NOW&ampreg; PHASE 2&ampreg; helps you achieve dietary management objectives without the use of stimulants or laxatives.&ampnbsp; PHASE 2&ampreg; is a natural bean extract that has been shown in non-clinical studies to help reduce the breakdown and absorption of complex carbohydrates, by limiting the action of alpha-amylase, a digestive enzyme.&ampnbsp; Alpha-amylase helps breakdown dietary starches into glucose so that they can be absorbed by the digestive tract.&ampnbsp; With less alpha-amylase activity, there may be less excess glucose available to convert into fat and store as adipose tissue.*