Carb-Cutter could simply be the new weight loss drug for the 21st century instead of exercising inthe gym. It is known to block the enzymes in the human stomach, amylase, by breaking down starch. For example, it claims to promote weight loss by preventing carbohydrates from being turned into fat when they are absorbed into the digestive system. Other benefits for Carb Cutter users include reduced cravings, leaner muscle tissues, and a natural energy boost (Diet Review). Drug advertisers had said there is no need to include physical activity or diet in order to achieve the desired weight loss results. This means people can eat as many starch-filled foods they want without obtaining any weight gain. However, are these statements valid?In order to investigate the validity of carb-cutter, two solutions were made in separate reaction tubes. Six tubes had the same concentration of tris (carb cutter), amylase, and starch compared tothe other six tubes with buffer, amylase, and starch. The other solution containing the buffer acted as the control, without carb cutter. The starch concentration was measured over time for 12 minutes in all 12 test tubes. The control solution mimics that of a human stomach and was observed to break down the concentration of starch in a normal way; the levels of starch steadily decreased over time. If the starch concentrations were high then the amylase was not digesting the starch in the stomach. The conclusion of the study gave disappointing results with the amounts of starch in the 1st solution continuing to decrease despite the presence of Carb Cutter (Figure 1). If Carb Cutter had been effective, then the starch levels would have remained the same.Thus the results provide evidence that the effectiveness of Carb Cutter is unreliable. The reason of the control’s levels of starch decreasing then irregularly increasing might be because ofother elements affecting the experiment such as human air and skin contamination on the test tubes. Researchers should have worn gloves and closed all the tubes tightly while getting thedata. However, the starch in the Carb Cutter continued to decrease; this proves that it was ineffective in halting the enzyme amylase from digesting the carbohydrate.Many starch blocker supplements similar to Carb Cutter have not been scientifically proven to lose weight. Instead is the companies that manufacture the drugs that deliver the results of the product, persuading the consumer that the drug does administer better health. A report by the National Institute of Health states that virtually 100 percent of people who take a diet pill may lose weight, but gain it all back as soon as they stop taking the drug. In fact, they may even weigh more than they did before (CNN). All weight loss pills have not been proven of their cause. Consumers should research the pill before using it. Drug companies should not be trusted if there is no concrete evidence to support it. Using the gym should be one of the best options to lose weight rather than rely on a starch blocker supplement.Figure 1 shows how the control digested starch in comparison to the carb-cutter solution. The y-axis is the starch concentration while the x-axis represent the amount of minutes. Works Cited"Carb Cutter Review How It Works, Pros/Cons, In-Depth Reviews." Diet Reviews | Weight Loss Programs, Fitness Plans, Diet Reviews. Web. 24 Feb. 2011. <http://www.dietspotlight.com/carb-cutter-review/>."Study Diet Pills Yet Another Way to Yoyo - CNN." Featured Articles from CNN. 26 Nov. 1996. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.