I've been investigating starch blockers on various websites and blogs. Some of these people mention studies that found that starch blockers don't block starch. The comments also mention various side effects of starch blockers such as bloating and cramps. Since I haven't experienced cramps and had one occurrence of discomfort in the three weeks I am taking Phase 2 twice or more daily, it makes me wonder if these critics have ever taken a starch blocker or are just repeating the negative comments they read elsewhere.
Steve

I've not had any side effects of any kind with Phase 2. I've not lost much weight either to be honest, although I have lost some. In 4 months I've lost 5lb. It's not a huge amount I know, but to lose anything is a miracle to me. To even stay steady is a plus to be honest, because somehow in the last couple of years before I started Phase 2 I gained 16lb.

The first time I took Phase 2 I did seem bloated, but it only ever happened that once. Perhaps I got used to Phase 2 after that or maybe the whole thing was a coincidence.

I've taken Phse 2 starch blocker every meal for a week now. No side effect of any kind, but not sure if I've lost any weight. The problem I have is that my weight fluctuates anyway, so it's hard to tell in the short term whether I've genuinely lost or not.