat
lossandreductionininches.Formaximumhealthbenefits,includingavoidingheartdisease,diabetes,
andobesity,takingUnicityBalanceshouldbeadailypractice.Itisveryimportanttounderstandthat
isnotsomethingyou"try"foronemonth.
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FAQsRelatedtoUsing
UnicityBalance

Q:HowoftenandwhenisthebesttimetodrinkUnicityBalance?
A:Forbestresults,drinkUnicityBalanceatleasttwiceaday,1015minutespriortoyourlargestmeals.Ifyouforgettodrink
UnicityBalancebeforeyoubegineating,thendrinkitwithyourmealbecauseitwillstillprovidesomebenefits.
Q:CantheexpenseofUnicityBalancebereimbursedbymedicalinsurance?
A:WhenUnicityBalanceisprescribedasmedicallynecessarybyalicensedPhysician,theexpensecanbecoveredbyyour
HealthSavingsPlan(HSA),MedicalSavingsAccount(MSA),orFlexibleSpendingAccount(FSA)ofyouremployerorsmall
business.Additionally,manyinsurancepolicieswillreimburseyouforallorpartoftheexpense.Youmustcheckwithyour
insuranceproviderforspecifics.UnicityhasthefollowingcodesforUnicityBalance(akaBiosLifeSlim):U.S.CPTCode#99070,
U.S.NDCCode#6733290060,CanadianNPNCode#80036962.
Q:CanyoudrinkUnicityBalancewithmedication?
A:Ifitisacceptabletotakeyourmedicationwithfood,thenitisokaytotakeitwithUnicityBalance.Yourphysiciancanreferto
theUnicityInternationalsectionofthePhysiciansDeskReference(PDR)forothersafetywarnings.UnicityBalancehasbeenused
formorethantwodecadesandnoadversesideeffectshavebeenreportedormeasuredwhenusedproperlyaccordingto
instructions.NOTE:Itisrecommendedthatanymedicationsthatneedtobetakenbetweenmealsshouldbetakenatleastone
hourbeforetakingUnicityBalanceorthreehoursafterconsumingUnicityBalancetoavoidimpedingabsorption.
Q:WillIexperienceanysideeffectswiththeintroductionofUnicityBalanceintomydiet?
A.Theadditionofafibersupplementation,suchasUnicityBalancetoadietthatiscurrentlylowinfibermaycausetemporary
discomfortinyourbowels.Ifdiarrheaoccurs,cutbackontheamountofUnicityBalancetoonehalfdose(orless)andthen
increaseitgraduallyintoyourdietusingonequarterpacketincrementsperserving.Becausefiberdrawswatertoit(hydrophilic),
constipationmayoccur.Ifthisoccurs,increasetheamountofwatermixedwithUnicityBalance(upto14or16ounces).Then,re
adjusttolesseramountsgraduallyintoyourUnicityBalancemixtureuntilyoureach10or12ounces.TakingUnicityBalance
withoutadequatefluidscanresultincomplications.Fiberneedswatertoworkandanormaldietshouldcontaineightormore
glassesofwaterperday,soyoualsomayneedtoincreasetheoveralllevelofwateryouconsumetoreachnormallevels.
Q:ShouldIcontinuedrinkingUnicityBalancewhenIhaveachievedmycholesterolorfatlossgoals?
A:UnicityBalancehasbeenclinicallytestedinnumerousmedicallysupervisedstudiestohelppatientsachievetheirhealth
goals,oftenwithin60to90days.However,takingUnicityBalanceforpreventionpurposesishighlyrecommended,therefore
mostpeoplemaketakingitalifestylechoiceandcontinuetakingitevenaftertheircholesterolorfatlossgoalshavebeen
accomplished.Higheramountsoffiberisanimportantpartofalifelonghealthydietandwillachieveongoinggoodhealth,
higherenergy,betterdigestivefunction,andmaintenanceofrecommendedcholesterollevels,sugarbalance,andweight.
Q:CanpeoplewithDiabetesdrinkUnicityBalance?
A:Yes,UnicityBalanceisespeciallyformulatedtohelpthosewhosufferfromDiabetes,andtheycansafelytakethisproductifthey
monitortheirBloodGlucoseLevelsandworkwiththeirhealthpractitionertoadjusttheirmedicationsaccordingly.Manydiabetics
haveachievedreallygoodresultswithUnicityBalanceandsomehavebeenabletogetoffallotherdiabeticmedications.
Q:CanapregnantornursingwomandrinkUnicityBalance?
A:Yes,UnicityBalanceissafeforpregnantwomenandnursingmoms.Itisespeciallyhelpfulduringpostpartum,toassistwith
losingtheextraweightgained,andtoassistwithhigherlevelsofenergyandtoassistinthehealingprocessofinternalorgans.
Q:CanIdrinkUnicityBalancewithotherUnicityproducts?
A:Yes,absolutely.UnicityBalanceisoneofUnicitysBiosLifeproductsanditisclassifiedasfiberbaseddietarysupplement.
CombiningBiosLifeproductswilladdmorefibertoyourdietandpossiblyenhancethefunctionalityofeachproduct.Itisalso
safewithotherherbsand/orhomeopathicproducts.
Q:CanchildrenorolderpeopledrinkUnicityBalance?
A:UnicityBalanceisderivedfromnaturalingredients,soitissafeandbeneficialforallgenders,ages,andtypesofpeople.Itis
highlyrecommendedforadultsandteenagerswhowanttoloseexcessfatorpreventgainingadditionalfat.Morechildrenare
experiencingproblemswithweightandfatissuesthaneverbefore.Childrensixtotwelveshouldconsumeonlyhalfservingsof
UnicityBalance.Forchildrenundersix,werecommendyouconsultyourpediatricianaboutaddingUnicityBalancetotheirdiet.
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Glycemic Response to Danish Rolls -- With and Without Unicity Balance


















The patented blend of fibers in Unicity Balance specifically targets the
rate of carbohydrate absorption. In fact, Unicity Balances fiber provides
3 times the benefit of normal fiber. This means that one gram of fiber in
Unicity Balance offsets 3 grams of carbohydrates a major benefit as you
target to control your net carbs.



ARE UNICITY PRODUCTS FDA APPROVED?
This is a question we get asked frequently: Are Unicitys products FDA approved? Below is
the technical response based on information compiled from the FDA.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not formally Approve or Certify nutritional
supplements such as Bios Life Slim, or other Unicitys products. These terms are more
applicable to pharmaceutical (drugs) designed to prevent or cure specific conditions under the
direct guidance of a physician (only pharmaceutical drugs require FDA approval;
supplements/nutraceuticals do not). However, it is important to know that the FDA inspects and
monitors facilities, product labels, and health claims. Unicitys products while not Approved
by the FDA, are regulated by the agency and all of them satisfy all governmental safety and
quality requirements.
We believe that is it important to note, that because Unicitys products are sold worldwide, they
must meet all global requirements and regulations set forth by all of the countries its products are
sold in. Many of those countries have far more restrictive requirements than our U.S. FDA
requirements and Unicity has taken all steps necessary to meet all those higher demands.
The Unicity Difference: Quality Assurance & Safety

Quality and safety are the hallmarks of Unicity products, which are manufactured in FDA-
approved facilities under stringent good manufacturing practices (GMP), as defined by
government regulatory procedures. The team of scientists at Unicity work in partnership with the
scientists and technicians at our manufacturing plants to ensure that product quality is
unequivocal and meet every standard.
Our quality standards require the selection of the best raw ingredients and to quarantine them
until tested and proven to meet our specifications, before release for use. Naturally occurring
toxicants in botanicals, as well as potential environmental contaminants, are always screened in
the ingredients and in the finished products.
Where applicable, patented and standardized ingredients are used in the formulating and
production processes. Our products are designed to use only natural and safe ingredients and we
avoid using artificial colorings and flavorings. All finished products are sampled and analyzed to
certify compliance to all standards and label claims.
We strive to exceed our customers expectations. Proof of efficacy of an increasing number of
our products is backed by clinical studies, which are published in peer-reviewed medical and
scientific journals. If primary research on a product is not yet available, the product is designed
based on clinical research on individual ingredients.


2009 Bios Life Franchise Owners Manual 02/09
Bios Life

is a series of world-class products

developed to attack the worlds number one health
concern obesity. Obesity is the leading cause
of increased risks for cardiovascular disease (the
worlds number one killer), and diabetes. Becoming
familiar with the benets of Bios Life, what it is and
how it works, will help you build a strong customer
base and expand your Bios Life Franchise.
Although some of this information may be technical,
please continue your study and supplement this
guide with available resources.
What is Bios Life

?
Bios Life is a vitamin-rich ber based supplement.
Not all the products in the Bios Life family are
the same. However, they do share common
ingredients, namely the base of a Biosphere Fiber
and a Bios Vitamin Complex. The differences in the
products are the result of the natural progression
of our learning and research of new ingredients
that improve the effectiveness of the products
in combating health issues. We will refer to the
nutrients in Bios Life Slim

since it represents the

cutting edge of our research and contains all of the
possible nutrients used in the Bios Life family of
products. Bios Life Slim consists of the Biosphere
Fiber, several proprietary ingredients called Unicity
7X, the Bios Cardio matrix and a Bios Vitamin
Complex. We will discuss what each one of these
elements is and what they do.
Biosphere Fiber
A major part of Bios Life is naturally occurring
ber. Fiber is a normal plant component. It is an
important part of the skin of an apple, for example,
or the bark of a tree. Fibers are carbohydrates
which are not absorbed into the blood stream. They
cant be digested because the digestive system
lacks the enzymes to break them down. As a result
ber moves through the digestive system without
inuencing whats going on inside the body.
The Role of Fiber
There are two kinds of ber - soluble and insoluble.
Referring again to the apple, the skin contains
mostly insoluble ber, whereas the esh of the
apple contains pectin, a soluble ber. Whether ber
is soluble or insoluble determines its biological
effect.
Insoluble ber is known for its digestive benets.
It helps to bulk the feces and can serve as food
for friendly bacteria, thereby improving the
immune system. It also scrubs out the inside of
the intestinal tract, resulting in a cleansing of the
digestive tract.
Soluble ber, on the other hand, dissolves in the
stomach and becomes a thick, gel-like substance. It
is the same thing that happens if Bios Life is left to
stand in a glass of water for a period of time, only
much more quickly.
Fibers Role In Cholesterol Management
One of the roles that the Biosphere Fiber plays is to
reduce cholesterol through a mechanism called Bile
Acid Sequestration. The function of this mechanism
is to trap and eliminate cholesterol in bile acid. This,
in fact, means that Bios Life is able to trap (sequester)
bile acids in the gastrointestinal tract.
How Does It Work?
Bile acids are molecules that the body produces to
digest fat from the diet. They are made by the liver
using cholesterol as a building block. Once the bile
acids are formed, they are transported to the gall
bladder, where the mixture of acids, cholesterol, and
other molecules are concentrated into bile.
Fat entering the gut triggers the gall bladder to excrete
bile into the GI tract, where it aids in the digestion
of fat. Once the fat is digested, the body efciently
recycles the bile acids. The bile acids are reabsorbed
into the blood stream and broken down into their
various components so that they can be reused. The
cholesterol that is used for this process originates
from the total amount of cholesterol in the body,
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and after re-absorption, the total concentration of
cholesterol in the body stays the same. That explains
why bile-mediated normal fat digestion does not
alter the cholesterol concentration in the system.
When Bios Life Slim

is consumed prior to a meal,

the ber from the Biosphere Fiber has time to form
the gel in the GI tract before the food arrives. Once
the fat in the food arrives, the normal digestive
signaling occurs and bile is released into the gut. The
bile acids help to digest the fat. However, instead of
being reabsorbed in the blood stream for breakdown
and later use, the ber gel traps the bile acids along
with the cholesterol, blocking its re-absorption. The
bile acids no longer return to the blood stream but
are excreted in the feces. The recycling mechanism
is thus interrupted. In order for new bile acid to
be synthesized, cholesterol from the bodys stored
supply will need to be used, thus reducing the total
amount of cholesterol in the body.
Another positive benet from use of the Biosphere
Fiber is to inhibit the synthesis of new cholesterol.
Fiber is fermented in the colon by bacteria to yield
short-chain fatty acids such as acetates, propionates,
and butyrates. Overall these fatty acids inhibit the
synthesis of cholesterol by the liver.
The cholesterol-lowering effect of ber is so well
established that the Food and Drug Administration
allows the use of a health claim in relation to the
reduction of the risk of heart disease by a product
if the product contains a meaningful amount of
soluble ber. This is unique, since the FDA only
allows these kinds of health claims for a limited
number of dietary ingredients.
Fiber has been researched in many clinical trials all
over the world. Unicity performed a clinical trial
with Bios Life

at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

This study was published in the journal Metabolism.
The results from the Cleveland Clinic study showed
that the Bios Life ber matrix was able to reduce
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol,
and increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein) or
good cholesterol, by signicant amounts. The study
also showed that Bios Life improved two other risk
factors for heart disease: APOB (Apolipoprotein B)
and Homocysteine levels. (Refer to chapter 15 for
more information).
Fibers Role In The Management of Blood Glucose;
Good News for Diabetics and Pre-diabetics
Fiber moderates blood sugar levels. Consuming
ber will lower blood sugar levels and increase the
amount of time it takes for glucose to be absorbed
in the digestive tract. Glucose is the main source
of energy for the body. When food, comprised of
carbohydrates, is consumed, it is broken down
into glucose, after which the body converts it into
adenosine triphosphate, commonly known as ATP
or energy for the body.
All good things should be consumed in
moderation, and carbohydrates are no exception.
The body has an elaborate signaling system to
ensure that blood sugar levels dont get too high
or too low. If the blood sugar level rises in the
body, the pancreas, sensing this rise, releases the
hormone insulin. Insulins role is to help facilitate
the cells in the body to absorb glucose from the
bloodstream. If the blood sugar levels drop too
low, then the body sends a hunger signal to eat.
Unfortunately the main staples of the traditional
American Diet are processed foods, rened sugar
and our. A negative result of excess consumption
is that blood sugar levels in the body rise much
faster than if a diet consists of whole grains, fruits,
and vegetables. If repeated frequently enough, a
sudden spike of sugar in the blood will cause the
pancreas to work overtime to produce insulin. An
unintended consequence of the hard work of the
pancreas is overshooting the amount of insulin the
body actually needs. An excess of insulin in the
bloodstream causes the bodys blood sugar levels
to drop rapidly. At that point the body signals to
the brain that it is hungry and needs to eat. This
cycle repeats until the body no longer recognizes
the signaling network and becomes insensitive
to insulin. The pancreas, which is overworked to
begin with, quits producing insulin, and the result
is the disease called diabetes.
The Biosphere Fiber in Bios Life Slim moderates
blood glucose levels through two mechanisms.
The rst involves the gel-like matrix the ber
creates in the gut. This matrix interacts with the
food, delaying its absorption. The matrix drags
the food along, and every so often a bit of the food
escapes and is absorbed in the digestive tract. This
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By delaying the breakdown of carbohydrates,
blood glucose levels do not reach extreme levels,
relieving stress on the pancreas and allowing it
to more accurately produce the correct amount of
insulin needed to facilitate glucose absorption. In
general, the same amount of glucose is absorbed.
What has changed is the time it takes to absorb it.
The second mechanism in which Biosphere Fiber
moderates blood glucose levels is by changing the
glycemic index of food. This is tied into the rst
mechanism. Some foods generate a high level of
blood glucose while others elicit a lower level
of blood glucose in the body. The difference is
generally based on the amount of carbohydrates
that a specic food contains and how available
those carbohydrates are to the body. This effect is
measured by what is called the glycemic index of
foods. The glycemic index describes the glucose
effect a food has within the body. The higher the
glycemic index of a food, the greater the impact
that food will have on glucose values and the rise
of glucose in the blood.
Remember that the soluble bers in Biosphere Fiber
will create a gel-like matrix in the gut. When food
enters the digestive tract, this matrix will begin to
interact with it and will create a coating around
the food. This protects the food from digestive
enzymes and will delay the breakdown of the
food into glucose. As with the rst mechanism, the
interaction of the gel-matrix with food reduces the
overall level of blood glucose levels and spreads
out glucose absorption over a longer period of
time.
Past research conrms the results of ber
supplementation on blood glucose levels. The
Unicity Science team has presented multiple
abstracts at scientic conferences with data they have
collected. This includes conferences conducted by
the American Heart Association and the American
Diabetes Association. The results show decreases
in fasting glucose levels but primarily in the post-
prandial (after a meal) glucose levels. This resulted
in an average reduction in A1c values of 0.9%. This
is very similar to the improvement seen by adding
a prescription diabetes oral medication. Another
result of the studies was a decrease in triglyceride
levels, a result that is crucial to converting bodies
into fat-burning machines as we will discuss later
in this chapter.
What is Biosphere Fiber?
Biosphere Fiber contains ve different highly
soluble bers: pectin, guar gum, gum acacia, locust
bean gum, and oat ber. Gum is a scientic term
for soluble ber. These ber sources have been
specically selected for their cholesterol lowering
potential. What is also singular is that calcium
carbonate is added to this ber mixture. The
calcium carbonate is not there for its nutritional
value but for the gel formation. Upon contact with
the acidic environment of the stomach, the calcium
carbonate starts to release carbon dioxide, and this
bubbling disperses the ber quickly through the
gastric uid. The ber matrix is therefore formed
quickly and efciently. The manufacturing process
and blend of ingredients are trade secrets of Unicity
International and therefore, proprietary.
The American Heart Association advises people to
consume 25 30 grams of ber per day for proper
nutrition and to promote heart health. The average
person only consumes about 12 grams per day, so
there is a large gap. A single serving of Bios Life
Slim

provides 4 grams of ber. Consuming Bios

Life Slim can help ll this gap.
Unicity 7X
One of the research discoveries found in Bios Life
Slim is the combination of ingredients in our Unicity
7X. This patent-pending, proprietary blend of
ingredients contains plant-derived polysaccharides,
citric acid, calcium carbonate, and a pinch of
orange avoring. Unicity 7X represents Unicitys
most cutting edge research added to the Bios
Life

family of products. The primary constituent

of Unicity 7X is the proprietary blend of plant-
derived polysaccharides. Its this constituent that
helps facilitate slimming or fat burning. This blend
of plant-derived polysaccharides helps restore the
bodys hormonal signaling involved in energy
metabolism. Recent studies have shown that by
consuming these plant-derived polysaccharides,
the body is able to restore the brains sensitivity to
a signal (in this case the hormone leptin) that was
previously turned off or ignored.
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Bios Cardio Matrix
Another constituent of Bios Life Slim

is the
Bios Cardio Matrix. This matrix is comprised
of the following ingredients: phytosterols,
policosanol from sugar cane, and an extract from
Chrysathemum morifolium, an herb. This group
of ingredients derives its name from the function
it performs, namely to improve cholesterol levels
thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
These ingredients are unique and have different
modes of action, yet they work synergistically to
accomplish their task.
Lowering Cholesterol Through Phytosterols
The Bios Cardio Matrix uses three mechanisms to
improve cholesterol levels. The rst mechanism is
to utilize plant phytosterols to prevent the body
from absorbing cholesterol from food. A phytosterol
is a naturally occurring chemical found in plants.
Technically speaking, phytosterols are cholesterol
analogs, which mean they have similar functions
but different origins.
Scientists estimate that 25 percent of the total
cholesterol present in the body is derived from food.
Cholesterol is present in many foodsparticularly
fatty foods. Therefore, it makes sense that in
order to lower the total cholesterol, the amount of
cholesterol ingested from food should be reduced.
Meet the Cholesterol Transportation Department
After eating, food eventually arrives in the small
intestine,which is the place in the body where most
food components are absorbed into the blood stream.
The body has special transport systems embedded in
the inner layers of the intestinal tissue that look for
various and specic ingredients found in food. One of
the ingredients this system looks for is cholesterol
after all, cholesterol is necessary to build new cells,
insulate nerves, and produce hormones.
Channel ProteinsAll Brawn, No Brains
This cholesterol transport function is performed
by proteins called channel proteins. Once channel
proteins recognize cholesterol in the gut, the
cholesterol is transported by the channel proteins
across the intestinal barrier where the cholesterol
can be absorbed into the bloodstream. Even though
channel proteins are efcient workers, they can be
fooled into spending their time transporting what
they think is real cholesterol. Meanwhile, the real
cholesterol they should be transporting is passed
through the intestines and out of the body, fooling
these proteins is the job of the phytosterols in the
Bios Cardio Matrix.
How Do Phytosterols Work?
Cholesterol is an important molecule serving as a
vital constituent of cell membranes and a precursor
to various bio-molecules. Phytosterols serve similar
functions in plants.
Cholesterol and phytosterols are so similar that they
only differ in one way on the chemical structurea
small difference that has large consequences. The
body will not absorb phytosterols as it would
absorb cholesterol.
In fact, phytosterols are so similar to cholesterol that
if theyre present in the gut along with cholesterol,
channel proteins cant tell the difference between
the two. As a result, some of the phytosterols
are picked up by the channel proteins instead of
cholesterol, which allows the cholesterol to be
passed out of the body and not absorbed into the
bloodstream.
In order to position the phytosterols in the small
intestine before the cholesterol from the food
arrives, we recommend Bios Life Slim be consumed
immediately before or with your meals.
There have been many studies done in relation to
the cholesterol-lowering potential of phytosterols.
Many of these studies were performed by
manufacturers of phytosterol-enriched margarine
spread. Typically the studies show a reduction of
LDL (bad cholesterol) in the 5 to 20 percent range
over periods of eight weeks to one year.
Decrease Cholesterol Manufactured by the Liver
The second mechanism of the Bios Cardio Matrix
utilizes policosanol derived from sugar cane to
naturally decrease the amount of cholesterol
manufactured by the liver.
Cholesterol can be brought to its proper levels using
several different approaches because cholesterol has
many functions in the body. Every function involves
its own biochemical reactions, and each one of those
is, in principle, a target for intervention.
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cholesterol is called HMG-CoA reductase inhibition,
or, in other words, decreasing the amount of
cholesterol manufactured by the liver. This is the
approach that prescription statin medications use.
Cholesterol is synthesized from small building
blocks in the body using a long chain of biochemical
reactions. In total, more than 20 steps are used to
construct the cholesterol molecule. Glucose (sugar)
or palmitate (a fatty acid) can be used as the source
molecule that is used to generate cholesterol. Every
individual building step of the molecule is mediated
by enzymes. These are large protein molecules that
serve to facilitate the biochemical steps.
If the cholesterol synthesis process is compared to
an automobile factory line, the workers and robots
are the enzymes that bring the different building
blocks together. Since the construction line is a linear
process, if only one worker is not working or working
slowly, the whole line decreases in speed. This is the
idea behind HMG-CoA reductase inhibition.
Inhibiting the HMG-CoA Reductase Enzyme
HMG-CoA reductase is one of the enzymes
involved in cholesterol synthesis. This abbreviation
stands for 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl CoEnzyme
A reductase. This enzyme converts HMG-CoA
to mevalonate, which is one of the steps in the
production chain. This enzyme can be inhibited
(slowed down) by many components. The most
well-known of these are the statin molecules.
Statin molecules can slow down HMG-CoA by
binding to it. This binding results in a structural
change of the enzyme so that it is no longer active
in the production chain. Disabling enough of this
enzyme throughout the body will reduce the total
amount of cholesterol produced.
Policosanol Inhibits HMG-CoA Reductase
Naturally
Similar to statin molecules, a specic phytonutrient
called policosanol has been shown to inhibit HMG-
CoA. Scientists have spent years establishing the
cholesterol lowering properties of the policosanol
molecule. This molecule is actually a mixture of
a couple of different alcohol molecules whose
structure is unique in the sense that it also interferes
with the effectiveness of HMG-CoA reductase. It is,
in fact, a natural statin and like a statin medication,
is also highly effective.
Many studies have been performed with this
molecule in dosages comparable to statin dosages,
from 5 mg to 40 mg per day. LDL is typically
reduced by 20 - 25% in a 12 week period. However,
unlike statin medications, the use of policosanol is
effective without producing unwanted side effects.
If policosanol works identically to statins, why
doesnt it cause the same potential side effects?
Side effects are not caused by the positive results
that the statins have on the enzyme but rather from
the aftereffects on other body tissues such as the
liver. Consequently, the liver has to lter the statin
molecules once the molecules have nished their
job. Policosanol does not produce these negative
side effects.
Bios Life Slim

contains 6 mg per serving of pure

policosanol. The benets of this mechanism do not
rely on taking the product before meals, as stated
with the other mechanisms. Policosanol works
throughout the day because cholesterol synthesis
occurs continuously. Therefore, if Bios Life Slim is
not taken before a meal, it can still be taken after
or at any time during the day, yielding positive
results.
Policosanol has another benecial side-effect
for the cardiovascular system. Research has
shown that it also reduces LDL-oxidation and
platelet aggregation. LDL can be oxidized by free
radicals, leading to an even greater build-up of
atherosclerosis. Slowing this down obviously has
an extra benet in addition to the mere lowering
of LDL. Platelet aggregation is the process that
may lead to blood clots, which in turn can reduce
the blood ow in the body. Policosanol will help
the body naturally keep the blood uid at healthy
levels and reduce the risk of clotting.
Boost the Enzymatic Breakdown and Removal of
Cholesterol
The third mechanism of Bios Cardio Matrix utilizes
a water extract of Chrysanthemum morifolium to
boost the enzymatic breakdown and removal of
cholesterol from the body.
Cholesterols Bad Reputation
Cholesterol has had a lot of bad press over the
years. But, the fact is the body needs cholesterol.
1. Cholesterol is a major building block for
many of the hormones in the body. For

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example, both the estrogen and testosterone
hormones begin with cholesterol as a
starting molecule.
2. Another important function of cholesterol
is to build and maintain cell membranes.
Cholesterol oats in the fatty phospholipids
that comprise cell walls and maintains the
structural integrity of cells.
3. Cholesterol is a fundamental building block
for bile acids. The body needs cholesterol
the problem is that too much cholesterol is
a health risk.
Manufacturing the Chemicals Needed to Survive
The body is like a high-tech chemical manufacturing
facility. It is continually building, tearing down,
eliminating or storing the chemicals it needs in
order to survive. Bile acid is one of these chemicals
that the body continually manufactures and then
tears down. Bile acids are biological molecules
used to digest fat from the diet. They are made by
the liver using cholesterol as a building block.
One of the bile acids is called cholic acid. The
rst step the body takes to make cholic acid
is to convert cholesterol into whats called
7-alpha-hydroxycholesterol. What facilitates
this transformation is an enzyme called 7-alpha
hydroxylase.
Now imagine being able to give those
7-alphahydroxylase enzymes an energy drink that
makes them work twice as hard. As a result, more
cholesterol is taken from the bodys storage and
converted into cholic acidthus reducing the total
amount of cholesterol in the body. Thats exactly
what the extract from Chrysanthemum does.
Meet the Proprietary Discovery
The Unicity Research and Development Team
discovered that a water extract of Chrysanthemum
morifolium energizes the enzyme 7-alpha
hydroxylase. Chrysanthemum morifolium is not a
new herbal extract. It has been known for centuries
that this ower has healthy benets when it is
consumed as a tea. Particularly in parts of Asia, this
ower tea is consumed for the benets to the eyes
and the immune system. In fact, this discovery is
the foundation of one of the patents on Bios Life

making it the only supplement available that

possesses this cholesterol-lowering mechanism.
Bios Vitamin Complex
Over the past few years, clinical studies have
removed all doubtBios Life is perhaps the most
effective all-natural supplement for improving
cholesterol levels, lowering triglyceride and blood
sugar levels, in the prevention of cardiovascular
disease, heart disease, and diabetes. For complete
details regarding these studies, refer to chapter 15
of this manual.
The Bios Vitamin Complex found in Bios Life
consists of the following ingredients: calcium
carbonate, vitamin A (beta-carotene),vitamin C
(ascorbic acid), vitamin E (d-alpha-tocopherols),
vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboavin),
vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl),
vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), biotin, folate,
chromium , selenium, and zinc. Bios Life Slims
primary function isnt to be a vitamin supplement
but to help burn fat.
With fat burning as the ultimate goal, we have
selected vitamins and minerals that will help
achieve this goal. For example Niacin, Riboavin,
Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, and Thiamine
HCl provide a powerful vitamin B complex. These
vitamins are essential for:
The breakdown of carbohydrates into glucose
(this provides energy for the body)
The breakdown of fats and proteins (which aids
the normal functioning of the nervous system)
Another example is the addition of the mineral
chromium. Chromium is believed to enhance the
effectiveness of insulin. Supplemental chromium
reduces blood glucose levels. Many researchers
believe that supplementary chromium could be
very useful for diabetics, especially those with
Type 2 Diabetes.
The vitamins and minerals selected to be part of the
Bios Vitamin Complex all play a synergistic role in
helping the body produce energy more efciently,
protecting the cardiovascular system from
oxidative damage and aids in the management of
blood glucose levels.

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How Does Bios Life Slim

Work?
Now that we have discussed what is in Bios Life
Slim, lets talk about how these nutrients come
together and work to convert the body from a fat-
storing machine to a fat-burning machine. Bios
Life Slim helps the body burn fat in the following
six processes:
1. Reduces Appetite. Bios Life Slim curbs the
appetite by creating a feeling of satiety or
fullness. Scientists have known for years that
ber increases satiety or, in other words, ber
makes you feel fuller quicker. As we have
previously mentioned, the Biosphere Fiber
creates a gel-like matrix in the gut. This gel-
like matrix takes up physical space that would
normally be occupied by food.
2. Blocks the Absorption of Fat. Bios Life Slim
absorbs fat by binding to fatty molecules,
prohibiting the absorption of cholesterol into the
blood stream. This is one of the ways in which
Bios Life Slim is able to lower cholesterol to
healthy levels. By removing fat from our bodies,
we reduce the amount of fat our bodies need to
break down or store.
3. Creates Fat Burning Zones. Bios Life Slim
utilizes its fat stores for energy production.
We have dubbed these periods as fat-burning
zones. The main reason this occurs is because
Bios Life Slim moderates blood glucose levels.
The Biosphere Fiber in Bios Life Slim helps keep
glucose levels from spiking too high as well as
from dropping too low. This in turn requires less
insulin and helps curb the urge to snack. This
will help curb urges to snack. Once the body
has metabolized insulin, it can utilize its own fat
storage for energy production. This is one of the
steps crucial to converting the body into a fat
burning machine.
4. Reduces Leptin Resistance. Bios Life Slim
reduces leptin resistance. Leptin is the signaling
hormone between fat cells and the brain. The
brain stops craving food when it senses an
adequate amount of leptin. This communication
helps the brain control the appetite by helping
to restore proper hormone signaling to the brain
by reducing insulin levels in the body. When
insulin levels are high, this communication
blocks the release of leptin from the cells, and
as a result, fat accumulates. Maintaining high
levels of insulin in the body results in a lack of
leptin signaling to the brain which can cause
the brain to stop hearing the leptin signal.
This situation is called leptin resistance and is
a signicant factor in obesity and weight gain.
Bios Life Slim breaks this cycle by moderating
blood glucose levels which in turn moderate
insulin levels. By taking Bios Life Slim regularly
and lowering the level of insulin in the body,
the leptin signaling between the fat cells and
the brain is reestablished. This may help reduce
cravings and appetite leading to fat burn and
weight loss.
5. Lowers Triglycerides. In relation to number two,
Bios Life Slim lowers blood fat levels, known as
triglycerides. Recent studies have shown how
triglycerides inhibit leptin from crossing the
blood brain barrier, preventing the signal from
ever reaching the brain. By reducing triglyceride
levels, we are removing one obstacle from
allowing leptin to get into the brain. The brain
cant ever react to the message if the message
is blocked at the door way. Regular use of Bios
Life Slim reduces the triglyceride levels, thus
enabling leptin to cross into the brain.
6. Improve Cholesterol Levels. The nal benet of
Bios Life Slim is its ability to manage lipid proles
and help bring cholesterol levels to a healthy
range. We have already discussed how efcient
Bios Life Slim is in reducing total cholesterol and
LDL-cholesterol levels. However, we are just
discovering how this is important not only for
cardiovascular health but in fat burning. A recent
study has shown how LDL-cholesterol acts as
a signal from the liver to fat cells, inhibiting
lipolysis (the process of breaking down fats).
By reducing LDL-cholesterol, Bios Life Slim
removes an important obstacle in converting
the body into a fat-burning machine. Regular
consumption of Bios Life Slim will reduce total
cholesterol levels but more importantly, will
reduce LDL-cholesterol levels.
Through the combination and synergy of these six
processes, Bios Life Slim helps the body become a
fat-burning machine. There simply isnt another
supplement on the market like it.
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Accelerate the Fat Loss
A couple of questions undoubtedly asked are, How
can I accelerate the fat loss process? or, What can
I do to help Bios Life Slim

, slim me down? The

research and development team at Unicity has
done the research for you. By incorporating the
following ve steps, you can experience quicker
fat loss for yourself as well as teach others how to
accelerate their fat loss:
Start the day off right by jumpstarting your
metabolism with a high protein breakfast.
Studies have shown that a high protein
breakfast leads to a longer feeling of fullness
and the consumption of smaller meals
throughout the day.
Take Bios Life Slim daily along with three
healthy, well balanced meals. Research has
shown that people who eat three meals a day
are less likely to overeat and keep off long-
term weight.
Use the 4-4-12 rule to space your meals.
For example, allow (4) four hours between
breakfast and lunch, (4) four hours between
lunch and dinner, and (12) twelve hours
between dinner and breakfast. Give your
body time in between meals to metabolize the
insulin produced as a result of eating. A general
rule of thumb is that on average insulin will
drop to low levels in two hours. Spacing your
meals every four hours ensures that your body
will enter a period where you use fat stores
for energy production previously referred to
as the fat burning zone. The key to entering
the fat-burning zone is to avoid snacking
which will increase glucose levels and insulin
levels to spike. The presence of insulin blocks
the bodys ability to access the fat stores for
energy.
Decrease the glycemic index of your meals.
Change what you eat by eating more fruits
and vegetables and fewer carbohydrates. If
you are going to eat carbs, eat whole grains
and avoid rened foods.
Increase your level of activity. Look for ways
to exercise or to simply increase the amount of
walking you do. Use the stairs instead of the
elevator. Walk to work or walk during your
lunch break. Walking is a great activity that
promotes the use of fat-burning for energy.
Bios Life Slim is a singular supplement that is
designed to help burn fat and improve overall
health. By taking Bios Life Slim with meals, your
body will return to its natural fat-burning mode.
Your next meal and every meal after that will
be much more enjoyable by knowing that with
Bios Life Slim youre improving what may be
the biggest factors in determining how you look,
how you feel, and in determining the quality and
length of your life.
Unicity is committed to producing high quality
products. Time, energy and money are invested to
ensure each and every product is safe, effective and
easy to consume. The Research and Development
team at Unicity collaborates with various research
institutions to insure quality and effectiveness.
The results of these collaborations are available to
you and can be accessed in Chapter 15.