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Q. What is PinnoThin®?
 
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PinnoThin® is an all-natural appetite suppressant which promotes a satiety feeling. It contains pure, all-natural oil, extracted from the nuts of the Korean pine tree. Clinical studies have shown that PinnoThin® ones taken up in the body can help control your calorie intake by reducing appetite and creating a feeling of 'fullness'.

 
 

Q. How does PinnoThin® make me feel less hungry?
 
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When you eat a meal, the food is digested in the stomach and then goes into the small intestine. As nutrients are absorbed in the small intestines, signals are sent to the brain telling you that you have eaten enough. Two of these signals, cholecystokinin (CCK) and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1), have been proven to play an important role in the process of satiety. PinnoThin® and its natural metabolites have been clinically tested to increase the release of these signals telling your body that you have eaten enough. By taking 3 grams of PinnoThin® 1 hour before a meal or in between meals you can help to reduce your meal size and your in between appetite.

 
 

Q. Why is taking PinnoThin® more effective than just eating pine nuts?
 
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It is not recommended to eat pine nuts in lieu of PinnoThin® to help suppress your appetite. The amount of pine nuts one would have to consume to acquire the beneficial effects of PinnoThin® would far exceed what should be eaten in one day.

 
 

Q. What is the recommended dose of PinnoThin®?
 
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The beneficial effects of PinnoThin® are seen at a dose of three grams, 1 hour before or during a meal.

 
 

Q. Is PinnoThin® safe?
 
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PinnoThin® is a 100% natural ingredient from a vegetable source that has existed in the diet for centuries, which has been proven to have no adverse effects when taken in the recommended dosage.

 
 

Q. Can PinnoThin® cause allergic reactions?
 
A. PinnoThin® is a fully refined oil and refined oils hardly contain any proteins which can cause allergic reactions. However, some people prone to allergies exhibit very fierce reactions even to minute amounts of certain proteins. These individuals would consequently want to avoid products containing refined nut oil. Although not probable, traces of nut protein cannot be excluded from the realm of possibility. Although trace levels of pine nut proteins are not expected to induce allergic reactions, Stepan Lipid Nutrition cannot guarantee that PinnoThin® is allergen free.
 
 

Q. How quickly and for how long does PinnoThin® stay in effect?
 
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In clinical studies, the levels of the appetite-suppressing hormones CCK and GLP1 were significantly increased within 30-60 minutes after taking PinnoThin® and its metabolites. These levels were still noticeably high after three hours.

 
 

Q. Is it necessary to diet and exercise to get results with PinnoThin®?
 
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It's not just the quantity of food you eat, but also its quality and caloric content that influences weight loss - as does the amount of calories you burn. Therefore, you get the most desirable and quick results when combining PinnoThin® with a sensible, healthy diet and regular exercise.

 
 

Q. Can PinnoThin® be taken by women who are pregnant or breast-feeding?
 
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Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should always consult their physician before adding any kind of supplement to their regular diet.

 
 

Q. Can PinnoThin® be taken in combination with prescription medicines?
 
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You should consult your physician before using PinnoThin® together with prescription medicines.

 
 

Q. Are there any stimulants in PinnoThin®?
 
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Unlike other appetite suppressants and satiety ingredients, PinnoThin® does not contain unhealthy stimulants whatsoever.

 
 

Q. Where can I find PinnoThin®?
 
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PinnoThin® is available in capsules, as well as in an increasing variety of food products such as nutritional bars and yogurts, at a growing number of online and retail outlets. For a complete list of products that contain PinnoThin® please visit the 'Shopping for PinnoThin' webpage.

 
 

Q. What is the role of lipids in the body?
 
A. In the body lipids fulfill a variety of functions, for example as an energy source, a structure component or as a hormone like factor.
 
 

Q. Who makes PinnoThin®?
 
A. Stepan Lipid Nutrition, manufacturer of advanced nutritional lipid products, produces PinnoThin® from pure Korean pine nut vegetable oil using a patented process.
 
 

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